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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

2

Bund inquiry under way in New York

Investigators led by William B. Herlands issued subpoenas in a broad Bund inquiry. Targeted groups include the Bund leader Pritz Kuhn and allied organizations, with demands for membership lists banking records and internal documents.

New York Gonmat Aine Can Bund Pritz Kuhn William B. Herlands Herlands Kuhn Buhd Suboenas German-American Business League, Inc German-American Front, Inc A. V. Pub- Ashing Corporation Bund Lagardia

Seven Taylor County Youths Sent to NYA Schools

Seven Taylor County youths enroll in NYA work experience schools adding to a growing list. Brownie Thomas, area supervisor, notes more enrollments expected soon. New participants include Norman Adlington of Grafton to South Charleston, Charles Newton of Simpson to Potomac State College at Keyser, Robert Lake of Simpson St. George in Tucker County, Glenn Hamilton of Pruntytown, and Kermit Wheeler of Flemington to New River State College at Montgomery, plus Minnie Miller and Kathleen Moran of Grafton to the Parkersburg school.

Taylor County NYA Brownie Thomas Norman Adlington Grafton South Charleston Charles Newton Simpson Potomac State College Keyser Robert Lake St. George Tucker County Glenn Hamilton Pruntytown Kermit Wheeler Flemington New River State College Montgomery Minnie Miller Kathleen Moran Parkersburg

Blaze at Manton hotel causes extensive damage

Manton police questioned the cause of a blaze that damaged the hotel, estimated at 800000 dollars. Investigators noted the north section collapsed as four men were seen trying to flee across the roof. their bodies were recovered in a standing portion of the building. Calls for a full provincial inquiry followed in the legislature.

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Johnson Attacks Sanctions Debate Over War Policy

Johnson calls Roosevelt stance insidious propaganda and urges war if needed, opposing sanctions on the innocent. Critics includ e Ickes Pittman Logan and Clark join the fire. House debates a near 50 million war department budget as talks rise of bartering war materiel for raw materials. Herbert Fels proposes terms to settle war debts through such exchanges.

Johnson Roosevelt Ickes League of Nation Clark United States Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Logan Germany House War Department Herbert Fels State Department

Charter Granted to Cunningham Land Company

Charleston March 2. A charter was granted to the Cunningham Land Company of Elkins incorporated at $10,000 by Clara Preysz of Elkins Grace K. Smith of Evenwood and Claude A. Cunningham of Alpena.

Charleston Cunningham Land Company of

World’s Greatest Literature Coupon Offer Notice

A coupon offer announces free special gift price of 390 for any volume in the 42 volume set World’s Greatest Literature. To order by mail enclose 6c postage per book and address to the World’s Greatest Literature Department at Grafton Sentinal Office.

Grafton Sentinel

Mannington Pottery Reopens After Shutdown

Mannington sanitary pottery, one of the world’s largest, reopens after closing since November 1938. George W. Bowers, head of the company, says capacity operation will reach 300 employees. A continuing $9,000,000 expenditure program is planned for the next year. Harrison’s economy appeal wins support from Senators Byrd and Vandenberg amid talks of federal finance reform.

Mannington Mannington Sanitary Pottery George W. Bowers Harrison Byrd Vandenberg Mich Barkley

Famous dies after Tutankhamen tomb opening

Carnarvon who financed the Tutankhamen expedition died six weeks after the crypt opened from a mosquito bite. About twenty others connected with the tomb opening have died in recent years, including several workmen who helped remove 2,000 tons of earth to reach the burial place.

Carnarvon

Senator Harrison Calls for Stricter Economy and Tax Increase

Senator Harrison argues for stringent economy alongside a new tax to fund a substantial rise in the national debt. The stance widens the rift between economy-minded senators and the White House regarding the administration's fiscal plan.

Sen Harrison White House

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