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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Publishing Details and Addresses

The Grafton Sentinel lists publication schedule and office locations including 102 Latrobe Street and editorial and press departments in Grafton West Virginia. The notice outlines the newspaper’s weekday afternoon issue timing and associated publishing facilities.

Grafton Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Latrobe Street Grafton W. Vaness Grafton Printing Co

Shipping aid stance vs German conquest debated in Morgantown

The Morgantown Post voices opposing views on American food shipments to German-occupied Europe, arguing aid should hinge on revolt against Germany and stressing war-time sacrifice. It contrasts British policy with Hoover plans and questions the impact on life insurance investments and premiums amid changing US investment patterns. It also discusses National Defense aims to revive ghost communities, warning St Lawrence developments could dislocate workers and ports across multiple regions.

Hoover Hoover Committee Lord Lothian Europe Germany Poland Holland Belgium Norway France National Defense Commision Roosevelt St. Lawrence St Lawrence Boston New York Baltimore New York City

Government resists blame for lower interest rates

In a speech Chairman Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation denies government responsibility for lower rates while noting the trend. The Wheeling Intelligencer suggests the Administration’s policies discouraged private investment, created idle money, and pushed funds into government securities, lowering yields but harming some borrowers and life insurance earnings.

Wheeling Intelligencer Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Mr. Jones The Association of Life Insurance

Dutch Vessel Sunk After Engagement Near Tampico

An Independent source reports the Dutch merchantman Cumuuueu was set on fire as a destroyer closed in. The German freighter Thorwald, carrying 5033 tons, was scuttled by its crew after being intercepted by the British cruiser Diomede near Tampico.

van Kinsbergen Thorwald Tampico Diomede Rhein Idarwald Phrygia

Stewart Recalls Britain War Navy Shifts and US Shipping

Central Press columnist Charles P Stewart recalls postwar rivalries over merchant fleets and naval arms. He contrasts early 1920s Britain opposition to US shipbuilding with modern sentiment as Britain seeks more ships and access to American waterways. He notes the 5 5 3 treaty erosion and shifts in tone from Uncle Shylock to wartime ally.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press John Bul Andera Ican England Buenos Aires Washington South America Britain Japan France Italy John Bull Uncle Shylock Lord Lothian

Netherlands Navy aids British patrol in western Atlantic

A reported message from a Mexican sanctuary warned that Rhein was being followed by warships. Details on the Rhein’s capture and overhaul by the Van Kinsbergen remained sparse. A Netherlands legation official indicated other Dutch Navy units were operating with the British patrol in the western Atlantic, with ship numbers and types kept secret.

van Kinsbergen Neitherlands Legation Atlantic

Germany Eyes Alcohol Ban Amid Nazi Anniversary

Reports suggest Germany may bar alcoholic drinks as authorities brace for the upcoming Nazi anniversary. Observers expect Adolf Hitler to deliver a speech at a location near a beer hall, signaling heightened political activity.

Germany Hitler

Concert by Vincent’s combined band in Grafton outlines local musicians

An audience filled the Opera House for a January 14, 1916 concert by Vincent’s combined organization. The program featured works from Briquit, Flotow, Suppe, and Beethoven, with soloists Miss Mary Leeds and Miss Irene Vincent. The event highlighted local talent including Claude Vincent, John Evans, and Mary Donahue Morgan, praising the town’s musical prominence.

Vincent Magnc Claude E. Vincent Grafton Milton Lewis Grafton Hotel Old Shakespeare Hall Oliver Wellington Shaffer Romney Charles L. Barnhouse Old Grafton Brass Band Oskaloosa Iowa Cape Nome Alaska Cape of Good Hope Africa United States England William L. Hoskins Kingwood Preston Hoskins Mary Donahue Morgan Woman's Club of West Virginia John Evans Evans Briquit Phillippe Girl Who Remick Day Martin First Baptist Church Flotow Mabel Vaughn The Rio Grande Cody Irene Vincent Zampa Sunny South Offenbach Godard Gilbert National Air America

Kit Reilly Mary Moore Armendi's lessons spark a triple life

In October Kit O’Reilly is hospitalized after a taxi crash but letters from Vance and Kitt sustain her. Vance chronicles Mary Moore’s growing engagements and Kit’s transformation under Armendi’s tutelage. Armendi trains her to feel and perform, merging sentiment with ambition as she navigates three selves: Kitty O’Reilly on Sembler’s stage, Kit Reilly learning music, and Mary Moore masquerading in engagements.

Fran LE Maze New York Kit Telegraph Post Vance Kitt Simon Degree Helfier Armendi Mary Moore Kit O'Reilly Mozart Caruso Melba Jenny Lind Kitty O'Reilly Fran Sembler Jerry Kit Reilly Canfield County Fair

Lawmakers weigh school transport, land redemption, court of claims

Interim House leaders William Lafon and Senate President head a committee as Neely sends three proposed bills. The measures cover a new school transportation formula replacing the 1939 act, redemption of delinquent lands, and a state court of claims to handle indemnification for deaths and injuries.

sContinues House of Delegates Senate William Lafon Neely

Former King's Continuencie Endures Active Bahamas Life

Former King’s Continuencie remains energetic in sport as Bahamas governor, enjoying swimming, cycling, and surf along New Providence. The Duke postponed plans to return to Nassau by steamer due to the Duchess operation extending, with a tentative Miami return by Monday at the earliest. He kept near the Duchess, declining invitations, while awaiting travel and monitoring her condition.

Continuencie Bahamas New Providence Nassau Wyvan Drury Miami

Vast Airport Projects Funded for WPA Improvements

The draft lists non labor WPA allocations for airport expansions in Lynchburg Virginia Roanoke Virginia and Beltsville Maryland and Dover Delaware totaling 503000 to widen grade pave drain and light two landing strips 500 by 4000 feet with improvements to drainage and lighting. It notes Beltsville as auxiliary air port and Dover as site for Class 2 two runway additions.

Lynchburg WPA Roanoke W.P.A Washington, D. C Beltsville Dover Dela

Draftee Medical Examinations Face Scrutiny By Clendening

Dr Clendening argues induction boards should thoroughly and rigorously examine each draftee for physical and mental fitness. He urges civilian physician teams, proper facilities, and full early local decisions to avoid imbedding weakness or disease into the army, with detailed steps and questions for the examinations.

Logan Clendening New Conscript Army of United States Clendening Board of Specialists Corps

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