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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
4
In Grafton a drive to renew and display flags across Main and Latrobe streets is urged. The plan seeks to replace worn flags before Memorial Day 1941 to boost American spirit amid wartime concerns, criticizing strikes and complacency and urging business firms to renew flags to show unity and resolve.
Roosevelt's secretary says reappointing Hugh Johnson was not considered with regard to personalities. The timing after the Lindbergh episode fuels public belief that policy and personal clashes influenced actions. The public mood may view the president as the leakiest participant in the affair.
Morgantown column argues Col. Lindbergh served the public by presenting his views frankly and without personal attacks. It condemns President Roosevelt for questioning motives and defaming character. Lindbergh resigns as Army Air Corps Reserve officer, hoping to speak freely in peacetime.
Chinese envoy Hee Shih dismisses Tokio rumors of a grand Pacific war. Stewart reports Britain's Halifax agrees, while Washington and Moscow watchers weigh Stalin and Hitler pressure. The piece ponders Japan's limits, Russian neutrality pledges, and the risk of a German Japanese alliance reshaping the Pacific balance.
The article argues the British withdrawal was directed by the Greek government to salvage some defense. It notes the Yugoslavian exit created a gap in the Allied line, allowing German forces to surge, dooming Greek hopes. Britain’s aim is to save what remains to fight another day as Hitler’s strategy prevails.
A World War I veteran from West Grafton, Max Rau, long-time manager of Turner's book and novelty business, led a life of service from his early schooling through to frontline action with the 32nd Division. He was wounded twice, earned the French Cross and Purple Cross, and returned to Grafton in 1919 to resume work and community involvement. He helped shape local Legion chapters and civic life, reflecting the era’s civic memory.
Betsy signals rescue as a motor boat nears the Hacienda. Natalie and Brooks confess deepening love while Terry and Bill spark playful banter. Tom brings in Dr Powell and the local police. Hugh Powell hints at smuggling rings linked to Markham’s honeymoon island scheme and promises a plan after inspecting the crime scene.
The article reviews how the German skeleton army formed under the Versailles framework relies on 100000 sergeants to sustain a six year core, while urging immediate mass voluntary service for three year terms to gain skills. It defends Lindbergh’s wartime stance, praising his courage and warning against belittling his service despite political pressure and public critique.
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