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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
4
Communications of letters to the editor will be published. national advertising representative J. J. Devine & Associates lists offices in New York Atlanta Detroit.
The piece reminisces on United Mine Workers influence and political actions in 1936 while criticizing Governor Neely. It notes miner anger at unfulfilled New Deal promises, cites political purge potential, and mentions State Police action and tensions over labor control without graphic detail. Named entities include United Mine Workers, John Lewis, Roosevelt, Rush Hol, Gary, and West Virginia.
Clarksburg Telegram urges strong stance against labor strikes harming national defense. It cites rising strike days since 1940, potential material losses for steel and coal, and warnings about closed shops and union power. The piece argues Wagner Act protections hinder policy, demanding congressional legislation to curb strikes in defense industries.
The remarks emphasize the need to act on labor policy once the country signals a demand for change. The speaker notes that consensus from the people will compel action, especially if convinced that action is required. The focus is on aligning policy with public sentiment and prompt decision making.
The Chicago Sun rolled out a 72 page debut edition amid crowds at the Daily News building. The front page featured Revolt Grows In Serbia and an air raid defense story, with an editorial declaring the paper free of prejudices and party ties. It pledged to defend democracy against Hitler and listed over 200 advertisers unable to be accommodated in the first issue.
Mrs. Virginia Frances Higginbottom died at age 89 in Nitro leaving six children, 42 grandchildren, 125 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren as survivors.
Sentinel classified ads cost two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion, with consecutive insertions required in the regular style of this column. Minimum charge is 45 cents, each word counts, and ads limited to proper classifications. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.
The Taylor County record notes a Pentecostal church sought to sell a corner lot for 2500 dollars, disputed by members. It also reports the May 28 death of William A. Spaur, KKK member, and a large funeral with Masons and Klansmen present. Golden anniversary of Charles E. Compton and Georgianna Welling Compton celebrated after fifty years of marriage. Democratic campaign event features Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown at Strand Theatre. Resignation letter from J C Meiskell as principal of Garrison School in Grafton.
A jumble of notes covers topics from alligators and hunger to football versus basketball, a tank attack halted by fuel, hair counts, tense writing hints, rent freezing, and athletes touring banquets. Mild autumn weather keeps migratory birds north as northern Christmas shopping swells curiosity.
Clarksburg residents approved a plan to build a series of dams on the West Fork river to secure water supply and dilute sewage. A Lewis county delegation warned the dams could ruin hundreds of acres of fertile farmland. Plan for 1942 West Virginia Poultry convention set at Jackson’s Mill with Morgantown committee meeting on December 15.
Nathan Goff of Clarksburg West Virginia earned second place in the aged Clydesdale mares class at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago on December 5.
In a pageant display of cattle naming, animals bear family and political inspired names such as Publicn Domino Spartan Domino Carlos Domino and Battle Domino. University entries echo sports page style with Ohio's Flash vs Dilini Avalanche in fat cattle, Purdue’s Loyal Alumnus 4th winning.
The piece notes that major powers maintain secret war plans for many scenarios including a potential war with Japan. It asserts both American and Japanese forces have prepared contingencies and suggests allied nations would also have considered the unlikely possibility.
The speaker asserts the nation is already at war with the axis and predicts the Allies will soon request U S aid in combat. The column reinforces the urgency of support and frames it as an imminent obligation amid ongoing hostilities.
Reports from the front allege renewed Russian attacks on the southern Ukraine front were thwarted while Soviet forces checked a threat to Moscow’s southern flank, driving Nazis from four points near Stalinogorsk. In Tobruk, Gambut base fell then was reoccupied as Axis and Allied forces contest control. Britain notes setbacks but claims gains in the Libyan theater amid a shifting desert battle.
The article discusses copper shortages hurting the industry and forcing a shift to plastics wood glass and rolled steel for costume jewelry and trinkets. It notes difficulties and changes in production with copperless items and mentions affected suppliers and markets.
A fragment suggests a shift from festive decorations to military insignia and gold braid. It mentions preparations for defense, with emphasis on chevrons and uniforms. The text references tinsel as a Christmas tree decoration, contrasting civilian and military themes.
A healthy child, separated from his father by the mother, visited five miles away five times including swimming and theater visits. The father died of poliomyelitis affecting breathing muscles. The boy, previously asymptomatic, left the state but later tested to still harbor the virus two months after exposure.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia dated September 12 1941 special commissioner will auction at 1 PM December 18 1941 at the courthouse front door a Fleming ton West Virginia lot previously conveyed to S H Waller by Eva Cleavenger. The parcel runs along an alley and lot lines described in deed Book 43 page 491. Frank M Hollis Jr clerk. November 21-28-December 5-12.
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