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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

5

Plan to Honor Former Judge

New York June 21 The Special News Service reports NBC Red programs will broadcast a tribute to retiring Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. Justices Roberts Murphy and Frankfurter will deliver brief messages as the program dramatizes Hughes life and civil rights leadership.

New York Special News Service Charles Evans Hughes United States Owen J. Roberts Frank Murphy Felix Frankfurter Pope Pope Pius St. Paul Minneapolis

Radio Schedule Highlights From WMMN and NBC Affiliates

A dense listing of 1940s radio programming across WMMN Fairmont and NBC-WEAF WJZ WEAF WABC WBZ WMB Schedules detail time slots, shows, hosts, orchestras, and dramatic programs from early morning to midnight. Notable entities include Irene Wicker, Portia Faces Life sketch, Captain Midnight, The Goldbergs, Burns and Allen style items, and multiple orchestra lineups with Vaughn Monroe, Del Courtney, and Bobby Byrne. The schedule emphasizes news, dramas, music, variety programs, and sports updates across CBS NBC and MBS networks.

WMMN Brother Joe NBC WJZ Irene Wicker Nbc-Weaf Cbs-Wabc Mary Marlin John B. Hughes Portia Life The the Bartons the O'Neills MBS Jack Curren Abbotts Nbc-Wblk Dinning Sisters Willard Nbc-Wjz WLW Right To Happiness Roland Winters Joe Sam Jose Bethencourt WBLK CBS the World Today Paul Douglas Lowell Thomas Amos N’ Andy Anne Jamison WKBW Fulton Lewis, Jr Nbc-Weap Fred Waring Superman Lanny Ross F.O.B Detroit Bobby Bryne Kate Smith John Gunther Mwas WJR Amos ‘N' Andy WJ2 Blue Barron Orch del Courtney Nbc-Weaf—News Bobby Ramos Delta Rhythm Boys Vaughn Monroe WCAE Paul Whiteman Dick Rogers Vagabond Sammy Kaye Tommy Dorsey Alyino Rey

Army men ask extended service during emergency

The committee heard that selectees may stay in service beyond a year and join the Army Reserve at period end without further action, while enlisted men and National Guardsmen would need new legislation. Navy officials argued for authority to retain enlisted personnel in emergencies. Senator Johnson urged honoring contracts and releasing men at term unless war is declared.

Army Reserve Walsh D.-Mass Navy C. W. Nimitz Bureau of Navigation Congress Johnson

Pennsylvania Selectees Face Early Exit From Civil Life

Widespread criticism and demands for change target the Army and selective service. In Pennsylvania since late May, near-home examinations let selectees complete final tests 10 to 30 days before leaving civilian life. Rejected candidates were spared embarrassment.

Army Selective Service Headquarters Pennsylvania

Subway Strike Threat Looms As Union Plans Action

The walkout of 32 000 New York City transit workers nears after reports of job resignations and army enlistments. Officials prepare plans to handle a potential stoppage while wage scales for car cleaners machinists trackmen conductors and motormen are cited. In Chicago compositors end strikes with union backing seeking weekly raises from $38 to $43 for day shifts and $62 to $67 for night shifts.

Ings City Board of Transportation Subway Chicago Daily News Daily Times The Herald-American International Typographical Union

German Army Hopes of Victory Move Ahead in War Time

Berlin and Moscow clash over war prospects as officials in Washington fear a Nazi triumph by autumn unless an extraordinary event reverses the trend. The estimate warns of implications for American defense and raises concern over a possible German or Japanese gain of control over Asiatic Russia near the Bering Straits.

Berlin Moscow Germany Japan Russia Siberian Laska Bering Straits

Local grocery and hardware price list highlights

A fragmented ad list shows varied prices for flour Trojan 12 Wb and 24 lb, Blue Bird, Golden Standard, and White Corn Meal, plus oats coffee, paint, garden hose, shovels, coal shovels, and motor oil. Also includes beans, sand, and miscellaneous yard items with multiple price points across sizes and brands.

Trojan Golden Standard

Siberian Conquest Easy

The German plan aims to destroy the Red Army and oust the Soviet regime, replacing it with puppet states across Ukraine, the Baltics, and beyond. With western defeat, control of the Trans Siberian railway and Siberia would be a minor mop up, while outflanking Britain via Traxbuth was deemed unlikely before the main Russian issue.

Romania Bucharest Black Sea Constanta Ploesti Baltic Sea Tass Finland Ukraine Red Cavalry Siberian Red Army Baltic Siberia Caucasus Middle East Trax Buth

State Eagles Gather For Meet At Clarksburg

National leaders of the Fraternal Order of Eagles convene in Clarksburg for a three day state convention to hear sessions and speeches. Charles P. McCann of Newark and J Campbell Palmer of Charleston are slated to speak at the banquet. The program opens with talks by E J O Brien of Marion and Roy F Ash, along with a parade and a dance tonight.

Clarksburg Order of Eagles West Virginia Jstate* Order Charles ‘P. McCann Newark Ny Js Grand North Grand’ Aerie Pot J. Campbell Palmer Charleston E. J. O’ Brien Marion, O Eagles’ Auditing Department Roy F. Ash Jarksburg

Accused Killer Testimony Details Johnson Death

Echard testified that Hazel Johnson, 34, was involved after claiming he drank heavily the day Johnson died. The testimony continues from page coverage, focusing on the defendant and the circumstances surrounding the death.

Page Hazel Johnson Echard

Oil Pipeline Topic of Talk at White Sulphur Springs

The discussion covered railroads possibly building oil pipelines along right of way to meet eastern demand. Koepler urged against government plans to build a Southwest to St Lawrence pipeline and criticized propaganda on eastern oil scarcity. Delegates aligned on rail transport sufficiency for crude to eastern points. Tobey urged stockpiling to avoid winter mining issues.

White Sulphur Springs W. E. E. Koepler Bluefield Koepler Central Appalachian Coal Division American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers St. Lawrence Waterways Institute J. E. Tobey Cincinnati D. P. Morton Huntington Chesapeake and Ohio Railway W. D. Hanson Pittsburgh Coal Company William G. Christy Hudson County N. J R. J. Holden Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia West Virginia Charles E. Lawall West Virginia University

Roosevelt Eyes Russian Aid Clarifications By Telephone

The chief executive said he planned a telephone discussion with Acting Secretary Sumner Welles to seek a report on Russian Ambassador Dumansky’s remarks yesterday. He noted press claims of half hearted aid but declined to comment and pondered how long America would take to act.

Sumner Welles Dumansky Welles New York Russia Roosevelt America

Ickes Derides Col Lindbergh in Hartford Rally

Secretary Ickes denounces Col. Lindbergh as he calls Hitler's threats a doom for the world and urges Americans to back full war effort. He cites Herbert Agar and accuses Lindbergh of seeking a political future through an alleged understanding with Hitler.

Hartford Conn of the Interior Interior Harold Ickes Hitler i+ can Goushit Herbert Agar Louville Apor Ickes Craven Col. Lindbergh Booes Ickes Col Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Flying Wild new hit at Opera House show

The Opera House presents Flying Wild, a new hit showing this week. Performers bring lively acts and music fueling audience excitement at the local theater. Tickets and showtimes are posted at the box office.

Opera HO

Gorcey brothers and Flying Wild era acting example

The Gorcey brothers faced the task of setting an example for younger David as Leo’s acting roles demanded discipline in daily life. The brothers grew into kid-acting stars, with both appearing in Monogram’s films including Flying Wild, under William’s direction alongside cast members like Jordan Donald Haines Stone Sunshine Sammy Eugene Prancis Joan and Dave O’Brien.

America Gorcey Moi Sram David Leo Leo Ep Egan Monograin Jordan Donald Haines Stone Sunshine Sammy Eugene Prancis Joan Dave O'Brien Wiliam

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