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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
The article discusses coal industry woes as demand wanes while competing fuels rise, harming miners and operators. It notes wage pressures, government policy debates, and calls for business to invest to revive the economy amid wartime and postwar challenges.
Editorial urges immediate action against ongoing gambling in Gratton. It assigns primary responsibility to the mayor and chief of police for enforcing the law within city limits, noting officials must act now or allow county and state authorities to step in.
The piece notes New York snow and predicts spring with editor William Allen White as the bellwether. It recalls 1937 Emporia Gazette events, where White ordered a Linotype that was delayed, linking the machine delay to broader business weather expectations.
The Morgantown Post argues that high wages alone do not ensure prosperity. It emphasizes total payroll and employment, noting that keeping operators profitable supports broader community well being. It warns against wage hikes that shrink overall work opportunities for miners and communities dependent on coal.
The Morgantown Post Dominion profiles the 27th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America, praising the movement's impact on girls' health, happiness, and citizenship. It urges volunteers and financial support to sustain varied programs and local leadership as Scouts grow nationwide.
Hitler entered Prague amid blizzard conditions and a guarded reception, meeting with President Emil Hacha to seal the loss of Czechoslovak independence. He appointed Sudeten leader Konrad Henlein as civil administrator for Bohemia, while General Blaskowitz became military ruler of Bohemia and General List oversaw Moravia. Slovakia became a separate state with Dr Hagha reportedly aligned with the move.
The Premier warns Hungary moves toward Carpatho Ukraine with Berlin approval. Occupation progresses despite weather and irregular bands. Area annexed today about 4,254 square miles with 500,000 people. earlier annexation added 627.8 square miles and 180,000 people. Reports from Bucharest say many dead on streets amid clashes. Volosin’s autonomous government appears to weaken as Hungarian forces near the capital. Fronts converge at Tuygne and Stanki as Poland and Hungary push toward borders. A Czech regiment surrenders arms at Tecau and seeks asylum in Romania. About 3,000 remain refugees at Siget, many robbed and without belongings in deep snow.
The SEC dismissed the exchange committee for drastic changes to federal securities regulations. Chairman Douglas described the proposals as phony and questioned their real aim, saying the reforms would open doors for questionable activity and mislead investors.
The president pledged no new major legislation or taxes and no new federal expenditures. Administration and congressional critics clash over economy aims while treasury analyses show 1938 incomes could fall from 1937. Morgenthau plans to study corporation tax revision after March 15 returns.
Foreign diplomats see a renewed Nazi drive after Munich as Hitler contemplates taking back Danzig and Memelland, amid plans for eastern expansion toward Ukraine. Memel, 1099 square miles with 151,960 people, was separated from Germany by Versailles then Lithuania in 1923. Danzig, 754 square miles and 407,000 people, remained a Polish port under League of Nations protection and later Polish administration.
Memoriam notes the March sixteenth anniversary of Frances's death, expressing faith that the departed are asleep in Jesus and awaiting resurrection. It reflects on God’s promises, mentions the Death Angel, and emphasizes devotion, hope, and spiritual peace for those left behind.
Federal spending debate centers on President Roosevelt request for a 2 10 000 000 emergency relief fund. A House sub committee to examine the measure, WPA head Hig recommends action, Wheeler and Byrd proposals spark administration tensions as reorganization orders and final congressional control loom. By Everett F Bunner.
Byrd plans to permit an order to become effective in 60 days unless both houses of one committee approve. A committee member opposed a suggestion to grant more funds and put WPA workers on a part time basis, working two weeks a month.
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