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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1940
Page
1
London reports German air force renewed daytime raids on Britain, killing at least 12 and injuring 123 in several towns. A 24th raid destroyed in half a month, with night attacks unbroken. One town saw 10 dead as bombs struck thickly populated areas, shattering glass and causing widespread damage.
Hungary declares peak wartime mobilization as it presses territorial claims on a weakened Romania amid Russian incursions and domestic strife. Thousands of men up to fifty years old join the colors, and eastern highways and railways clog with reinforcements, tanks, and heavy artillery.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs C H Mylone of 316 Yates Avenue to tonight's cinema program featuring Jane Withers in High School with Laurel and Hardy in A Chump at Oxford at the Dixie and Peter Lorre in Island of Doomed Men at the Strand theatre.
The Italian garrison at Metemme in Ethiopia reported by the high command to have repelled a violent assault by a large British force. Police said 60 British dead and equipment losses were heavy while Italian losses were slight. Metemme lies near the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan border.
Berlin reports published alleged Allied documents found in France claim plans for new fronts in Europe and attacks on oil fields in the Caucasus and ports of Baku and Batum. The items include a Weygand telegram dated March 7 1940 noting Mitchell seeking landing fields in the Levant and possible bombardment preparations.
Webster Springs July 3 Prosecuting Attorney Wendell Hoover said two men George McClain and Fred Bradley have been charged with the ambush slaying of Ralph Tharpe a 27 year old woodsman from Belair They waived hearing and are held without bond for grand jury action Earl Woverton brother in law of Tharpe said the attack occurred from an ambush at Jerrysville 27 miles away A physician said Tharpe died from a blow to the head Wolverton suffered kidney injuries and facial wounds
British officials told Parliament that Britain remains in relation with the Petain government of France through the French chargé d'affaires in London. Undersecretary R A Butler declined to specify how the stance would develop, clarifying Britain does not outline full recognition of the Petain regime.
Anti semitic riots roared through Bucharest and towns from Jassy to the border with Bessarabia injuring many. Troops and police failed to halt the violence as wealthy Jews flee and authorities brace for further unrest amid regional political tensions.
Charleston July 3 4 New license plates were displayed on 200000 West Virginia automobiles at the start of the fiscal year a new record C J Powell registrar of motor vehicles reported Reading into the figure a sign of better business conditions Powell said Those 200000 persons had to have money enough to buy gasoline oil and other things necessary to operate an automobile as well as.
PAIRMONT July 3 Senator Alben W Barkley has accepted an invitation to keynote the Democratic state judicial convention in Huntington August 9 State Chairman A Hale Watkins announced He also said he resigned A J Wilkinson of Huntington as temporary chairman and Buford C Tynes Huntington attorney as general chairman of arrangements Wilkinson will select a temporary secretary clerk and sergeant at arms Watkins said
Switzerland, an island of democracy, reacts to German criticism after German troops occupy the last French outposts along Switzerland's western border. The Swiss listen intently as authorities consider the implications of Germanys stance and possible future actions.
Geneva Griffith of Glen Rogers is held for grand jury action after a hearing before Magistrate W B Wilson on smuggling saw blades to a jail cell. An inmate escape attempt was frustrated by Sheriff Lori F Byrd who prevented the escape of Carl Lambert Roy McClintock and Tom Griffith.
In Budapest on July 3, a new anti Jewish bill from the Hungarian Nazi party proposes segregation of Jews in special railway cars and is described as harsher than the Nuremberg laws. It bans Jews from driving autos becoming midwives hoisting the Hungarian flag buying from peasants signing legal documents and allows only the eldest children of Jewish families to marry. Non Jewish men who marry Jews are also addressed by the bill.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan's army leaders pressed the cabinet over far eastern policy amid Allied European defeats, while DeWitt MacKenzie notes Hitler's heavy bombing and naval losses threaten Britain. The German High Command claims 299,000 tons of Allied shipping sunk recently, with goods likely food and war supplies aboard.
The National Defense Commission announced that Packard Motor Co has tentatively agreed to a contract for 9,000 aircraft engines with 3,000 for the United States and 6,000 for Great Britain. William S Knudson said the deal awaits Packard directors approval. Henry Ford refused the order stating he would work only for the United.
Charleston July 3 The state began a new fiscal year with a general fund net balance of 1,330,027.21, triple the prior carry-over. Total balance reached 2,730,027.21 including 1,400,000 released by the board of public works for a building program. Year-end revenue from automobile beer licenses and corporation taxes exceeded disbursements by over 1,000,000.
Berlin reports German submarines and warplanes delivered heavy blows to British shipping. The high command says two foreign ships totaling 18,000 tons were sunk and a freighter was badly damaged. Air raids hit Newcastle and southern English ports.
Washington July 3 The senate naval committee delayed action on Col Frank Knox as secretary of the navy to allow further inquiry into his denial that he advocated American troops for Europe. The military committee had backed Henry L Stimson, and Knox testified he opposed sending American boys to fight in Europe while supporting aid to the Allies. Editorials and a columnist testimony were reviewed as part of the case.
Washington reports the Army and Navy awarded more than 1.0 billion dollars in defense contracts during the past month as part of a 4.5 billion dollar annual program. Navy orders alone totaled 87 vessels worth 910.279 million, with at least 250 million more needed for completion. fleet expansion moves forward despite two cruisers and three aircraft remaining.
A Weygand order from Vichy reports 22,000 French troops on the Maxinot line continued fighting for five days after the ceasefire. Surrounded in fortifications, they did not hear the armistice and refused communications, remaining in battle until contact with Paris was restored.
Japanese Consul-General Okazaki stated there is no plan to blockade Hongkong by military means along the mainland border. He said coastal and foreign shipping continue unmolested and measures are to seal a 20 mile gap in Japan's blockade against Chiang Kai-shek’s China.
London rejects Tokyo demand to close the arms route via British Burma to Chiang Kai-Shek’s Chinese forces. Foreign undersecretary R A Butler said Britain would consider questions with the United States if it complied. A note conveyed to the British ambassador in Tokyo reported the refusal.
A fragmented article notes John L. Lewis endorsing Senator Wheeler amid intra party maneuvering. Wheeler seeks presidential support with a push for a third party and a pledged bid at the Democratic convention, while Willkie's ally committee maneuvers behind the scenes.
Mrs M W Starn invites patrons to attend tonight’s preshow at the House theatre featuring the double bill Long Shot and the Saddle with Bob in the program.
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