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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1940
Page
4
The piece argues that town image matters to attracting industry, citing DuPont’s critique of Grafton’s downtown and residential areas. It urges residents to clean up and beautify homes, stores, and vacant lots to gain a first impression. It notes competition for industry is fierce and warns against urban neglect.
The Cumberland Times notes the start of the national election cycle as the American public enters a climactic political period. The piece emphasizes citizen participation and the ongoing democratic process shaping the nation ahead of polls and campaigns.
In Baltimore Sun commentary C P Ives argues Roosevelt’s second Philadelphia address signals a shift to personal government. He warns such power risks liberty, noting the new instrument of state power can be wholesome only in the right hands and that rulers’ personalities may eclipse rules.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes that during the New Deal era Jim Farley was sidelined by Chicago command while Fairmont Times editor Smith praised Farley as a singular political genius whose experience should guide others.
Charles P. Stewart surveys how Missouri Senator Bennett Champ Clark helped end the two-thirds rule at Democratic conventions. He notes the shift would have blocked Roosevelt and Wallace from candidacy in Chicago, with southern opposition fading under a new majority system. Bankhead faces setback as an old-line Democrat sidelined from the vice presidency.
The text contrasts Mr. Smith and Louis Johnson over a comment on staying out of politics. Johnson, vacationing in California, faces a career path seen as blocked since his Washington tenure as Assistant Secretary of War. Despite strong performance, Roosevelt shifted him aside for a Republican when opportunity arose.
West Virginia town notes include L D Vaughn named State Mine Inspector for the Third District and a tribute to Carrie Wheeler Chambers. Christmas services are described along with civic projects, church leadership, and the 1911 urban development in Grafton such as railroad yard widening and the Walsh firm hotel project. Obituaries for Mrs Ann Miles and Mrs Charlotte Hilderbrand mark a year of transitions. The council plans a $90,000 modern pumping station at Grafton Park, with a special vote set for Sept 21, 1911. The piece blends biographical notes, church life, building activity, and municipal infrastructure plans in Grafton tailing off toward autumn 1911.
Fragmentary remarks reference Johnson and Mr. Johnson, the 8 year term claim, and the drive to fit a candidate for vice presidency while avoiding disname of the Chicago conversation. The text hints at political maneuvering around a third term context and opposition tactics.
Linda Avery, a New York models agency receptionist, rekindles romance with Ronald Stafford while Barah Markley eyes him. Robert Barton, Terry Adams, and Caroline Pickard complicate matters as Mina Nevins and Sarah Markley loom. A chloroform scare forces police check and security precautions amid dawn rain. Linda buys perfume linked to the suspects and strengthens door locks.
Louis Johnson departs his post after saying he had no alternative. He is offered the role of White House assistant to act as the President’s eyes and ears on defense issues. Johnson hints at returning to law practice in West Virginia after the government service.
Amid raids on the Wonder Bar and Little Belmont, Mayor Taggart criticizes "immune to arrest" figures as police seize evidence. Of 32 arrested, seven face charges of maintaining disorderly houses with bonds up to five thousand dollars.
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