Grafton Sentinel urged expand FBI fight against spies
In a patriotic column the Grafton Sentinel argues for enlarging FBI funding to combat foreign penetration and fifth column activity. It cites the Monongahela valley rumors and praises federal versus local police roles. The piece links inter-American defense to rooting out Nazi influence in Latin America.
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Natonal Defense
FBI
Beret
Congress
Hoover
FSI
Monongahela
Uruguay
Netherlands West Indies
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Mexico
South America
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Venexula
Ecuador
Colombia
Peru
Central America
Latin America
Africa
Britain
France
Portugal
Americas
The
Washington Star
Why exclude trades from student career paths underscored
A Wheeling Intelligencer excerpt cites Alfred M. Cooper arguing that schools undervalue mechanical trades. He notes graduates need two years of shop training to be skilled machinists, and that early vocational training in high schools would unlock ample well paid jobs.
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Alfred M. Cooper
Cooper
Cana Ter
Stewart Says Fotolerance and Fear Shape Era Debate
In this era resilient to strict controls, Stewart argues anti alien sentiment fuels calls for limiting rights of immigrants amid broad fear of totalitarian ideologies. He cites Browder case, wartime measures, and minority groups while urging tolerance, noting pacifist sects like Mennonites pose little risk yet face prejudice.
Wheeling Eyes Trade School for Skilled Labor Boost
In Wheeling, officials argue the city needs a proper trades training school after past half-hearted attempts. They cite a shortage of skilled workers and growing opportunities, urging decisive action to establish a robust program.
Government files moved from the city amid wartime disruption
A wartime report notes that key government papers have been relocated from the city. The usual morning military press conference at the war ministry was canceled, leaving only orderlies present as authorities consider further moves.
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War Ministry
Bordeaux
The Lily and the Prince at the Opera House 1907
Frank Holland drama The Lily and the Prince drew a fair audience on November 18 1907. The tale of love between a high born ruler and a lowly maiden received admiring notices for acting and plotting. Other events include a Machinists Union ball November 21 and various performances and social happenings in Grafton through December 1907.
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Frank Holland
Machinist's Union No
Brindeman Hall
Jess D. Powell
Edward R. Salter
Opera House
A. Belt
Compton
West Main Street
C. S. Williams
Kitty
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Charles Araust
James W. Jacobs
Order
Grafton
West Mair Street
Lafayette Ward
Hefner
Transportation Department
Baltimne and Ohio Railroad
Lloyd Hefner
Old Central School
Wilford Street
Grafton Sentinel
Nixon
Zimmerman
Bob White
Lee McClure
Frank Deshon
Loris Scarsdale
Gilbert and Sullivan
Henry
Mamie Pracht
Brinkman Hall
Hidden Room Secrets Amid College Party Revelry
Bill Bailey searches a dim room for a秘密 letter and evidence, rifling drawers and a locked desk while a party unfolds nearby. A sudden door lock reveal interrupts the seizure, heightening tension as Lola Montesa sings and guests mingle under Merrifield lawn lights.
Germans Pound Across France in Massive Defensive Battle
Nazi forces unleash air and armored assault along a 200 mile front from the English Channel to the Maginot Line. Allied defenses report heavy sacrifices as German mechanized divisions advance toward Rouen Paris and the Champagne region under Maxime Weygand's orders.
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English Channel
Maginot Line
Argonne
Maxine Wey Zand
France
Flattk
Rouen
Liarche
Gi i
Paria
Paris Bourse suspends trading as Germans threaten Paris
Amid German advance threats in 1914, the Paris Bourse board ordered trading halted. Unclear if the exchange would move from the city as Associated Press staff and press facilities evacuated, with indications they operated from Tours or Bordeaux.
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Paris
Board of Governors
Associated Press
Press Wireless, Inc
United States
Tours
Bordeaux
James
French Surround and Capture German Parachute Troops
French forces reported surrounding massive detachments of German parachute troops amid ongoing conflict. The French claimed to have promptly dispatched or captured the enemy, with aerial infantry operations contributing to the engagements.
Legal Notice Classified Rates and Public Bids Summary
Classified ad rates stated as two cents per ward for initial insertion and one cent per word for subsequent insertions, minimum charge forty five cents. Contains sample and scattered fragments including notices of public bids due June 18 1940, a cabbage plant sale, Christmas card offers, a missing dog reward, and a guardian or official signature.
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Sentinel
Advertismna
Adminiatentiea
Eupervising
Washington, D.C
Standard Fame
West Main Street
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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Hoyt
John 8. Palmer
A.m. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North Michigan Avenue
God
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Cumberland Times
Stewart
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Earl Browder
Browder
Rithe Courts
United _ States
Aobetter
Moscow
Berlin
Rome
Uncli Sena
Varius
Texas
Jehova's Witnesses
Pennsylvania
Bet
Taylor County
Jules Murray
Yale
Nathaniel Hefner
West Grafton
WY Ohntia
Bill Bailey
Bill
Edgar Allen Poe
Lola Montesa
Gayle Ob
Tempe Hyde
Gayle
Jasim Veree
Lola
Merrifield
Anizona
Lois
Lown
Benjamin W. Merrifield
Jeremy
Tempe
Miss
Gel
Soissons
Tardenois
Canital
Vouziers
Champagne
C. Cirichman General Insurance
Bank and Trust Co
HONE
Ellers-texi’& Transfer
Terry! ‘Studios
Westfield
Mass
New City Hospital
Rusger B. Boe
West St. Charles Street
Commis
Verginer
Bulldog
Patsy
Dick Harper
Rupp
Spruce Street
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