Community mourns theft of cemetery blooms and calls for improved parking rules
Residents condemn vandals uprooting flowers and shrubs at the burial ground, noting the site holds memories of citizens and former residents. The paper urges sensible Main Street parking limits, proposing a ten minute rule on both sides, enforcement by patrolmen, and revisiting Latrobe Street one way traffic to ease congestion.
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Main Street
Main
Bridge Street
Strys St
Latrobe St
Latrobe
Public spending debated over forestry labor and youth travel
A letter critiques use of public funds to ship West Virginia youths to California forests while urging employment of local Eastern youths. It contrasts with care for veterans and recalls two recent tragedies involving young couples, one in Gettysburg and another in Pittsburgh, highlighting dangers of parental interference in young romance.
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California
West Virginia
Pacific Coast
Plains
Indiana
Cascade Mountains
Pacific Slopes
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Florida
Mississippi River
Gettysburg
State College
Pittsburgh
Obstruction Tactics Questioned in State Senate
Senator A C Hercld of Braxton County, long critical of obstructionism in blocking progressive, pro public legislation, is accused by reports of using technicalities to halt a County School Unit proposal and of delaying its effective date. The Intelligencer notes the potential shift in tactics amid the dispute. The article references Kurfees and Rogers varnish products in the closing line.
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A. C. Hercld
Braxton County
Senate
Herald
Kurfees
Rogers
Grafton debate over Senate majority blocks reform
A Braxton plan seeks to block the Conference report arguing the Constitution needs a majority of all elected Senate members. H. H. Holt objects. The Grafton Sentinel backs resistance. Senator Weissenburger ill, delaying sessions. if the move fails, act may be delayed to July 1934. Roosevelt faces Ways and Means deadlines for the 3.3 billion public works tax plan with taxed payers questioned. Morgantown reports May 24 1933 Letters to the Editor.
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Braxton
Senate
H. H. Holt
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton
West Virginia
Weissenburger
Herold
U U —Wheeling Intelligencer
Tariff Critics Ignore Depression Claims Says Farrel
James A Farrel argues in the Wheeling Intelligencer that the Hawley Smoot tariff is not protective. He contends the United States lacks true protection as foreign depreciation and import taxes by other nations undermine its aims. He states the tariff has not increased duty rates and has had little protective effect on American industries.
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James A. Farrel
United States
Great Britain
France
Canada
Means to Serve Sentence for Lindbergh Case Fraud
Gaston B. Means, once a justice agent and famed liar, will serve time for defrauding Evelyn McLean in the Lindbergh kidnapping affair. A notorious ex-convict, he spent years running frauds with immunity. The Wheeling Register notes justice catching up with such deceit.
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Gaston B. Means
Department Justice
Evelyn McLean
Capital Society
Wheeling Register
Letter on state education funding and editorials
Tam Schroeder Jr writes to defend his editor and deny involvement of Mr. Greer in the state education funding debate. He argues retrenchment is necessary, opposes universal free higher education, and asserts the editor and newspaper maintain independent stance despite political ties. He emphasizes personal integrity and offers no contact with Mr. Greer about schools.
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Mr. Holt
William G. Strauss
Sentinel
Strauss
Dominion- News
Greer
William E. Hughes
Charleston
Dominion News
Morgantown
Tam
Disabled Vet Letter Challenges Veteran Benefit Reductions
A Tucson reader from Atiz May 20 1933 criticizes David D. Ridenour's letter on law changes reducing veteran compensation. The writer argues reductions do affect care and hospitalization for bonafide disabled veterans, disputing the editor's notes and urging publication of facts to correct perceived injustices.
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David D. Ridenour
Mr. Ridenour
Veterans Fight Misdeal Over War Benefits And Cuts
A veteran warns of drastic changes under the 1924 World War Veterans Act repeal, detailing how many with service connected TB and disabilities face reduced compensation and loss of care. He cites personal records, appeals to Congress, and urges inquiries to the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans for justice.
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U. S. Army
France
West Virginia
Tucson
Chamber of Commerce and Veterans Organizations
Arizona
Congress
Hatfield
Ramsay
Louis A. Johnson
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Cincinnati
Ohio
Percy
Chemistry Club Hosts First Annual Dinner
Members of the Chemistry Club of Grafton High school met at the Sloan home for their first annual dinner served by Mrs. Sloan. The house was decorated in red and blue. After dinner the entertainment committee took over with Morton Rosenshine as toastmaster calling on guest Mr. Tarlock.
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Margaret Robinson
Chemistry Club
Grafton High School
R. C. Sloan
Sloan
Morton Rosenshine
Tarlock
Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States
A long reading on ratification outlines sections repealing the 18th Amendment and ending prohibition. It lists voters and officials for and against ratification, notes consequences like tax revenue and increased employment, and argues temperance as policy. The document frames West Virginia fights to shape prohibition law.
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United States
West Virginia
Rasmussen Leads Brief Talk At Club Meeting
Rasmussen, high school principal, spoke briefly while other officers and sponsor made short addresses. An entertainment committee playset prize went to Larah Fawcett, with the rest of the evening spent playing games. Attendees included Edwin Martin, Margaret Robinson, William Hartsock, Naomi Allender, Ira Stine, Walter Marple, Morton Rosenshine, Rahab Fawcett, Susan Rogers, Charles Gall, Leon Smith, Harold Knight, Mildred Summers, and R. C. Sloane. The note mentions a potential June 1 contract action between roads and unions, with a October 1 effect date and statewide union impact, though official confirmation was lacking.
Railroads Seek Further Pay Reductions for Workers
Chicago May 24 The nation s railroads are reported planning to ask the union employees to take a further reduction in wages as part of ongoing renegotiations. The move could deepen labor tension across major lines and impact ongoing bargaining schedules with the unions.
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Chicago
Classified Rates and Policy for Cash With Copx Sentinel
Classified rates are two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and set in the regular style. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and each figure count as one word. Errors should be reported immediately. The Sentinel will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.
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Sentinel
Taylor County West Virginia court notices of publication
In the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Taylor county West Virginia the unit of C E Lawhead merchant and mortgage banks files a notice of publication. The June 1933 meeting in Grafton West Virginia records a legal action involving a plaintiff seeking cure or action.
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West Virginia
Taylor County
West Va
C. E. Lawhead
Merchants & Mi Banks
Grafton
Barometric readings blamed on weather in Akron disaster
Washington May 24 Commander H V Wiley executive officer and survivor told a joint congressional committee weather conditions may have caused a 2000 foot error in barometric altitude readings the night the Akron disaster occurred. Under questioning Breckinridge pressed if Wiley had an altitude sounding device he replied yes but it was accurate within 50 to 100 feet. Charleston May 24 Mines Department to hold examinations for mine foremen and fire bosses at Morgantown July 21 and Charleston July 24.
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Washington
H. V. Wiley
Akron
Joint Congressional Committee
Henry Breckinridge
Wiley
Breckenridge
Charleston
Department of Mines
Morgantown
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