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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
4
The excerpt from Revelation 7 13 to 16 describes those washed in the Lamb’s blood, standing before God's throne, serving in His temple, and enduring no hunger or thirst again. The vision emphasizes salvation, eternal worship, and divine dwelling among the faithful.
The Cumberland Times notes about 20 million Americans on relief, down from 1934 levels but rising again as resources vanish. It laments unemployment, shrinking private savings, and shifting blame between government and business while urging discovery of a general cause and wiser action.
The piece notes unions and political losses for John L. Lewis in recent contests. It cites defeats in Detroit and Cumberland as prior examples and argues the Pennsylvania setback is not his first major loss. It highlights municipal battles and the I. W. W. influence in union-backed elections and the C I O batting average across cities and states.
In Morgantown Post analysis of the Pennsylvania primary, the piece highlights a public interest issue on the Democratic side. It notes Republicans cast about 125000 votes for United States senator, while Democrats supported their contenders with over 10 percent fewer total votes.
The essay argues the Republican Party shows life in Pennsylvania and will revive by a groundswell from the people rather than a single charismatic chief. It suggests leadership will emerge from a broad revival by 1940, with steady growth sustaining the two party system.
Washington imagines 7,845,016 jobless in John D. Biggers survey as shoulder to shoulder figures two feet apart would span from Washington to Los Angeles. The figure compares to fifteen states combined population and underscores ongoing depression effects with millions more unemployed since last November.
In his first inaugural address Roosevelt pledged to put people to work. After five years and nearly twenty billion spent the administration is criticized for abandoning sound policies that would restore prosperity and employment for the jobless.
Jefferson City Missouri May 23 Pi George E Root aged 75 long hopped freight trains to reach work from his home outside the city. His trains once thundered through the depot as he watched. He finally decided to quit after a fall that bruised his knee and leg saying getting old, I guess.
British and French leaders met with labor and liberal chiefs in Parliament as troops mass on both sides of the German Czech border. Britain presses for a breathing spell and aims to unite Praha and the Sudeten German minority for a peaceful solution with an international commission possible.
The German news agency D N B cites a new border incident as a Czechoslovak military plane with two on board and armed with a machine gun flew over Germany near Baerenstein in Saxony. The plane reportedly crashed and burned after reentering the frontier. Observers doubt how long calm will last while Praha’s government is urged to influence Europe’s future. Military airports and barracks show no unusual activity with routine drills.
In Santo Domingo within the rugged Huasteca area, Cedillo's air operation continued while a rebel plane struck Buenavista, causing terror though casualty figures remain unknown. The government defense ministry said the uprising is confined to the state of San Luis.
A professor argues against universal yearly contracts and broad wage schemes. He warns such plans would struggle with seasonal work, raise costs, and hinder new businesses. He contends that unemployment persists under higher wage pressures and that individual effort drives broad national improvement.
A press report notes President Cardenas monitors at least three states amid rising violence. Gov Anacleto Guerrero of Nuevo Leon travels to San Luis Potosi to pledge loyalty. Reports fear disorders in Tabasco as 50 revolters die and 60 Cedillistas are killed in scattered San Luis Potosi battles. One government soldier dies and three are wounded as the army plans to crush roving Cedillistas in 15 districts. Mexico City communist leaders condemn Cedillo and call for his firing squad.
Turmoil surrounds Czech regions as Sudeten Germans gain seats while Czech communities swing left. Troop presence at border keeps risk of incidents high ahead of next Sunday and June 12 voting. Berlin London Paris diplomacy seeks a lasting peace amid border incidents and political negotiations led by Premier Milan Hodža.
Officials warned that to defend borders Czechoslovakia could mobilize about 70,000 reserves and 190,000 regular troops, plus technical units, totaling nearly 500,000 men. If German units crossed the frontier, authorities expected fighting on lands with concentrated minority Germans.
Prominent Pittsburgh Democrat Walter A. Jones shifted to back party nominees after supporting the defeated C. I. O. slate. National Chairman James A. Farley stayed neutral in Oregon while backing Thomas Kennedy elsewhere. The Democratic split in Oregon did not split the C. I. O. from the A F L, unlike Pennsylvania. Lewis revealed no plans to aid Democratic nominees in Pennsylvania. The week has no state primaries, but about six are set for June.
As Japanese troops press toward Suchow and Suhlen, reports describe Chinese forces defending the city junction of Linghai and Tuetsin Pukow railways. Tanks, motorized units, and infantry patrol ravaged fields, with ruined villages and trenches littering the landscape amid ongoing pursuit and artillery fire.
Elen Dale, grateful for a life saved by Bill Baron after a parachute emergency, arrives at the Montoya ranch across the Mexican border. Ellen becomes drawn to Bill and the idea of settling in Arizona, while Don Julio Montoya and his wife watch over the couple as Ellen discovers new tension and mystery around Yaqui prisoners and slow return of the men. The afternoon hints at unresolved questions about Panola, Bill, and their fate.
A spokesman said a roughly 30 mile gap persisted along the Tientsin Pukow line, leaving a possible western outlet for Chinese forces as Japanese claims of encirclement in Suchow were contradicted. Dispatches reached Shanghai.
Fragmentary text notes a Japanese offensive moving west from Cheukchow toward Hankow, aiming to sever the Peiping railway and threaten Chiang Kai-Shek’s central government. Details are unclear and names vary in transcription.
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