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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1945

Page

4

CBS School of the Air Returns After Hours in Seventeenth Year

Radio listings reveal CBS School of the Air shifting to after hours broadcasts at 1/2 past the hour starting October 1, marking its sixteenth season with programs including Ellery, Queen and notable NBC, CBS, and ABC shows. Strong entities include CBS NBC ABC stations and names like Ellery Queen and Bert Wheeler. Locational context centers on New York and the broadcasting schedule for the evening across multiple networks.

New York CBS NBC North Kayerggserhotz Elle

Rival to My Heart Chapter One in Buenos Aires

Terry Arnold, a brilliant but discouraged novelist, arrives at Buenos Aires airport and faces a self described failing career. She contemplates drastic steps as she watches stylish Argentines while recalling Fitz Turner’s blunt forecasts about her life and work. Her emotional tension peaks as she stakes a last chance on fate at the hotel Sky Roof.

Terry Arnold Terry Buenos Aires New York Nghe San Juan Rio Platte Fitz Kitten Fitz Turner Argentina Senorita la Nudlem Fitzior Ene Boston Buenos Pa Park Ferry Ae “Winging York Dreer Monitis Josta Contin

New Era in Building Promises Growth After War

May construction activity in the western states shows sharp gains with total May contracts at 242.5 million, up 63 percent from a year earlier. First five months of the year total 1. National figures indicate rising non-residential, residential, and heavy engineering work, with residential up 51 percent in May and privately owned contracts at 94.4 million, up 105 percent from last May. This signals a prospective era of robust building expansion as restrictions ease.

Rocky Mountains

Review of The Literary Guidepost by Robert Simon and Uncertain Works

A critical note on The Literary Guidepost and related works, praising the childlike perspective and naive charm in Grit and other pieces. Mentions Fontaine and various illustrated items, noting foreign settings and cartoons, with mixed enthusiasm for style and subject matter.

Generals Arrive in New York From Europe on Tour

Twelve generals landed in New York aboard transport planes from Europe. Among them were Gen. Joseph T. McNarney, commander of the Mediterranean theatre, and Maj. Gen. 8. LeRoy Irwin, head of the Army Corps, in a sweeping international tour.

New York Europe Joseph T. McNarney Mediterranean Theatre LeRoy Irwin Auth Army Corps International

General Eisenhower Real Conquering Hero at Congress

Washington dispatch portrays General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a flawless war leader with brains, charm, and humility, noting his ability to ease crowds and inspire confidence. The piece highlights his rapport with Churchill and George Marshall, and recounts Mamie Eisenhower’s public moments and a light aside on meat shortages in New York.

Helen Essary Central Press Washington Dwight D Congress Eisenhower Winston Churchill George Marshall Ike Dwight Eisenhower

Cartoonists' Dream Right Off the Drawing Board

A wartime cartoon depicts a Japanese prisoner on Guam with goggles buck teeth and a courteous, dangerous grin. The illustration presents a stark, sensationalized caricature reflecting wartime attitudes and fear. International tensions and media portrayals color the piece's tone.

Guam International

Rome and Tokyo Tales of War and Weather Nonsense

A fragmented collage cites B 29s shaping Japan, a gold hoard in a bank, German shortages, and astronomers erring on solstice lengths. Odd quips question Florida as a home, postwar gift planes on trees, and inviting Mary to dinner while lampooning fragile cities and glass houses.

Mary Hier House Tokyo

Canned Foods Cooked For Fresh Appearance and Flavor

A fragmented note advises on preserving canned foods by proper cooking and handling. It mentions avoiding overcooking, turning items, stitching, and repairing hems to maintain appearance and value of the food.

Japanese Generals Ushijima and Cho Commit Seppuku

Report describes the June 22 ritual suicide of General Ushijima and General Cho as Japanese forces fell back. A cook’s account details preparations and the ledge ceremony by the seaward cave, with aides present and the bodies later recovered by Col. John Finn and patrol.

Ushijima Simon Bolivar Buckner U. S. 10Th Army Buckner Cho Whijima Pacific Ocean Imperial Palace John Mickey) Finn 32Nd Regiment Seventh Infantry

President Declares Sacrifice to Face Challenges

A fragment from an editorial page quotes a president calling for universal recognition of shared limits and the need to deny oneself in facing great strength and looming trials. The remark underscores collective duty and restraint.

Continuol Strom

Mop-up on Luzon speeds up U S 11th Airborne drive

Reported rapid progress in Luzon as the U S 11th Airborne Division moves near the OY area while efforts to seal escape routes continue. Other American forces press toward Junction in the Cagayan River valley as operations advance in the theater.

U. S. 11Th Airborne Division Eee Pee OY Thesuth Cagayan River Valley

Young Sailor Slain in New Canaan Home

Albert Kovars, 19, U S Navy, pictured in exclusive photo. Mrs Imogene Stevens, 24, wife of an Army major in Germany, was held by police. She says her pistol discharged during a struggle with two sailors who forced entry and were found at the neighbors’ home during absence.

Canaan Cons Albert Ko~vars Imogene Stevens Germany International

World peace hinges on shared security and leadership

The speaker argues that no nation should dominate others and that security must be shared for world peace. It notes powerful, trained military nations emerging from conflict and asserts their duty to lead toward peaceful global cooperation, highlighting Canada as a major producer in the essential base metals sector.

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