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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1945

Page

4

Market Still Flourishes in French Black Market

Paris residents have long used a pervasive black market where morality and legality no longer matter. Prices set by demand, with beef or pork at four to eight dollars and clothing rationing common. Transactions involve goods like baked goods for medical fees and cigarettes as payment, while luxury items like tailor made outfits fetch high prices at markets near the Louvre.

Centhia Lowry Newsfeatures Paris Maries Louvre

Nina and Nina Finding a Better Home Struggle

Gail Beauchamp, a doctor, confronts Nina’s fragile care situation. Carman’s plans to employ Johnny clash with Nina’s needs as Gail weighs legal routes and the risk of losing custody. Lily Lanahan leaves for overseas duty as Gail faces money worries and a looming Thanksgiving deadline.

Lino Nina Glace Gail Carman Johnny Doc Andy Katie Children's Aid Dec Shell Burke Springdale All Lanahan Lily Lanahan Lily New York Stephen McCormick Fetc Red Cross Stephen Beauchamp Ralph Kramer

Honors for all Eisenhower as Allied leader

The article praises General Eisenhower for his pivotal role as supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. It notes hushed praise from Britain, France, and Russia, and asserts that while he deserves honors, most belong to the millions who served under him. Churchill lauds his ability to unite nations and move armies.

Eisenhower United States Wehrmacht Churchill General Eisenhower

Tough Japanese Resistance Surprises Allied War Effort

American forces face prolonged, costly fights on Iwo Jima and Okinawa with entrenched Japanese defenders resisting until total destruction. Tokyo orders holdouts to fight to the last, while civilians in Japan prepare for fervent resistance in potential invasion scenarios. The pattern suggests similar campaigns will unfold elsewhere, including the home front.

Japan Iwo Jima Okinawa Tokyo Ranjor

Guidepast ie Guidepast WAYFAVENS by Dan enden

Review of ie Guidepast WAYFAVENS by Dan enden from Morrow. The narrative centers on Laura Bryant a reporter’s wife who dies and looms over her family. It traces the widow’s memory, the journalist father’s breakdown, and the children’s varied responses as the tale moves between reverence and scorn.

Wayfavens Danenden Morrow Laura Norvy Bryant Broomfield Chronicle Jiss Joel Baurette Charlie Ari Patricia Jon

Unclear Speed Hints at Slow Progress

A stream of commentary notes the device’s appearance of great speed yet actual performance remains sluggish. Observers compare expectations with results, suggesting the mechanism never exceeds a gentle pace and struggles to reach projected milestones.

Spain Denounces Defamatory Campaigns in Broadcast

In a broadcast, Spain condemns defamatory campaigns and asserts opposition to dictatorship while advocating brotherly harmony among Spanish speaking nations. The remarks come after a United Nations commission barred Axis-supported governments from future UN membership.

Jropean Spain Pranco United Nations Conference Commission San Francisco World Organization Trieste Venezia Giuli Itally Churchill

Truman Plans 16500 Mile Air Trek This Summer

President Truman will undertake a 16500 mile air journey over 30 to 40 days to show a shrinking world. He will fly from Washington to Olympia then San Francisco for the World Security Conference, return to Washington, visit Independence Missouri and Kansas City before heading to Berlin for the Big Three conference.

Harry S. Truman Truman Aiight Berlin Washington Olympia Wash San Francisco World Security Conference Hig Independence Kansas City Capital International

Hold Inflation Line Amid Postwar Price Control Debate

Washington warns that full production and 60.6 million jobs are needed, with OPA chief Bowles urging restraint on inflation to protect price controls and spur reconversion. Sugar policy, postwar pricing formulas, and Bretton Woods talks dominate Congress as lawmakers rush to study the world currency stabilization plan.

Central Press Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt OPA Chester Bowles Bowes OBA Capitol Hill United States Marvin Jones Ing War Foods Administration Claude Wickard Agriculture Anderson Bretton Woods House Rankin Mississippi House Banking and Currency Committee Congress

Radio Tonight Showcases Eisenhower and New Compositions

Eastern War Time New York reports Eisenhower broadcasts scheduled for Friday with a reception in Abilene Kansas and appearances by Mayor Homer Stowig Gov Andrew Shoepel and Harles Harger. Also NBC premieres Kent Cooper's El Olano during the Paul Lavalle half hour.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Abilene Kan Ioday Kansas City Homer Stowig Andrew Shoevpel Kansas Harles Harger CBS Ivy Corliss Archer Larry Douglas Ripley ABC BLU Earl Godwin van ‘Cleve San Francisco MBS Oddley Naked Mounitain

Nazi plan hints at postwar commercial strategy

A document from a secret meeting quoted Dr. Scheid of the Hermann dorf and Schonburg Company saying German industry must recognize the war cannot be won and prepare for a postwar commercial campaign. Industrialists should form contacts and alliances with foreign firms, but individually and discreetly.

Germany Dr. Scheid Hermandorff and Schonburg Company

Nazi-Industrial Links Outlined In Wartime Plot Document

A document alleged that Nazi leaders advised industrialists to prepare for postwar funding of the party and to set up secure overseas bases. It suggested firms create small research units, receive weapon plans, and finance a future Hitler regime while maintaining a facade of water resource study. The plan allegedly included payments and cooperation to aid the party in regaining control.

Kilgore Bijredus Germany Industriaists

Soldier and his puppy pose with souvenir German helmet

Pfc. Lonnie Davawit of Purcell Oklahoma, a member of the 86th Division Black Hawks, returns home from the European theater before deployment to the Pacific. He is pictured with his pet puppy Chick beside a 130 German helmet found at the front, reflecting war relics and welcome home moments.

Black Hawks Thistle U.S Pfc Lonnie Davawit Purcell, Oklo Chick Internationsis

Celebrate Resistance Day Recipe Fragments Amid Cleaning Tips

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a boiled ham preparation and a series of cleaning items. It mentions simmering with a lid, a list of ingredients like onion celery and cloves, plus household tools such as soap brushes sponges and dust cloths. The passage blends cooking and cleaning guidance in a single noisy snippet.

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Fragmented Vintage Lexicon Incoherent Reader Notes

A mosaic of quirky lines quotes Mel Salt scarcity in Mexico and 16th century references, asking about meat substitutes, air fleets, stunt flying and avictrix claims. Conspiratorial bits mention Zadok Dumlopt and odd plant ages as odd trivia. A mix of garbled phrases and partial headlines across topics.

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