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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
4
A wartime editorial urges unity and full support for the defense effort. It discusses carrier rates, subscription terms, and post office filings before shifting to a call for a sharp federal budget cut of two billion dollars, urging taxpayers to pressure Congress for relief as taxes bite households.
Central Press columnist Charles Stewart surveys large scale war games led by General Lesley McNair. He notes contested kill counts, rivalries between tanks trucks and planes, and pilots allegedly refusing to admit being shot down while commanders seek definitive outcomes. Morale and unification of air and ground forces are debated.
Susan and Roy discuss the impact of fame as she eyes a future on stage and in ads, while debating privacy, public life, and family opinions. They reflect on radio news reach and a potential New York visit, then hurry to catch the ferry and arrange transport, ending with thoughts of a possible romance and honeymoon fantasies.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports a heated debate among high New Deal officials over new taxes and strict economy measures. An economy block led by Representative Doughton and Senator Byrd seeks at least 1.5 billion dollars in non-defense budget cuts before tax legislation moves forward, with Doughton delaying Ways and Means until a joint economy committee presents specific cuts.
Cumberland News argues the House shows fortitude in resisting broader control by creating a five member board and restricting administrator powers. It criticizes gaps on wages, utilities, and farm price ceilings, warning the measure may prove futile without fixes and Senate action.
A humorous column riffs on Christmas cigars, old sailors, and wartime specters. It playfully contrasts blunt sailor talk with cackling headlines about Russian ghost tanks and Gestapopol rumors, then pivots to a child psychologist on newborn yawns and a bricklayer’s dream after a newsreel.
The discourse centers on whether eventual inclusion is acceptable, with authorities warning that moving now could hinge on prevailing logic and predicted consequences, arguing for or against an all-inclusive regulatory framework.
Washington December 8 The Maritime Commission issued a statement to the press radio and other outlets announcing an information ban on maritime activities and related communications. The notice restricts dissemination of details on ongoing operations and strategic plans by the commission and affiliated agencies.
The Taylor Marion and Monongalia counties Democratic women’s club meets at the Taylor county courthouse on May 24 1924 to organize permanently. Mrs Ada Halderman Ford leads as executive committee candidate while Cleo Withers and others urge party harmony and aggressive campaigning ahead of the November election.
The United States Maritime Commission asks all public information agencies to refrain from publishing or announcing any movement, position, cargo, or destination of merchant vessels in any waters. Full cooperation with the commission’s wartime policy is requested and appreciated.
Cordova Leather showcases bill folds as acceptable gifts at SKAGGS department store. Employees mention practical designs and leather quality appealing to shoppers. The display highlights a range of sizes and colors aimed at gifting season.
Fleshington coal operator B. Tressler pleaded guilty before Justice John Marks to assaulting Fred Stubbs colored and U M W official of Fairmont. He received a $10 fine plus costs after a complaint by foreman John Winters. A felonious assault warrant tied to the incident was issued in Graf ton but not served.
Army Air Corps pilots tested Marston mat in North Carolina, rolling outdoor landing fields 150 by 3,000 feet in 11 days. Engineers promise stronger, lighter mats that could be laid on rough terrain in two days, enabling all weather operations and rapid overseas use. The feat draws praise from Maj. Gen. Henry H. Arnold.
Manila remained free from a daylight attack but anxiety rose as night fell with a total blackout in effect and radio stations ordered off air from 5 20 p m to 6 m. Reports said Davao and Bagioere faced daylight raids while Tarlac on Luzon may also have been bombed. Army and Navy centers near Manila and key facilities escaped daylight raids though outer military objectives were hit by thirteen planes.
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