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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
1
Unoccupied France under Marshal Petain calls loyal forces to defend Syria with force. General Henri Dentz orders unwavering defense, denies surrender of Syria and German landings at Latakia. Hull’s stance on cooperation described as economic and political to restore France in a reorganized postwar Europe. See further details on Page 4.
President Roosevelt stated Ambassador John G. Winant had brought no peace offer from England and blamed German propaganda for peace talk. He called the suggestion an accusation by the president and said those misled by Germany are at fault.
Representative M. Michael Edelstein of Indiana collapsed and died in the Washington House corridor after leaping up to challenge Representative Rankin of Mississippi during a debate about international Jewish influence on the money market. The incident occurred as tensions rose over the topic and the chamber paused. Edelstein was a long-serving member known for staunch financial positions and had spoken on U.S. monetary policy prior to the confrontation.
Washington June 6 administration leaders concluded there is no chance of passing the War department property seizure bill in its present form and a wholly new measure is expected as a substitute. The proposal would authorize the president to seize any property usable for national defense, while opposition has grown since the aid to Britain program. Senate military committee will study the measure as well as Connally’s plan to empower seizure of any defense plant where production is impeded by strikes.
Berlin reports a coming head in Syria with projections that Luftwaffe actions will target the Suez Canal. Forerunner bombing of Alexandria is cited as evidence, while Crete-based bombers are said to be within three hours of the waterway. Dienst Aus Deutschland notes Berlin watches events with great attention but remains silent on public stance.
Federal Labor Conciliator John A. Moffit said a settlement is near in the six day strike of 2,200 Pittsburgh truck drivers that has disrupted motor freight in the city and 13 states. Negotiations may finish today as vacations and wage clauses remain. negotiators are not far apart.
Charleston June 6 Intermediate Judge D Jackson Savage overruled defense objections to accessory charges against four of nine persons indicted after a legislative payroll padding investigation and reset trials for July 21 The judge insisted the indictment language is plain and understood Attorneys for Speaker Malcolm Arnold House of Delegates House Clerk J R Aliff and assistants E H Tracy and Dell White argued the form was faulty for missing aiding and abetting counts in the main grand larceny charge The demurrer was filed See Judge Vetoes page 5
Saul Rayow, an insecticide maker, had despaired when his demonstration horse Billy Boy disappeared. The horse, billed to attract flies like no other animal, has now returned home, restoring Rayow's pride in his product and demonstration.
Stacy May of the Bureau of Research in the Office of Production Management urges the Senate Defense Committee to double America's armament program. He recommends a forty billion dollar plan for the coming year, up from twenty billion.
The Netherlands delivers a long awaited reply to a Japanese trade delegation demanding access to wartime stocks of rubber oil and tin. Negotiator H J Van Mook met the Japanese head Kenkichi Yoshizawa. officials offered no comment after the talks. The exchange signals a delicate moment in East Indies relations with Japan.
Supreme Court Judge H H Rose urged the legal profession to defend the basic law, speaking at West Virginia University during the annual College of Law alumni exercises. He said only trained lawyers who understand the law can preserve it effectively, under the theme take up the lawyer's burden.
Charleston June 6 The State Compensation Commissioner Albert G Mathews reported that May saw 26 of 38 fatal industrial accidents occur in West Virginia coal mines. He noted 20 fatalities in coal mines in May and 10 in coal mines in April despite the Appalachian shutdown, while May non fatal accidents totaled 3114 against 3544 in April.
Jacksons Mill June 6 Mountaineers Boys State debate continues on daylight saving time as legislators resist several mock bills. George Wayland of Parkersburg and F M Fawcett chair the sessions while a two hour filibuster stalls action. Lewis Jones appointed camp athletic director, page 6.
London reports say Germany may reinforce North Africa for a drive on Suez as Britain and Germany contend for Syria. British troops could enter the French mandate soon to gain the edge, with claims of Damascus and other Syrian positions in play. Pressure grows for decisive action amid criticism of strategy and munitions output.
Charleston June 6 West Virginia proposes a State Safety Commission to coordinate safety activities of all state departments for Governor Neely. State Police Superintendent Bosworth says the commission will define each department’s responsibilities to avoid duplication. W Boone state safety director would be executive secretary with county branches of at least eight persons from industry business church and school.
Inglewood Calif June 6 Officials of the CIO United Automobile Workers aviation division met with strike leaders at the North American Aircraft plant where $196 000 000 of military planes work halted over a wage dispute. The national defense mediation board indefinitely postponed negotiations as 11 500 workers faced unemployment and production lag. President Roosevelt said he might take steps to curb defense industry stoppages but waited while the board handles West Coast aircraft and lumber disputes.
KINGWOOD June 6. West Virginia Sons of the American Legion will hold their third annual meeting Sunday in Kingwood, home of C. P. Wilhelm founder of the organization and currently an officer in the United States Army. The day’s program includes a tour of Arthurdale federal homestead and the Hopemont sanatorium dairy. George Vogel of Grafton state commander will preside at the business sessions. The event preserves local civic ties and notes the wartime era leadership.
President Roosevelt signed a law to seize and operate about 80 idle foreign ships in U S waters including those of the Philippines and Canal Zone. The Maritime Commission is ordered to purchase requisition charter or take over vessels and compensate owners as needed.
Jobs were found for 3,708 persons in May by the state employment services, a gain of about 700 over the corresponding 1940 month. Supervisor Richard R. Zoeckler said yesterday the service has placed 17,188 persons since the first of the year.
Rep Jennings Randolph told a Parkersburg mass meeting that the United States would keep the dignity of the human race and the freedom of democratic peoples inviolate in the world. He warned that Hitlerism must not prevail or mankind would be subjected to subjugation.
The attorney general's office states cities may license insurance companies and agents. It rejects using a tax expert to draft ordinances on a percentage basis as lacking statutory authority. Tax Commissioner George P. Alderson noted a self styled tax expert offered to draft such ordinances for 40 percent of the first year's revenue.
Rome reports Italian planes attacked the British stronghold of Gibraltar and simultaneously struck British airports on Malta in a central Mediterranean raid. British raids targeted Bengali and Derna in Libya and Rhodes, while a captured British officer and other skirmishes were reported. An Italian torpedo boat said to have downed a British submarine occurred in the central Mediterranean.
Chicago June 6 A rail road management spokesman accused unions of pressing five wage hikes totaling 760 million annually while carriers netted 191 million. E Johnston, head of the Western Association of Railway executives, cited union demands of 30 to 34 cents an hour for 350 000 workers and 30 to 43 percent for 800 000 operating employees as they seek higher earnings amid current wage scales. He added engineers’ push for revised scales.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Charles Swisher of 134 Pearl Street to attend tonight’s presentation of Young Bill Hickok at the Opera House. Barangsist Rogers is credited, and the show is now showing at the venue.
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