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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1943
Page
4
A newspaper opinion argues that praise and a personal, supportive approach yield better results than harsh criticism during war times. It contends intelligent parents and sensitive people respond to kindness, improving efforts and morale, potentially aiding in national efforts.
An early description of helicopters as a new whirligig craft that can hover motionless, move in any direction, and deliver mail or freight. It notes the potential for carrying messages, freight, and passengers and hints at military uses for troop deployment.
Mayor Wilson announces scrap rubber salvage paused for now while a summer campaign focuses on non ferrous metals copper brass and bronze Save scraps until further notice Citizens urged to prepare and contribute. A Charleston record notes nine of Book No 3 errors in government forms and defends the average citizen against claims of low intelligence.
A wartime notice from the United States Flag Association urges citizens to boost War Bond sales by 100 dollars during Flag Week, as the Stars and Stripes were reported hauled down in many territories including Alaska and the Philippines but reappeared in the Aleutians, Guadalcanal, and British New Guinea.
Fairmont Times notes how government demands implicate every citizen from income tax and service questionnaires to food rationing. It argues people comply with rules and forms, citing government reports showing progress as 86,000 applications for War Ration books reflect citizen effort.
Pal Kelemen's two volume study surveys Pre Columbian American art from the southwestern pueblos through Panama to Lake Titicaca. The work blends text and abundant photographs, presenting a clear art historical view of vast indigenous cultures, with emphasis on archaeology ethnology and anthropology.
The article notes a curator collecting 12,000 photographs for a display on Medieval American Art. Of these, 960 were chosen to highlight artistic quality. Illustrations span architecture such as Chichen Itza, plus pipes, musical instruments, scales, mirrors, and related items, broadening popular knowledge.
Henry Armstrong from New York outpointed Sammy Angott in Los Angeles at 140 to 138 percent while Sgt Adam Pianga known as Young Kid McCoy defeated Johnnie Jones at Mitchell Field 155 to 152 percent in Washington Pittsburgh and other sites.
Allied air power resumes heavy pressure on Germany with the RAF and American bombers targeting Düsseldorf and northwest German industrial centers. Berlin reports 54 Allied losses, while Russian air strikes claim hundreds of Nazi aircraft damaged. eight U.S. planes were lost in the renewed assaults.
New York June 12 Bob Hope will hand his NBC program to songwriter Johnny Mercer for the summer vacation. The musical show will feature Mercer as emcee with guests and Paul Weston directing the orchestra. First guest June 22 will be Gildersleeve actor Hal Peary. News also notes flag day ceremonies in Dubuque and Army band anniversary programs with tributes from Whiteman and others.
In a tight Philadelphia night game, Steve Mesner and Nick Etten star for the Reds and Yankees respectively. Mesner leads Cincinnati with a .342 average as he helps rout the Cubs 7 4, while Etten belts a homer and a double to beat the Athletics 2 1. The win tightens the A's hold on fourth place, bumping Boston and Detroit.
Portland dispatch reports Lou Nova advancing toward the heavyweight jackpot after an easy win over Paul Hartnck. Nova floored Hartnck in the third round with a nine count, then KO’d him as Hartnck failed to rise. Next bouts include Savold in Chicago and Bivins in Cleveland.
Jean and Steve seek relief from grief by dining at Tony's in a warm, music filled scene. They share memories of Princeton and Melvin while the couple bonds over wine, chicken with rice, and the aroma of chilies. Jean reveals her missing brother Melvin and his Africa reporting, hinting at a fragile hope amid uncertainty.
Henry Armstrong outpointed Sammy Angott in a hard fought ten round decision at Madison Square Garden. AP card had the bout 5-4-1 in favor of Angott, sparking talk of a rematch as promoters eyed Bob Montgomery as the next challenger despite a big house gate of 13,864 paying customers.
A fragment describes Sammy engaging in a solo exchange with hit and run tactics and right uppercuts while Hank’s touted perpetual motion style appears ineffective, like a grandfather’s jalopy lacking fuel during a retake of the bloodfiighting scene.
Cincinnati faces Derringer as Vander Meer 5 5 meets 2 5. Boston plays Brooklyn Barrett 2 5 and Wyatt 3 8 against Philadelphia at New York Johnson 4 2 and Gerhester 2 4 versus Lohrman 4 4 and Wittig 6 5. Pittsburgh meets St Louis with Butler 1 1 or Hallett 1 1 against Pollock 4 1.
The only game listed shows New York at Philadelphia with a 2 to 1 score. Other matches include Chicago at Detroit with a 241 to minus three line, and White facing St Louis and Cleveland facing Baltimore. Pairings include Donald versus Black and Poston versus Derep Beaie in Washington.
In a back and forth contest, the lead changes as the athlete closes with a powerful block and a late homeric surge. Sammy delivers pressure from the park, while tension rises as the tenth inning nears, testing endurance and resolve of the crown holder.
The article notes proposals to fine or imprison those who instigate strikes in government controlled plants. It references wartime measures and threats of labor disruption, including penalties and possible actions against offenders. Contested measures mention destruction of aircraft and wartime incidents.
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