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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1944

Page

4

Soviet advances push toward Odessa amid Ukraine drive

The Moscow dispatches report the second Ukrainian army driving south to seize the railway into Romania and press into Bukovina near Czernowitz while probing toward Odessa. Red forces captured Linkovtsy and Slobodka as they advance through steppe country, reducing German positions north of the Black Sea port zone.

Ian Gvozdets Kolaiea Czernowitz-Lwow Pethian Gic Iasi Czechoslovakia Nikolaev Stalin Tsyra Koshen Rumania Moscow Linkovtsy Kamenets-Podolsk Prosku- Tov Odessa Black Sea Slobodka Pervomaisk Byeltsi Odessa-Lwow Yail- Czernowitz Bucovina Red Army Voronkov Vere Gregory K. Zhukov Pana Ceeeee

Argus Steele Seeks Clue to Model Maker Mystery

Argus and Ellen visit Syria Verne’s apartment in pursuit of a clue to a complex murder case. A diagram of the crime scene and an elaborate photo sequence raise the stakes as they plan a careful break in to uncover who killed Syria and how. Roles, suspects, and hidden motives unfold amid twists and a cryptic reference to blackmail.

Argus Flagg Argus Steele Syria Ellen Roger Flagg Roger Ase Oprah Ead Saeedee Det Jookeat Lefty Conners Eller Elen Kinnegan Falls Telli Ariftl Dal Miss Fediirad Abdi

Health collapse across German controlled Europe described

A wartime contingency report details rising death and infant mortality from infectious diseases across occupied and satellite states. Denmark and the Netherlands fare better. France, Belgium, Italy suffer worsening health as war and starvation devastate birth rates and boost tuberculosis and typhus. In Poland, population drops from undernourishment and violence.

Germany Europe England Denmark Netherlands France Belgium Italy Romania Poland

What Became of Anna Bolton by Louis Bromfield

A review notes Bromfield returns with a new novel seen as a model of a common construction trap. Anna Bolton, an Ohio girl turned secretary and heiress, travels from New York society to prewar Europe, experiences peril in France, and faces a pivotal turning point as the war advances.

Anna Bolton Louis Bromfield Harpers Mrs. Parkington Somerset Maugham Mr. Bromfield Anna Ohio River Dispatch Lewisburg New York Europe France Thr

Bromfield Narrates A Disappearing World Tale

The narrator notes Anna vanished from a smart world and praises Mr. Bromfield's storytelling, especially in the novel’s final third where his voice shines and drives the narrative. The passage emphasizes Bromfield’s narrative skill and the compelling manner of the tale.

Anna Mr. Bromfield

Toscanini to end NBC Symphony after six years

Arturo Toscanini will conclude his sixth NBC Symphony season with two broadcasts ending at Easter. Oscar Levant will perform Gershwin Concerto in F, his first Toscanini appearance. Jascha Heifetz violin solo at Easter includes Parsifal Good Friday music. Summer series to follow under Dr Frank Black.

C. E. Butterfield New York Arturo Toscanini NBC Symphony Oscar Levant Jascha Heifetz Levant Toscanini Gershwin Heifetz Frank Black

Our Turn Now to Play Hard to Get in Russia Policy

Washington columnist lampoons postwar strategy as he urges a selective standoff with Russia, praising Stalin's resilience while suggesting Americans go elusive on the Soviet and focus on winning their part of the war. He then sketches a humorous encounter with a Lady Motorman in Washington. The piece also notes praise for Senator Arthur Vandenberg guiding MacArthur’s White House prospects and includes a brief anecdote about Pat Hurley meeting Ibn Saud.

Cy Elen Cstary Central Press Washington Russia Stalin International Brotherhood England Gen Douglas MacArthur Arthur Vandenberg Michigan MacArthur White House Vandenberg General MacArthur Tatrick J. Hurley Crom Middle East Arabia Ibn Saud Desert Isheiles Pat Ife United States West Point

Soviet Counterclaims About Berlin Radio Report

Moscow rejected a Berlin radio broadcast claiming Red Army encirclement of Kovel, 170 miles east of Warsaw, and said German forces in Kovel were air supplied while the Russian communique disputed the report.

Moscow Berlin Red Army Kovel Warsaw Old Poland

CIO Reports Tie Hillman to Communist PAC

A Senate committee report accuses CIO leader Hillman and ally Curran of conspiring with Communists to advance political aims. The document cites extensive ties to Communist fronts, alleges forged labor coercion for fundraising up to two million dollars, and notes well known Communists within the CIO political action committee while defending labor’s right to political activity within law.

Dies Ent Bridges Communist Party United States Curran National Maritime Union of America Hillman Political Action Committee CIO Congress Legby Philip Murray Murray

Chaplin Actor Denies Cash Settlement Demand

Comic actor Chaplin appeared bored as Giesler pressed the case. Miss Berry denied under oath that she sought 150000 dollars in settlement claiming Chaplin fathered her five month old daughter Carol Ann. Federal Judge J P T OConor may rule on a directed acquittal as defense prepares witnesses.

Chaplin Giesler Miss Berry Carol Ann J.P. T. O'Connor Glesler

Fuzzy Wuzzy Dancers Parade Before Allied Troops

In Lae Buna and Ramuang valleys thousands of American and Australian soldiers witnessed rival Fuzzy Wuzzy groups perform dances and songs. Dancers wore massive feathered headdresses and flowered hair, each tribe showcasing distinctive costumes as they vied for attention. A US soldier shouted that the performers were real hep cats during the festival chaos.

Lae Buna Ramuang Markham

Westebig\u00adinia and Park Farm Update

Westebiginia reports Weston operates about 40 dairy cattle at the Arthurdale Homestead farm to supply milk for about 1,800 patients. A weathered air incident in Alderson sees a military plane crash on a farm, with one flier bound for treatment at Ashford Geribat White Sulphur Springs, the propeller broken and little other damage observed by state police.

spentMues Tom Park Arthurdale Alderson

Marshal of Gunsmoke at Meares Opera House

The frontier town rallies to rid itself of criminals as Universal’s Marshal of Gunsmoke screens tonight at the Meares Opera House. Tex Ritter and Russell Hayden star with Puigry Knight and Jennifer Molt in featured roles. Miss Holty, a popular western entertainer, sings Sundown Trail and La Golondrina with Johnny Bond and His Red River Valley Boys.

Strug‘gle Citiz Éris Universal Tex Ritter Russell Hayden Hollywood Puigry Knight Jennifer Molt Miss Holty Johny Bond Red River Valley

The Drifter Opens At Opera House Tonight

The Drifter stars Buster Crabbe with Al St. John in a traveling medicine show western action tale. It departs from the usual formula with fast riding and hard hitting scenes as crabbe plays both hero and villain impersonations. Billy Cars0h and Puz Messes add to the caper while a sheriff and marshal pursue justice.

Buster ‘Crabbe Fuzzy) St.jjohn Esra Buster Crabbe Law and Order Crabitie Billy Cars0h Ethbar Andj Puz Anl Iter SR Ae Sebastes

Strand: The Pride of the Diamond Hero in 1925

The article describes the film Strand The Pride of the Diamond Hero based on a real life story from 1925. It follows a janitor’s son who becomes a famed sports figure, with Gary Cooper stars. It mentions Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in supporting roles and hints at the early career struggles that shaped the legend.

Gary Chober Levot Eou Gehig Tim Deates Wright Babe Ruth Gehrig Strand

A New Old Favorite for Victory Gardens

A reprint praises sugar peas as a favored crop for Victory gardens. It notes disease resistance, quick pod development, and high yield, urging readers to plant varieties like Wilt resistant Sugar and other dwarf types.

Victory’ Gardens ReAs Gainey Tan- Wilig

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