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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1944

Page

4

Dorry and Argus at the ballroom run by the runway

Argus sits with Dorry after a tense exchange about Bill and Syria Verne. He questions her gun, her marriage, and her past as the ballroom show unfolds with models and photographers. A note from Cynthia Loy hints at urgent plans as Argus moves toward her dressing room.

Argus Dorry Mr. Steele Bill Syria Verne Ohio S'long Behid Rains New Rise Ellen Volapi Nette Lane Shedocket Cynthia Riow Toni

Press Privilege to Advise Courts Before Decisions?

The Press and the Courts argues whether press counsel and critique before rulings should be privileged. Madison Wisconsin Circuit Judge Alvin C Reis says such input might aid fair outcomes, while many judges resist. It notes one judge, possibly Reis, supporting the view and others disagreeing. The article stresses courts vital to government and the press duty to foster respect and integrity.

Alvin C. Reis Madison Wis Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Fraternity University of Wisconsin Reis Rels

Misadventures Of Bherlock Holmes reviewed by Ellery Queen

The Literary Guidepost surveys Ellery Queen s The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes a collection of parodies and satires. It notes humorous nicknames such as Shamrock Jomes Shylock Homes and Whatsoname and quotes a Cornish moatswain on Holmes fate.

Bherlock Holmes Elery Queen Little Brown Charles ' BE Honce Baker Street Irregulars New York Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Doctor Watson Holmes United States Ellery Queen Mr. Queen Watson Carolyn Wells James M. Harrie Mark Twain Allan Ramsay Sir Arthur

British Heavy Raid Shatters London Barrage In Month’s Worst Bombing

British defenses faced a severe attack as German bombers breached the eastward barrage and unleashed a prolonged incendiary raid on London. Eleven aircraft were shot down in what observers call one of the heaviest defeats for Britain since the Berlin battle.

Upis — Wootso Gees Berlin

Hal Peary Substitutes For Fibber McGee On NBC

Hal Peary to sub for Fibber McGee on Tuesday nights as Fibber recovers from lobar pneumonia. Molly and the cast carry on NBC lineup with the Great Gildersleeve alumnus stepping in. Other networks list prime ministers, Winchell, Dies, and varied programs across NBC CBS and Blue networks.

Hal Peary C. E. Butterfield New York Fibber McGee Molly NBC Great Gildersleeve Fibber Winston Churchill Walter Winchell Rep Martin Dies Winchell Abie Kostelanetz Lily Pons Louis Armstrong Band Army Service Forces MBS Nick | Carter Cisco Kid Chicago Faust

German Air Force Repels Night Bombers Over Berlin

A German broadcast recounts a stream of enemy bombers approaching Berlin from the northwest. German night fighters rose in large numbers and engaged across skies from Helgoland to Berlin. The British described Berlin as the main objective of their night raids, with additional raids near Leipzig and Wienfar.

Helgoland Berlin Reich Germany Leipzig Wienfar

What are we fighting for Churchill war clarifications

The page notes Premier Churchill addressing the public in response to widespread questions about the purpose of the war. It frames the inquiry as a search for clear justification and aims to outline the objectives guiding Britain’s war effort.

Churchill Britain Russia R.wash Holmes O'Kenski R.-Wis

White Sox Open Spring Exibition At Evansville

Detroit Tigers visit Evansville Indiana to face the Chicago White Sox in the first wartime exhibition of the season. Tigers start Paul Dizz Trent with rookies Hresko and Kasepchuk. Sox name rookies Graumann Wittmer and Ed Lopat for mound work. Other exhibitions listed across Maryland Indiana Missouri and Kentucky. Bear Mountain training notes include Dixie Walker with family joining Dodgers camp.

Ted Meier New York Evansville Ind Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Steve O'Neill Tigers Paul Dizz Trent Henry Hresko Bill Kasepchuk Jimmy Dykes Sox Charles Graumann al Wittmer Ed Lopat Bear Mountain Dixie Walker Brooklyn Dodgers

Senator Bilbo Debates Poll Tax Constitutional Scope

The discussion centers on whether Congress may outlaw poll taxes or define voter qualifications. Senator Bilbo argues states control electors and that Congress lacks power to redefine qualifications, while Ernst contends anti poll tax aims align with Founding Fathers and Congress has power to enforce civil rights under the Constitution.

Bilbo Nothjie Foundling Fathers Congress United States Supreme Court Ernst United States Legislatur Senate Sen. Bilbo Biebo Sdvereien MR. Ernst Congo Riacceti

DiMaggio Holdout Slows Pirates Center Field Plans

In Muncie Indiana manager Frankie Frisch plans to use Jim Russell in center against Cleveland as Vince DiMaggio remains a holdout. Reports from various cities note Spring training practice and roster moves including Erickson and Fleming strong in a six inning camp game, and other clubs adjusting lineups while awaiting word on players and trades.

Muncie Ind Vince DiMaggio Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Jim Russell Cleveland French Lick Paul Erickson Les Fleming Yannigans Erickson Fleming Bloomington Cinchman Steve Mesner Warren Giles Ray Starr Lafayette Jimmy Grant Lou Boudreau Russ Peters Pirates Cairo Ray Sanders Cardinal Cape Giradeau Luke Sewell Browns Toledo Wilmington Del Jimmy Wasdell Charley Lett Phillie Ron Northey Coaker Triplett Wallingford Conn Rockies Dee Phillips Mike Sabena Choate School Atlantic City Yankees Joe McCarthy Lakewood N. J Ernie Lombardi Mel Ott Wils Oakland College Park Washington Ossie Bluege Ed Butka

Pirates' 17 Year Old Ready to Stay on Lot

17 year old Harry Amato of Springfield Ohio earns a spot with the Pittsburgh Pirates in training camp viewed as a future NL material. Coaches praise his swing and wrist action comparing him to Mel Ott, with Frisch confident he will stay this season. Amato played for Springfield American Legion, batting .448 in Legion tourneys and will compete for outfield and garden-duty roles.

Charles Chamberlain Muncie Ind Rockies Harry Amato Springfield Ohio Pittsburgh Pirates Amato Bucs Mel Ott McGraw Frankie Frisch Ott Springfield American Legion Milasity Mont Legion Club Frisch Aéainet Euch Tale Barrett Frank Colman Jit Russell Tom O'Brien Pittsburgh O'Brien Aj Amd Tim Vinot

Boxing Results from Worcester and Nearby Venues

Boxing results reported by The Associated Press. Henry Armstroke 149 1 2 and Zoneili 148 from Boston area show strong performances. Pablo Davis 131 and Wil Roache 129 round out notable bouts in Worcester and Wilmington with decisive wins over opponents.

Associated Press Boston Henry Armstroke Los Angeles Ralph Zoneili Eidig de Angeles Cocky Davis Worcester Mass Wile Roache Wilmington Del Joe Mitter

Boxing results and a political roundup mix in city reports

Across cities in August and Philadelphia readers see boxing outcomes with bouts featuring Carl Schults Derry Vachon Johnny Finazzo and others. The narrative also covers wartime policy talk with Congress discussions on red tests transportation and wartime boards and state committee actions amid the ongoing campaign.

Roosevelt Press Conference Signals Open Foreign Policy Debate

Foreign policy notes from President Roosevelt reveal a tentative stance on the refugee issue and the goal of a world order free from tyranny and oppression. Secretary Hull and 24 Republican House members pressed for concrete steps toward the Moscow peace conference outcomes and an international peace organization, while Republicans deride Haw’s report as disappointing amid British and Australian peace efforts.

Roosevelt United Nations Hull Republican House Khow U. S Finland Britain Haw

Drafting policy delays reconsideration of deferments for men

A historical notice outlines new draft rules delaying reconsideration of deferments. It states that 3-A and farm deferments may extend, with expiration dates losing meaning as men move between 2-A and 1-A. Local boards decide delays based on need, potentially shifting more workers into essential jobs while 26 to 37-year-olds face stalled reviews.

Joe Dobbes Bnei Mem- Dyer Hershey Staw

West Virginia Senator Barkley Addresses Charleston Crowd

In Charleston, West Virginia, Senator Barkley, recently named Senate majority leader after a break with the veto over the tax bill, spoke at a Jefferson event. The address followed his agreement with President Velt and noted his continued appearances since then.

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