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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
4
The notice states letters to the editor will be published if not defamatory or improper and must bear the writer's name and signature. It emphasizes accountability and that unsigned or anonymous contributions will be rejected.
The Red Cross distributes globulin, a new measles preventive serum, amid rising measles cases and deaths. Doctors note cycles in mortality and expect the serum to reduce incidence, severity, and duration, potentially nearly eradicating measles deaths in the near future.
After the Democratic convention networks plan renewed political broadcasts pending campaign plans. Schedules are unsettled with no firm lineup until national committees clarify details. Existing policy classifies political speeches and sponsored events as sustained programming during conventions and special events.
The text notes widespread destruction risk as military targets span Japan’s islands and cities. It describes food shortages, urban congestion, and limited refugee space, with Hokkaido as a sparsely populated option. The article mentions a government order to evacuate city children soon, signaling recognition of imminent anger and a nationwide forceful relocation plan.
Americans and southwest Pacific bases coordinated attacks on Truk Palau Yap and Woleai in the Carolines. Enemies launched planes from Truk and Palau. Yap saw some interception with likely three shoot downs from 13 planes. Liberators of the Far East Air Force dropped 43 tons on Sorong, a key Dutch New Guinea base. Other Allied aircraft struck targets from the bypassed Marshalls to the southwestern New Guinea frontier.
Rowland Burnstan explains how a radio range station uses four guiding beams and two tones A and N to pinpoint a pilot’s position. The pilot hears ditida and da-dit signals indicating A or N quadrants, with intensity showing left or right of course. Signals are broadcast for 30 seconds then a range station code identifies the station.
The article notes Japan faces intensified bombing pressure and possible capitulation after sustained aerial bombardment. It discusses MacArthur establishing bases in the Philippines to choke Japanese supply lines, enabling further advances toward the Indies, the Asian mainland, and Japan itself.
Dr. Eduard Lindeman argues for expanding social security to cover more workers and risks, including self employed and nurses, with higher benefits. MR Pollock counters that compulsory government saving is costly and urges a comprehensive plan to stabilize the economy and reduce unemployment.
Fort Riley files reveal a 1842 military order jokingly outlining a buffalo shooting code and rewards. The odd rules include avoiding firing toward headquarters, awarding rye whiskey to the best-trained mount, and banning buffalo roping by student officers. The fragment also recalls a homefront tale of a soldier shipping his unit’s dog home and a Nebraskan police father riding town streets on a three-wheeled motorcycle.
A collage of brief items recounts a failed ninth exam for a driver's license in Austin, a Democrat filing in Elmdale after a race against time, a car hood surprise in Dighton with eggs in the engine, and El Dorado’s L M Longstreth reencountering a carved turtle shell bearing years 1906 1917 1940 with the shell date imprint.
London mothers benefit from wartime clothing exchanges developed to continue after the war. The scheme, supported by authorities, aims to supply garments and share resources to ease economic hardship for families during and after wartime.
In a tense scene at Bradford's house, Ellery Queen questions Nora Haight about New Year's Eve events and possible poisoning by her husband Jim Haight. Police arrest follow as evidence surfaces, with Nora crying and accusations flying. The night reveals letters and a family turmoil amid ongoing investigations and a chilling courtroom tone.
Large families join a clothing exchange for children who outgrow outfits. The program allows trading used garments for others before wear is wasted. It has operated successfully and prompts requests to extend it beyond the war period.
Army commanders in action describe Rome using homing pigeons for military signaling. The report notes organized messenger systems leveraging birds to transmit messages between units and command posts during campaigns.
A compact guide notes red and white cabbages add color, with dark green Savoy as a hardy option. It praises beet graphs and Geran varieties for appearance, tenderness, and sweetness, and stresses careful cultivation to keep weeds down.
Central Press special reports in Washington that Governor Thomas E. Dewey will not resign to pursue the presidency, contributing to an expected slow start for national campaigns. Political observers cite factors delaying the race and the need for Dewey to manage ongoing duties in New York.
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