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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
4
A fragment from the Grafton Sentinel includes editorials urging vigilance against subversive activity, praising the FBI and DoJ efforts, and reflecting on Dunkerque. The piece cites moral resolve, democratic unity, and the duty to resist fascist intimidation amid wartime uncertainty.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes that the Allied withdrawal from Flanders, though not a victory, slowed the German advance and saved 335,000 troops. It highlights low naval losses, limited British casualties, and Churchill’s cautions on equating evacuation with triumph, citing operational resilience amid heavy enemy pressure.
Stewart cites railroad men fearing wartime expansion and a tech race as aviation may rapidly scale. Hinckley predicts doubled air routes and bigger airmail and freight networks, while rail and truck workers worry about shifting dominance. Army Navy and air corps leaders show mixed reactions.
A fragment praises a large force escaping from a precarious situation with minimal losses. It lauds the operation as a remarkable military achievement and predicts it will be remembered as one of history’s great feats.
A British Labour MP Sir Stafford is en route to Moscow to become ambassador as Moscow gave formal consent to the appointment. Britain seeks improved ties with Russia while Soviet circles praise the move as a diplomatic victory guiding postwar relations with Germany looming in background.
The article recalls the death of William T. Henderson Radcliffe in Belington after a railroad accident on May 29 1907 and notes graveside rites by Lotus Lodge. It lists graduates from Graf ton High School 1907 with names and spouses, then recounts the death of George Henry Lake in Fairmont May 1907, his epileptic illness and alleged police mistreatment, followed by Lake family burial. It ends with Harry G. Clark returning to Grafton to handle Memorial Day publicity.
Gayle grows close to elderly benefactor Mr. Merrifield while planning a stage production. She vows secrecy over last night’s theft as Bill Bailey schemes to draw out Jeremy. Tempe’s jealousy flares as Gayle navigates romance, duty, and a budding ruse to save face.
Skeleton, the ostrich man who eats fowls and scraps of iron, the giant and the pigmy, the educated pig, the wild man from Borneo, the sword swallower, the fire eater and other marvellous features will again be heard in the sand and listened to by great throngs in days of yore.
A report on efforts to raise the federal debt limit from 45 billion to 49 billion with aims to repay a 4 billion boost within five years. Nine Republicans abstained, arguing insufficient information on spending and debt adequacy, urging government expense reductions and hopeful for reductions in the press.
Unclear OCR fragment references a directive involving Hitler and multiple named terms. The readable portion lacks a coherent event, date, or location to frame a factual summary. No distinct persons or organizations beyond Adolf Hitler are clearly established.
The note proclaims new divisions forming to face an opponent, promising victory as a historic lesson to enemy rulers in London and Paris. It asserts continued struggle for the future and unity with Germany in spirit, emphasizing the resolve to destroy hostile plans and finalize conquest.
To all creditors and heirs of the estate of Raith Vi Hickman deceased. Creditors and others must present their claims with vouchers to the undersigned at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton Taylor County West Virginia on or before December 3 1940 or be barred from benefits. All beneficiaries must attend to protect their interests. Dated May 29 1980 William P Samples County Attorney for Taylor County. May 29 June 5 12
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