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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1940
Page
4
An editorial laments the Carr China Co. shutdown amid a labor dispute in Grafton and urges amicable negotiations. It contrasts with a broader wartime mood, praising Swiss democracy and warning against war hysteria turning hostile domestically. The piece notes longstanding union reliability and calls for cautious, constructive resolve.
Town officials report strong community response to the Board of Trade campaign to clean up paint up and light up. Improvements to lots shrubs painting and lighting have begun to show, inspiring others to join in and finish the effort.
The Elkins Inter Mountain highlights Swiss celebration of 649 years of independence. It portrays Switzerland as a firm rock amid modern upheavals, noting how Swiss people worldwide mark the anniversary and reflect on enduring virtues that helped the nation endure through changing times.
Clarksburg Telegram warns that Communists and Nazis form a worldwide conspiracy against democracy. It accuses the New Deal government of harboring Communists in its bureaucracy and urges immediate expulsion to safeguard national defense and public safety.
Charles P. Stewart argues that Roosevelt Wallace support is reshaping alignments with La Follette Progressives and Farmer Laborites, while Willkie McNary talks lean toward a Democratic Union. The piece foresees evolving loyalties, potential coalitions, and a shifting liberal conservative landscape as 1930s party lines blur.
The text argues for removing Reds and Nazis from public service and urges voters to reject Roosevelt and the New Deal, asserting only overwhelming majorities at the polls can counter subversive anti American influences and defeat the third term plan.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Grafton journeyed to Kingwood on September 6, 1911, for the bi county convention. Leaders praised prohibition work while obituaries for Aaron T. Cline Jr. and Nicholas Gilhousen marked the page.
Critics blasted the move as wasteful and dishonest arguing scrap merchants held excess stock with no market. Lord Beaverbrook admitted the stock was of inferior quality and not suited for airplane production, exposing the campaign's real aim. England remains committed to democratic rights while opposing what voters deem improper conduct.
Morgantown Post notes Britain faces a perilous situation with optimistic observers rating invasion resistance at about 50-50. It describes Duff Cooper’s Ministry of Information seeking tighter press restrictions, met with immediate opposition from newspapers. The piece also mentions Lord Beaverbrook urging aluminum scrap for aircraft, leading to large collections.
The article argues that neutral European states show weak responses to anti Semitic measures, blaming Jews for the war. It claims Germany will solve its Jewish question itself, implying broader expulsion of Jews as a domino effect across Europe.
Linda Avery seeks escape on a yacht with Ronald Stafford as Mina Nevins aims to wed Robert Barton. Linda finds an emerald ring, faces jealousy and love triangles, then swims ashore at dawn where Rob rescues her. Amid revelations on deck, Linda’s fate hangs on a risky return to the party.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scornful phrasing about a named individual and group. Details are missing, making it unclear who, where, or what event is described.
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