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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
1
London bulletin reports that Russia will conclude an agreement with the Polish Committee of National Liberation about the Civil administration in Polish territories as the Red Army advances, rather than with the London exile government.
The War Today predicts a major Normandy push as crucial to ending the European war. Allied forces surge northward and prepare a coordinated assault with the Red Army, while signs point to a large German counter effort and heavy materiel buildup in France.
The Grafton Sentinel invites William Watkins of Maple Avenue to attend tonight's theatre bill. At the Strand Theatre the feature See Here, Private Hargrove stars Robert Walker and Donna, while the Dixie Theatre presents the film Business with Eddie Cantor George Murphy Joan Davis Nancy Kelly and Constance Moor.
Pacific Fleet HQ reports American forces have stormed inland on Tinian and seized the western third of the island’s main airfield while Guam 125 miles south sees an isolated airstrip and heavy bombardment. Marines landed Sunday at 7:40 a.m. Nimitz says casualties through July 23 are light. Guam casualties through July 22 total 348 killed, 110 missing, 1,500 wounded. War correspondent Clinton Green notes a massive bombardment preceding the landings.
The Associated Press provides phonetic spellings for war front terms including French Arras Bonnes Montfort Italian Sansepolcro Russian Polish Baltic names Cherne Chotvlov Lomzha and related pronunciations. This guide helps readers accurately read foreign toponyms and personal names encountered in war coverage.
Soviet columns moved through Poland with tanks Kuban Cossacks and air support advancing to within 40 miles of Warsaw after splitting German forces by seizing Lublin and Lukow. The Red Army pushed toward the Wisla river threatening to outflank the capital and expose its garrison to a southern attack.
Tokyo issued a Domei radio analysis saying United States task forces with carriers maneuver near the Marianas, about 1,500 miles from Tokyo, but the time is not ripe to attack. Naval commentator Masanori Ito warned the enemy could win if the air is lost and that decisive action awaits exhaustive study of factors.
Two southern Democratic primaries open the political parade with South Carolina featuring E. D. Cotton Ed Smith seeking renomination against Gov. Olin D. Johnston who backs the Roosevelt administration. Arkansas shows Hattie Caraway facing Rep J W Fulbright and others. party loyalty questions stir Negro voters amid new rules.
War Secretary Stimson will speak to the nation at 10 45 p m Eastern War Time on a radio report via Blue and Mutual networks about his recent trip to the European war fronts.
London dispatch notes Hitler loyalists tightening control of the German army and promising new decrees that deepen wartime restrictions. Reports say Gestapo purges have not eradicated top opposition and officials warn Germany may become a nation of fighters as the Reich faces further turmoil.
Senator Chavez urges Congress to reconvene August 1 for 60 days of full sessions to finalize demobilization and postwar programs. He cites war events in Europe and lists pending legislation on industrial transition, surplus materials, unemployment insurance, and veteran education. Senator Tydings notes leaders may delay controversial measures until after the election.
Charleston Democrats certify eight presidential electors chosen at the party convention. At large electors are Mrs. W. Chilton Sr. of Charleston and Mrs. Lynne Horner of Clarksburg. District electors include A W Paull Sr Wheeling and others from Charlestown Huntington Welch and Charleston. Morgantown fires marshal warns schools face fire hazards.
Allied air forces launched waves of heavy medium and light bombers against German positions at both ends of the Normandy front to aid the American British and Canadian ground thrust. RAF night operations included Stuttgart Berlin Frankfurt Aachen and northern France mining and shipping strikes. 25 aircraft reported missing with two losses on oil tanks in France. General Montgomery again coordinated the Normandy ground assault.
Washington dispatch reports Argentina has recalled Ambassador Adrian Escobar, finishing a diplomatic break started under President Edmundo Farrell since January. The move fuels speculation on further withdrawals to other capitals, with Buenos Aires under pressure to align with Pan American unity, while other nations urge restraint.
Allied armies pressed toward Florence driving Germans from strongholds along the Arno. Fifth and Eighth Army units cleared the south bank and seized Strada while over 60 Germans were captured. British and South African troops reinforced by action near Monte Fili as the drive extended eastward toward the historic city.
Allied forces unleash a vast combined offensive along a 100 mile Normandy front with about 4 000 warplanes. American and British armies drive Germans back in what may be the largest ground push since D day. Initial gains exceed a mile as British Canadian armor advances toward Caen amid stubborn German opposition. Detail on the U S heavy bomber mission and front movements remained closely guarded by supreme headquarters.
Barbara Hutton Grant sues for sole custody of her 6 or 8 year old son Lance alleging her former husband Cary Grant once wielded domineering influence and that he has treated the boy harshly, even taking him to Canada to provoke offers for money. The complaint cites a trust and bank arrangements after their marriage. Page 6.
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