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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

4

No Time for Sentiment England Aid Debate

Maryland unemployment payouts fell to 358,604 in November, with October higher. Cumberland sees building boom and 304 job seekers via the state employment office, suggesting gradual improvement amid ongoing labor needs. Senate clerkship questions arise as A Hale Watkins may challenge Col. Charles Lively. editor urges continuation of Lively for stable legislative operations. British aid to America debate centers on US neutrality and financial risk, with estimates showing Britain’s substantial resources and the need for safeguards against defaults.

Baltimore Maryland Unemployment Composition Board State Compensation Board Cumberland Fred Hetzel State Ployment Service Dury Busi Imberland Senate Morgantown Post Fairmont Times A. Hale Watkins Democratic State Executive Committee State Senate Charles Lively the Times Watkins Lively Tdvetor England Nye United States Lee Great Britain Latin America Canada

Germany's Mein Kampf Aims at European United States

American diplomats study Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf as pacts unfold. The book outlines Germanization of Europe under a militarized caste, with Germany at the hub of a European United States. Diplomats doubt lasting federation, foresee secessions, and potential German discontent at home before any long-term consolidation.

Adolf United States Solidarity Ein Kampf Manhattan Island Germany United States of Europe Hitler Schemm

Re-Election Hopes Roar For Unopposed Leader

The speaker voices strong support for a leader seeking re-election, expressing belief he deserves a clear victory by acclamation, with hopes of no opposition within his party or from the Republican minority.

State School teachers kept by parish strike action

State school officials told a delegation led by Coxe that parish funds would be withheld until teachers were reinstated after a strike. Student spokesman Lillian Thomas demanded the teachers be returned, saying they were unjustly discharged. Coxe cited a committee’s retrenchment recommendations ignored by the parish board.

Page One Coxe New Orleans Lillian Thomas Ant

Buckhannon loss to Grafton 67 to 25 in one sided clash

Grafton High School traveled to Buckhannon to face Coach Ward Lanham's Buckhannon team and lost 67 to 25 though the visitors showed spirited play. Grafton lads Collins Gough Knotts Madera Majone Wilmoth and St Clair contributed as Coach Lanham praised their speed and potential for the season.

Buckhannon Ward Lanham Grafton Lanham Collins Gough Knotts Madera Ma Jone Wilmoth St Clair J. W. T. Hotsinpillar

A Glimpse of Kit's Lonely Week at Sea

Kit endures a quiet week as friends travel, Fran departs for Detroit, and Jerry is away. A tense moment arrives when Fran hints at Uncle Herman, and Kit discovers a chilling radio clipping in Fran's photos, hinting at unsettling news.

Kit Jerry Jer 3 Fran Detroit Herman Uncle Herman Santa Claus Uncle Hermans Vance Grand Central

FASCISTS ARE Comnen Report On Italian Withdrawals

Regiments converge toward Elbasani twenty five miles from Tirana along the Pogradetz Elbasani road and Devol river valley. Italians retreating at Porto Edda and Koritza caches energized Greek claims of large undamaged supplies and munitions. Greek radio notes the Badoglio replacement as Italy’s general staff chief may dampen Italian morale amid battle.

Elbasani Tirare Pogradetz-Elbasani Devol River Moskopolis Devol Porto Edda Koritza Pietro Badoglia

Knudsen Sees No Difficulties in Defense Production

Knudsen, heads the defense production effort, reports four major auto firms Ford Chrysler GM and Packard now producing defense materials. He urges use of sub contractors to ease tool industry strain and utilize idle space. Six months in, he says no major difficulties remain as the defense program is laid out and allocated among manufacturers. About 10.5 billion dollars involved.

Scontinues Tom Smecoman Packard Motor Car Co K. T. Keller Chrysler Corp C. E. Wilson General Motors Corp Charles E. Sorenson Ford Motor Co Knudsen Defense Commission

Industrial resolve drives future of American effort

The speaker states defense orders are apportioned and planning continues to increase output. He asserts American industry is equal to any task and notes that no one is ever fully satisfied with progress, seeing that as the nation’s future.

Commission

Fidelity Investment Association to vote on name change

Stockholders meet in Wheeling Monday to approve a proposal to rename the Fidelity Investment Association and amend its charter to enter the life insurance field. The firm currently handles annuities.

Wheeling Fidelity Investment Association

Manhood guidance in a growing boy series review

A book review of A Boy Grows Up by Harry C. McKown and Marion LeBron. The column discusses teen adjustment, mental and physical health, and a broad list of hobbies and activities. It notes practical menus and self-help tips, and mentions Dr Clendening’s Q&A and pamphlets offered for readers.

Logan Cleavening M. D Harry C. McKown Marion LeBron Whittlesey House New York Ruth Fedder Clendening Dy Logan Clendening

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