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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1944

Page

4

War Talk and Political Fortunes Blend in War News

The piece notes U S task forces patrolling Pacific waters near Saipan and Palau, with Tokyo wary of American air power and a possible battle timetable. General MacArthur hints upcoming Philippines bombing from new bases as Bricker touts labor support and Dewey stance on key GOP figures amid postwar strategy chatter.

Marianna U. S Nippon Saipan Guam Tinian Tokyo Palau Island Sabang Dutch East Indies Palau Japan Philippines Mindanao Wyelhapine Amerida Higs MacArthur

Chapter Thirty Eight Subpenda among gloomy echoes

In a tense late scene Pat, Cart, and Ellery confront tangled affections and loyalties on a porch. Bradford and Queen argue softly as Carter probes a possible accident link while the Wrights and Ed Hotchkin loom in the background, hinting at deeper motives and a forthcoming reveal.

Hillery Carter Ellery Wrights Wright

International Trade Frame Aims For Steady Employment Goals

The Advisory Committee of the Foundation for Peace argues trade should serve steady remunerative work and high living standards, proposing a single international convention to restore equal rights for alien traders. It cites prewar treaties that defined foreign traders as equals to nationals and laments postwar short-term accords that eroded that parity. American involvement is urged.

Committee On International Economic Policy United Nations

Ed Wynn to Stage a Radio Comeback This Fall

Ed Wynn returns to radio after seven years with a BLU contract set for September 8. The new show blends music, comedy, and guests led by an orchestra directed by Mark Warner, originating from New York and moving to CBS. Wynn previously starred on NBC until 1937, recalls his Fire Chief persona, and will join peers Jerry Wayne and Evelyn Knight in a revamped format.

E. Butterfield New York Ed Wynn NBC Graham Mel Namee Wynn Jerry Wayne Evelyn Knight Mark Warnen Blondie Dagwood CBS

Florence Fronts Engage Germans Near San Casciano

The report describes New Zealand troops clashing with the German 4th parachute division along highway No 2 near San Casciano eight miles from a target. British forces crossed the Cerfone river into the upper Tibervalle and fought near Sansepolcro while Adriatic activity was limited to patrols.

Florence Castelnovo

East by Southwest review by Christopher La Farge

The Literary Guidepost on Christopher La Farge’s East by Southwest notes the stories first appeared in Harper’s Magazine and argues they are reporting fiction of war and mood. It highlights a civilian government representative, a French admiral, and closes with the tale By Word or Mouth and its lonely Me n ai girl and an American Don Juan revealing consequences.

Christopher la Farge Harper's Magazine Mr. la Farge la Farge South Pacific de Gaullet

Our boys must keep on fog war bonds victory

War bonds and perseverance are urged as the home front keeps faith in victory. An optimistic message stresses enduring effort and steadfast support for the ongoing war mobilization and national resolve.

Inge Imma

Bricker to Lead GOP Drive in Seven Key States

Bricker, after an overnight stay at the executive mansion, plans a New York conference with National Chairman Herbert Brownell Jr. as he may bear the GOP campaign burden in seven pivotal states alongside Dewey about Willkie.

Dewey Bricker Gerald H. K. Smith America First Inc Ohio Hamilton Fish R.N Fish Page Willkie New York Herbert Brownell, Jr Executive Mension Gdgdc

Congress Aims Equal Rail Rates For Government And Private Shippers

A bill led by Representative Lyla B. Boyan aims to erase inequalities in land grant railroad rates between government and private shippers. The measure has passed the House and is set for Senate action, reflecting postwar hopes for fair competition amid other transportation methods.

Congress Carriggs Lyla B.boyan Homay House Senate Treasury

Senators Lose Seats As 1944 Shuffle Reshapes Senate

The piece notes widespread turnover with nine of 96 senators not returning next January, naming figures such as Rufus Holman Oregon and Homer Bone Washington, plus deaths removing two members, and lists several incumbents who did not seek renomination or resigned for new roles.

Carolina Smith Caraway Senate Tate D. Worth” Clark Ldatio Dermo‘crat Rufus.Holma Oregon Bee Hea Robert Bee Reynolds North Carolina Sinclair “Weeks Henry Cabot Lodge Samuel D. Jackson Indiana

Rival Factions Debate Polish Liberation Accord

The article discusses Polish leaders calling for a strong independent Poland and Zeligowski's praise. It explains an accord with Soviet and liberation committees granting supreme power to the Soviet commander in areas under Red control while the Polish committee takes civil governance and forms a Polish administration, authorized to recruit for Polish armed forces aiding the liberation front.

Poland Zeligowski Roland Éreas Satilly Plage

All Fats Are Good in War Salvage Drive

The article urges high standards for fats and oils bought for families while stressing their essential wartime role. It notes salvage fats, even degraded ones, can be processed by technicians into indispensable elements for synthetic rubber, plastics, lubricants, and munitions, supporting war and civilian needs.

Pest Control in the Cabbage Patch

A fragmented paragraph discusses pest control in cabbage patches, stressing vigilance against insects that threaten crops. It mentions patriotic measures, prevention, and attacks by pests, with garbled phrases implying care and preventative practices. The text is unclear but centers on protecting cabbages from pests.

Dean Haliday Central Priot Miescheland Eben

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