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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
4
A Grafton Sentinel column analyzes the Republican nomination of Willkie, praising his bold, honest, and plainspoken approach. It argues he will resist elite pressures, remain true to his instincts, and navigate political advice without losing authenticity.
Huntington Herald Advertiser warns West Virginia readers about pro JP propaganda to defend magistrates and a proposed constitutional amendment. It argues costs, criminal practices, and the judiciary would stay similar, endorsing reform and urging skepticism toward the leaflets. The piece emphasizes nonlegal salaries for judges and calls for voter preparation against misleading claims.
Morgantown Post reflects on Wendell L. Willkie as a potential bold Republican leader versus a conventional politician. The Baltimore Sun asks if the party will back his distinctive intelligence and imagination or curb him with partisan prejudices, predicting the future will decide.
A Pacific affairs analysis argues Japan will seek French Indo China and the Dutch Indies to control trade routes and threaten the Philippines. The piece warns of a potential expansionist timetable and urges a quick U S decision on defending allies, territories, and the two ocean navy strategy.
In a taped exchange on set Olivia and her partner clash over a breakup rumor. Lana, visibly hurt, says she has moved but not left him, and remains unable to discuss further. The scene ends with Lana denying the split while Shaw walks away.
The article notes the couple split after their first date during mid February and leaves open the question of the cause. No further details or statements are provided, keeping the inquiry unresolved for the moment.
The Navy outlines massive capacity gains with a $00,000,000 warship order covering 11 cruisers 20 destroyers 13 submarines and a seaplane tender. Contracts bypass bidding under new speed-up laws signed by Roosevelt. RFC buys rubber and tin while War Dept cuts leaves at West Point and approves $18.5 million for post construction or land. Sidney Hillman states 150,000 student workers start to train for armament work. Navy estimates current plus ordered units equal global rivals with potential coalition fleets. total ships 533 at 2,221,105 tons, plus a further 70 percent expansion possibly adding 200 more battle craft.
Hungary tightens war footing over Transylvania claims with border clashes and troop mobilizations. German bomber deliveries to Romania are seen as easing risk of broader war, while Greek forces guard frontier posts and trains halt to move reservists. Reports note civilian deaths and Romanian incursions repelled at Visk as Budapest warns of all eventualities.
The June 15 1909 bond referendum failed by 478 to 455 votes delaying a water system upgrade but leading to a modern pumping station at Grafton park and later filtration beds. The piece recalls pioneer water access, major improvements after the 1887 fire, and civic leadership including Attorney John H S Barlow and the late Samuel Gramm.
The Oaks hosts an outdoor staging of The Wit to Woo with al fresco rehearsals and a grand reception planned. Merrifield and Weems oversee repairs to tennis courts while Bill Bailey and Gayle coordinate costumes, lighting, and audience seating for a charity event attracting society attention. Tempe Hyde’s shifting mood adds intrigue as Jeremy Tucker advances from youth to professor roles.
The 67 year old prominent citizen died leaving a void in the town’s civic life. The Masonic fraternity conducted funeral rites at Bluemont cemetery. A separate report notes postwar commentary criticizing British air power and mentions a historic Norwegian canning industry deal amid heavy Luftwaffe activity over the Netherlands with 13 killed and many injured.
The newspaper quotes Chamberlain warning that England would become a shadow after a hopeless fight, as readers digest comments on the RAF attacks and German positions on Jersey and Guernsey. It notes Dienst Aus Deutschland claims Britain’s retreat to the islands weakens the offensive against Britain.
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