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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
4
Editorial reprints and opinions on the right to work as a fundamental liberty, contrasting it with the New Deal labor program and alleged Communist influence. It cites Pettengill, Chamberlain, Welles, and Dies Committee themes, arguing vigilance against Communism despite wartime alliances.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes that England and the United States act as de facto allies of Soviet Russia, pledging aid to Joseph Stalin against Adolf Hitler. The piece cautions against portraying Communism as respectable due to this wartime alignment.
Figures compiled by Mayor Thomas H. Cather and Sheriff William K. Mays show 233 total arrests in Taylor county in 1922. Of these 151 were by town police and 82 by county officers, with a notable drop from 1921 totals and a trend toward lawfulness overall. The piece also notes Floridian civic pride and a smaller alien element contributing to the county’s standing, plus varied local notes from gas drilling to community events.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart argues in Washington that Britain may aid both Britain and the Soviet Union, while Germany fights on multiple fronts. He notes Churchill’s promises to Russia, isolationist and interventionist tensions in America, and questions whether Turkey or France would revolt or stay neutral as the war shifts. The piece analyzes pact violations, supply issues, and the strategic calculus of aiding Moscow versus Berlin.
Fairmont Times reports Esso engineers issued eight driver tips to conserve fuel amid eastern seaboard shortages. Do not drive at high speeds or in low gears, avoid racing brakes at stops, keep tires firm, don’t idle engine, use clean spark plugs, and schedule regular tune ups to improve mileage.
A wartime editorial extols fuel efficiency and prudent driving to save money and aid national defense. It urges lower speeds, avoiding needless acceleration, and clean air for better gas mileage while arguing for Britain under the Lease Lend program to pressure Germany and support Russia against Hitler.
Morgantown Post argues current American aid to Russia serves display value and will not be substantial or immediate. The piece cites the United States is not in a position to provide meaningful assistance now.
Henry Potter and his son Henry Jr along with Richard Jones debate the missing murderer in the tunnel. They probe Hans Svenson and the model railroad club while a company investigator reveals Ives held a $50,000 life policy with double indemnity. The case deepens as motives and insurance ties surface.
Gov. W. Lee O'Dan appointed a surprise successor in a rapid, unannounced move described as a political reshuffle. The decision signals a shift in leadership and may affect ongoing policy priorities and committee appointments.
A clipped satirical column mocks leaders and events from World War II era. It skewers Hitler’s credibility, Nazi fashion, Mussolini, and radio commentators while lampooning Polish and Balkan place names. The piece riffs on U S policies and Ontario law changes with blunt humor.
Governor O'Daniel and Senate hopefuls address a crowd as a committee probes un American activities. Attorney General Gerald C. Mann and Congressman Lyndon Johnson reiterated pledges of quick aid to the national effort amid the April 21 anniversary events marking historic battles and Texan resolve.
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