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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

4

Pope Pius Points to Economic Justice and Peace

The passage cites scripture urging spiritual seeking and outlines Pope Pius message for a new world order based on justice. It warns that hatred sustains war, emphasizes that might does not justify right, and calls for economic reform and fair distribution to end hardship, praising quiet perseverance amid terror.

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Ickes critiquing press loyalty amid wartime fronts

The piece notes Secretary Ickes arguing the French press was corrupt and venal while the British press remained loyal. It suggests he should study British and French papers before WWII to learn advertising's role, and question the idea that the American press is controlled by its advertisers. It calls for reflection on press duty and independence.

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Capper Warns Britain Seeks War to Bind U S

Senator Capper argues Britain wants American aid including war, contending London aims to lure the United States into a formal alliance via vast investments and military support. The piece contrasts Capper with other pacifists and notes policy limits on loans and neutrality laws. It also covers Philip Murray CIO objections to defense bills and warns against expanding government power amid debate over convoying ships and potential U S involvement in a broader conflict.

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Telegraph era milestones and local obituaries mark 1916

The news recounts the 40th anniversary of telephone use in 1916 and the spread of wires with millions of daily conversations, recalls early Grafton telephones, and notes local memorials. It records deaths of Congressman William G. Brown, Captain Milton M. Patton, and Civil War veteran Adam Bounger, plus bridge work by Luton Bridge Co and civic plans by Civic and Charity clubs to improve town hygiene and homes.

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Debutante Mimi Weds Archie in Midnight Elopement

Kit learns Mimi Purcell Reeves has secretly eloped with Archibald Reeves in a late night ceremony at Armonk. Mimi and Archie announce the marriage while Kit plans a departure to handle Vance’s possible actions, fearing the change may affect her life and relationship with Jerry.

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European Conmen From Page One Debate Manpower Pool

European observers discuss conscription by age groups to widen the manpower pool. Army experts note the strategy aims to increase available forces, with debates highlighting potential implications for mobilization and military readiness across Europe.

Europe

Punting on the Thames contrasts European and US draft plans

The European class system favors a permanent compulsory military training, while the US draft aims for a short program. Officials say about 1.3 million youths turn 21 annually, and debates consider delaying to age 21 or starting training after 18 to ease economic impact and physical eligibility.

Administrator's Sale of Bank and Corporation Stock

Under a December 18 1940 Taylor County chancery order in Kunst v Kunst the administrator with the will annexed of Hattie A Kunst will auction at the court house front on January 13 1941 at 1 PM the estate stock of The First National Bank of Graf ton certificate 52 26 2/3 shares of The Goff Arnold Land Company certificate 7 cash terms.

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Not enough for a full headline from fragment

A fragment notes men aged 21 to 36 suggesting possible action. No further context, names, dates, or locations are readable to establish outcomes or specifics.

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