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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
4
A censored remark contemplates the burden carried by future generations if current choices are not reconsidered. The speaker warns of long term, multi generational consequences affecting descendants and the broader community.
The piece argues that wartime spending and debt increases in 1941 strain the public finances. It details June 1940 debt limit rise to 49 billion dollars, issuance of 4 billion in securities, a five year repayment plan, and tax hikes to fund interest and debt retirement. It notes an excess profits tax from October 1940, a February 1941 debt-limit increase to 65.0 billion, and projected 1942 debt nearing 58.4 billion. It questions how a 2 billion monthly spending pace by July and 3.5 billion in extra revenue align with Morgenthau’s tax plan.
The piece notes a shift from Taft era resistance to Canadian reciprocity toward postwar economic cooperation. It argues partial tariff reductions and shared production reduce duplication, aiming for closer U S Canada ties, pooling resources, and eventual broader cooperation while preserving independence. It compares with England’s late attempt at unity with France and envisions durable cross border trade as a wartime measure guiding future arrangements.
New York Daily News reports Speaker Sam Rayburn predicts cutting the draft age from 21 35 to 18 23 with draftees choosing service year. Rep Paddis opposes change as Army General Staff supports it. Lawmakers warn a long war looms and push a businesslike draft, stressing select malleable young men who can finish schooling and be readily recalled as needed.
In Parliament General Sir Archibald Wavell and Prime Minister Churchill defend Allied strategy. Churchill says nearly half a million ships await US construction aid and stresses Britain’s need for American assistance to endure 1942. He rejects a smaller war cabinet and urges unity to pursue victory.
Officials work on property assessments for West Penn subsidiaries and related gas firms in Clarksburg. Jardan argues for no increase despite new plant expansions and a proposed cut in Monongahela Transport assessment. Denton Borger protests Hope Natural Gas at 52 million, claiming overvaluation compared to gross investment. Carnegie Gas seeks a 1 million cut citing firm restructuring and Pittsburgh steel mills.
A 5,000 ton supply ship was bombed off the Frisian islands and deemed a total loss. In daylight raids along the German and Netherlands coast, a patrol vessel was sunk and another set ablaze. British reports say three planes were lost in these raids.
A compiled narrative recalls early Taylor County settlers and Grafton life from 1808 onward. It notes deaths in 1921, including Mrs Margaret Henderson, Dr C S Campbell’s wife, and William Jennings, with community responses, school health measures, prohibition raids, and shifts from hand types to modern printing. The piece preserves local memory of Linn Lake Henderson Rudy Reeses families and figures like Mayor Cather and Chief Fletcher amid 1921 events.
Natalie Marchbanks and companions rush to the mainland after a telegram reveals Coralie Simpson and Johnny face a police inquiry over an eight thousand dollar roadster. The couple defend the gift as birth of a new life and business plan, while Natalie plans to contest the case with their lawyers.
Catherine Bailey Thayer, early West Grafton settler, educated in local subscription schools and the West Grafton Academy, married Benjamin F Bradford in 1882. Bradford died in 1916, Thayer died shortly after her husband, expressing love to friends before death. Her remains rest beside Bradford in Bluemont cemetery.
The article notes twin boards to study cushion for war after-effects with a long-range plan. Roosevelt expected to name the American board soon, with discussions in Progress and Ottawa drafting plans on raw material procurement routing and joint purchases. A report mentions Canada dollar at par from an 18 discount, and shared Roosevelt King principle on wartime resource use.
A statement urged rapid production coordination with Canada to meet U S defense needs. It projected Canada could supply the United States with 200 to 300 million dollars worth of urgently required defense articles in the coming year.
In a prepared address Bell warned that excessive taxation harms both individuals and businesses. He argued a pay as you go approach is needed given a 47 billion national debt and 39 billion in defense spending. He said high taxes curb spending power and inflation pressure, urging policy to preserve purchasing power.
A medical case notes worry and false excitement in a female patient caused by two adrenal gland tumors. Removal of the tumor ended the frightening symptoms, with Dr Kasanin explaining the distinction between physically induced worry and ordinary mental anxiety as a matter of intensity.
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