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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel carries Associated Press dispatches credited in this paper and local news. All rights of publication for special dispatches are reserved by the AP.
A quotation from Colossians 3 12 14 urges believers to clothe themselves with mercy kindness humility meekness longsuffering and forbearance forgiving one another as Christ forgave and above all to wear charity the bond of perfectness.
Leaders of both parties temper expectations for the upcoming primary as civic duty calls for turnout. Analysts note Democratic voters’ disillusionment may curb participation, while Republicans face weak organization and few county contests. A 30 percent turnout would surprise.
A reflective piece on the newspaper as a vital public institution and mirror of town life. It stresses printing news fully and impartially, democracy fueled by an informed citizenry, and the responsibilities of journalists to accuracy and public welfare.
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports Mussolini faces a critical choice as total war rages in Holland and Belgium. Fascist media hint Italy leans toward Berlin while Rome signals Vatican support to Catholic rulers, signaling a possible tilt toward Hitler amid mounting Allied opposition.
The Pope’s warning on neutral Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands challenges Mussolini. Fascist presses trim the Vatican message while reinforcing ties with Hitler. Italy’s royal favor and Catholic loyalists complicate any war alliance and force Mussolini to weigh spiritual influence against political gain.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports that Hitler’s invasion of Holland and Belgium and Chamberlain’s resignation signal a shift in British war policy. England must move offensively to halt Germany, or risk losing freedom in Europe. The piece argues Chamberlain’s weak leadership and the Norwegian fiasco undermine public confidence, and stresses Germany must be stopped.
Ex consul discusses anti Hitler sentiment and the idea of assassination. He notes Adolf Hitler is closely guarded and a shot from a window could trigger a broader massacre. He cites a hypothetical in Washington and recalls a Munich Nazi gathering blast. Sam Church’s million offer is seen as a publicity stunt with subscriptions raised publicly.
The article recounts a busy February 1906 in Grafton with the Van Dyke Eaton company at the Opera House drawing 765 patrons for opening night, 3 288 paid during the week, and attendance affected by Lent. It notes Junior Order of America Mechanics No 14 meeting, livery taxes, shift from horse to motor vehicles, Lincoln J. Carter’s epic Western production with real Indians, a junk business aiding youth, Ye Old Time Singing School by Baptist Ladies, and dancing classes led by Henry J. Pracht with a grand end-term ball. W Frederick Piano Company expands local sales here, introducing Auto-Grand pianos and other instruments, while social and cultural life continues ahead of page five.
The N L E B operates with both judicial and administrative functions. The board uses its judicial powers when engaging with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, particularly in enforcing its orders after administrative investigations into the facts. The enforcement request links the board and the court as judicial agencies.
Strickland and George Markham confront St Clair about Alfred Markham's death. The night of May 16 revealed Alfred's fearsome insistence, a possible narcotic, and a fatal sequence leading to a club garden clue. St Clair denies involvement as the trio hints at a hidden connection to St Clair and a pivotal window sighting.
An appellate court clash notes the NLBB branding of the Ninth Circuit as unjudicial and temperate while the board defends its administrative stance against a company dominated union. The piece connects this to political themes and an early Christmas relief fund discussion surrounding Roosevelt.
A car collision yesterday killed Lettie Mae Weedle aged 21 and Grace Marie Weedle aged 19 of Sophia. The auto’s other occupants escaped serious injury, with the tender and locomotive involved in the crash.
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