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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
1
Bordeaux dispatch reports June 19 that the French cabinet named plenipotentiaries to receive Germanys terms for cessation of hostilities. Names not announced yet. German reply to be considered with French request for end of hostilities as France vows to protect cities and population amid ongoing resistance.
London reports 12 civilians killed and 13 wounded after a German air attack along the east coast. Seven raiders were shot down with little damage to military targets. Bombs fell at three Thames points. alarms sounded across the region as four hours passed before the all clear.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs P W Robison of Country Club Road to attend tonight's Strand theatre program featuring The Swiss Family and Babies For Sale with Rochelle Hudson plus Me Chan in Panama and double feature as announced by local listings.
Former government official George N. Paak urges the Republican resolutions committee to consider negotiating to gain control over lands in Atlantic and Pacific waters essential to defending the Monroe doctrine. He warns current foreign policy strips the U S of aircraft and supplies and risks embroiling the nation in a European war.
London reports that Clement Attlee announced in the House of Commons that removing a portion of British children to overseas countries is a matter of utmost urgency. He said an executive body named the children's overseas reception committee will handle the issue and that a departmental committee has offered a report as a basis for negotiations with the dominions.
In Elkins on June 19, nineteen year old Pauline Clare Wright pleaded guilty to extortion. She was ordered held under a $1000 bond for the Clarksburg federal term. Wright sent a note to Alvin Channell of Monterville demanding 150 under threat of bodily harm, Sheriff Dale Crawford said.
Fayetteville police report a 14 year old girl from Oak Hill was stabbed by a schoolmate. Virgil Lowe, 16, of Summerlee, was held without charge in Fayetteville Jail. Chief Benene provided details of the incident and investigation.
London reports say Germany pursues total war for peace terms with France. The British Expeditionary Force is withdrawn from France and will bolster island defenses. Churchill cites 1,250,000 armed soldiers, with Home Defenders returning from France. continued coverage on page five.
The Navy said it cleared the way for Elect tric Best Co to sell to Britain sea speed submarine motor torpedo boats originally ordered for the United States fleet. The contract with Boat Company was changed to delay 20 vessels. Senate naval affairs members called for an investigation and Senator Byrd said he would seek full details. Navy stressed no ships already delivered to the Navy were being sold to Allies.
Washington reports President Roosevelt approves a $4 billion naval expansion bill recommended by the House Naval Committee. The measure would authorize, not fund, seven years of growth. Admiral Stark seeks $175 million to begin construction if approved. The White House may push universal military training, with Roosevelt to inform Congress within weeks.
Police officer Joseph McFadden said a homemade bomb was found in the doorway of a Philadelphia German language newspaper plant. He severed the fuse before it could explode after workmen reported threats against the plant, which prints the Bund’s official publication.
Pope Pius appealed to Italians to be generous in prayer and aid. He urged prayers for the nation, the church grieving for missing priests and destroyed temples, and for souls exiled by forces of error as pilgrims listened at the Vatican on June 19.
London reports the British and Japanese governments have reached an agreement to end the Tientsin blockade and curb terrorism in the North China city. The accord allows police control to suppress terrorist acts and confirms removal of Japanese army barricades around the British concession. About one tenth of the silver valued at twelve million dollars will be handled under the pact.
Cairo reports a British Royal Air Force communique saying two fighters spotted an Italian submarine in the Mediterranean. A Blenheim bomber dived on the sub while fighters strafed the conning tower. naval craft later called the attack entirely successful.
Auckland dispatch reports Prime Minister Peter Fraser telling Parliament that a German enemy mine sank the Canadian Australian liner Niagara off the New Zealand coast. The ship carrying 146 passengers and 203 crew went down after exploding. all aboard were rescued and safe ashore as rescue ships and planes aided the effort. Continued on page four.
Mrs Hoover resumes duties at Randolph Department of Public Assistance after a three month state inquiry. Chairman Claude Maxwell of the county WPA council said she was granted leave at the request of State Director A. W. Garnett.
In Logan County a mother, Mary Smith of MacBeth, and her two-year-old son drowned when they slipped from a wooden bridge into rushing Dingess Creek. A nearly three inch rainfall in 24 hours caused flooding on multiple streams, with the Guyan River high but within banks and creeks like Main Island and Dingess overflowing. Mrs. Smith had been visiting relatives when the accident occurred.
Charleston reports West Virginia operators show April and May coal shipments more than double compared with 1939. Secretary Jesse V. Sullivan of the West Virginia Coal association predicts a possible 100 percent year total for 1840, with most coal moving to Argentina, Brazil and Chile from southern West Virginia fields. If current levels continue, annual exports could reach 3 to 4 million tons. Roads, Virginia shipments: 271,938 tons in April and 251,584 in May. Italy’s entry into the European war may only slightly cut overseas shipments.
Berlin reports the choice for France rests on peace on terms set by the Berlin Rome axis. Details of a Munich meeting between Hitler and Mussolini were kept secret, but Berlin sources expect harsh terms. Nazi leaders promise Britain will fight to the finish, making France militarily impotent. Continued on page five.
Charleston, June 19. Frank Carlton Lieble, 37, in his second solo flight as a student flyer, died about an hour after a crash at Institute. He left a father of two, and while attempting a fat turn he lacked altitude. The plane hit a hill near West Virginia State College.
Six members of a religious sect were arrested on Wednesday on un American activities charges. The group linked to Jehovah's Witnesses faced authorities during the crackdown, with officials stating the case involves alleged anti civic conduct.
Washington reports June 19 state department spokesmen notified Italy and Rome of U S opposition to transferring western hemisphere possessions to non American powers. Britain France and the Netherlands were urged to maintain status quo under the Monroe doctrine as Congress debates related resolution and French involvement. Hull to outline policy at Harvard commencement.
In Rome on June 18 reports indicate Axis plans to invade and place an army in key Italian territories as part of occupation strategies. High officials foresee a sustained military intervention shaping the wartime landscape ahead.
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