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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
5
Agriculture economists forecast 1941 cash farm income near 10.6 billion with potential 1942 reach of 92 billion as war and defense boost farming profits. They note 1929 prosperity level may be surpassed by 1941 if weather holds, while wage disputes and transit strike threats ripple from New York to Brooklyn as contracts loom.
A vintage ad-style piece warns of vague backaches and urinary symptoms as signs of kidney trouble. It touts Doan’s Pills as a trusted, long marketed remedy claimed to cleanse toxins from the blood and restore energy, urging readers to act without delay.
Fashion note describes Pattern 390 by Claire Tilden for sun dress and jumper options. Features include slim princess lines, optional square neckline notch, front panel belt, and action easing in a flared skirt. Two jumper versions suggested in white sharkskin or pique, sizes 12 through 20. Send 15 cents with size name and address to Pattern Department, The Grafton Sentinel.
Joseph P. D Arezzo of Los Angeles failed to receive a naval commission in 1940 due to a minor eye condition. He graduated highest at Annapolis, then joined the army, was commissioned a lieutenant, and earned the nickname Admiral while serving in the Panama Canal Zone.
Berlin radio broadcast via CBS said Germany lost 000 tons of shipping. It claimed the 10,000 ton Admiral Scheer sank 86,000 tons by attacking a convoy. The high command also reported the German auxiliary cruiser Pinguin sunk after a battle with the British cruiser Cornwall in the Indian Ocean, with some killed and others captured.
President Roosevelt commissions William J Donovan of New York as a Major General to oversee American military intelligence and align it with the British Secret Service. Donovan has acted for months as Navy Secretary Knox’s emissary on covert missions abroad.
The board overseeing state charitable and correctional institutions announced a succession after John Baker White. William W. Downey of Martinsburg had replaced him months earlier. Thurmond’s office said Downey submitted resignation weeks ago and received an acceptance.
An extensive ad lists various farm staples and household goods including 24 lb sacks of Trojan Flour and White Corn, Gold Stand Yellow Corn, Belle rolled oats, Trojan Coffee, motor oil, paints, garden tools, dairy feeds, chick and egg mash, soybeans, sprays, and hardware items. Prices vary, with multiple bulk items and by the bag or gallon. The catalog-like listing emphasizes practical offerings for farming, feeding, and home maintenance.
Fragmentary report cites Royal Air Force efforts and Nazi raids as World War II escalates. German operations shift east, light raids continue on southern England. Two Navi raiders shot down after bombings. government notes limited damage and few casualties. Mentions gas and oil production, and a WVU banquet with toastmaster Charles E. Lawall. Discussions cover smoke abatement, coal preparation restrictions, and manganese deposits in Virginia and West Virginia.
The Chrysler firm suggests changes to the economy, focusing on the auto industry. Henderson backs proposed measures affecting new motel taxes and broader economic adjustments, aiming to withdraw increases. The report notes industry-wide implications and potential policy shifts.
Praises Packard Chrysler’s refusal to raise prices, saying it forces reform. He will report to President Roosevelt and Congress at the proper time. Henderson plans immediate action to set a complete price ceiling for new car models, covering manufacturer prices, dealer markups, and trade‑in values. He commended Packard for delaying increases and noted Ford’s request is still pending. Chrysler’s stand frees independents from the blanket request.
Senator Bailey of North Carolina urged a full war economy for the U S merchant marine to address critical ship shortages coastwise and trans oceanic. He said the merchant ship priorities bill can enact the needed control with House approval and insisted on a total effort without totalitarianism to keep ships busy and strengthen the fleet for years. Defense and maritime officials pressed for drastic legislation after months of voluntary controls to rapidly mobilize ships for 4 000 000 tons of defense material.
In Tokyo the Asahi newspaper says U.S. aid to Soviet Russia will be directed against the axis but will be largely abstract due to geographic and other factors. The piece notes Japan cannot take the aid lightly and suggests limited practical effect.
Thousands of technicians were sought to manufacture and service Britain's new airplane radio locator and to perform other expert mechanical duties. The president’s remarks on the right of young men to join the British armed forces were viewed as an invitation.
The article describes how young Americans ready to enlist face limits under the selective service act. It notes that men 21 to 35 registered for military training cannot leave districts without board approval or depart the country without written State Department permission. Officials cite past actions by the Red Cross enlisting doctors for Britain’s services and outline that deferments may be granted by placing registrants in class IA if their work supports national health and safety.
Cairo June 26 British forces report substantial gains west of Damascus facing increased resistance as they push toward Nebek and Palmyra with naval guns in support. Vichy France acknowledges a advance 10 miles northeast of Damascus while noting ongoing desert fighting and French positions around Hasbaya and Palmyra.
An advertisement describes Moone's Emerald Oil as a pleasant, effective treatment for burning or aching feet. It claims quick relief without odors and notes a price around $10.50, urging readers to visit Malone's Drug and Chem for purchase.
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