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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel urges census participation to avoid undercounting local residents and offers to collect missing names for official follow up. It also discusses the hospital project, recommending continued engineering and cost surveys while awaiting a guaranteed completed hospital before proceeding further.
A local editorial urges caution on a large water and sewage system project proposed by H. K. Hastings Co. It argues to proceed with preliminary surveys while unfinished hospital and school projects remain critical. The piece stresses balancing progress with public support and timing.
The Cumberland Times notes President Roosevelt praised defense gains but left major gaps. He defended recent naval and military buildup yet overclaimed peacetime strength. The piece warns against unchecked spending and warns that social gains could be endangered by debt.
A Central Press column recalls Paraguay under Francisco Lopez where conscription ran from 12 to 70 and the male population nearly vanished, leaving a nation of women and young boys. The piece contrasts historic brutality with current fears of Nazi expansion and notes a U S fire insurance policy clause excluding war caused fires as unique.
The text argues that reliance on government borrowing to fund policy is dangerous for America’s security, comparing it to the perils of lacking guns and aircraft. It notes the president faces political pressure with an election near, but stresses the need to address this grave weakness in the program for national welfare.
Beckley June 3 An automobile fatally struck Charles Peters about 45 a coal miner while he walked along the highway near Terry The accident occurred in Beckley district and investigation is underway to determine fault and exact circumstances.
A chaotic collage notes Shirley Temple retirement rumors, aliens in space, New York City night baseball, a cautious dictator climate, and radio shaping campaigns like a boxing match. The piece blends whimsy and social satire across a crowded urban vignette.
The crowd gathered on East Main Street for a morning march to the national cemetery. Reno Post No.7 led with Vincent’s band, civic leaders, and Governor Dawson present. a second division included cadets from the State Industrial School and a Confederate veteran presence echoed reconciliation. At the cemetery Father McElligott led prayers followed by a concert and remarks by Gov. Dawson, concluding with benediction. The event recalled earlier memorial days with heartfelt letters from veterans and residents praising patriotism and unity across generations.
Ford notes that warm weather may not arrive yet the field remains productive for visitors. Jean Bailey of Weston, the 1940 strawberry queen, will be crowned Thursday by former Governor John J. Cornwell of Romney in a ceremony continued from Page One.
At a mansion party, Jeremy, a shy guest, is guided by Gayle Dixon through introductions and dancing. Amid flirtation and social awkwardness, Bill Bailey hints at romance as their evening stroll is interrupted by a panicked butler bearing troubling news about a watch with diamonds. To be continued.
A bacteriologic survey in a small town finds many bacteria on glasses spoons and forks after cleaning. Even high wash temperatures 100 to 140 degrees do not prevent contamination. adding 100 ppm chlorine markedly improves safety, reducing bacterial presence in rinse and wash water. The piece notes chlorine taste is a tradeoff in summer epidemics of food infection and discusses Vitamin B’s limited neuralgia benefits.
Agriculture Commissioner J B McLaughlin will crown the straw berry queen for production and crop quality. Opening day includes a parade of school children and a pageant with a horse show, tiddiers contest, and other events at the headquarters for Gifts for Graduates Skaggs and Company.
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