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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1938

Page

4

Fiery Canyon Kidnapping Amid Yaqui Ambush

In a Mexican border ranch setting, Bill Baron and Panola are captured by Yaqui fighters while riding with Ellen and the Montoya clan. Struggling under looped ropes, Bill fights back, as Panola pleads and the group is led toward a remote canyon camp. The scene blends frontier action with lingering tensions between Montoya allies and Yaqui adversaries.

Footloose Panola Bill Pandla Sonora Montoya Fay-leex Montoya Acres

Lingerie Hostess Turns Business Rep in Washington

Before Austria’s seizure, Madame Edgar L. G. Prochnik hosted at the Austrian legation in Washington while her husband served as ambassador. Now she has left diplomacy and represents all New York lingerie shop in the capital, Central T.

Fuhrer Hitler Austria Edgar L. G. Prochnik Washington Madame Prochnik New York Central T

Let Your Light Shine and Buy American Rally

A sermon like editorial argues patriotic buying habits rely on votes for pro tariff Republicans. It emphasizes Stop foreign raids on the American market with tariff policy and notes a growing public awareness through the Buy American campaign.

Buy Amer movement awakens Ohio Valley workers

The Intelligencer notes rising interest in the Buy Amer campaign in the Ohio Valley. Initiated by labor unions and backed by working men, the drive culminates in a mass meeting and parade on June 17. It highlights concern over tariff cuts and the Roosevelt Hull policy, urging voters to scrutinize congressmen who shape tariff authority.

Wheeling Intelligencer Intelligencer Ohio Valley Buffice Roosevelt Hull Congress White House Ion

Wages and Hours bill signals broad wage shift across industries

The House approved the Wages and Hours bill 314 to 97, setting minimum wages of 25 to 40 cents and a universal 44 hour first year and 40 hour weeks thereafter. It could affect all interstate workers, not just the lowest paid, raising questions about seasonal industries and wage differentials.

Morgantown Post United States Leo Wolman Prof. Wolman

Fewer Guides to Prophecy in a Complex Economy

A national view argues that planning grows harder as life speeds up and power concentrates. It notes insurers using averages to forecast, and warns that fewer decision makers in private and public sectors raise forecasting difficulty while raising the need for cautious planning and reliance on past lessons.

Life Insurance Actuary United States France Russia Stalin Germany Italy

Utility Jam Looms Over 1988 Economy Across Nations

A Wall Street Journal view, supported by Bernard Kilgore, warns that power utilities’ constraints hamper growth, with millions of job losses and billions in potential investment. The piece argues freeing utilities would raise tax revenue and national income, despite political fears reflected in unemployment and lowered confidence.

Trust Company Wall Street Journal Bernard Kilgore

Border Town Rail Blast Levels Houses and Station

Continued from page one report details a railway station being shattered, three houses destroyed, and a 41 ton trolley car reportedly blasted from the area.

British ships move toward insurgent Balearic base

Four miles above Cerbere a report notes ships departing toward the insurgent base in the Balearic Islands. The maneuver signals renewed naval effort in the Mediterranean theater with strategic aim against rebel strongholds.

Cerbere Balearic Islands

Germans Near Czech Border Stir Tense Prague Nerves

Reports from Prague describe rising anxiety as German aircraft circle Czech territory and scouts observe bombers near Plzen and Asch while Czech pursuers respond. Officials warn the situation could escalate into a broader Europe powder keg as border violations flare.

Uoon Germany Praha Czechoslovakia Czech Plazen Pilsen Skoda Plzen Asch Konrad Henlein Czechslovakia Europe

County Clerk Candidacy Announcement by Ed C. St. Clair

To the voters I announce my candidacy for Republican nomination for county clerk subject to party voters August primary My record as deputy county assessor is known and I pledge competent courteous service to every citizen If nominated and elected I will wage a thorough campaign prior to November general election ED C ST CLAIR

Nee Avery ED C Clair

Robert W Reese Seeks Democratic Clerk Candidacy in Taylor County

Robert W Reese announces his bid for Clerk of the County Court in Taylor County representing the Democratic party. He emphasizes experience under current Clerk Frank Bennett and pledges efficient honest impartial administration if nominated and elected, asking voters for support and their votes.

Taylor County Frank Bennett Ehct Robert Bob) W. Reese

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