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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Publisher and Editorial Staff Listing

The Grafton Sentinel lists its weekday publication, address, and key staff including James F. Holt as publisher and John S. Palmer as managing editor at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton with departments in the Worth and Gas Printing Co. context.

Grafton Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Latrobe Street Grafton Wess Editorial Gases Printing Co James F. Holt John 8S. Palmer

Keppel warns of waste as US education grows

The Carnegie Corporation president argues the United States has too many universities and voluntary groups, urging restraint and reform. He predicts consolidation, smarter philanthropy, and a focus on funding only the strongest institutions to avoid waste in the nation’s largest industry.

New York Herald Tribune Frederick P. Keppel Carnegie Corporation of New York United States Dr. Keppel

Hitler Speech Praises Workers Yet Fears Them

In a ranting address, Hitler boasted of control while signaling fear of Germanys workers and producers who sustain the Nazi war effort. The speaker argues Hitler deceives the middle class and relies on distortion to prop up his regime as it tightens grip on power.

Wumperiana Times Adolf Hitler Germany Hitler

Pact of Kenndaiqua bonds Six Nations to lasting peace 1794

Historic account recalls the 1794 Kenndaiqua treaty scene where Iroquois chiefs and U S officials pledged peace and mutual limits on land claims. Timothy Pickering signed for Washington as 58 chiefs marked the agreement binding their nations to coexistence and safe travel on shared rivers and roads.

U. S. Indian Office Six Nations United States New York Timothy Pickering Washington New York State Pickering Continental Congress Oneyeahnee, Big

Hagerstown Men Suspected in Bank Robbery Attempt

Sheriff Joseph D. Baker said he believes Hagerstown men were behind the attempted holdup of the Clear Spring National Bank in Hagerstown area. He indicated investigators were concentrating here as clues yielded little, with two men later taken to a service station after the bandit car was abandoned.

Hagerstown Joseph D. Baker Clear Spring National Baker Williamsport Pike

Good Risk remark haunts Jones in congressional crusade

Stewart recounts critics doubting aid to Britain and the Jones Morgenthau stance. He notes calls to repeal Johnson and neutrality laws, the stabilization fund usage, and concerns over Argentina credits. Taft and Clark are cited as notable critics shaping the debate.

Lord Lothian Washington London John Bull Samuel Commerce Jesse Jones Britain Sir Frederick Phillips Sir Frederick Uncle Sam Treasury Morgenthau Jesse Henry Argentina Buenos Aires Yasin State Department Robert A. Taft Bennett Champ Clark

Robbery suspects cleared after alibi check at station

An hour after the attempt two men were released when the station operator could not identify them. Baker said the suspects later proved they were husking corn at the time of the holdup.

Baker

Deaths and local notices from Taylor County 1916

Obituary notes for W. D. Primm of West Grafton and Nathan Goodwin Keener, recalling early Taylor County families and local industry. Mentioned events include court actions, school furniture contracts for Grafton High, and county salary reform. Church leader T. T. Martin denounces lax Christianity amid community concerns. Harry G. Claries era theater figures remember a bustling Grafton entertainment scene.

W. D. Primm West Grafton Walnut Webster Court House Grafton Board of Education New Grafton High School Virginia School Furniture Company Richmond Virginia Wakeman Brothers Baltimore Neil J. Fortney Abraham W. Burdett Consolidated Manufacturing Company W. Merle Watkins Fillmore Howell Thomas Tyson Taylor County Circuit Court Nathan Goodwin Keener Harmon and Naomi Goodwin Keener Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Grat

Kit Reilly Tests Crowd At Canfield County Fair

Kit waits backstage on a county fair platform as she performs for a mixed crowd. After missteps she recovers with old songs joined by Vance, learning to read audience desire. Vance outlines a plan of varied future gigs, while Kit questions meaning and readiness for real trials. The chapter teases an Amateur Night challenge at the Alhambra.

Kit Canfield County Fair Mary Moore New York Vance Moonlight Bay Old Dobbin Vane Kit Reilly Alham Alhambra Kit O'Reilly

Food relief plans for occupied France and Europe

Officials say shipments of condensed milk and vitamin foods for infants and children in occupied France are critical. They expect the food situation in invaded countries to avoid a crisis for about six months, allowing further study for two to three months before a final decision. Germany’s responsibility may shift as spring developments unfold in Europe.

Grafton W. Va Associated Press AE. Clayden, Inc New York Lexington Avenue Chicago North Michigan Avenue Germany Hull France Europe

British Commander Leads Egypt Blitz to Quick Gains

Lt General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson commands a British blitz that captures Sidi Barrani the strongest Italian base in Egypt and advances west to seize more territories per British communiques.

Egypt Henry Maitland Wilson Sidi Barrani

Two Loiterers Nabbed By City Police Last Night

Basil P. Rogers 19 of Webster Springs and Chester Wilson 19 of New York City were ordered out of the city by Mayor P F Gillispie in municipal court this morning after being picked up by police at 11 35 last night and 1 10 this morning respectively.

Basil P. Rogers Webster Springs Chester Wilson New York City P. F. Gillispie Rogers Wilson

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