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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1943

Page

4

Tests Offer Aptitude Insight For Medical Careers

In Tucson at the University of Arizona, tests developed by Dr. William H. Brown and Dr. Charles L. Vaughn predict zoology grades with under one grade point error in 95 percent of 2000 students. Forty tests measure each skill in elementary zoology, plus perceptual speed visualization and finger dexterity. An hour or two of testing could save a student a semester or more by guiding choice of medical or health field study.

Grafton W. V4 Tucson Ariz University of Arizona William H. Brown Charles L. Vaughn Mentary Vaughn

Fashion model Jean quits job for Mexico plant secretariat

Jean Marsden, a top fashion model and sister of missing Melvin Marsden, resigns to become secretary to Steve Landis at a new rubber plant in Mexico. Tensions rise as Curley stirs jealousy with Rosita while Jean navigates romance, fear, and a looming homeward pull amid desert drive and dramatic arrivals.

Melvin Marsden Jean Marsden Steve Landis Mexico Jean Curley Senor Curley

Radio Analysts Adopt Ethics Code During War

New York June 9 A commentators code of ethics to preserve independence and standards of analytical news reading in wartime was adopted by the Association of Radio News Analysts. It opposes censorship except as required by government authorities for public safety in national emergencies. The code committee was led by H W Kaltenborn with Massack and CBS figures.

C. E. Butterfield New York Association of Radio News Analysts H. W. Kaltenborn Hichard Massack Rome Pearl Harbor Wellington CBS Paley Jimmy

Time to Quit Kidding About War Bond Charity

Opinion column argues war bond drives fail to reach individuals as banks and corporations absorb most sales. It notes March 1943 income rose 28 percent from 1942 and warns that civilians enjoy luxuries while soldiers sacrifice. It questions if Congress will tax for victory or preserve government integrity.

Congress Picayune

Languages as a gateway to understanding beyond American troops

The article argues that Americans abroad struggle with languages unlike European youth who learn multiple tongues in school. It notes European students read and speak German and French, aiding travel and interaction. It urges Americans to intensify foreign language study as essential for global openness and future necessity.

WLB Declares Wage Race Differentials Unjust

In a War Labor Board ruling from Texas oil interests, wage classifications based solely on race are invalid. Dr. Frank P. Graham’s formal opinion frames equal pay for equal work within same classification as American democratic principle and cautions it does not curb individual initiative or skill-based differentials.

WLB Sun War Labor Board Texas America

The Difficult Question Of How Much Is Enough

A New York courtroom episode centers on Dr. Jerome Davis who faced accusations of being Communist and Stalinist. A witness first claims Davis supports the Communist program up to ninety percent and later revises to ninety six percent. The piece exam ines the implications of labeling and asks what degree constitutes a label.

Ming

The Quantified Adjectives Debate in Language Reform

The text cites a 19th century idea of rating adjectives and adverbs from 100 to zero to increase precision. It recalls a magazine editor’s proposal, illustrated by examples like an attractive blonde young lady and a tall handsome man, but notes the reform proposal failed to gain traction.

Sense of Humus review in The Literary Guidepost

John Selby critiques Bertha Damon’s new book A Sense of Humus from Simon & Schuster. He notes punny title, New Hampshire setting, Lake Winnepesaukee views, and Uncle John the grouchy retired banker. The piece describes the outdoor New Hampshire life tone and character dynamics.

Bertha Damon Simon & Schuster Lake Winnepesaukee John Samule Bense New Hampshire

Zoot Suiters Stir City Amid Night Clashes and Old-World Tales

The article blends a review of a smoky old book about Samule and Mrs. Damon with a report on Zoot Suit disturbances. It notes a divorce case, a judge, a balked eye, and the humor of Uncle John while shifting to street unrest where sailors clash with looters. It also mentions long older trees in Canada.

Damon Navy 11Th Naval District California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Los Angeles Donald J. Jackson

Chilean President Rios Seeks Americas Federation in Washington Visit

President Rios plans a June Washington trip to push for a continental federation under U S leadership, arguing wartime urgency requires immediate talks. Vice President Wallace praises Chile’s democracy amid debate over Axis sympathies and regional alignments as Chile fears Japanese threats and Utah tariff plans loom for Yankee industry.

Juan Antonio Rios Chile Washington Americas Rios Uncle Sam Argentina Santiago Henry A. Wallace Rio Grande Samuel Brazil Atantic Argentine Republic Latin America Yankee Indus Csescue Winston Church

Judge Advises Defendant Walks Free In Reckless Driving Case

Chattanooga judge Martin Fleming advised a defendant that he need not speak in court and could not be forced to convict himself. With no witnesses to the crash and no proof by the city the man left the courtroom freed of the reckless driving charge.

Chattanooga Tenn Martin Fleming

Indian And Chinese Are Friends In Khaki

CAMP POLK La 14 1 Among the most curious khaki kinships around here is that of a full blooded American Indian and a native Chinese Corporal Fred Drapeau South Dakota Sioux and Private Hom born in Hong Kong are steady buddies members of the same eight man team on a mobile artillery piece and live in the same barracks Drapeau whose home was in Greenwood S C was formerly a ranch hand His pal was a New Orleans laundryman but now cleans nothing more fragile than cannon barrels.

Camp Polk Fred Drapeau Hom Aim Hong Kong Drapeau Greenwood S. C New Orleans

Britain to demand heavy farm support until 1947 says minister

London dispatch notes Britain will continue to place heavy demands on farmers until at least 1947, even if victory comes earlier. Minister of Agriculture R. H. Hudson stated that Britain could seek over 600,000 extra acres of wheat and expects to exceed half that again, with 1943 wheat acreage already over double 1939.

Britain London Hudson

Sailor Joins Army at WAAC Training Center

Goosecreek Texas native Jessie Mae Sailor, previously in Navy blue, has joined the Army as an auxiliary at the Third WAAC Training Center in Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.

Sailor Army

Argentine Split Tests Axis Policy In Government Rift

A New Argentine stance favored immediate rupture with the Axis while Rawson backed a middle course to reestablish solidarity. Reports indicate Rainire organized the government to accept early measures yet kept open the option to sever relations later, testing government unity and strength.

Rawson Rainire

War Board Seizes War Plants to End Labor Disputes

The article describes a proposal to let the National War Labor Board take over war plants and mines to stop labor disputes. It would issue final decisions, with limited appeals to the U S District Court for the District of Columbia. The piece references a massive project requiring a long tunnel and many workers over years.

National War Labor Board

Fragmentary notice on garden plants and aging braces

A damaged OCR fragment notes items related to medical or dental care and plant growth rules. It mentions tomatots and braces and raises permissions on growth, but the text is incomplete and unclear. The piece appears to be a stray line from a local notice or column without a clear event or named entities. The readable portions suggest topics on health care, gardening, and permit conditions, but no concrete actions or dates emerge.

Victory Garden AALUDAY Press Association Illustration

A HALTING description mentions Victory Garden and a press association illustration accompanying a gardens graphic. The fragmented text references loop errors and a miscaption, hinting at an illustrated graphic linked to garden topics and a news wire image.

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