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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1944

Page

4

Courtroom erupts as Nora Wright testifies against Jim Haight

The trial shifts with Nora Wright’s emotionally charged testimony. Patricia Wright’s sudden statements pivot the courtroom dynamics as Judge Newbold admonishes and witnesses pivot between loyalty and accusation.

Carlatti Eays Alee Westions Newbold Germany Nora Jim Hai Jim Ant Carter Bradford Martin Pat Patricia Wright Mr. Queen Judge Martin Peekaelue Ada

Railroads Face Rising Living Costs Across Industry

The piece argues railroads illustrate a broader cost of living problem impacting wages and industry. It notes eleven straight months of lower net earnings despite higher freight and passenger volumes, blaming wages taxes materials and supplies. It calls for public understanding and asserts railroads must earn funds for modernization to stay efficient.

Kipnis to Be Symphony Soloist in All Russian Program

Alexander Kipnis the Russian American bass will be soloist with the New York Philharmonic under Fritz Reiner in a Sunday 3 PM all Russian program featuring Shostakovich and Mussorgsky arrangements for CBS radio. The 90 minute concert follows last April’s air premiere of Shostakovich's Leningrad symphony.

Byy E. Butterfield New York Dmitri Shostakovich Boris Godounoff Moussorgsky New York Philharmonic Symphony CBS Alexander Kipnis Fritz Reiner Shostakovich Leningrad Roosevelt Thom West Coast NBC Stage Stadium Shangri-La Joe Able Trish Rose Mrs. Miniver Kenny Baker Morgenthau Music America Boston A. Burden Church In Action Forum Lee Gweetland John Chas Thomas NBC Symphony Tommy Dorsey al Jolson Gracie Fields Eddie Cantor Phil Spittaing Portland Eileen Farrell Walter Pidgeon Hedy Lamarr Conrad Nagel James Melton Phil"Baker Sammy Kaye Paul Whiteman Basin St

Literary Guidepost selections in a summer miscellany

A brief reading roundup reviews works on Chiang Kai-shek Asia's Man of Destiny West Point by E D J Waugh All About Feeding Children by Milton J E Senn and Phyllis Kraft Newill The War Fourth Year by Edgar McInnis plus radio listings and programs including Sky Rider Quiz Mysterious Traveler Drama Bulldog Drummond Mediation Board Walter Hampden Drama Name of Song Quiz and Good Will Program

H. H. Chang Chiang Kai-shek Asia Europe Chang Communist Party Doran West Point E. D. J. Waugh Academy United States West Macmillan Milton J. E. Senn Phyllis Kraft Newill Doubleday Edgar McInnis Oxford Tiere Freling Foster MBS Sky Rider Bulldog Drummond Walter Hampden

Bagby Back in Cleveland Lifted Indians to Sweep

Jim Bagby, after vow of retirement with Cleveland, returned to the mound and defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1, allowing five hits as the Indians swept the series. The win pulled Cleveland within reach of the pennant race, with Detroit also contending and Boston slipping.

Jim Bagby Cleveland Lew Boudreau Tribe Bagby Merchant Marine Drrft Philadelphia Boudreau Indians Luke Hamlin Yankees Browns St. Louis Detroit New York Ailey Donald al Hollingsworth Washington Boston Dizzy Trout Barry Wynn Senators Rogér Cramer

Fresh sports notes stir talk of women on days and young stars

A July 22 report from New York covers mixed sports chatter. Visiting clubs oppose Cards and Browns plan to place women on ladies days without tax share, while locals expect fans to spend on concessions and seats. Notes mention a college footballer under 18, international open tennis prospects after the war, and bets on boxing matchups. Also mentions college coaches and a veteran yacht club’s wartime contribution.

Hugh Fullerton,jr New York St. Lottig Browns Trindis U Bob Goralski Frank Howard Clemson Uebach Joe Sherman Sherman Jimmy Johnston Tony Shucco Lou Nova Boston Tony Washington Georgie Parks Und Alphabet Lou Little Jack Williams Bainbridge! Fury Columbia Sam Sam Hildreth Herb Gratfis Chicago Times Pete Cawthon Bruiser Tuscaloosa Ward Alabama Pete Service Dept Johnny Thoren

West Virginia Indictment Blames Jail Staff for Stone Neglect

In West Virginia a joint indictment accuses Kelley Allen Koontz and Ernest Anderson, jail staff, of neglecting medical care for a detainee named Stone. In Wheeling a 14 year old admitted arson of a Mahoney barn is committed to Pruntytown. Fires damaged Howard Wilkins home and Garwin Dairy Farm with substantial losses.

West Virginia Kelley Allen Koontz Ernest Anderson Wheeling E. BE. Mahoney Pruntytown D.,a. McKee Sheriff's Deputies Howard Wilkins Garwin

War Time Baseball Scores and Schedule Highlights

AP War Time baseball recap lists National League results Chicago 8 Boston 5 and Pittsburgh 9 New York 5. Tomorrow’s doubleheaders set Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with two games per club, American League includes New York 8 Detroit 6 Cleveland 4 and Philadelphia 1 at Detroit. multiple 2 game per team matchups noted.

Girbldst Tidmitt Boston Chicago Buck Ross Leger Yank Terry Tom Turner Harry Brecheen New York Giants Cardinals Johnny Hopp Ray Sanders Mary Pittsburgh Dom Dallessandro Braves Bill Nicholson Red Lynn Cubs Ben Cardoni Tage New New York St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Tomorrow's Cinninat Detroit Ashi Cleveland Poston Washington U Chicago Washington Chicago

Boxing Results From Worcester to Hollywood

Boxing results list bouts by city with boxers names, weights, and outcomes. Notable results include Harold Lacey losing to Phil Terranova in Worcester and Rocky Graziano defeating Tony Reno in Brooklyn, with multiple other decisions and stoppages across New England and California.

Associated Press Worcester Mass Phil Terranova New York Harold “Snooks” Lacey New Haven Frankie Ross Boston al Gaston Manchester N. H Brooklyn Rocky Graziano Tony Reno Chicago Jack Leslie Flint Mich Manny Torres Puerto Rico Long Branch N. J Bill George St. Louis Zack Taiyor Cal Robinson Oakland Cal Hollywood Luis Castillo Mexico Pee Wee Lewis Baltimore

Landing success across Guam amid heavy naval air assault

An account describes Guam operations where warships and planes dropped over 10,000 tons of explosives on landing areas as U S forces advanced at 8 28 a m Thursday. Rear Admiral Connolly and Admiral Nimitz hailed the amphibious assault as smooth, with inland resistance met by tanks artillery and air supremacy despite logistic demands.

Rearq Adm Richard ‘W. Conolly Chester W Nimitz Camets

Military casualty figures disputed by Nimitz communique

A wartime dispatch reports that a Nimitz communique refuted prior claims of enormous Allied losses by stating preliminary estimates show moderate American casualties. The source notes difficulty locating dead Americans, highlighting confusion over casualty tallies.

Nimitz Henry

The War Today Contends with Nazi Leadership Purge

A battered excerpt warns of Hitler’s bloody purge and Mimmler’s hand picked Nazi army. It notes opposition from Prussian militarists and predicts a possibly collapsing regime. The piece urges decisive actions as the London Times cites Nazi leadership and food supply pressures.

Hitler Mimmler Germany Prus Sian Dom London

Pressing for victory across three fronts in war talk

The piece argues Allied high command drives toward total defeat of Germany with relentless offensives on three fronts. It contrasts wartime optimism with cautious prophecy, noting Allied superiority in logistics threatens German resilience, while mentioning the historical Audit Bureau of Circulation from 1914 as background.

United Nations Dds Times Germany Hitler Audit Bureau of Circulation

Allied bombings cut German war production after 1943

British authorities stated Allied bombings of Europe reduced German production by about 40 percent by the end of 1943, signaling a significant impact on the Nazi war effort.

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