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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
4
The piece criticizes War Labor Board and OPA rules as blocking court relief, arguing Emergency Price Control Act fines of 50 dollars for minor retail overcharges undermine justice. It cites a judge condemning penalties for a ten cent error and warns Congress must curb expanding wartime authority.
New York July 18 opening day broadcasts announce Democratic national convention sessions. Networks plan daytime and evening coverage from Chicago stadium with key figures Mayor Edward J. Kelley Sen Scott Lucas and National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan on Wednesday program slate.
The report describes Allied forces advancing toward the Arno valley south of the Arno River with attacks at Ponsacco and domination of the broad Arno plain. French troops hold a firm coastal line near Livorno after repelling counterattacks as a final cleanup drive against Livorno and Pisa is prepared.
The review discusses Ray Josephs Argentine Diary, a diary style account of Argentina from June 4, 1943, to January 30, 1944, during fascism's rise and press suppression. It notes Josephs, formerly Buenos Aires correspondent for PM and Variety, offers detailed documentation on South American political currents and the Axis break, while signaling gaps in reader familiarity with regional figures and philosophy. The critique compares the book to Berlin Diary and highlights its informed, though opinionated, perspective on democracy versus fascist influence.
Washington column portrays Charles de Gaulle as blunt and tactless yet deeply patriotic. The piece contrasts his lack of charm with his honesty and courage, noting his need to cooperate with Allies to restore France and influence its postwar government. It also reflects on American and European women's roles and war-time attitudes through anecdotes.
The assistant collector explains a slow collection at a subscriber’s home. She had only a nickel to pay, but a fresh pie found him time consuming. He bought a piece for 10 cents, leaving 15 cents to pay him. He had to eat the pie, delaying collection.
Colorado State College experiment station reports hogs avoid raw pinto beans but relish them once cooked. The study notes 85 percent of the beans deemed unfit for human consumption when processed as waste.
A Little Of This Goes Along Way reports a 1943 bottle message found near Coyote Creek after being tossed by John Alberte of Amew, while a Boise letter shows Gov Bottolfsen receiving notes from a former townsman in Oran. Ban Diego notes Kate Marcellus the court reporter’s 31 year career yielding 133 million words. Red Bluff covers a fuel moisture stick lost to a porcupine during weather checks.
Norman Oklahoma hears a historian challenge the idea that bowlegs were a cowboy hallmark. Dr. Carl C. Rister argues cowboys did not differ in leg curvature from other groups. In Camp Livingston Louisiana a caption notes Lt. Snow and Pvt. Blizzard shared a hut in C battery 564th AAA AW battalion.
Nora haights a tense gathering with Roberta Roberts and Judge Eli Martin to discuss Jim Haight case. Ellery Queen pushes for truth as Lola Wright hints at secrets and Lola’s backdoor New Year’s Eve visit surfaces. Subpoenas loom as the courtroom saga advances with Ellery facing a hard choice.
The article notes ongoing discussions among Britain United States and China, with separate conferences for Russians and Chinese. It cites possible British delegate Lord Halifax and Russian aide Maxim Litvinov, while Hull and a Soviet policy line frame the gathering amidst vast taiga and wartime concerns.
Seeds sold by Cents! BEET SEEDS ready for Victory garden use. Beets may be planted as soon as soil is ready. Eight frosts won’t harm seeds or young plants. Seeds should be sown thinly to prevent crowding and disease like wire scab noted in accompanying Garden-Graph illustration.
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