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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
4
A Baltimore Sun editorial urges Congress to stay in session and enact changes to the Neutrality Act of 1939 and the Johnson Act of 1934 to allow effective U S aid to Great Britain and France if Roosevelt’s European policy is to be implemented.
Charles P. Stewart argues international law loses force in war, noting shifts as belligerents adopt new methods and allege illegality. He cites U.S. transfers of war stores to Allies, debate over legality, and cautious anti-spy prosecutions amid wartime tensions.
A Weston editorial urges Congress to delay adjournment until after the present defense crisis, arguing that continued legislative work is essential to rebuild the army and navy, scrutinize military spending, and ensure national security, with possible recesses or extraordinary sessions if needed.
Italy reported success against air attacks with plane support beaten back and several English officers captured. Home front measures intensified after an Allied bombing raid Wednesday killed 14 and wounded 39, prompting heightened precautions.
The article fragment discusses social shifts as people move from urban to rural areas, roof reinforcements with sandbags, and wartime activity mentions. It references Premier Mussolini and Italian air raids on Malta, with British and Italian forces in North Africa. It is a cut fragment with several garbled phrases and misplaced names.
The 1908 town election roster lists Mit Musgrove Perry Collier and A H Hood Phillips as commissioners with clerks across precincts in wards one and two. Voters chose James W. Love as mayor with 878 votes and C C Lawson 699. council seats filled in all wards. tax collector and town clerk elected. theater project contracted for 2950 dollars. automoibile speed limit set on Main and Latrobe streets. The Embry Stocking Club held a charity bazaar, and Charles W Reynolds noted as a leading landowner and stockman.
Bill Bailey helps in a jewel theft case at a party and uncovers a diary hidden in a locked book. Maudie Holmquist, a detective, and the captain question him as they chase the thief, while a revealing diary entry hints at motive and guilt.
The report details a widespread British air and sea campaign. Bombs dropped on La Mare and other targets. German guns silenced at St Valery. bridges demolished at Courcelles and Louviers. railway junction hit at Soissons. RAF aircraft claim direct hits on ships and airdromes while Italian raids target Malta and Assab. House of Commons notes a plan to move children from war zones to the US and dominions amid health ministry discussions.
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