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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

5

Court Allows Appeals In Estate Case and Damages Suit

The Supreme Court today granted appeals in several cases. Florence Dowden Wood and Rolena Dowden Core win review of a Marion circuit ruling that their mother Ruth Dowden could manage the family estate. Stella Ford Spears loses her damage claim after a verdict against her in a fall before Alex Goldberg’s store. A writ of error is refused for Lewis Riggs regarding a Cabell county judgment for $300 to Gideon-Brought Reality.

Charleston Supreme Court Florence Dowden Wood Rolena Dowden Marion Circuit Court Ruth Dowden Ford Alex Goldberg Goldberg Mary O'Conner Mrs. Spear Lewis Riggs Cabell County Riggs

Youth Dies After Collision With Motorcycle, 22

Charles Justice age 22 of Henlawson died in a Logan hospital after his motorcycle collided with an automobile. The incident marked Logan county’s sixth highway fatality of the year.

Logan Charles Justice Henlawson Logan County

Early Denies Coalition Cabinet Is Considered

Washington May 20 Stephen Early presidential secretary dismissed reports that Roosevelt will form a coalition cabinet including Republicans due to European war concerns The New York Times cited serious consideration of Republicans for secretaryships and a possible Knox Navy secretary appointment It noted a Wednesday conference with Alf Landon and the potential offer of the secretary of war post

Washington Stephen Early Roosevelt New York Times Frank Knox Chicago Publsher Navy Times Alf M. Landon

Anti-Parachute Legion Formed At Jeannette

Jeannette Pa May 20 The Civilian Anti-Parachute Legion idea launched four days ago is growing fast reports the Jeannette Rifle club W H Landis says widespread response to organize civilian riflemen nationwide to deter parachute troops. Fort Pitt Rifle club Pittsburgh formed an anti parachute legion and Wheeling group plans an anti fifth column corps urging government to fund training 1 000 000 men ineligible for regular service.

Jeannette Jeannette Rifle Club W. H. Landis Tots Fort Pitt Rifle Club Pittsburgh Wheeling W. Va

Flameless Fire at Wilson & Co Meat Plant Rages 17 Hours

In New York on May 20 a prolonged blaze at Wilson & Co cold storage on Tenth Avenue near 14th Street produced dense smoke and ammonia fumes. Eighteen people, including 83 firemen and three workers, were overcome during a 17 hour battle. Officials estimate meat damage could exceed 250000 dollars.

New York Wilson & Co Tenth Avenue 14Th Street

Rails Seeking Changes On Public Utilities Valuation

The article notes continued efforts by the rail board with major utility valuation changes. Baltimore and Ohio faces two consecutive million dollar cuts. Tax rates will rise for a substantial portion of the state's revenue. Counties and municipalities share tax burdens in proportion to their property within bounds. Last year the board set public utilities at 584.456 million net, up nearly 2 million from the year before. Tomorrow covers street railways car lines toll bridges water gas and electric concerns. Oil gas lines telephone telegraph and bus lines are slated for Wednesday. Board findings typically come out in mid June.

Baltimore and Ohio

Court Rules Marketing Rules On Coal Sales In Commerce Clause

The court held that establishing marketing rules for bituminous coal sales falls under Congress's commerce power. Justice McReynolds dissented, arguing the act exceeds congressional authority. A prior decision had held the Sherman Antitrust Act bans combinations by individuals or business groups.

Congress Douglas McReynolds Supreme Court

Hazard in That First Ocean Dip

In this summer season the first dips into lake, stream, or ocean can trigger cold sensitivity and cold allergy. The article describes how cold exposure causes blood flow changes, with cases of painful, pale hands and fainting, and explains histamine release and the potential use of histaminase as a treatment. It notes the possibility that hay fever, asthma, and similar sensitivities may involve histamine.

Clendening

Congress powers defend milk price controls amid industry chaos

Douglas cites Congress decision to regulate milk price as a measure to prevent financial ruin, low wages, poor working conditions, strikes, and trading disruption. He argues that price fixing and unfair competition justify legislation under the commerce clause to stabilize an important economy segment and interstate trade channels.

Congress Douglas

Martha Raye Wins Divorce From David Rose in L A Court

Screen comedienne Martha Raye testifies briefly in Los Angeles court and wins a divorce from her second husband, composer and arranger David Rose, on grounds of cruelty.

Martha Raye Screen Comedienne David Rose Los Angeles Martha Har

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