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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

4

Dina Deceived by Dictatorship Crisis Exposed in Post War Debate

A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette excerpt critiques Dies committee warnings on propaganda and free speech while noting shifting alliances. It argues Moscow Reds and Hitler Nazis once cast as rivals now appear allied, and Stalin's moves are seen as supporting personal dictatorship and shared autocratic aims.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dies Moscow Russia Stalin Hitler

Fairmont cuts police force urged to four men

The letter argues Fairmont should reduce its police from seven to four or five to save money amid declining revenues. It notes past fears during the Tygart Dam era and warns against maintaining a larger force. The piece calls for broader cost cuts in city operations and WPA funding, while criticizing current administration.

Fairmont Wis Jaimont Pleshere Nairmont Hal ‘Afton Waugh Tygart Fevour Suille Gratton

A Doctor Speaks on Tipsy Driving Effects

Dr Irving S Cutter writes in The Banner that even small alcohol levels impair a driver’s instinctive reactions. He notes slowed judgment of signal lights, distances, and object sizes, with eye sight and speed perception notably affected.

Nashville Irving S. Cutter

Driving Under Influence Views Spark Public Demand

An opinion piece argues that most drivers would dispute lax claims about tolerance to intoxication. It highlights physiological facts and statistics to support stricter enforcement of drunk driving laws for public safety.

Salt Shaker Advice on War News Censorship

The piece advises Americans to take with skepticism the European wartime news and propaganda, noting strict censorship in several countries. It argues the U S will be better informed than publics abroad and urges applying many grains of salt to what is heard and read in the coming weeks.

Hitler France Britain der Feuhrer Europe Prarict Fussis Germany Italy United States

Call Children Back in England Schools Resume Early

Englands schools and teachers were recalled to classrooms yesterday as vacations ended and gas mask reminders appeared. The early resumption, described as a dress rehearsal in evacuation ordered by health authorities, contrasts with the normal September reconvening and underscores the contrasting fortunes of Americans in a free land apart from European politics.

Clarksburg Englands Ministry of Schoals

Fragmented Tale of Alaska Areas and Diamonds

The text cites Alaska area totals and sparse figures on land surveys, mentions ancient Aratians and Persians, and notes diamond origins in the Far East with late accessibility after 15th century diamond cutting in Antwerp and Amsterdam. It references fiscal year 1938 tar parens and Haines, but details are fragmentary and unclear.

Alaska Ely Wit Haines Union Far East Jtadows Antwerp Amster

Flistory of Taylor County Remains Unearthed in late 19th century notes

Local chronicle recounts Taylor County life from art in Philadelphia to stock markets at Fetterman, fishing in the Tygart Valley, and the Garfield assassination era. It notes Blaney’s painting misattribution, era rail practices harming streams, and civic mourning in Grafton with bells, flags, and mayoral tributes.

Philadelphia Birmingham Alabama France Grafton Blaney Taylor County Fetterman Hazel-Atlas Glass Company George W. Reynolds James Findley Harry H. Guseman William Kohnhausen Col Leroy Corran Tygart Valley Baltimore and Ohio Jn.n James A. Garfield Washington Oldsters Bulletin Board Abraham Lincoln Booth South Lincoln Garfield Chicago Marseillese James G. Blai Guiteau Thomas Smith Court House

Italy reports normal life amid war neutral zone

Italy appears to have reached a calm wartime footing with open frontiers and restored telephone and telegraph service. Railways were freed, shops stocked, theaters and cafes busy, and civilians resumed routine, while about a million and a half men wore uniforms but streets showed no unusual military presence.

Italy Rome

Lorena at Brazee Ranch Party in Arizona

Lorena Lorena Hamilton visits her uncle George Brazee at the Phantom ranch near Prenton Arizona. The elaborate party features dancing with ranch folk from near Tucson, Percolator Bubble, and a display of lively games, with tensions around a past suitor and a later reconciliation as Shot Rogers returns to speak with Lorena.

Syropsie Lorena Bamilton Arisona George Bearer Prenton Warby Dale Lorena nocaEa Tucson Paul Dones Smith Eandy Lorena Hamilton George Brance Uncle George George Sally Jerry George Brazee Shot Sanly Hide Nor Hitr Dalé Easary Jin Shot Hail Shat

Frontline service members stationed at frontiers and camps

Part of those in service were stationed at the frontiers military reservations or special training camps detailing their assignments and locations.

Sevice

City Orders on Water Plant Replacements Highlight Costs

City officials disclosed ongoing upgrades at the filtration plant after Mayor Gillispie began his term four years ago. Harold Weekly, the city chemist, was instructed to lime treat water to improve taste and odor, replacing a second feeder and reflecting prior major equipment purchases including a deodinator at about 1300 dollars.

Ace Tiernan Harold Weekly Gillispie

Inquest Planned Into Death At State Penitentiary

An inquest into the death of George M Moyer a state prisoner fatally stabbed last week was set for today Dr Harold Battah Marshall county coroner postponed due to absence of prison officials another life term prisoner is being held pending the investigation outcome

Moundsville George M

Typhoid cases drop in West Virginia health report

West Virginia reports a decline in new typhoid fever cases from 15 in the week ending August 12 to six in the week ending August 19. The state health department noted one unidulant fever case in Raleigh County amid the figures.

Charleston West Virginia State Health Department Raleigh

fragmentary political reminiscence and sports tease

Fragmented OCR text mixes world war era opining with stray sports references. Mentions Adolf Hitler and antiita poll, plus a remark about John Cobb a swift speedster and the idea of catching him. Lacks coherent events or clear names beyond generic figures.

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