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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
4
Editorial Lordship and Parents magazine clash over Mother's Day origins with Grafton history facts. The piece urges correcting records and endorses the national plan while urging proper background. Also cites Canada over steel strikes and US defense implications with Ottawa example and wartime labor impact.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues that 26 American merchant ships with war supplies to England are being convoyed by U.S. warships through the Suez, signaling a shift in policy from neutrality to active convoy. The piece claims the public and Congress should accept this reality to avoid confusion and preserve unity for war effort. It also references Charles P. Stewart’s South America column discussing strategic concerns and potential U.S. naval actions, arguing for practical support to deter Axis influence in the Americas.
The article recalls a peaceful 1920 Christmas with abundant work and cheerful gift buying, mentions changes in toy styles, and notes charitable baskets from the Girls Charity club and Elks lodge. It also covers local crime reports, school health inspections, a minstrel revue, funeral services firm openings, and the death of John A. Cole with details of his life and character.
The piece describes awards totaling amounts from $1 to $1,000 for books on American history and biography, plus a bronze plaque honoring American war reporters. It notes an omitted $1,000 novel award and cites political debates on tax policy, economy, and social program protections amidst wartime.
Report notes 33 killed and many injured in a Chinese earthquake. The noise of relief work is heard as officials assess damage and survivors. A stray reference mentions awards and editors, but the readable core centers on the quake and its casualties. Strong entities include New York Daily News, Chicago Times, The New York Times, and Marcus A. women’s group comments.
The piece argues President Roosevelt prolongs verbal provocation while war actions follow, denying unity and transparency. It notes a tax plan aimed at boosting at least 3.5 billion in revenue for defense, with Morgenthau proposing no defense spending cuts. The text critiques administration ambiguity and calls for clearer public understanding of fiscal defense needs.
Natalie Schuyler Marchbanks and husband Donald Marchbanks confront a press mob on Halcyon Island as reporters from New York press for details on the Simpson affair and their honeymoon. Donald asserts control as public relations counsel, denying any exclusive story. The crowd clambers for information while Betsy and Tom watch, and Brooks shows visible rage.
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