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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

4

European crisis rumors stir State Department debate

Confidential dispatches warn of an imminent European crisis with Danzig as a potential flashpoint. Experts foresee pressure on Poland and possible Allied commitments, while U S neutrality revisions loom amid Senate filibuster risk. A Morgantown Post section notes Japan faces strategic blocks and Western retribution risks in China.

Oery Danzig New Dominion State Department Hitler Germany Europe United States U. S House Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Congress London Roosevelt Morgantown Japan Tientsin Great Britain Britain China

Out in the Open on Roosevelts New Deal collectivism

The Wheeling Intelligencer argues the New Deal理念 pursues collectivism via a planned economy and government ownership. It cites Adolph Berle Jr stating direct government financing would lead to government ownership of productive plants, framing this as socialism opposed to American democracy.

Wheeling Intelligencer Roosevelt Washington NRA AAA New Order Adolph Augustus Berle United States

House panel approves tax measures including 18 percent levy on large corporations

The Ways and Means Committee advanced a package lifting undistributed profits tax and applying an 18 percent tax to large corporations. It allows carryover of net losses for individuals and partnerships, permits bond retirement below par tax free, and makes permanent a 10 percent tax on retail sales of sporting firearms with proceeds for wildlife conservation. The full measure heads to House debate next week.

Ways and

Daughter Declares Plans To Be Actress And Join Theater

Jessica Parrish reveals to family her aim to become an actress and join the Long Ridge Summer Theatre group while finishing school. She promises to introduce her actor boyfriend Charles, a thirty year old divorced college graduate, to her mother and father.

Eleanor Jessica Phil Nell Europe Mother Plilope Sonny Dennis Grace Phil Parrish Long Ridge Red Barn Charles Daddy Dad

Royals Return Visit Caps Canadian Tour Highlights

King George and Queen Elizabeth concluded their Canadian tour with a positive view of the crown’s role in British communities and the value of goodwill in international affairs. Before departing for England they stop at Newfoundland, receiving gifts for Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose and farewells marked by large bonfires seen 100 miles at sea.

United States England George Elizabeth Newfoundland Halifax Nova

Livestock and Produce Market Report from Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh market report notes salable hogs steady with slight rise on few small lots and mixed cattle prices. Hog weights 170-230 lbs show gains. cattle and calves mostly steady to lower. vealers 8.00-10.00. sheep and lambs varied with spring lambs 10.50 and yearlings around 8.50. Produce demand moderate with potatoes 27 cars, regional apples absent, various regional potato sacks and bananas not listed.

Pittsburgh Pa. Dept U. 8 Maine Green Mountains Pennsylvania Alabama Bliss Georgia Bliss North Carolina Cobblers

Second Rocky Mountain spotted fever case reported

Martinsburg health officer Dr. C A Thomas reports a second Rocky Mountain spotted fever case while the first patient shows improvement. Physicians say only eight cases had been reported in the area.

Martinsburg C. A. Thomas

Sentinel Want Ad Sparks Quick Results

A compact classified notice from the Sentinel promotes speedy results for small listings and urgent requests. The short advertisement emphasizes fast responses and available services, inviting readers to place concise notices for rapid visibility.

Lie Detector Is Only Hope In Baby Fink Slaying

Clyde Ohio authorities turn to polygraph tests as the search for the kidnapper intensifies for 10 week old Haldon Buster Fink found in a creek twelve hours after the abduction. Sheriff Myers says as many as 110 people may be tested including the mother Velma Baker Fink and father Irvin Fink. The case hinges on witnesses and possible misidentification. The infant’s body lies in a small white coffin as investigators pursue a lead about a mistaken identity.

Clyde Haldon Buster” Fink H. L. Myers Velma Baker Fink Irvin Oran Baker Myers A. L. Hyzer E. A. Baker

Last Minute Battle Over Youth Bill Provisions

Lawmakers clash over the National Youth Administration funding with Sabath leading a charge to restore 42 million cut from a 123 million request by President Roosevelt. Other factions push to lift PWA funding to 500 million and add 27 million to Farm Security administration totals.

Ickes Sabath D.-Ill House Rules Committee Appropriations Committee Roosevelt National Youth Administration PWA Farm Security Administration

Debutantes Wear Fngiles at Bartlett Dam Fiesta

In a Phoenix area event at Bartlett Dam near Arizona, debutantes display distinctive fngiles as the site boasts the world’s tallest multiple arch structure.

Ever Bartlett Dam Phoenix Ariz

Economic Strain in Germany During War Time

Analysis warns Germany faces gold shortages and rising money supply through certificates and tax warrants, risking inflation despite stagnant price indexes. Observers cite difficulty funding war efforts, maintaining production, and moving goods abroad, with potential public unrest if living standards fall.

Germany Ater WEY Sears

Spencer Man Dies After Long Illness

Enoch Albert Starkey, 76, a Spencer farmer and father of Deputy Sheriff Harry Starkey, died after an eight month illness.

Spencer Enoch Albert Starkey Harry Starkey

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