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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
4
A historical report blends labor union clashes at the Ford River Rouge plant with references to the Panay incident. It details the 26 May walkout and alleged factory brutality, plus a narrative of Japanese attacks near Nanking including the Panay, its crew, and survivors aided by Allied ships.
A reflective Christmas message urges readers to pause amid life’s rapid changes and remember the teachings of Jesus. It highlights how His words urge brotherhood, light in darkness, and the celebration of birth as a path to humane conduct. The piece recalls the Nativity story and the wisdom of Christ as guiding light.
An excerpt criticizes American leadership and economic dominance, outlining US shares of world resources and production while noting statesmen propose political management as a substitute for individual effort. The fragment ends with a cautious critique of current approaches and signals a broader debate on policy and prosperity.
The NLRB ruled after a lengthy summer hearing that several workers must be reinstated with back pay for union activity at a major plant. It orders the company to cease discouraging membership in the United Automobile Workers and similar groups, and to halt naming or fostering hostile “dummy” organizations, including the Ford Brotherhood of America, in its labor relations.
The document notes that Japan calls the Panay sinking entirely a mistake and says the Navy has issued strict orders to avoid similar incidents. It mentions potential punishment for responsible parties and heightened attention to U S and third power rights, as conveyed to Ambassador Grew.
The Panay endured 56 minutes of bombing and machine gunning. The commander estimated the small vessel, marked by two horizontal American flags, received 24 direct hits. Hughes was severely wounded in the attack.
An advertisement urges readers not to pay 3 to 5 dollars for stomach pain relief and promotes Adla Tablets at 1.25 for a three week treatment with money back guarantee, listing Grafton Drug and Union Drug Co. as distributors.
The Stockholders of The First National Bank of Graf ton West Virginia will meet in the bank's building in Graf ton on Tuesday January 11 1938 between 1 30 and 2 30 p m to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
Local ad lists Winter Banana apples at 65 cents per box and York Imperial at 50 cents per box. Hannon Thornton advertises contact via phone 17F2 for ordering.
Dispatches from Madrid describe the final stand as Fascists face government forces near Teruel. Government reports claim 400 insurgents were offered surrender or death, amid a looming Republican victory after more than 17 months of civil war. A report from Hendaye cites insurgent commanders claiming the battle for Teruel has begun.
Prisoner claims he ate his way out of the Los Angeles lockup. A jailer named Virgil Poe describes finding the cell intact after the escapes attempt.
The narrator returns to his father and Aunt Mary in a parish house, savoring a festive yet hollow memory of hotel life. He wrestles with Mimi’s absence, finds comfort in family warmth and animal lives, and splits his time between parish duties and longing for a distant love.
An inspection of the prince's cell before tithing him over to the chief reveals the man did not nibble the bars while in custody in Taylor County. The statement ends with an unclear remark about the subject’s character and actions.
A tense town scene unfolds as a man claiming to be a prince and farmer from the foreign legion clashes with city officials. He lists varied past jobs in circuses and swallowing acts, but offers no concrete exhibition today. The mayor warns him to leave town.
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