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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

5

Peace Story Is Scuttled In Churchill Commentary

In this daily feature by Dewitt MacKenzie, Fred Vanderschmidt writes in his absence about Winston Churchill’s latest speech. He notes British gains in the Atlantic, cites May as a strong month for shipping, and warns that Churchill’s leadership is central to Britain’s resolve.

Dewitt MacKenzie Fred Vanderschmidt Winston Churchill Britain RAF Prinz Eugen Bismarck Brest Scharnhorst Gneisenau Atlantic Britanny Churchill House of Commons Crete Adolf Hitler Mr. Churchill Hitler

Striking workers urged to return as negotiations begin

Richard F. Frankensteen of the UAW aircraft division told the North American plant workers to return to their jobs and support a new officially recognized negotiating committee. He said negotiations would be conducted with the national defense mediation board and that the strike’s loss to the defense program was unnecessary. About 3,304 of 3,798 workers were at the plant during the stoppage.

Army Richard F. Frankensteen UAW Aircraft Division National Defense Mediation Board Frankensteen Sistent Charles E. Bradshaw Roosevelt Col. Bradshaw William Pupp8 Ervin Smith William Backman Lew Michener West Coast UAW North American James M. Lynch AFL Machinists’ Union National Labor Relations Board AFL Byrnes Mediation Board Mediation Senate Connally D.-Tex Byrd

Police clash with pickets precedes plant seizure order

A tear gas bomb was returned to police as striking workers clashed with officers outside the plant. The confrontation served as the lead up to the seizure of the facility by Federal troops on direct orders from Washington.

Washington

Maisie Starrer Masie Was a Lady Opens at Strand

Ann Sothern headlines the new Maisie film Masie Was a Lady opening today for a 3 day Strand Theatre engagement. Lew Ayres leads the male cast with Maureen O'Sullivan C Aubrey Smith Joan Perry Paul Cavanagh and Edward Ashley. Maisie plays Headless Woman in a carnival sideshow while Bob Rawlston deserts Dr Kildare to become a reformed playboy.

Ann’ Sothern Masie Strand Theatre Len ‘Ayres Maureen O'Sullivan C. Aubrey ‘Smith Joan Perry Paul Cavanagh Edward’ Ashley Miss Sothern Maisie Rainer Lew Ayres Dr. Kildare Bob Rawlston Abby Rawlston Bob Maisie C. Aubrey Smith Rawlston Walpole Edward Ashley Abby Link Phillips Diana Webley Cap” Rawlston Edwin L. Marin J. Walter Ruben Betty Reinhardt Mary C. McCall, Jr

West Point debate on world conflict and Axis leaders

Public remarks compare Axis tyranny to Lincoln era division. Stimson argues there is no compromise with axis methods, stating the world is divided into irreconcilable camps and the Axis system cannot endure. The address stresses that unity is essential to defeat injustice and cruelty.

Stimson Abraham Lincoln

Marshall College enrollment climbs toward nine hundred

MUNTINGTON June 11 With 725 students already registered President James B Allen predicted an enrollment near 900 for the Marshall College term.

Muntington James B. Allen Marshall College

British Use Sperry Light Bomb Sight in Successful Axis Ship Sinking

London reports a British bomber equipped with a U S developed bomb sight sank an Axis ship off the Dutch coast on June 7 from 8000 feet, the first direct hit. A U S civilian sight expert was aboard. Officials note Britain uses the Sperry sight but Norden remains a military secret.

London United States Britain Roosevelt America Navy Department

Navy's First Mine Layer Fights For Global Stability

A fragment notes Navy procurement and strategic aims, referencing forces of aggression to be contained. It cites a large allocation of $1,938,823,489 for aircraft and aeronautical material, signaling emphasis on modernization and readiness. The text underscores a purpose spanning present duties and future survival.

Congress Told Industrial War Production Shift

Officials outlined the wartime shift of U.S. industry from export crops to domestic military needs. Clemson's R F Poole stressed southern agriculture’s role while Merle Thorpe warned of a potential nationalized economy. Roosevelt noted ally aid figures and warned against aiding Axis powers.

B. R. Weidlein Office of ‘Production Mangement Chemical Division Clemson Weidlein Aasserted R. F. Poole Clemson College Southern Ead Merle Thorpe Nation’s Business America U.S Roosevelt Britain Mir Ay Ieee

Survivors accuse Germany in Robin Moor sinking

Survivors say the Robin Moor was torpedoed by a German submarine, as details emerged from Rio de Janeiro via rescue ship Osorio. The loss would mark the first American vessel directly sunk in the war, heightening U.S. calls for a diplomatic response.

Dakar Natal Brasil Osorio Germatistic‘marine Aue United States Germany

Unclear fragment on US and travel negotiations

Fragmentary text mentions US, speeding, fear, Garhi movement, western markets, airports, and American-operated talks with Washington planned in a few days. Details are garbled and names unclear.

United States Garhi Medster Merce Britaby Washington

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