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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1940
Page
4
The Intelligencer analyzes a proposed budget amendment replacing the Board of Public Works with the Governor as budget authority. Proponents cite executive accountability and veto power. opponents warn of centralization. The piece notes historical bipartisan support for the proposal and invites reader comment.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes voters in West Virginia will face three proposed constitutional amendments in November. The measures include the Budget Amendment establishing an executive style budget process.
Senator Ashurst urges Senate action to deport Harry Bridges amid wartime fears of domestic enemies. He warns that internal threats are as dangerous as external foes as newspapers highlight Communist groups pro Nazi Bunds and other un American activity.
Stewart analyzes the 1940 political scene noting Willkie supporters include bolting Democrats while Roosevelt factions fret. Garner departs to Texas with his wife. Farley exits with solid press support. Reed, an anti Roosevelti an organizer, looms as a potent wartime political player as the campaign opens.
The council announced precinct and ward election commissioners for Taylor County. Votes cast show mayoral winner R. W. McWilliams with 943, council and tax collector results by ward, and licenses approved 999 to 698 after a recount. Obituaries include Albert H. Reed of West Grafton and Jacob Moritz of Blueville, with biographical notes on their lives and trades.
A political statement claims Bridges is a foe to national security and urges a broad deportation law. It notes the House passed a deportation bill, bottled up in Senate committee, and argues defending democracy requires action against aliens who stir up strife.
Linda Avery, a New York agency receptionist, pursues romance with Ronald Stafford amid rivals including Sara Markley and Mina Nevins. Linda navigates party yachts, clashing ambitions, and blurred loyalties as Robert Barton, Terry Adams, and Caroline Pickard orbit the drama. Linda and Rob rendezvous hint at deeper feelings while public figures bait intrigue around Mina Nevins.
Morgantown Post argues a proposed constitutional amendment banning a president serving more than two terms is open to serious doubt. It warns against altering unwritten tradition, predicting Roosevelt’s fate in November will decide the issue and urging voters to settle the matter at the polls.
In a periodical update, observers note civilians facing rationed meals and labor debates while government warnings address liquid gas risks and civilian task requirements. Reports indicate small-scale fuel savings amid a 20 cent meal plan, and continued air raid precautions as German and British forces contest off the southeast coast of Scotland with large crowds along the shore.
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