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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1944

Page

5

Denver jail tale of 14-year-old groom and 21-year-old bride

In Denver county jail a 14-year-old groom Ellsworth Wisecarver and his 21-year-old wife Elaine Manfredi spoke of a courtship “after school and on holidays” as Los Angeles authorities were sought. The pair, married April 29 in Yuma Arts, claimed love amid accusations from Manfredi’s mother and a child stealing complaint. relations and past marriage licenses were discussed amid tense detentions.

Denver Los Angeles Elaine Manfredi Eilnsworth Wisecarver Elaine Los Angele M. Heentee Blaine Albuquerque Rake Cole James E Childhers James Manfredi Compton Calif Ellsworth Decking Childers Judith Manfredi Uno Nev Blaine Rail

Pas de Calais raid targets Cologne Mannheim and mine layings

Reported raids by U S planes and British Mosquitos attacked western Germany last night with targets including Cologne and Mannheim. Mines were laid in enemy waters with no losses reported. The Budapest strike was described as minor.

Pas U. S Western Germany Cologne Mannheim Budapest Skaggs & Co

Allied Bombers Strike Balkans and Italy Rail Targets

Allied air forces from Italy conducted about 1,100 sorties in raids across the Balkans and Italy. Night and daylight attacks hit rail yards at Bucharest and near Rome while Liberator bombers pounded bridges at Grosetto Albino Torre Fabriano and other targets, with four Allied planes missing and one enemy shot down.

Budapest Hungary Balkans Italy Bucharest Romania Terni Sulmona Rome Naples Grosetto Albino Torre Fabriano

Bombardment near Cambrai by RAP air force

Mitchells and Bostons of the RAP second tactical airforce struck railway yards at Cambrai in northern France. They operated early with Spitfire escort, adding destruction to rail and supply routes behind the Atlantic wall as allied forces push inland. The account notes heavy action alongside reports of Japanese casualties.

RAP Second Tactical Airforce Cambrai France Atlantic Wall

Brief Introduction Letter for Republican Victory

Candidate seeks voter judgment on fitness for office, urges support and influence for a Republican campaign in November. Requests review of personal record and credentials to demonstrate qualification and readiness for the role.

Allies tighten coastal defenses and force Japanese surrenders

Air forces hit Japanese bases as Fifth and 13thAAF launch raids on Wewak and Rabauw while retreating troops scatter. Some Japanese groups surrender, including a unit of 20 to a truck crew, as efforts aim to sever retreat routes and bolster American positions.

Wewak Hansa Bay

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