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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1943

Page

5

Post War Plane Speeds Prompt Federal Air Regulation

Longrensman Clarence Lea of California, veteran lawmaker, pushes the Lea-Bailey Bill for exclusive federal regulation of air navigation and air commerce. He argues state borders cannot contain air travel as speeds accelerate toward sound, making cross border flights inevitable. The bill seeks federal authority to govern aviation in the new air age.

Seaboard Clarence ¥. Lea California America

Bricker to Head Opening at Crosley Convention in Cincinnati

Governor John W. Bricker will be principal speaker at the National Editorial Association three day convention in Cincinnati starting June 18. Edwin F. Abels Lawrence Kansas and Fred Lazarus Jr will participate as notable figures. Banquet introduces Bricker with remarks by Association president James D. Shouse, plus talks from Raymond B. Howard and Frederick Crawford. WLW will host a stage show WLW on Parade and English editor greetings arrive via the station. Delegates will attend Boone County Jamboree in Crosley Square Saturday night.

Associa John W. Bricker Crosley Corporation Edwin F. Abels Lawrence Kansas Fred Lazarus, Jr Tlow Cincinnati James D. Shouse Gov. Bricker American Retail Federation Albert 5. Hardy Gainesville Raymond B. Howard London Ohio Association Frederick ©. Crawford Cleveland National Association of Manufacturers WLW England Crosley Square

German War Strategy Seen Shifting On Fronts

Analysis notes Germans abandoned a southern push toward the Caucasus in 1943 and focus on Russia’s center. Stalin predicts two or three major western and eastern blows are needed for Hitler’s defeat. by June 22, 1943, Germany may edge toward final decline in the east.

Kerch Crimea Caucasus Baku Tez Stalingrad Russia Red Aganrog- Kharkov-Kursk Josef Stalin Caucasian Novorossisx Kharkov Red Army Stalin Germany

Japanese naval losses and submarine actions noted in communiqués

Communiqués report Japan has suffered 256 vessels sunk or damaged since Pearl Harbor with 181 sunk, 47 damaged, and 25 probably sunk. They mention submarines near the Japanese mainland and award heroic actions, including Lieut. James H. Bernard of Albany receiving the Silver Star for engaging a Japanese craft, and Lieut. John Wallace receiving a similar decoration.

Pearl Harbor U. S James H. Bernard Albany, N

Strange Laws Talk At Jeb Crowell’s House

Last night at Jeb Crowell’s place friends discuss odd U S laws. A station-master quips about train intersections, others debate Prohibition and the right to enjoy a glass of beer in moderation. The group agrees many laws seem strange.

Jeb Crowell Basil Strube Pete Swanson Jeb Treckon Jeb

Night raids pound Britain as bombs strike London suburbs

Typhoons Beaufighters and Mustangs strike over the low countries and France attacking Abbeville Poix and a Dutch base. At least two enemy planes destroyed. Nazi hit and run night raiders drop bombs on London suburbs, killing seven and trapping many in wrecked homes. Heavy anti-aircraft fire drives raiders to jettison bombs. Official estimates place the raids as part of a broader Allied attack response with German rattle bombs described as small nine inch projectiles. Costume Jewelry ad follows.

Low Countries France Abbeville Poix Holland London

Navy reports successful submarine raid against Nazi vessels

Nantucket diving officer and Radioman Melvin Anderman of San Diego receive Navy and Marine corps medals for service on a submarine that attacked a Kongo class battleship and a patrol vessel. Lieut. George W. Grider of Memphis, the diving officer on the vessel that participated in sinking the enemy ship, is also honored.

Nantucket Mass Navy Marine Corps Melvin Anderman San Diego Cal George W. Grider Memphis Tenn

Red Heart Tablets Promotion Shouted by Malone’s Drug

An old advertisement extols Red Heart Tablets claiming vital minerals Vitamin Iron and Manganese for both men and women. It promises a two day trial with a full money back guarantee and notes the product is inexpensive to coat daily.

Laex Malone's Drug and Chemical Company

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By Clarence F, Lea Congressman N.E.A Bricker James D. Shows Fred Lazarus Ma Edwin Fabels Albert Hardy B. B. Howard Frederick C. Crawford JAP Ships John Wallacserie Ee Ae Joe Marsh Breswins Indudtry Posenatanion Jett Virer Tom McKinlen Kanawhs Valler Bldg Skaggs & CO Rhine- Herne Canal Duisburg Dortmund Hamm Ations Center Berlin Associated Press Oberhausen Ruhr RAF On the Rhine Cologne Off Essen Boston B&o White Baltimore& Ohio Railroad Defense Stampa THE Chesapeake and Po! Telephone Company West Virginia
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