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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
4
The fragment urges steadfast hospitality and solidarity with the imprisoned and the afflicted, then shifts to a political indictment. It claims a president wields vast federal power with a compliant Congress, arguing for sound American traditions against New Deal fantasies.
The piece argues for upholding long standing American customs such as Thanksgiving on a national date, criticizing executive moves that disrupted the holiday. It critiques the Democratic party’s history, cites 1992 platform debates, and warns against a third term for a president. It references Washington’s warnings and laments changing national governance during economic hardship.
The Cumberland Times notes that a growing Canada US partnership aims to function as a military and economic unit while preserving Canadian independence. It argues the bond is self respecting and inevitable, stressing no US overlordship and a fixed undefended boundary of 3000 miles.
Senator Johnson continues his battle for renomination across Republican Democratic and Progressive lines. Governor Olson, California’s first Democratic chief executive in over four decades, faces a bi partisan legislature blocking his early program.
State Health officials report continued epidemic impact with ten deaths in the southern region. County school boards have moved openings to September 23 to slow the spread and protect pupils as authorities monitor the situation.
In Chicago on August 27 the rise in beef and pork prices boosted cattle to the highest in three years and hogs to the highest in nearly a year. Retail prices topped yearly highs as Army maneuvers and defense spending lifted consumer buying power. Wholesale pork loins reached 23 cents a pound, top beef loins around 35 cents, with steers near 11 dollars per hundredweight. hogs hit 7.50 dollars top. Meat output in the Chicago area was the lowest in 11 months, aiding price strength.
Senator Wheeler and Sir George Paish clashed over remarks about Paish influence on the United States entering World War I. Wheeler claimed Paish said he helped bring the U.S. into the last war and would push it into this one, while Paish insisted his comments concerned advising and information shared with his government. A deportation push and questions about his embassy ties followed, with Paish noting he visited senators and planned lectures on Germany’s wartime plans.
Federal health official Dr. James P. Leake, consulted by state authorities, said there is no reason for statewide postponement of school openings. He noted a sharp rise in cases but described the situation as not causing undue alarm. In Huntington the epidemic worsened with two new cases, bringing the period total to 63.
The June 4 1912 Republican primary in Taylor County names winners for county offices with vote tallies. Key posts include House of Delegates candidates led by Thomas W. Brochard and A B Means, sheriff elect Gene W Ford, prosecuting attorney elect W Merle Watkins, assessor elect Melvin Newton, and county commissioner elect R A Morrow, among others. Local obituaries note deaths of William Lockabill and Captain S Brooks Crawford with summaries of their careers.
In Linda's apartment Sue Ackerman arranges a late night gathering with police, district attorney staff, and Linda, Ronald, Sarah, and others to discuss the murder case. Ackerman reveals a possible link between Linda and the shooting, notes a gun found in a refuge can, and questions Miss Markley about the weapon she kept per her father's gift.
Lord North, 38, heir to the Earl of Guilford, and his sister Lady Cynthia Williams, 32, were killed walking in a restricted coastal area when a land mine exploded. Lady North was injured. Lord North served as an artillery lieutenant. The couple married in 1927 and had three children. Cynthia was married to Max Well Williams.
Private registration will occur largely in offices under postal staff guidance with measures to shield registrants. The initiative, funded by Congress at over 3 million dollars, seeks an accurate record of aliens including location, stay length, and relatives. Penalties include up to 1000 dollars fine and six months imprisonment. deportation possible.
Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hear on September 18 1940 at 9 00 a m in Charleston the application by R M Van Dergrift dba Ellers Taxi for a certificate to operate taxi service from a Grafton stand. Also a land sale by Special Commissioner on September 12 1940 at 1 pm at Taylor County Courthouse, front door, selling Charles J Tucker property including Part of Lot 42 Pruntytown fronting Main Street and Lot 41 with a filling station, subject to a 1938 contract with The Freedom Oil Works Company.
The sale under a decree of Taylor County Circuit Court includes Lots 41 and 42 conveyed to Charles J. Tucker with rights for drainage through Lot 40, undivided half interests in Lots 55 and 6, and 113 acre tract in Boothscreek District with a gas line easement. Terms require one third cash with balance over six and twelve months. Special Commissioner G W Ford filed bond. clerk Frank M Hollis Jr. Deputy Nellie Tucker Aug 20 27 Sept 3.
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