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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1941
Page
4
A wartime commentary urges American production be pushed to the limit to defeat the Axis by 1943. It argues Congress shows no desire to curb defense spending and calls for united effort, warning that victory hinges on industrial output and expanded armed forces.
Wheeling Intelligencer discusses the national labor struggle over closed versus open shops during the war emergency. The piece notes the war effort as the decisive measure and predicts a War Labor Board to arbitrate labor price support, stressing West Virginia’s concern over employer employee relations and the impact on local industry.
The Clarksburg Exponent questions why Americans again believe the old German Superman myth after World War I. It notes wartime German victories created illusion, but asserts the myth is busted and mentions the Russian front as a counterpoint. The piece provides a skeptical view of German prowess and American perception.
The text argues that Jans and his commanders are fallible, with Von Bock removed in war. It asserts the same truth repeats in Africa and Europe, that overwhelming force must be coupled with out fighting the foe, and declares the German superman myth debunked.
Field artillery officers recount Capt Colin P Kelly Jr death near Central Luzon after bombing the Japanese battleship Haruna. His bomber, within two minutes of home field, dove through clouds as two Japanese fighters attacked. Flames erupted, five crewmen bailed out, and Kelly guided the doomed plane into a final dive amid explosions. Lieutenant Robbins parachuted free, burned but alive, Kelly perished in the blast.
Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt, 17, grandaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, married Pasquale Di Cicco, 32, a film actors' agent, at Santa Barbara mission. Guests included movie stars. couple plan Palm Beach and Washington before settling in Beverly Hills. Bride inherits 4 million from her grandfather at 21. she has 750 dollars monthly now. Bruce Cabot was best man Errol Flynn an usher.
Dec 29 reports an alliance shift as General Tomas joins Allied efforts against Japan. The unnamed source describes him as the leader of a new force aiding Tral Luxon’s powers in the war, signaling a strategic partnership and potential impact on frontline operations.
William P. Hendrickson senior of the J Hendrickson Anvil firm shot himself in the basement at 54 West Main Street on July 28 1924. The body was found at 7 25 am by Theodore McDonald and a coroner ruled death by self inflicted revolver shot. Hendrickson a longtime merchant and civic booster left a widow Nancy Warden and notes describe his business moves from Loar and Hendrickson to Hendrickson Auvil. His remains were interred in Bluemont cemetery after services by fraternal societies.
A Baluga warrior from west central Luzon, Tomas, wearing an old U S Army shirt and a fatigue cap, approached American officers with a sling of poisoned arrows, a cartridge belt, and a bolo, announcing that Balugas with tribal councillor King Alfonso had decided to help America.
Tomas previously captured three Japanese airmen who parachuted from their planes and delivered them to American forces.
Fragmentary wartime note recounts Japanese forces landing from the Lingayen gulf and surprising Allied positions near Binslapan west of Tayug. The text describes withdrawal, horse loss, and ongoing pressure as lines falter and retreat continues.
Fred Mosher pursues Susan Farmer through the Astor Waldovia and Radio Center, seeking a meeting with Miss Farmer and her publicity manager Roy Leonard. Irene Carter, Miss Farmer’s aide, introduces a cautious path as Fred navigates hotel rooms, newsreels, and rumors of film involvement while a romance tense with Susan unfolds amid city bustle.
Dr. Clendening recounts early air therapy for pneumonia and the move toward oxygen and serum treatments. He notes 1920s serum limits, the 1930s advances with sulfonamides, and the shift to combining chemical therapies. The article blends medical history, questions, and editorials on vitamins.
An official order warns the Netherlands East Indies population not to imitate propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese aircraft. The leaflets lure people from shelters and spray messages to mislead villagers.
Fragmentary notes report that the Navy attributes the interference to a powerful Japanese station. The incomplete tidbit mentions a disaster and references a KGET wave, with continued discussion on page four.
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