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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

4

Radio Broadcasts From Europe Highlight London London

Radio brings European news with clear reception of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlains Birmingham address. Planned programs include Hitler conquest discussion with Kaltenbom Murrow Shirer from Chicago London Geneva. Multiple networks list overseas picks and varied entertainment and public affairs schedules through Sunday night.

New York Neville Chamberlain Great Britain Birmingham Eny Hitler Central Europe Wabc-Cbs H. V. Kaltenbom Chicago Ed Murrow London William Shirer Geneva Cage Ls Weaf NBC Tommy Riggs Voxpo West Point Ambassador Saito Tokyo WABC CBS Joe E Brown Johnny Presents Prof. Quiz Phil Baker Leng R. Burke Wagner WJZ H. J. Bushfield Brent House Barndance NBC Symphony WOR MBS Butler Indianapolis Denver Farley WEAF Santo Domingo Hungary Jack Benny Charlie McCarthy the Circle N. Y. Philharmonic Ben Bernie People's Platform Screen Guild Bob Benchley Radio City Opera Opera Postmaster General Farley Seth Parker Canal Baseball Hollywood Playhouse XEW Mexico Wormbs American Forum Weafnbc Milledgevile College Choir Wdz Wdz-Nbc Farm and Home Hour Rochester Civic Orchestra

Lona and Jim Share a Lake Picnic Escape

Lona laughs and escapes with Jim to Wichita Lake after a crowded start at Alduiore. They swim, share a simple lunch, and drift into memories of past pains while facing old friends who may judge her. A surge of longing and fear tests her boldness as she pushes toward a distant grind.

United States must curb Hitler and protect democracy

A wartime editorial argues Munich showed the danger of appeasement. It warns Hitler aims to conquer Europe and warns Americans to unite against Nazi influence. The piece condemns German Bund activity in the U S and urges decisive action to stamp out such threats while stressing vigilance and preparedness. It ends with how citizens should scrutinize road spending in West Virginia and support a three man road commission.

Chamberlain Sayal Czecho- Slovakia Munich Slovakia Dae Igdier Hitler Black Sea Europe Bohemia Moravia Germany United States Mussolini Japan Africa Ritter Bund Wheeling Intelligencer West Virginia Fulton Federal Bureau of Roads Road Commission

FBI captures after box car altercation in Texas

Police at Milton said Howland and his cousin 15 year old Aida Butler left the state in Miss Horne's car. Howland was fingerprinted at McAllen Texas February 27 but released before his identity was known. Federal officers traced them to Nuevo Laredo and Corpus Christi before arrest.

FBI Milton Howland

Minister Killed in Auto Train Collision

Hartford West Virginia March 18 A retired United Brethren minister 66 year old Cottrill of Point Pleasant was killed when his car collided with a passing train near Hartford. Reverend Lee Anderson Cottrill was the victim of the fatal crash as authorities investigated the scene.

Hartford W. Va Lee Anderson Cottrill United Brethren Point Pleasant

Father who made children whip each other arrested

In San Diego California on March 18 Alistro Rodriguez aged 44 was sentenced to six months in the county road camp after he justified beating his children by proxy He told Judge Dean Sherry he had been warned by probation officials not to whip his children and said he made them punish one another Rodrigues testified he held the children while they were whipped

California Sonie Lona Ivot Kite Lena Lana Jim Allen Cottage Art Gertrude Alin Bridgewater Carter San Diego Calif Alistro Rodriguez S County Road Rodriguez Dean Sherry Probation Department Rodrigues

Victory Procession Plans After Czech Dissolution

A page one continuation reports preparations for a victory procession from Goerlitzer station to the new Chancellery following President Em Hacha of Czecho-Slovakia bowing to Hitler and dissolving the republic. Slovakia’s status and a possible German guarantee are discussed amid criticism of U S neutrality policy and Roosevelt’s stance.

Goerlitzer Em Hacha Czecho-Slovakia Hitler Republic Slovakia Deutsche Allgemeinne Zeitung Roosevelt Summer ‘Welles Woodrow) Wilson Prague

Roosevelt calls for federal budget cuts and moral leadership

The piece reviews Roosevelt's 1932 and 1942 calls for reducing government expenses and increasing taxpayer value. It cites his Sioux City and Pittsburgh addresses, urging business leaders to advise on cuts, and compares his stance to past political pledges and economic reform efforts. It also notes Byrd and the National Economy League’s suggested cuts and critiques of presidential inaction.

Roosevelt United States Sioux City Iowa Washington Woodrow Wilson Pittsburgh Byrd Congress

Map Publishing and Turbulent Times Across 1940s News

A chaotic mix of wartime hits and social notes reflects shifting media, politics, and culture. A New York woman leaves a $5,000 estate to a cat, while stock salesmen face fresh scrutiny. Slip covers for walls and roof raincoats appear as odd, practical trends emerge amid national tensions.

New York

Romania to advise crown council on fate of war trade

Rumania III chief of the general staff four army commanders and a division general to advise the crown council on territorial integrity and independence for the Romanian people if Romania exported exclusively to Germany. Romania would be expected to cease building industries and pivot to agriculture, exporting grain, oil, lumber, cattle, and foodstuffs.

Rumania III Crown Council Rumania Germany Romania

Romania rejects German demands for economic cooperation

A Romanian official stated that Bucharest rejected Germany’s sweeping demand for complete economic cooperation in exchange for security guarantees. Diplomats noted Dr Helmuth Wholthat’s trade mission involvement as the source of proposals, including a Harmony Plan, while the administration hints at seeking congressional approval for related measures and a relief appropriation discussion.

London Germany Bucharest Helmuth Wholthat

Legislative notes on tax, housing, and defense proposals

July 1 this year updates outline farm tenancy aid revisions to tax laws and revenue limits. Proposals call expansion of FHA mortgage limits to 6 billion and low rent housing authorization of 800 million. Labor and defense topics include delaying wage and water amendments until unity among rivals emerges and a 50 million national defense program awaits Congress. Democratic senators say harmony aims to push the administration program forward with minimal friction.

Congress

Democratic ranks rally for six month term in campaign push

Democratic figures discuss a six month term ahead of the next year’s presidential campaign. The brief note mentions party members weighing strategic roles and timing as races shape up.

Pottelrinés

Durand Breaks Jail While Serving Sentence in Wild

Slayer still four rifles before vanishing into the hills and Dur was capable of living almost indefinitely in wild country. Durand broke jail while serving sentence.

Page One Durand

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