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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1942
Page
4
A reflective piece on Flag Day celebrates Old Glory as a symbol of liberty and unity. It urges reverence, cites The American Legion Flag Commission, and links patriotism to future generations while touching on postwar questions and the global path to peace.
Charles P. Stewart discusses U N aims for a peaceful postwar world with Henry Wallace and Sumner Welles. He asks how demobilization can proceed and predicts continued policing of Axis powers while Germany, Italy, and Spain transition to a more cooperative global role under occupation and international oversight.
The Hinton Daily News notes a growing national optimism about postwar peace. As press discussions widen, many Americans question why the country must fight and seek a meaningful settlement after the war, reflecting a shift from wartime to peacetime priorities.
The article explains the army subsistence branch spends vast daily sums to feed 3.5 million soldiers, operating 15,000 kitchens in 300 camps nationwide and overseas. It notes soldiers eat about 25 percent more than civilians and details rations from garrison to parachute snow rations, highlighting calories, weights, and the noncombat role of food science in military life.
At a Quiet Dell meeting in Marion county on Friday April 10 1925 citizens formed a committee to push a hard surfaced highway from the end of the paving in Union district to the Grafton Court House. The route would run along the Tygart Valley river east side to Palatine and Grafton then via the Country Club road to Grafton with plans to appealing to the State Road Commission for support.
In The Literary Guidepost John Selby discusses Edgar Lee Masters view of the Sangamon River near Spoon River, noting the notable river’s meaning beyond the muddy bridge sign and its connection to Masters’ renowned Spoon River.
The Sangamon explores the prairie state through memories of Mr Masters rather than formal history. It follows river towns and people near the Sangamon from Lincoln country to Lost Lemont and beyond, revealing a unique Midwestern flavor through concise, impressionistic sketches.
Steena watches Tibby’s silver ship dive toward the airfield in a fatal crash. Medics rush to the wreck as the crowd gathers in the heat, and Steena grapples with guilt, fear, and a desperate wish for salvation. Breena prays beside Dr. Thomas Dafe, hoping for a miracle.
A jumble of quips on light under a bushel air raid wardens and a five person family living on 103 dollars weekly. Nonsense references to Japanese enemies in a jungle and a rubber tree oil well dream mix with weather bans and blackout warnings.
The article notes continued rising costs and forecasts a near record cash income for agriculture in 1942. It cites Chicago price trends, acreages, and expected marketing income around two billion dollars more than 1941. It mentions inflationary pressures on farm commodities, price ceilings, and factors beyond price control affecting markets.
Voters in Taylor County are asked to consider my candidacy for reelection as a Democratic nominee. The message seeks support from residents and addresses the August 4, 1942 election context amidst a period of political activity and local concerns.
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