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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

4

Britain Faces Harder Stand After Munich Policy Reassessment

The British government with France rejects Germany’s seizure of Czechoslovakia as a repudiation of Munich. Chamberlain shifts to a sterner line, warning that appeasement failed and signaling readiness to meet aggression with force to defend sovereignty and prestige.

Britain 4Philadelphia Inquirer Chamberlain Birmingham France Germany Silience Hitler Birm Ingham Munich Sudeten Berdin Mr. Chamberlain Europe

Convict's Daughter and a Dangerous Lake Rescue

Lana Ackerman faces a chilling rescue as a lake drift traps her and Jim, her love interest. After a tense struggle and a close brush with danger, Jim saves Lana and they share a tender bond. A telegram from the capital arrives with news that her father is dying, upending her moment of happiness.

Jim Bridgewater Daddy Pather Lana

You Can t Win Em All Grafton High Toes West Fairmont

Regional finals Saturday night left Grafton High reflecting on a tough loss to West Fairmont. The coach and team mourn the defeat while noting the game remains only a game amid broader gloom in Rumania.

United States Europe West Fairmont Grafton Grafton High Jim Jeffries Mudville Graftom Fairmont

Hitler’s push for new lands across Europe alarms world

Washington Star reports Hitler’s seizure of Czecho-Slovakia signals a broader plan in Mein Kampf to redivide Europe. The article cites expansionist aims, key targets like Moravia Bohemia Slovakia and Ukraine, and a future push toward the Black Sea amid Drang nach Osten rhetoric.

Washington Star Hitler Europe Russia Moravia Bohemia Germany Slovakia Hungary Ukraine Munich Black Sea Czecho- Slovakia Carpatho-Ukraine Ukrainian Republic Rumania Poland Soviet Union Nuremberg Fuehrer

Grafton Bridge Completion Sought for Decoration Day

Letter to the editor from John H Peters of Philadelphia appeals to the Greenwald twins and local officials to complete the West Grafton bridge before Decoration Day May 30. Peters notes the annual out of town visitors and the cemetery parade depend on a finished bridge and urges prompt action.

Grafton John H. Peters Greenway Avenue Philadelphia

Industry's Confidence in New Deal Policies Questioned

An economist notes mixed signals from the Roosevelt administration and Congress on taxes anti trust and reform. He warns that words of encouragement lack tangible policy changes and business may stay cautious until clear actions follow. The analysis cites election timing and ongoing investigations as factors shaping confidence.

Des Moines Hopkins Morneritz Sepae Congress O'Mahoney Animal Kingdom

Four Houses Burn in Blair Fire Blaze Destroys Deskin Addition

Fire Chief J W Beckett estimated $2000 damage to Deskin's addition, home of W A Waugh suffered about $5500 loss, including furnishings, as Blair coal town blaze destroyed four houses with Kent and Wilson properties affected. Sharpes Fire Department stopped spread to remaining homes. Sheriff Byrd organized response in Pineville.

Kentucky J. W. Beckett Deskin West Logan Beckett Blair Raymond Kent Wilson Boorle County Coal” Corporation Kent Sharples Fire Department

Missing Sugar Run Woman Sought in Guyan River Search

A posse searched the Guyan River for 26 year old Lacey Stewart of Sugar Run who has been missing since March 11. Byrd said two companions of the young man ad-

Guyandotte River Lacey Stewart Sugar Run Byrd

Sheriff suspects missing man may have fallen into river

The sheriff stated he believed Stews art may have fallen into the river after witnesses noted drinking prior to disappearance. No other details about location or time are provided in the fragment.

Stewsart

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