Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court in Labor Board Case
The Supreme Court ruled the National Labor Relations Board may withdraw from the Third Circuit in the Republic Steel case, reversing a lower court ruling. Justice Roberts led, with Justices Butler and McReynolds dissenting. The decision questions jurisdiction and could impact Ford Motor Company litigation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Repubic Steel, Corporation
Justice Roberts
Circuit Court
Butler
McReynolds
Stone and Cardozo
Partic
Roberts
High Court
Covington, Ky
Ford Motor Company
Labor Board
Ford
Robert Watts
Gener
Granollers Air Raid Kills Over Four Hundred
An Insurgent air raid on Granollers near Barcelona killed at least 430 people today as five tri motor bombers dropped 40 bombs, including hits in the crowded Market square. Authorities fear 100 more remain buried amid ruined streets and potato districts. Women and children heavily affected.
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Barcelona
Granollers
Red Cross
Theatre Ticket Present This Clipping for Ad Mission
The Grafton Sentinel invites James O. Parkhill of 492 Gay Street to attend tonight's showings. At the Strand, Four Men and A Prayer stars Loretta Young. At the Dixie, Foola for Scandal features Carol Lombard and Fernand Gravet. Identification may be required.
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Strand
Dixie
The
Grafton Sentinel
James O. Parkhill
Gay Street
Loretta Young
Foola
Carol¢ Lombard
Fernand Gravet
Diate
Pruntytown Cadets Lead Grafton May Parade Entry
The May 30 parade through Grafton featured the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys cadets from Pruntytown marching with a sharp khaki unit, led by Commander William Jaco, impressing crowds with drill accuracy. Police in new uniforms led the procession, followed by the city drum and bugle corps, veterans groups, officials, and a Governor Holt delegation.
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West Virginia
Grafton
Harry Curry
William Jaco
Holt
Charles Burke, Sr
Dallas D. Wolfe
Grand Army of the Republic
Reno Post No. 7
Sons of Union Veterans
Veterans of All Wars
Daughters of Union Veterans
Homer A. Holt
P. F. Gillisple
Senator Borah Attacks Wage Hour Act Clash
Washington May 31 Senator Borah Idaho Republican sharply criticized both house and senate wage hour bills in a dispute that may delay compromise. He objected to a five member board with Hitler like powers that could excuse firms from pay and hour compliance and said he would not back that provision or the conferees’ customary backing of their chamber measure.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
House
Senate
Washington Minister Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Grafton High
Dr. J Lowry Frederick pastor of Metropolitan Presbyterian Washington delivers the annual baccalaureate sermon to 137 Grafton High graduates in the school auditorium at 3 pm Sunday. Seniors, families, and school officials fill the room as he speaks on The Tyranny of An Idea.
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J. Lowry Frederick
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Washington
Grafton High School
Frederick
New Acting President Chosen for Broaddus College
Dr. E J Wooster of Parkersburg named acting president of Alderson Broaddus College. Rev Hugh D Pickett of Fairmont, who had been serving as acting president, confirms the appointment takes effect July 1 and the new president has begun duties.
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E. J. Wooster
Parkersburg
West Virginia Education Society
Alderson-Broaddus College
Phill Iipps
Hugh D. Pickett
Fairmont
T. B. McVicker Named Letter Carrier Official
T. B. McVicker, veteran letter carrier of Grafton, was named treasurer of the West Virginia branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers at its annual convention in Huntington. Albert Halfill of Parkersburg is president, and Frank Hubbs of Moundsville is vice president.
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T. B. McVicker
Grafton
West Virginia
National Association of Letter Carriers
Huntington
Albert Halfhill
Parkersburg
Frank Hubbs
Moundsville
Flemington High School graduates lead their own commencement
Twenty eight seniors of Flemington High School received diplomas Monday night from Superintendent E. Guy Kuhn at an annual commencement where graduates run the program and no invited speakers appear. Sunday evening the baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. F. J. Turvander of the First Presbyterian Church, Grafton. Honor students were featured on the program.
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Flemington High School
E. Guy Kuhn
F. J. Turvander
First Presbyterian Church
Grafton
Grafton Masons Guests At Bridgeport Lodge Program
Grafton Masons were guests of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge at the annual sunrise raising and memorial services of Late Lodge No. 3 A M and A M. Memorial exercises were in the new Masonry cemetery, then breakfast at the temple. Dr J Lowry Frederick of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Washington DC delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Gratton High School graduates.
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Grafton
Bridgeport
Gratton High School
Holt Speaks At Cemetery Here Monday
Gov Homer A Holt addressed the 71st Memorial Day exercises at the National Cemetery in West Virginia urging citizens to hold fast to democratic processes and recognize the rights of others. He warned government is a constant choice between democracy and autocracy and stressed tolerance, unselfishness, and the citizen's liberties as the nation’s foundation. Only one veteran attended, the lone survivor of the war between the states.
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West Virginia
Homer A. Holt
National Cemetery
Sal Foundation
United States
Holt
Widely Known Historian Reported Missing in State
Charleston on May 31 wide search for 75 year old Duncan McRaan a noted historian and political figure who disappeared Sunday night. Police and more than 200 Boy Scouts and volunteers scoured the county today as MoRa family members said he likely wandered from home and may be suffering from amnesia.
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Charleston
Duncan McRaan
MoRa
Southern California Jarred by Major Quake No Damage Reported
A massive earthquake struck southern California at 12:35 am PST, rattling a million homes from Santa Barbara to San Diego and inland to the Mojave and Coachella Valley. The tremor caused dishes to rattle and lights to sway, but no significant damage was reported as communities previously hit by the 1933 quake remained unharmed.
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Los Angeles
California
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Mojave Desert
Coachella Valley
Long Beach
San “Acinto
Toder
Meanest Thief Snatches Lady's Purse In Cemetery
In Clarksburg on May 31 Mrs. W. D. Herron of Haywood reported her pocketbook was stolen from a family auto while she helped decorate graves at a local cemetery. The thief took $140 and other valuables. she says she was never far from the car and saw no one nearby. Police Chief Howard J. Drummond investigated.
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Clarksburg
W. D. Herron
Haywood
Howard J. Drummond
Drummond
Levine Still In Dark Over Son's Murder
Murray Levine, New Rochelle lawyer, says he has no idea who kidnapped and killed his 12 year old son or why. He believes ransom is the motive and reports a $30,000 offer. federal agents intensify a methodical search after the boy’s body washed ashore on Long Island.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Murray Levine
New York
Long Island
Myslfe
Levine
E Lodge Ross Reelected Vice President of WV League
E Lodge Ross veteran postmaster of Simpson was re elected first vice president of the West Virginia branch of the National League of District Postmasters at their annual convention held at Jacksons Mill. Congressman Jennings Randolph delivered the principal address. Leo Hobisberg of East Rainelle was chosen president and the group voted to meet again at Jacksons Mill in 1939.
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E. Lodge Ross
Simpson
West Virginia
National League of District
Vaughn Kerr Recovering After Emergency Appendectomy
Vaughn M. Kerr, Equitable Life Assurance Society representative for this section, based in Clarksburg, is reported recovering nicely at St Mary's hospital after an emergency appendectomy performed there last week. Friends recall he formerly lived here and spends summers at Grafton Park, and they will be glad to learn he is out of danger.
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Vaughn M. Kerr
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Clarksburg
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Kerr
Graffton Park
Terrible Floods Feared In China Amid War Damage
Shanghai May 31 Engineers fear that war has destroyed dikes along the Yellow River threatening a flood catastrophe. The river's middle and lower sections lack proper protection with 363 miles of dikes unattended. Normally 60,000 men repair them amid the June flood season. Some sections destroyed deliberately to aid invasion risks.
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China
Elmer W. Peterson
Shanghai
Associated Press
Yellow River
Dr Kaufman Leads Grafton Kiwanis Dinner Program
Dr J J Kaufman a past lieutenant governor of Kiwanis will oversee a Tuesday evening dinner meeting at Debendorfer’s Cozy Rest Inn. He has arranged an interesting program and a distinguished speaker is slated to deliver the principal talk.
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J. J. Kaufman
Kiwanis
Grafton
Bank robbery attempt foiled in Morton’s Gap Kentucky
Shooting from peepholes above the bank vault, officers tipped in advance killed one man and captured two others in an attempted hold up of Planters bank. State Patrolman Ed Fraelich and Deputy Sheriff B W Asby fired only two bullets, both hitting Jesse Roberts 31 as he aimed at Mayor J T.
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Morton's Gap
Planters Bank
Ed Fraelich
B. W. Asby
Jesse Roberts
J. T
Accused Officer Freed On Bond For Grand Jury
Aubrey Howe 28 former city patrolman accused of shooting Blair Bartlett 39 was released on 3000 bond from Harrison county jail where he had been held since May 15 the day of the shooting Four relatives signed the bond and Howe’s case will be presented to the grand jury next week to determine if he should face trial and whether a second charge is involved
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Clarksburg
Aubrey Howe
Blair Bartlett
Harrison County
J. Philip Clifford
Bartlett
Clifford
Howe
Moter
Will Soasket
Rubber union ends strike at Goodyear plants
Akron Ohio May 31 A peace clouded by conflicting statements marked the return of workers to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co plants after a four day strike. Goodyear local of the United Rubber Markers of America voted nine to one to end the stoppage and accept certain terms.
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Akron
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Goodyear
United Rubber Markers of America
Rev Withers Elected Head of Alderson-Broaddus Alumni
The Rev. Gordon L. Withers pastor of the First Baptist church in Grafton was chosen president of the Alderson-Broaddus Alumni Association for the coming year. Other officers include Ralph W. Moore Eddie Tomlinson Joe Ford as vice presidents Mary C. Morsson as secretary and Miss Margaret Taylor as treasurer 52 diplomas were awarded at the college commencement with Professor L A Woolford of Marshall College delivering the address.
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Gordon L. Withers
First Baptist Church
Grafton
Alderson-Broaddus
Withers
Ralph W. Moore
Eddie Tomlinson
Joe &. Ford
Alderson
Mary C. Morrisson
Philippi
Margaret ‘Taylor
L. A. Woolford
Marshall College
Diplomas Awarded Tonight to 137 Graf ton Seniors
The class of 1938 at Graf ton High School will receive diplomas in a 8 p.m. commencement at the high school auditorium Salem Risk, an internationally known lecturer, will deliver the keynote on The Americanization.
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Grafton High School
Salem Risk
Amber
Missing Boy Returns Expectation After Ransom Payment
Princeton Florida May 31 W P Cash says the 10000 ransom demanded by the boynapers of five year old James Bailey Cash Jr has been paid The money was thrown from a car by the lad s father who had two trips on routes shown in a map from the kidnappers After a second drive he expected word of his son s release The father a wealthy merchant acted confident saying the release is imminent The bundle of currency in 5 and 10 denominations was passed after flashing car lights per instructions from the kidnappers The boy was taken from his bed Sunday and the money was obtained from a bank earlier in the day.
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Princeton
Fla
W. P. Cash
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Marc Chant
Cash
Bts
Walt
Ji A
A.bank
James Bailey
Czechs train for war amid self reliance call
Czech leaders push compulsory pre military and civil air training for ages six to sixteen while pledging national sympathy and support. Premier Hodza’s government seeks to avoid appearing defensive as pilots from Czechoslovakia fly over border zones. A theft note interrupts domestic affairs.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Fast Hight
Hodza
Czechoslov
Cash, Jr
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