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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

5

Army Kind to Henry Aldrich Shrugged on Air

New York Aug 8 The Army will not deprive the Public of Henry Aldrich Ezra Stone may resume as the hero when the show returns Aug 21 despite a draft Tonight an unusual NBC Red broadcast features Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg at 6 30 PM followed by a Washington party for George Waller U S charge d affaires in Luxembourg Speakers include William Green AFL president and William L Hutcheson union leader at 9 PM on NBC Blue Rep Keefe Wisconsin talks on A United America CBS 9 30 PM Dial spinning tonight War news and commentary schedule listed for major networks through 11 30 PM.

New York Special News Service Henry Aldrich Ezra Stone Aldrich Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg NBC Red Washington George Waller U. S William Green AFL William L. Hutcheson International Carpenters’ Union Rep Keefe R.-Wis United America CBS

Servicemen Free Mailing Bill Advances in House

Salisbury representative David J Ward chairs the ab-committee of the House Post Vice and Post Roads Committee pushing a plan to extend free mailing privileges to servicemen. Thirteen House bills are being rewritten into a new measure for issuance of special free stamps.

David J. Ward Salisbury House Post Vice

Central West Virginia Radio Schedule Listing

Central West Virginia's dominant station 920 KCS powers 5000 watts with daily time blocks featuring WMMN WEAF WABC WJZ and others. Program blocks include news sports orchestra shows and concerts from 2:00 PM through midnight with a wide roster of performers and station identifications.

West Virginia WMMN WEAF Home of the Brave WABC Mary Marlin CBS Heart of Quebec WBLK Irene Wicker CBL Hedda Hopper Hollywood WJZ WEAP Don Goddard WLW Jack Gru Paul Sullivan Dixie Jwjz Jose Bethencourt The Fred Waring Orch Amos ‘N' Andy Salon Music KDKA Radio Magic Lanny Ross, Jr Boyd Raeburn Carl Ravazza Teddy Powell WOR Xavier Cugat WWVA Benny Goodman

Japan Open to Air Attack in View of Pressures

In a revealing assessment Tokyo officials warn Japan could face a British American sea and air offensive if it escalates. A blockade would threaten oil supplies and scrap iron, while long range bombers near Osaka could devastate Japan’s industrial heartland.

Dewitt MacKenzie Japan Britain United States Nippon Tokyo America China Dutch East Indies Domei Knox Siberia Osaka

Bargaining talks stall as workers press for higher pay

Representatives of the workers were not immediately available for comment. John Hart, corporate relations counsel for the company, said the men had not attempted to contact company officials. They asked more money but have made no specific demands and have not presented their re-

John Hart

Walkout Hits Steel Blade Division at Caldwell Plant

Workers at the Caldwell plant walked out affecting several hundred laborers. Union leaders claimed no authorization, while a company official warned the Steel Blade division is vital and other departments could halt if work does not resume. Clifton plant nearby remains unaffected, employing 1,153.

Quest APL Steel Blade Division Hart Propeller Craft Harold Reardole Machinists Alfred J. Thurston AFL Metal Polishers Caldwell Clifton

Virginia Bar Association Meets At White Sulphur Springs

Edmond Ruffin Beck of New York Beckwith, chairman of the American Bar association's national defense committee, describes the organized bar's defense work before the Virginia State Bar association at White Sulphur Springs. He says the nation defends its way of life and institutions of law and freedom, not just land or possessions.

White Sulphur Springs Organized Bar For National Defense Virginia State Bar Association Edmond Ruffin Beckwith New York Beckwith American Bar Association Committee On National Defense

Encirclement Claim Intensifies Japan United Front

Kohishii announced official recognition of military political and economic encirclement by the United States Great Britain China and the Netherlands East Indies. Ishii labeled the measures a cordon around Japan as Bangkok dispatches note air bases extend the encirclement. The Thai radio praised protection but declined alliance while Soviet bulletins dismiss German casualty claims amid the war context.

Japan United States Great Britain China Netherlands East Indies Kohishii Cabinet Information Bureau Ishii Bangkok Thailand Domei Malaya Burma Asl Ishil Remins

Coffee maker shuts off then keeps coffee hot tl ready

Skaggs Company markets a self offing coffee maker that stays hot after use. Also showcased is a compact grill designed to cook tightly on the table with minimal effort and no exertion.

Skaggs & Company

Soviet denials of Stalin line and German losses cited

The Russian information bureau rejects the notion of a Stalin line and asserts Soviet defenses remain unimpaired despite territorial losses. It accuses the Germans of padding prisoner reports and fabricating blitzkrieg failures, blaming heavy German losses and failure to seize booty for the German propaganda. Lambert notes additional testing.

Stalin Russia Russian Information Bureau Red Army Nazs Uss.r

Army boards to canvass state for induction tour

Young men passed by local boards are rejected by Army boards at induction headquarters. Major Lambert and Col. E. J. Jones, Fort Hayes medical officer, will tour the state Monday to canvass arrangements. The plan started in Ohio and will be tried in Indiana and Kentucky as well. During the experiment, both new applicants and those already examined will be called before traveling medical units.

Army iTo Lambert Col E. J. Jones Fort Hayes Ohio Fifth Corp Indiana Kentucky

Berlin Drive Encircles Kiev and Threatens Dnieper Region

Berlin reports indicate German and Finnish forces making deep progress around the Red Army as they push toward Kiev encirclement. The Dnieper thrust could disrupt Soviet industrial districts near Dnepropetrovsk and threaten major armament centers, with Dnepropetrovsk noted for power generation and key aluminum and iron industries.

Wish Red Army Semeon M. Budyonny Dnieper Dienst Aus Deutschland Kiev Dnepropetrovsk Great Armament Center

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