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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
4
The text discusses guaranteeing the right to organize unions to prevent strikes and violence. It likens the Wagner Act machinery to courts, with the labor board enforcing rights peacefully to avoid private force. It notes The Republic Company plans to appeal a verdict to the Supreme Court, hoping for national peace and order.
Compiled by Charles Brinkman this chapter recalls Webster distillery operations by J M Lake and his whisky sample ads, West Grafton drug firm changes, the 1893 Masons fire and the August bond issue push for a water works system, with Mayor Chambers, court challenges, and redevelopment plans in Grafton. The narrative covers local figures like W. Scott Pierce and Rev Father Kelleher, and notes the August 21 1893 election results and subsequent legal issues.
Fabienne Seymour and Nicky drive to Henderson Street to view the Willoughby mansion, part of the Henderson Street Settlement project. Ellen Chapman, curator of the memory of Fabienne's ancestor, invites Fabienne inside the grand house as the morning unfolds with social clashes and curiosity.
A hard hitting editorial contrasts biblical lament with wartime politics, denouncing Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. It blames aggressive regimes for threatening civilization, warns against repeating Dark Ages, and urges vigilance to stop invasions of Finland and Poland. It laments complacency in American colleges and underscores Stalin's role in exposing Communism.
A historical reflection on Roosevelt era Washington and the U S government s relations with the Soviet Union during the First Term. The piece argues that federal workers showed Communist leanings and that current sentiment views a shift back toward traditional American lines, shaping political rhetoric now.
The Fan steel ruling barred rehiring those who committed unlawful acts during labor disputes. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld most labor board bans on rehiring violent workers, arguing police and courts handle serious cases while minor violence may be tolerated to preserve the right to strike, a stance critics call a dangerous shift in Wagner Act intent.
The Cumberland Times urges shoppers to start Christmas buying early, ideally in November or December 1st at the latest, to avoid store rushes, ensure attentive service, and secure full stock. It notes merchants have ample inventories due to revived business and consumer spending, and advises making a list and starting purchases now.
The Bri tish estimate daily military outlay nears 25 million dollars with additional losses from shipping, pensions, and reduced production. Combined with French and German costs and shared burdens on non belligerent nations, the war threatens the wealth of Europe and beyond, a worldwide catastrophe.
A piece arguing that music and business both require flexibility and modernization. It cites classic songs like My Old Kentucky Home and Dixie, suggesting contemporary music should embrace modern instruments. The author warns rigid standards hinder advancement and progress.
An analysis contrasts historic tyrannies and rising living standards tied to freedom and incentive. It notes Tass reporting that Red forces began incursions on the Karelia front and other points, with Russian units advancing 10 to 15 kilometers and bombings targeting Helsinki and Vyborg as part of the initial operations.
A midnight radio broadcast provided the first official word to Russian listeners that Russian troops had entered Finland. The public acknowledgment followed a 16 hour delay from the invasion’s start.
Firemen said defective chimneys caused two fires in Marion County from the same source. A home in Fairmont was destroyed and no injuries were reported as investigators inspected the scene and cited weather and build conditions as contributing factors.
A survey by a national women’s magazine finds most American women favor restricting dangerous drivers by clearly marking or banning certain cars from highways. The report links public safety with fashion norms on beaches and roadways.
A fire at the home of Leo Kennedy, a Boothville merchant, caused estimated damage of 300 dollars. Another blaze destroyed Mrs. Laura Holmes’ dwelling near Worthington with an estimated loss of 2 200 dollars. Local responses and inquiries follow.
A commentator states the Allies would restore Kaiser Wilhelm to his throne if Germany ousts the Nazi regime. The note suggests Wilhelm may be in exile and reflects on wartime mood, with references to American emigration trends and the shifting theater of war in Europe.
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