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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
4
A reader conjectures on the impact of Italian and American leadership as war looms. The piece argues Roosevelt should lead decisively for national defense and questions the current administration’s readiness and fiscal approach amid wartime pressures. It reflects a critical, era tone on policy, defense, and the 1940 political climate.
In the Merrifield estate life drama stalls as Bill Bailey fails to return for the final dress rehearsal of Maid to Measure. Gayle and cast improvise while Mr. Merrifield questions the cast’s loyalties and the mysterious bracelet intrigues intensify the mood.
Morgantown Post notes only President Roosevelt can be stopped from a third term by announcing he will not accept the nomination. It says the nomination is effectively his, with Harrison of Mississippi signaling broad moderate support for a Roosevelt third term, reflecting many Democrats’ resignation to no rival emerges without his consent.
Yaltchin voiced relief that the theatrical show Italy staged for nine months has ended and said Italy enters the war as Britain and France’s enemy, saving her from German defeat after Caporetto. He argued Italy seeks more territory including Corfu and Crete, while Turkish sentiment remains pro Allied but cautious.
Reports say Paris is shelled and government offices have evacuated to the provinces. Premier Reynaud joins the French army while Mussolini warns of war. Allied forces are under pressure as German advances near the Marne and Chateau-Thierry, with Paris itself declared a shell.
The record chronicles a string of local happenings in Grafton on January 1908. It notes the Swedish comedy Ole Olson at the Opera House, the death of Mrs Jennie Rooney, the Modern Woodman lecture January 6, and Mrs Rooney’s social prominence. It covers the first Jewish wedding Alma Friedman and Ralph Rothschild on January 15, plans for gas and street improvements, and city budgets including water pumping figures and arc lamp costs. It closes with theatre and civic updates and remarks on Barrett street access.
In a night scene contrasted with streets and cafes, Congress advanced a sweeping military bill package. The House accepted Senate increases totaling about 677 million for an army measure nearing 1.5 billion, while the Senate must still approve several details. A naval and air program would raise planes to 10,000, and the Army would grow from 280,000 to 400,000 troops. The president sought authority to mobilize the national guard and to accelerate development of new aircraft.
Congress debates a 10 percent superty tax on taxable income and broader bases, raising corporation and excise levies while boosting the top income threshold. It also plans a 4,000,000,000 increase in the national debt limit and aims to enact a balanced long-range program soon. Senators expect early action next week amid divided views and procedural hurdles.
A note outlines cable feet capacity and ESICH use for experimental purposes along the coast with patrol work noted as a context. This brief item cites testing or measurement activities and mentions related operational considerations.
Ambiguous notes indicate predicted rise in coke production at semobhe hela valley over the coming three weeks with orders already piling up. The text references November 1629 and an operat forecast tied to a boom in output. Strong entities include Beom Seen and semobhe hela valley.
Seal over commissioner's notice to creditors of the estate of Howard B Newton. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them with vouchers, verified, to the undersigned at the Taylor County Building in Gratton, Taylor County, West Virginia, on or before a specified date.
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