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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

2

Radio Schedule and Lincoln Day Broadcast Noted

York announces Col. Charles A Lindbergh broadcast on MBS titled Keep America First as part of a night of varied radio programs. Listings include NBC WEAF WJZ and CBS with schedules for today and Thursday featuring plays, comedies, and musical programs.

NBC Hollywood Winnipeg Summer Symphony Europe WEAF Stella Dallas cEs- Chain Fletcher Wiley Bob Edge WJZ Margaret Banning MBS Caan Cheer Up Gang MBS Raymond Gram Nbc-Weaf Kay Kyser WMMN CBS Glenn Miller Waamn Henry Weber KDKA NBEC Vaughan Monrot

British and Japanese officials near protest over arrests

The British ambassador Sir Robert Craigie plans to meet Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka to discuss the arrests, while British Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax said strong representations had already been made in London and Tokyo.

Japan Robert Craigie Yosuke Matsuoka Lord Halifax London Tokyo

Britons Arrests Reported With One Death In Custody

Suma would not disclose how many Britons were under arrest, noting a possible rise. Reliable reports from Tokyo to Shanghai list 13 Britons detained, including Melville James Cox who died after arrest. Cox’s death is disputed by British press. Japan says it was self inflicted. Cox’s ashes to England as gendarmerie honors are observed before body removal.

Suma Tokyo Shanghai Melville James Cox Cox England

Hillman Will Warn About War State of Ind

Hillman argues against adopting Hitlerian methods to defend the nation warning such tactics would erode civil liberties impose heavy taxation and create social unrest. He critiques a party platform proposing a national unemployment conference noting delays in decisions while guns are funded. He cites economists predicting up to 5 million reemployed by 15 billion for defense and warns peace in Europe could precede economic shifts.

Hillman Ind Hitler Europe Far East

Central West Virginia Radio Schedule Preview

Central West Virginia station 890 with 5,000 watts lists a dense broadcast lineup from 6:30 to 11:30. Programs include Captain Tim Healy’s Stamp Club, news reviews, various music shows and dramas, and sports updates featuring Jack Hollister and other performers.

West Virginia WEAF Tim Healy Stamp Club Coe Sullivan Jack Hot Serenaders Jack Hollister NBC WJZ Lowell Thomas Cae Fins Annie Pail Douglas Spor WMMN CBS The World Today

Camden Paint Plant Blast Triggers City Wide Firearms?

Five corpses listed with missing persons as Camden battles a catastrophic blast at the R. M. Hollingshead Paint company. National Guardsmen patrol the area after the explosion and fires, with authorities warning water shortages amid a sprawling emergency. The blaze destroyed the five story plant, with guesses of four men and three girls trapped and widespread damage to nearby homes and businesses.

Camden Naval Militia Salvation Army Red Cross Convention Hall R. M. Hollingshead Paint Company Raymond Harter Hollingshead William Merrigan Laura Jacobowski Bida Babcock Agnes Miller Bessie Busa William P. Bennett Kobus R. M. Hollingshead, Jr R. M. Bagley

Dr Kildare Stars In New Two Day Dixie Theater Run

The Dixie Theatre opens MGM’s Dr Kildare film Dr Kildare s Strange Case starring Lew Ayres as Dr Kildare with Lionel Barrymore as Dr Leonard Gillespie. Laraine Day Shepperd Strudwick Samuel Hinds and Alma Kruger also appear. The drama centers on insulin shock treatment for insanity and a doctor’s quest to vindicate a friend.

Laraine Day Lew Ayres Dixie 4 James Kildare Dixie Theatre M-G-M'Satest Dr. Kildare Lionel Barrymore Leonard Gillespie Ayres Strud Max Brand Willis Goldbeck

Bare Feet Invite Trouble From Ringworm Warns Doctor

Dr Clendening cautions readers about ringworm from bare feet in showers pools and on boards urging early treatment. He explains causes symptoms and home remedies including iodine Whitfield's ointment and hygiene to prevent reinfection. An editor note promotes seven of his pamphlets for purchase.

Whitfield Whittfield Clendening Jora Cleadening Jogean Caden

Willkie Gains Smith Backing in Kansans Support Show

Willkie said Governor Smith’s public standing strengthens his bid and noted praise for Smith amid a Kansas conference on farm problems with Governor Payne Ratner and other Republicans. He contrasted Smith’s liberal record with Roosevelt era critics and expressed concern that some Democrats value money over humanity.

Smith New York

Rankin Wins Republican Nomination for House Seat

Montana veteran crusading stateswoman Jeannette Rankin defeated Rep. Jacob Thorkelson in the Republican primary to win the party’s nomination for the national House of Representatives. Thorkelson had praised leaders of the Christian Mobilizers at a New York rally. Central Prec

Montana Jeannette Rankin Jacob Thorkelson House of Representatives Thorkelson Christian Mobilizers New York Ie Central Prec

Willkie Supporter Sees Democratic Split and State Relief Data

Smith, formerly tied to Landon, argues Willkie’s Philadelphia nomination marks a democratic, American choice against a New Deal bloc he calls subservient. He cites past party overhauls by Prohibitionists and New Dealers and expects to speak for Willkie. The state relief fund details show federal aid of 2,450,484.72 plus local levies and state support aiding 55,608 people. In New York City a poststorm cool spell drops temperatures by 11 degrees with humidity lingering.

Franklin Roosevelt Herbert Lehman Smith Landon Smith Will Kie Philadelphia Alf Landon Willkie Department

Relief fund reserve described for emergencies

Blackburn notes the relief reserve covers 6 percent of available emergency funds and can be advanced to cover current year expenditures after two major emergencies in the prior fiscal year.

Blackburn

Rains Helped Cool Lines After Lightning Strikes

A storm system across New England sparked dozens of fires as lightning struck structures and a Goodyear blimp over Quincy Massachusetts was toppled by wind and rain. Helium worth eight thousand dollars escaped during the incident and damage spread to nearby Uniontown areas as cooling rains reduced further danger.

South New England Goodyear Quincy Mass Uniontown

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