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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1941
Page
1
Senator Walsh branded the lease lend bill a declaration of war as he argued it would drag the United States into a world conflict. Two supporters, Senators Smathers and Tunnell, countered the war threat, with Smathers dismissing the “parrot-like prattle” of opponents.
Washington reports that early income tax payments are 58 percent higher than a year ago under the defense tax system. Officials say the forecast hinges on the March 16 filing deadline as 10 million taxpayers are expected to file soon.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs. Bessie Brown Koon Grand Street to attend tonight's film presentations. The Strand theatre shows The Thief of Bagdad with Conrad Veidt and June Duprez, while the Dixie theatre screens City For Con quest with Ann Sheridan.
The biennial budget bill moved to No 1 in both houses in Charleston on March 3. If not finally passed by Wednesday, Governor Neely must declare a sixty day session extension. completion by Saturday would end the extension risk.
In Chicago on March 3, policemen Frank Clay and Max Rubin ran into three men fleeing from the shadows while turning into an alley. The men dropped three overcoats and a .38 revolver as they hurried away, abandoning weapons and clothing in the escape.
Gary Indiana on March 3 twenty five firefighters two ladder trucks aerial and service truck two 1000 gallon engines a lighting unit and the assistant chief’s car answered firebox 34. Mrs Yancy Stetson said she had lost the key to her house and could not get in a friend advised calling the fire department.
Washington March 3 a bill seeking 890 824 037 dollars for the 1942 farm program and agriculture department activities was sent to the house by the appropriations committee. The measure cuts the current year appropriation by about 193 million while expanding parity payment authorities and financing options for next year.
London reports light air raids by German forces last night with some house damage and a small number of casualties in a southwest town. Bombs fell in East Anglia and activity was seen over eastern and southern England. A raiding bomber was shot down off the east coast during daylight operations yesterday.
Eddie Rickenbacker, injured in an Eastern Airlines sleeper plane crash near Atlanta, lay in an oxygen tent to aid breathing after a blood transfusion. Doctors said his condition remained serious but not necessarily critical as he recovers from a broken hip, broken ribs, and cuts. Eight others were injured and seven killed, including Rep. William D. Byron.
Jesse Lee Cook six, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Cook of Barling, was killed when he ran into the road after disembarking a bus. State police say David King, Negro, applied brakes, skidded, and turned over onto the boy. It was Logan county's second highway fatality this year.
Charleston March 3 The governor Neely plans to seek senate approval for changes in his official family with interim picks already on the calendar four selections Bailey Alderson Robertson and Edmunds heading for confirmation Hanning to resign as minor official. Holt remain as interim previous officeholders noted in the dispatch
Wilmington March 3 500 plus orders reissued in a statewide drive for strict enforcement of the 200 year old blue law prohibiting most work on the Sabbath with penalties of a fine or jail. Attorney General James R. Morford advocates repeal or strict adherence as blue Sunday follows blue Monday and police court summons are issued for violations.
The Italian high command said British armored cars attempting to approach Giarabub were driven back while enemy forces overpowered Italian garrison at the Cufra oases. Both locations lie in eastern Libya. The bulletin noted a small Cufra garrison attacked for a month, with part breaking encirclement and rejoining Italian lines. German planes reportedly attacked Tobruk port facilities and near Agedabia southwest of Benghazi.
Berlin reports three British ships totaling 21 000 tons sunk by German submarines and planes yesterday. A 9 000 ton tanker, a 2 000 ton vessel off the St George channel, and a 10 000 ton merchantman west of the Hebrides were hit, with two other ships damaged badly. Tobruk port facilities also subjected to a successful air attack. One enemy plane reportedly shot down with crew captured.
Berlin reports German troops entered Bulgaria as guests of the country and not an occupying force. A spokesman said Bulgaria signed the axis pact and remains allied with Germany, allowing the troops’ presence and not disturbing the British minister in Sofia.
Springfield UL reports Fletcher C. Kettle, state superintendent of old age assistance, received a letter asking to save a grandmother’s TAN pension award after she married an old sweetheart who now owns an oil well. The note highlights a pension change tied to remarriage and new wealth.
The new 9,300 ton liner President Hayes, valued at 3 million dollars, ran aground off Cape Cod while on a maiden voyage, was refloated with no aid near Hog Island and returned to Boston for inspection. Boston agent Irving T. Sorge said damage was unlikely and bottom holds would be inspected before resuming voyage.
Washington dispatch reports Congress on March 3 entered its third month with three major bills enacted and five more passed by the House but blocked in the Senate by debate. Only taxes and appropriations are marked certain, as other important bills await later floors in an indefinite category. Roosevelt’s budget message indicates expansion of social security to cover more workers.
London dispatch reports northern England endured its worst snowstorm since 1888 during the third week of February. Snow fell for 50 hours from North Yorkshire to the Scottish border, reaching four feet on the level with drifts up to 10 feet. Trains were stalled in places for as long as 36 hours.
Voter appeal citing family death and absence from campaigning and polling place work. The candidate pledges to serve all the people and advance the city if elected mayor, asserting intent to lead in fact and name.
A candidate explains an influenza illness kept them at home for several days and prevented door to door campaigning. They urge voters to consider their qualifications and character and to vote and influence despite the lack of personal contact.
Reports from Sofia indicate German troop units moving south toward Greece and southeast toward Turkey as Britain may sever diplomatic relations with Bulgaria by mid week. The German guard guarded King Boris II as British Minister Rendel warned of a likely war declaration.
Turkish naval units steamed from Istanbul toward the Dardanelles today after the Navy Ministry said the strait was closed to all vessels except those with special permits and Turkish pilots. The fleet reportedly headed out of Istanbul, with details continued on page 3.
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