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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
1
Wallace to devote campaign effort to farmers after resignation as secretary of agriculture. Roosevelt accepts Wallace's resignation freeing him to campaign for the New Deal starting Sept. 5. Wallace, former Republican, will interpret the agricultural program to the American people.
Wendell L. Willkie moved to launch a nationwide speaking tour in Coffeyville Kansas in mid September unless President Roosevelt agrees to joint debates. He said he had not heard from Washington yet and would accommodate any dates the president proposes while waiting at his mother in law’s cream colored home.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs T W Heironimus Jr of 306 Yates Avenue to tonight's presentation of The Mortal Storm starring Margaret Sullavan James Stewart Robert Young and Frank Morgan at the Strand theatre or Saturdays Children with John Garfield and Ann Sheridan now showing at the Dixie theatre.
Roosevelt and Prime Minister King agreed to establish a joint permanent board to coordinate defenses. The board will study sea land and air problems, including personnel and material, with immediate studies to begin.
New York Aug 19 Democratic National Chairman Edward J Flynn dismissed Wendell L Willkies suggestion of a Roosevelt debate as a cheap publicity stunt It was described as issued for pure political effect Flynn predicted an overwhelming Roosevelt Wallace victory this fall noting no new issues arose in the acceptance speech and his first press conference since succeeding James A Farley
A denial that electric power was sold at Ethel in Logan county in violation of a rate agreement was filed by A L McCalla with the Public Service Commission. The case is set for hearing September 17. Appalachian Electric Power Co. alleged McCalla, receiver for Chilton Block Coal, sold power to D H Pritchard whose property adjoins Chilton Block.
Four Army airmen including two officers and two enlisted men were killed when a B-12 bomber crashed and burned in an open field seven miles southwest of Ruston Louisiana during an electrical storm. The crew apparently tried to land at Arcadia seventeen miles west but lightning disabled the emergency field lighting.
Walter P Chrysler, a former locomotive wiper who rose to become a leading American industrialist, died at his Great Neck home after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral set for Wednesday at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church and burial in Sleepy Hollow.
Rome reports Italian forces broke the second British defense line outside Berbera in British Somali land and advanced beyond La Faruk as British retreat to their ships. Italian bombing planes hammer the harbor while British air raids on Milan Turin and Cuneo caused no victims and insignificant damage.
Washington dispatch notes anti conscription senators press Maloney to extend deferral to 1941 while keeping 21 to 31 registering under the plan. Willkie endorses selective service but urges readiness and possible rearrangements to prepare for January 1, 1941 aiming to avoid immediate call.
Washington August 19 193? Claude R Wickard an Indiana farmer and former undersecretary of agriculture was nominated by President Roosevelt to succeed Henry A Wallace as secretary of agriculture Appleby of Maryland nominated to succeed Wickard as undersecretary Appleby had served as an assistant to Wallace since he entered the cabinet in 1933
Senate unanimously approved a bill to permit American ships to remove child refugees from war zones. The measure, already passed by the House, would let unarmed U S vessels transport children under 16 with belligerent safe conduct. Children must be sponsored to avoid public charges.
Germany was told by the United States that the refugee laden army transport American Legion should complete its voyage home from Petsamo Finland without molestation by Nazi forces. The 900 Americans aboard near mine waters were warned of extraordinary dangers as Berlin was informed of U S expectations of safe passage.
Berlin reports that Germany warned Britain through the Swiss foreign office that Nazi parachutists must be treated under international law or reprisals will be taken against English air force captives. The note states parachutists wear visible military insignia on left sleeves and that underneath outer clothing they wear standard air force uniforms.
Basel, Switzerland Aug 19 British night raiders staged air raid warnings over Switzerland and scored hits on a major German aluminum plant just across the Rhine from Rheinfelden. Bombers dropped red flares then dived under heavy anti aircraft fire to strike sheds and new factory buildings while observers on the Swiss bank noted fires and ongoing wartime work at the plant.
Akron Ohio August 19 Rep Andrew C Schiffler of Wheeling West Virginia warned that subversive elements pose greater danger to the United States than foreign enemies. He told a Wheeling society outing that the country must be prepared and not seek peace at any price but peace with honor and dignity, asserting no entry into war without adequate preparation.
Rep Martin Dies said he would tour the nation for over 100 appearances to press the question of outlawing groups linked to foreign governments including the Communist party and the German American Bund. He spoke during a San Francisco stop while continuing congressional hearings on un American activities.
Health workers reviewing tests of 800 fuel burning appliances conclude faulty equipment contributes to chronic carbon monoxide poisoning in West Virginia. Acting director E T Roetman notes some deaths come from poorly adjusted appliances, urging a public education campaign on proper adjustment and venting to the outdoors.
William C. Bullitt, U S ambassador to France, warned on August 19 that Germany would attack the United States if Britain is defeated. He urged conscription and direct aid to the British fleet, a stance echoing from Independence Square and approved by the State Department.
Heavy rains and a severe electrical storm swept the Ohio valley with cloudburst levels in Wetzel and Marshall counties. Wheeling recorded 1.51 inches of rain while lightning damaged a physician's home, a church steeple, and a club chimney, and started a small downtown fire.
In Waynesburg Pa two sisters Mrs Otis Cumberledge 36 and Mrs Elizabeth Pettit 25 charged with aggravated assault and battery with intent to kill in the shooting of Ada Hubb Headley 44 at her Pine Bank home Aug 13. Hearing postponed due to Mrs Headley's condition. husband Robert Headley 49 to face formal charges.
Britain readied for a life or death defense as Germany pressed invasion aims. RAF fighters sparred with Nazi bombers over the channel while Home Security orders broadened coastal defense across regions England Wales and Scotland. Bomber traffic remained two way, with both sides targeting enemy strengths.
Aug 19 report indicates Germany renews final pressure to force Britain to sue for peace mirroring France. Hitler warns Britain to heed terms and threatens reprisals if air war continues. Aerial blows and potential landing maneuvers are discussed as German strategy advances.
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