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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1944

Page

4

Fragmented scene outside Hot Spot bar

Ellery Smith and Pat Haight confront Jim Haight in a tense night at the Hot Spot. Nora Haight fears for Jim as Ellery pushes past Carlatti to speak with Nora. A scuffle erupts when Ellery accuses and restrains a man, while Pat aids and they search for Jim’s whereabouts.

Ellery Pat Fedean Nora Sima Noval Tito Smith Gansta Hot Jim Jerry Ot

Prominent Citizens Debate War Roles and Government Control

An editorial argues postwar government intervention should end, warning that permanent controls threaten freedom. It cites Dow Chemical’s president and Chester Bowers on governance in the economy, condemning dictatorial push for continued control of energy, oil, farming, and retail. The piece condemns “herded” citizens and stresses American traditions of liberty.

Chester Bowers Govert Wildard Dow Dow Chemical Company Urs Vt United States America

Gallic Charter reviewed by J C Fernand Laurent

John Selby discusses J C Fernand Laurent's Gallic Charter a critique of Petain Laval and de Gaulle. The review notes Laurent’s realism and argues the book shows how France reached its thirties mindset and how Gaulle’s role is framed by French laws and contingencies.

J. C. Fernand-Laurent Little, Brown J.C. Fernand-Laurent M. Fernan-Liarent Depirtiies Ide. Gaulle Amon Fernandsbaurent von the Finnest Petain Laval France Charles de Gaulle Laurent de Gaulle

Xenophobic policy critique targets United Nations

A fragment argues that a narrow chauvinistic xenophobia policy may appear to the United Nations as anti-democratic and anti-American, reflecting concern over global perception and democratic ideals.

United Nations

Fifth Army Battles Rages Across Italian Front

Allied forces press the Fifth and Eighth armies against German and Italian defenses. The Eighth advances near Lake Trasimenoy capturing Gioiella and Gioielli after a six hour tank battle, with Monte Bagnola and Monte Pacciarto later seized. Luftwaffe losses exceed 100 planes in two days. Allied air forces suffer six aircraft losses.

Fifth Army Travale Eighth Army Gioiella Porto Gioielli Castiglione Maionte Peruvia Eighth Monte Bagnola Monte Pacciarto Budapest Mediterranean

Networks prep for Republican convention balloting

June 28 report from New York notes TV networks will carry the convention balloting for candidates tonight if needed with time flexible. Regular programs shift to flash basis for last minute inserts. NBC listings include Mr and Mrs North at 8 30 and The District Attorney at 9 30 among others as schedules adapt to unfolding events.

Eartier-Ia Carr Networks New York Yanmotnetd NBC Mr and Mrs. North Alay Young District Red Barber Alan ‘Jones Dr. Ca Jack’ Carson Mildred Baffey Variety E-Connee Boswell Meg ‘Bete Itgris Dunninger Henry Kings Band MBS Xavier Cugat Orchestra Mist Allovement

West Virginia University Board Row Sparks Litigation Threat

Continued from page one today possible litigation to prevent the removal of Dr. Charles B. Lawall as president. The Chapter set up by the committee last night condemns Governor M. M. Neely's methods in revamping the board of governors to carry out his administrative changes. Members deplore the governor's call for resignations and the appointment of board members believed to be under his domination.

Charles B. Lawall M. M. Neely University’ Board of ‘Governors West Virginia Board of Governors

President to Meet French National Liberation Chief

The president said he would receive the head of the French committee of national liberation who is visiting the United States this week in a bid to strengthen ties and discuss postwar cooperation. The intermediary visit signals ongoing diplomacy amid global reconstruction efforts.

America Effence Nationaliberation

All Fats Are Good In Industry And Home Needs

The passage argues fats used in industry to produce synthetic rubber plastics lubricants and munitions should be preserved by salvaging for factory use. It claims high quality food fats remain essential for families while over time fats can be diverted for industrial purposes, urging careful handling to maximize both industrial and home fat supplies.

Associated Press Oesispatces Fk Communications

Provisional government of Orange discussed

At a news conference a reporter asked if any new word had come from De Gaulle. President Roosevelt said De Gaulle was asked if July 6 to 9 would be agreeable and replied that the period is entirely satisfactory. The final Finland case decision would be made by Mr Roosevelt.

Veronition Oe Sie Tommittee Orange DeGaulle Roosevelt de Gaulle Finland Mitt Roosevelt

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