Congress Raises Battleship vs. Plane Controversy
Washington reports a surge in calls for reexamining the battleship versus airpower debate after four dreadnoughts were sunk by aerial attack. Senator Walsh introduced a bill at Roosevelt's request to authorize about 900,000 tons of surface ships, with initial funding for 300,000 tons and a strong emphasis on battleships and carriers. Senator Wiley and Senator Byrd weigh priorities between ships and bombers amid recent air strikes and naval shifts.
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Washington
Pacific
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Pearl Harbor
Wiley
R-Wis
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
Army
Byrd
Dva
Senate poses naval buildup as key to Far East war
Senator Walsh argues ships cannot replace troop transport in the Far East conflict and urges expansion to build dreadnoughts for the battle line while other nations possess battleships. He plans hearings Monday as the House Naval Affairs Committee begins closed testimony on a similar expansion bill after passage of a $10.57 billion supplemental wartime funding bill for Army and Navy efforts.
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Walsh
House Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Firemen to train public in civilian defense and safety
Chief L. H. Greenwald leads a new civilian training school opened by the local fire department. Asst. Chief Harry Greenwald and Francis Gatrell will instruct on gas mask use, extinguishing incendiary bombs, first aid, firefighting gear, and civil defense for residents and auxiliary firemen. The program expands regular Monday night classes run with West Virginia university extension services.
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Fire Department
L. H. Greenwald
Asst
Harry Greenwald
Francis Gatrell
West Virginia University
Greenwald
Grafton Sentinel
Firemen Called To Special Meeting At Station
All firemen of the local fire department are requested to appear at a special meeting at the fire station scheduled for 1 o clock tomorrow afternoon. This meeting is called by Chief L. H. Greenwald and is of grave importance to all members.
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L. H. Greenwalds
Navy relaxes enlistment physical limits for recruits
The Navy department announced a relaxation of physical standards for enlistment in the regular Navy and Naval Reserve. Recruits with minor defects such as varicose veins nasal deformities undernourishment and certain dental issues may be accepted or corrected at training stations and then returned for schooling. Applicants rejected before are urged to reapply.
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Farce “Too Many Relatives” at Lawson Center
The three act comedy Too Many Relatives will be staged at the Lawson Social Center auditorium on December 19 and 20 at 8:00 p m. Tickets are available at the Lawson Social Center with prices 25 and 15 cents. An excellent cast from the organization is set and every member is expected to attend.
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Lawson Social Center
Afire bomb comedy features Daugherty and Covilocilos leads
Set Afire a play presented by Taylor County Playground association stars Wayne Daugherty and Olga Corcovilos with Leslie Crawford as Uncle Otto. Mrs Geneive Thomas and Hyle Lansbury headline the cast alongside Rufus Reed Phyllis Prige and Leonard Botts. Director Joe Snider schedules the farce amid Sentinel censorship rules and Navy movement bans.
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Wayne Daugherty
Olga Corcovilos
Leslie Crawford
Rufus Reed
Phyllis Prige
Leonard Botts
Georgia Harbert
Ruth Ann Newhouse
Taylor County Playground Association
Joe Snider
Draft quotas and induction calls now confidential military info
A new war department directive makes draft quotas and induction calls confidential military information and will stop publication in the Sentinel. Local publication of drafted men’s names will continue, and details on armed forces size are also restricted unless officially announced.
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Selective Service
War Department
Sentinel
Heavy Yuletide Buying Surges in Grafton Stores
Christmas shoppers prepare for a busy week in Grafton as retail establishments extend hours. Sales run above previous two years, likely surpassing 1936 peak during dam construction, with some shortages in war affected lines. Bright windows and downtown lights lift spirits despite wartime shadows. Payroll boosts from railroad and local salaries push shoppers to spend before Christmas.
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Grafton
Tygart
Gainet
Chicago Opera Season Succeeds Amid Sellouts and Cash Sales
Chicago reports a strong 1941 opera season closing tonight with 16 of 26 performances sold out. Cash customers bought about 90 percent of tickets, higher than recent years, as prices ranged from 83 cents to 4.40 dollars. The civic opera house seats 3531, and the deficit shrank to 25000 dollars from last year’s 125000. Local reviewers largely praised the quality and excitement filled lobbies after performances.
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Chicago
Civic Opera House
Samuel Insull
Thank you for flowers sent to Mrs Netser’s family
The South side community expresses gratitude for the beautiful flowers sent to Mrs J D Netser, mother of Mrs Charles Marshall and Mrs Bernard Marshall, who died on Monday. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by Mrs. Netser.
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South Side
J. D. Netser
Charles Marshall
Bernard Marshall
Opera Troupe Heads San Carlo Tour Directed by Martinelli
The San Carlo Travelling Opera company, led by promoter Fors jbune Gallo, brought a dynamic backstage wizardry to a performance with Giovanni Martinelli directing and singing five leads. Many renowned stars appeared while Tito Schipa and Kirsten Flagstad were absent due to travel restrictions and wartime duties.
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Fors Jbune Gallo
San Carlo
Giovanni Martinelli
Tito Schipa
Kirsten Flagstad
Norway
Army seeks thousands for aviation cadets and air corps
The Army recruiting service appealed for 20,000 aviation cadet applicants per month, aged 20 to 26, and 150,000 more men aged 18 to 35 for the air corps and service branches. It also sought 5,000 experienced automobile mechanics from non essential war industries.
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Washington
Army Recruiting Service
Air Corps
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