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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1940
Page
4
The article recalls Grafton’s 1890s public life with Edison’s Vitascope screening at the Opera House and the city curfew for youths. It notes early film showings, local business moves, civic roles, and notable deaths and appointments in Taylor County, including Harmon Sinsel’s influence, John P. Straub’s death, and shifts in local commerce and education.
A late night at the Flamingo shifts mood as Fabienne, Gertrude, Nicky, Bill, and Ellen navigate romance and money. Fabienne confesses weariness and plans to rest, while Gertrude pushes social alliances and hints at Bill’s potential future. Fabienne returns to Milen's, torn between affection and independence, awaiting Nicky's arrival.
The author urges a shift toward an American political life, warns against foreign entanglements, and stresses military preparedness. A critique of Soviet and Communist rhetoric is included, calling for vigilance while drawing lessons from past achievements to meet future challenges. The piece frames democracy vs dictatorship as a jury of 130 million deciding America’s fate.
The Elkins Inter-Mountain commentary defends American constitutional rights and criticizes Soviet and Communist propaganda. It argues European dispatches are constrained by censorship and extols press freedom despite foreign aggression and propaganda outlets.
A New York Times dispatch from Moscow notes growing Russian casualties and grim rumors reaching the public. It cites observers saying troops lack gear for the cold, infantry suffer machine-gun fire, and street conversations reflect concern about the war’s widening reverses.
The article argues that in Russia public opinion cannot influence policy due to state control and OGPU surveillance. It suggests Finnish failures and domestic shortages would unlikely trigger protests or parliamentary friction unless a large army revolt occurs, since the army holds initiative in a violence-dominated regime.
Cumberland Times discusses keeping Europe’s belligerents from fighting in the western Atlantic while the United States weighs a 300 mile barrier. It notes limits of unilateral international law, the risk of entering war, and seeking a reasonable compromise to preserve peace and privacy.
The clipping mentions Edgar Wallace enjoying tea while dictating detective tales that earned him fame, notes the 14th century Dark Ages for Groters, and reports technicians designing a flexible engine that can run on gasoline or oil with simple adjustments.
The News Review reports George Vogel was reelected commander of American Legion district 9 amid a page of local notes. A Knights of Columbus district initiation occurred, and a five percent dividend was ordered for Taylor County Bank depositors by the receiver. A new section of Route 50 between Thornton and Blueville opened and a Brownsville area accident left Randall Brooks Boyles with a broken leg after a car driven by Henry Antes was deemed not at fault. Dewey Lake, 41, of Webster, was nabbed for cutting his wife during an argument as the B and O Co op Traffic program prepared for a big picnic at Grafton Park. City of Grafton approved current bills totaling $25,589.92. G T Vance residence on Walnut.
To the Republican voters of Taylor county the assessor seeks support ahead of the primary on May 7, 1940. The message urges action by voters and underscores earnest solicitation of backing.
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