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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1944

Page

4

Germans Warn Of Countermeasures On Romanian Armistice

Berlin reports from the Stockholm bureau of Aftonbladet say German circles credit Romania’s capitulation to Russian offensives and Allied bombing of Ploesti. The German claim of a communist regime in Bucharest followed reports of rioting and a curfew as Soviet pressure drives toward Galati and Braila while Hungary edges nearer crisis. King Mihai calls Romanians to arm in a bid to join the Allies against occupation.

Romania Berlin Aftonbladet Stockholm Turkey Germany Bulgaria Ploesti DNB Mihai Balkan Bucharest Galati Priest Loridom Greé¢é Europe Hitler Hungary Asi Vienna Transylvania Viennia

Salute to Paris and radio schedule notes excerpt

A fragment describes a radio salute to Paris with notes on a show delaying broadcast. It mentions listener letters about Effie, a public talk, and tonight's schedule across networks NBC CBS BLUE MBS detailing programs and times including Ches ter Bowles and Town Meeting topics.

Étpatine Edgar Berzen Rei Effie Thie Luke Meyers Los Angeles Robert Hartel Milwaukee Kilinker Chester Bowles Opa Chautauqua NBC Charlie Chan Ed Bekley Sonny Tufts Bing E. E. Horton Harry Savoy Admiral Nimitz CBS Frederic March Death Valley Joe “E Soldiers With Wings MBS Jamaica Neevis Sammy Kaye Setiés Antinini Serendide Army Air Forces

Night of Crisis and Secret Love Reaches Hospital

An elderly couple, Mary and Lynn, confront a long hidden love as Mary’s partner Matthew faces a grave accident and a hospital visit reveals the emotional toll. The scene shifts between intimate confession and the shock of a medical emergency, testing loyalties and forgiveness.

Halmahera Island Key To Pacific War Strategy

Halmahera, the largest Halmahera Island in the Moluccas, is cited as a pivotal air and amphibious staging point in MacArthur's Pacific strategy. The communiqué notes Japanese air forces withdrawing westward beyond bomber range, enabling an advance toward the Philippines and possible encirclement of the Dutch Indies, with Celebes and Borneo nearby as strategic neighbors.

Helmaher Philippines New Guinea Moluccas Spice Islands Halmahera Douglas MacArthur Mindanao Dutch Indies Celebes Borneo Java Malaya Australia MackArthur Pacific

Allies Push Toward Paris as German Resistance Grows

Allied forces report advancing toward Paris with an armored division slated to lead the entry. American spearheads cross the Seine near Fontainebleau while 37 enemy planes are shot down. RAF Mosquitos strike barges near Delair as Germans retreat from flooded crossings. Wing commander Johnson leads Canadian pilots in the aerial clashes.

Seine Supreme Command Paris Fontainebleau Sens Germany Reich Johnson Févenith 15Th ‘Army Lower Seine Raf Mosantos Elberg Louviers Blbeuf Rouen Duclair

Century of Latin American Thought and The Green Continent

The review compares W Rex Crawford's A Century of Latin American Thought and The Green Continent edited by German Arciniegas. It notes misperceptions between U S and Latin American readers, the cultural gulf between elites and masses south of the Rio Grande, and critiques Latin American rhetoric versus originality. The author highlights imagination reducing rhetoric and increasing appeal in Arciniegas's selections.

W. Rex Crawford Harvard German Arciniegas Knopf Arciniegas United States Arci Negas Rio Grande Crawford

War Today analysis of Romania and Axis influence

The article discusses a strong fascist current in Romania led by Ion Antonescu, the puppet leader aligned with Hitler. It notes Germany’s economic dominance, Romania and Hungary selling over half their products to Germany, and the risk of economic coercion. The piece cites Antonescu’s faction as selling national birthright for Axis favor, and ends with an odd fact about wasps.

Romania Italy Germany The Iron Guard Gneral Ion Antonescu Hitler Bucharest Munich Hungary Antonescu

Congress in an unhurried push to peace time reforms

Washington observers predict a swift push to convert wartime structures to peace time. The Kilgore-Murray bill and the George amendment face a debate amid visible Senate tension. Notable moments include reactions from Hattie Caraway, Harry Byrd, Claude Pepper, and remarks on women’s roles in the services and training.

Helen Essary Central Press Washington Congress Capitol Senate Ool Bee Henger Wallace Hattie Caraway Arkansas Caraway Harry Byrd Virginia Rolston Beninett Clark D. Worth Clark Bennet Worth Léna Harold Button Ohio Surin Clare Luce Connecticut Helen Gatmgan California Bertha Joseph de Luxe George Radcliffe Maryland Misa Joseph Luce Miss Joseph Middle West

Allied Drive Through Southern France Near Riviera Front

American forces pressed operations in southern France as mopping up continued in Toulon areas while mobile columns advanced toward Grenoble and Marseilles. B 25 bombers aided the push by striking rail centers around Settimo north of Turin as German units moved toward coastal positions.

Toulon U. S Grenoble Marseille France Riviera Mitch Settimo Turin

Marseille Front Lines Near Suburbs in World War II Siege

Allied and German forces fought near Marseille as French, American troops advanced on Mont du Paradis and Mont des Oiseaux. Sid Feder reported frontline action with a deadly 37 millimeter shell barrage hitting a French column taking prisoners. Reports said Marseille harbor was mined and defenses at La Pradéte and Fort Faron near Toulon held tensions high.

Marseille Mont du Paradis Carquieranne Mont Des Oiseaux la Pradét

Insulating the Soil with Summer Mulches

Mulching soil helps conserve moisture and keep roots cool during heat and drought. Dust mulch can prevent moisture loss and reduce weed growth, while loosening soil improves air penetration and soil structure.

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