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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
5
British forces reportedly swept the channel area and advanced toward Beirut as Imperial troops renewed efforts to seize Syria from Vichy French control. They claimed to have retaken Merdjayoun, while French reports mentioned counterattacks recapturing Djezine and halting the drive past Palmyra.
The article notes a radical turn in Communist party policy amid the Russo German war. It recalls a prewar anti Nazi stance, a post August 1939 shift to oppose Britain, then U.S. defense aid prompted interference charges. Now William Z Foster calls opposition to reactionaries aiding Hitler against the Soviet.
Joseph Lee Evans Jr and J Paul Murphy, delegates to Kiwanis International in Atlanta, spoke at Cozy Rest last evening. They described the motor trip to the June 17 18 convention with vivid reports on many scenic and historic points in the southland. The program was followed by a board of directors meeting.
Japan gears up for the new war dynamics under the three power treaty and the Soviet neutrality pact. War minister General Eiki Tojo told munitions makers the army will place the country in a position of perfect security by adapting to the changing international situation.
The Finnish parliament called a secret session as Helsinki issued a firm pro USSR neutrality while offering limited concessions to promote friendly ties. Bombs hit Turku and other cities as Soviet Douglas bombers attacked under fighter escorts, triggering air alarms in Helsinki and Riihimaeki.
Central West Virginia radio schedule lists stations WMMN WLW NBC WEAF WJZ CBS WABC WOR and more with times from 5:30 to midnight. It notes programs like News Fight songs dances dramas sports and various orchestras and comedians across multiple networks and locals.
Dr. Clendening explains freckles origin and safe removal methods, warning against mercury. Summaries home remedies and four formulae for creams and lotions, plus reader questions on cancer, hernias, tuberculosis, and gallstones with concise answers and an editor note about seven pamphlets offered for 10 cents each.
Garden advice on building a neat compost pile from weeds leaves and manure to improve humus supply as peat moss runs short. Concurrently a defense bill outlines Navy plane expansion including 10 400 total planes by end of June 1943 and new blimp bases plus auxiliary ships and emergency management funds.
The continuing bill itemized a total of 742,465,145 dollars with 467,000,000 allocated for 2,236 new aircraft. It also included 47,000,000 for guns and ammunition for the aircraft and other weapons, plus purchase of 20 millimeter aircraft cannons. Naval officials testified deliveries would begin at 100 units per month this month and may rise to 300 per month thereafter.
The miners accept a $20 token vacation period payment while northern and southern contracts in the Appalachians differ. Disagreements over impurity penalties and a 40-cent wage differential halted general acceptance. The national mediation board urged removing the disparity, with northern operators already agreeing to a daily wage increase. The eight-state field dictates a flat daily rate for both regions.
Reported German assaults on Ukrainian cities and claims of destroying 381 German planes against 374 losses. Germany says two British freighters sunk and large fires started in Liverpool, while Britain calls raids light but continues heavy bombing of Britain.
The fragment notes plans after a wedding to set a home in order and mentions electrical gifts being arranged as part of the new household setup.
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