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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
4
The piece notes a wartime viewpoint arguing Britain must starve Germany to prevail, suggesting a Christmas 1941 decision is unlikely. It discusses shock at allied limitations and the Nazis' desperation, reflecting a tense, era‑specific commentary on global strategy.
The piece notes Wendell Willkin’s support for decentralizing industry as a major national issue. It highlights the Ohio Valley Industrial Corporation’s success in attracting and aiding new and existing industries, arguing that similar diversification could spread growth to smaller communities and strengthen the upper Ohio River Valley.
London reports a growing confidence Britain can defend itself as air raids target German centers. Yet the isle faces a long, costly struggle with no quick knockout, as England fights a defensive war and relies on a blockade to starve Germany and Italy into submission.
Italian forces push toward Berbera in Somaliland as they advance from Oawdwa and Hargeisa, aiming to control Zeila and Berbera for strategic access to the Gulf of Aden. The British claim Eden proposed an outlet through Somaliland to Zeila, while Italy reports air and sea damage to allied vessels in the eastern Mediterranean.
James V. Forrestal of New York, a Roosevelt administrative assistant, is nominated to the new post of Undersecretary of the Navy becoming second in command to Secretary Frank Knox.
Charles P. Stewart notes Ed Flynn, named to head the Democratic National Committee, faces mixed reactions from Democratic factions. Some Chicago delegates and Western critics question his New Deal stance while Byrnes praises him. Flop dynamics, including Shipstead’s GOP shift, complicate Flynn’s leadership, leaving party unity uncertain.
Aug 8 report notes three hundred registrants for the annual youth 4-H camp at Camp Jacksons Mill with two full blooded Indian youths from a New York reservation among the attendees. Merchants Wise Sentinelize
A Baltimore and Ohio raildedication brought Col John T McGraw and Mr Thompson to Grafton for the opening of the new passenger station at Lusadder street. The day featured speeches praising the railroad’s progress from wooden coaches to luxurious cars, with a first ticket sale by Adolphus Rightmire and a reflection on the vanished era of the old hotel and famous visitors.
Linda Avery, a New York agency receptionist, tries to rebuild romance with Ronald Stafford while Sarah Markley pursues him. On a yacht Linda discovers tensions rise as Billie Anne arrives to claim Robert Barton, widening love entanglements among Linda, Ronald, Sarah, and Robert amid a shipboard social scene.
Mayor Taggart announced eleven men with Atlantic City addresses were brought to City Hall after raids on night clubs and gambling spots. Several with minor records were released while Taggart had led raids two weeks earlier without high police knowledge, earning the nickname gun totin.
Ten days after a prior operation lawmen raided another gambling den and rounded up 75 detainees. Among those taken into custody was Max Hoff known as Boo-Boo Hoff, a Philadelphia promoter. Hoff remained jailed last night with no charges filed.
Hassett said the president will talk with Wallace about Nis acceptance speech timing and campaign issues. He noted no decision on the date and possible agriculture secretary resignation. In mid afternoon Democratic candidates will attend a tea for 750 Democratic women at Mrs Roosevelt's Walkill cottage. the president has no speech planned.
Hyde Park August 8 President Roosevelt set aside Sunday September 8 as a day of prayer urging Americans of all creeds to seek divine guidance for righteous enduring peace at home and abroad. He noted continual suffering and disaster overseas and urged prayer for God’s blessing on the nation and for just permanent peace among nations.
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