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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

4

Magazine clan and movement on Merrifield estate

The scene centers on Gayle and Bill Bailey at the Merrifield estate. They swim and plan a new play to boost funds for the six young women workers while Mr. Merrifield praises their effort, hints at a charity fund, and urges happiness for all involved. The excerpt ends with a teaser: To Be Continued.

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Alpine summits meet public opinion over war prep

The passage argues the American people sympathize with the French but blame them for poor wartime preparation and weak military organization, asserting the cost of forethought and planning is borne by France.

Roosevelt Era Appointments Stir Political Debate

Washington discusses Roosevelt's cabinet picks, noting age bias in New Deal years, Stimson and Knox roles, and Republican reactions. It analyzes Taft Styles Bridges concerns, Knox’s ambition, Landon’s replacement, Cleveland backing, and Willkie’s candidacy implications amid party maneuvering.

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France Bows and Silent Day Amid Capitulation News

In London General De Gaulle forms a French national committee to continue the fight after surrender. Petain designates armistice day as a day of mourning with a minute of silence at 11, and Pomaret announces a radio address later. Troops are confined to barracks as France bears the blow amid store closures and religious services. U.S. Ambassador Bullitt is reported arriving from Paris to observe the occupation.

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Veterans burial cost details reveal payer in 1909

A Reno post inquiry confirms funeral bills for 1791 born Civil War veteran Thomas Allen, who died in 1899 near Flemington were paid by J Howard Cather, now-deceased, per Flemington undertaker W L Hyson sworn Feb 17 1909. Allen long attended Memorial Day in Grafton and is buried at Ironside Baptist cemetery.

Reno Grand Army of the Republic Flemington W. L. Hyson State of West Virginia Taylor Thomas Allen J. Howard Cather Isaac D. Martin Europe United States Ironside Baptist Pruntytown Grafton Benjamin Pranklin Bailey John W. Gigley McGraw Avenue William Robinson Bilas Stewart Beech Street Stewart Farm McKelvey James Alexander Yates John M James Alexander Emily Bailey Yates B. F. Kelley 16Th Ohio Infantry George B. McClellan Army of the Potommac Thomas Morris Kelley Porterfield Hiawatha Tribe of Red Men Opera House Dorothy Morgan Topeka Rosie Jack Benton Texas Rangers Homer Moran Leutenant McClure John W. McClung Walter Marshall Lloyd Nuzum Yellow Dog Ralph Smith Bill Joseph Bodiner Lone Wolf Charles Hannon Hop ‘Woo Leota ‘McFarling Anna Washington Lemna Fisher Ethel Marshall Della Hoff Ne Wa Ts Alph Shaw

Mussolini’s Spain stance hints at future aid and bases

The report notes Mussolini and Hitler’s past support for Franco and suggests Mussolini may press for Spanish involvement. It recalls Duce’s earlier claim of no designs on Spanish bases, a line now questioned as the war evolves and Spain’s position nears potential entanglement.

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Axis powers seek Gibraltar base via Franco appeal

A fragmented passage notes Mussolini and Berlin Rome axis partners pressing General Franco to attack Gibraltar and seek control of Ceuta as a submarine base, aiming to dominate the western entrance to the Mediterranean. It cites unofficial signals and Franco’s reluctance to engage in dangerous actions.

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German Italian armistice talks outlined at Munich

Weisbaden reports a German French armistice strategy excluding Italian issues. A separate Italian French commission will handle joint armistice provisions. French peace emissaries were shown the same railway car at Compiegne where Germany accepted 1918 terms, now sent to Berlin as a symbolic relic.

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