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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

2

Radio to Give Heavy Contest Hope for China

News briefs list NBC and CBS radio schedules from New York on a June 28 report. Programs include Arturo Jean and NBC Symphony relays from Buenos Aires and Montevideo, plus heavyweight boxing chatter with Tony Galento and Max Baer from Jersey City. Additional notes cover China relief fundraising and political maneuvering surrounding Vice President hopefuls in 1940.

New York Arturo Jean NBC Symphony Orchestra Wjz-Nbc Buenos Aires Montevideo Joe Louis Tony Galeno Max Baer Jersey City N. Jext Wiz- Nbc Listening Europe WEAF NBC CBS WEAP Lucille Manners Wat al Pearce Kate Smith Grand Central Station WJZ Josef Marais MBS Fish Row Center

M Nary Choice Continues From Page One

The report notes a Nixon Smith style decision balancing Willkie's New York residence with backing from Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan whose delegation helped nominate Willkie. The fragment suggests continued coverage of the nomination process and political maneuvering.

Willkie New York Arthur H. Vandenber Michigan Willie

Radio Schedule Fright Night on May 3 Station Lineup

A detailed Friday program grid to WV and national networks outlines NBC CBS MBS and local stations. Highlights include Captain Healy's Stamp Club CBS Paul Sullivan News Review and Ella Fitzgerald performances. Numerous musical acts, dramas, sports updates, and weather notes fill the evening.

Nbc-Weaf Captain Healy CBS Paul Sullivan NBC WJZ Guliden EDPRA Jack Hollister Rocky Gordon MBS WMMN the World Today Paul Douglas NBC Weap Josef Maris Jon Lewis Andy Kedka Richard Himber News of Europe Lanny Ross Wythe Williams NMMIN al Pearce WRAF WEAP EDKA Fu Manchu WEW Sporto Kate Smith Fourth Row the Vitamen Sam Sinfonietta West Virginia Univ. Bee Town

Japan Seeks Formal Agreement on East Indies Entry

A foreign office communique says the East Indies government would meet Japan’s wishes to sell its goods and questions the Dutch handling of Japanese enterprises. Tokyo desires prompt Dutch decisions on Japanese entry and affairs in the East Indies.

Foreign Office East Indies Japan

Roosevelt approves defense measures amid war asea policy

Continued from page 1, officials say the president’s action could justify detaining French vessels in American waters and ships from other European nations under German control. The 1917 espionage rate is invoked, giving Secretary Morgenthau broad powers to direct the coast guard and customs service, with both Roosevelt and the National Defense Commission reportedly backing the defense request.

Commission Germany Morgenthau Treasury Department Coast Guard and Customs Service

Willkie Triumphs Referenced In Post-Nomination Mood Across Campaign

The article notes reactions after Dewey's late press conference saying he had no regrets about the campaign. It reports Bridges praising the Republican party and Dewey’s stagecraft, workers crying upon delegate releases, Taft’s supporters weeping, and Dewey's plan to return to duties as New York district attorney. Vandenberg quips about Philadelphia and the sixth ballot misfit.

IFOM Republican Party Bridges United States Dewey Taft New York Vandenberg Philadelphia

Higher Taxes Continue From Page One

The Sunday midnight deadline will raise gas taxes by a half cent per gallon. Cigarette taxes rise by a half cent per pack, shifted to dealers or passed to consumers. Auto parts, tires, radios, and some toilet goods face similar dealer-pass through. State liquor prices at stores will go up about 11 cents on average.

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