Russians blasting Germans out of Sevastopol headline vote clash
Readers are told of major wartime ballots with Western Virginians voting amid a split Republican fight and Democratic bid by Holt to challenge Judge Meadows, backed by Meely administration and United Mine Workers, as Zeeland Netherlands isolated by Nazi decree and coastal fortifications built.
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Zeeland
Holland
Belgium
Antwerp
Netherlands
Germany
International
Heavy Bombers Hit Wakde Sarmi Area In New Guinea
Allied air forces blasted Japanese bases in northwestern New Guinea, striking Wakde Sarmi and Mokmer airfields. The operation damaged airfields, supply zones, and troop concentrations, with Liberator bombers supported by fighters engaging and downing nine enemy planes.
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Ashel Bysii
New Guinea
Fifth Army Airforce
Genglas MacArthur
Schouten Islands
Wakde
Sarm
Hollandia
Guinea
Theatre Tickets Invite Kennedy for Desert Song and Lifeboat
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs A B Kennedy of 210 Pearl Street to tonight's screenings. At the Strand Theatre the Desert Song features Dennis Morgan and Irene Manning. At the Dixie Theatre Lifeboat stars John Steinbeck Tallulah Bankhead and William Bendix.
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Grafton Sentinel
A. B. Kennedy
Pearl Streets
Stella Wolfe
West Boyd Street
Fighting Seabees
Dennis O'Keefe
Susan Hayward
John Wayne
Opera House Theatre
The War Today debate on punishing Germany
The question of how harshly the Allies should retaliate against Germany as the Hitler era ends becomes a hot issue among Allied nations including the United States and Britain. Leaders like William Green and Jan Masaryk argue against collective German guilt while acknowledging Nazi war crimes and the need for accountability. See THE WAR TODAY Page 2.
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Associated Press
Germany
Europe
United States
Britain
Philadelphia
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Jan Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Mr. Green
Mr. Masaryk
Masaryk
Republican battle in West Virginia heightens torrid GOP primary
The GOP battle in West Virginia centers on Dewey backing among 13 of 19 delegates. Raymond Funkhouser, a Charlestown manufacturer, challenges Walter Hallanan and unpledged delegates in a clash over who leads the party. Democrats focus on a crowded gubernatorial field while Rush Holt fights for the nomination against Clarence Meadows and others.
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Associated Press
Republican Party Organization
West Virginia
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Raymond J. Funkhouser
Charles Town
Walter S. Hallanan
Funkhouser
Dewey
Hallanan
Chicago
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Roosevelt
Rush D Holt
United States
Clarence W. Meadows
Beckley
J. Blackburn Watts
Charleston
Grover G. McPeek
Meadows
M. M. Neely
Holt
Neely
D Boorle Dawson
United Mine Workers
William McKintey
Late County Returns Seen For Sentinel Election Night
Voters face a long tally period with results likely after 9:30 PM as precinct leaders rush to send returns to the Sentinel. Small boards at Sentinel Offices will tabulate to provide an accurate trend by tomorrow afternoon for the newspaper. Sentinel Phones are 580 and 185.
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VULNERABILITY OF JAPAN OUTPOSTS SHOWN BY RAIDS
The second Guam bombing by land based American bombers and new strikes at the Kuriles and Carolines underscore Japan’s exposed Pacific outposts. Liberators over Guam downed about half the interceptors and damaged others while Truk and Ponape faced renewed attacks. The 7th Army Air Force continued pressure as bases across the central Pacific bore the brunt of U.S. air power.
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Guam
Kuriles
Carolines
Japan
Nave
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United States
Manila
Chester W. Nimitz
Truk
Central Pacific
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Nimitz
Ponape
Thirteenth
AAP Liberators
Allies press German retreat in central Italy near Palena
Allied Headquarters Naples reports a surprise withdrawal by German forces in central Italy around Leto Palena near Palena town. Germany destroyed bridges houses and a tunnel during withdrawal while Allied forces advanced on the eighth army left flank. Shelling continued on the Cassino front with intensified patrols and vehicle movements reported in the Garigliano valley.
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Naples
Italy
Palena
Adriatic
Eighth Army
Cassino
Santay
Saran
Garigliano
Mintur
American Air Force Pounds Europe With Nearly 2000 Planes
London dispatch reports the American air force based in Britain mounted a massive 25th day bombardment over France Belgium and Luxembourg with nearly 2000 planes including Flying Fortresses Liberators and escort fighters. RAF night bombers joined in on railroads airfields and military targets. The operation marked the 16th straight day of heavy bomber activity and the third day in a row with about 2000 aircraft in action.
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London
Britain
Europe
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Germany
Reich
Bern
U. S. Air Force
Tough Opposition Seen By Admiral Barbey As Allies Hit Jap Outer Line
Admiral Barbey, commander of the Hollandia amphibious strike, warns of tougher opposition as Allied forces move toward Japan's inner defenses in New Guinea. He recalls the Hollandia landing as the largest Southwest Pacific amphibious operation with air superiority and low losses due to planning and coordination.
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Yates McDaniel
New Guinea
Daniel E. Barbey
Hollandia
Dutch New Guinea
Japan
Pacific
Barbey
Southwest Pacific
Overruling Precedents Strains Pat Case Confidence
Justice Robert H. Jackson, speaking at the American Law Institute, warned that the spread of legal precedents has eroded certainty in pat cases. He cited the Supreme Court as a dramatic, publicized example of relaxing precedents while noting broader growth in courts and opinions. He urged staying current with legal developments amid the surge in rulings.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Robert H. Jackson
American Law Institute
Six Homicidal Patients Escape From Hospital
Six men described as potentially homicidal escaped from Danville state hospital grounds last night. State police patrolled highways and rural routes while doctors kept details private. Officers believed the escapees were still on foot, wearing hospital clothing and no coats.
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Bix
Allente
Danville State Hospital
Eugene L. Sielke
West Virginia Briefs Highlight Forest Fires And Wages
West Virginia reports show 13 156 acres burned by forest fires amid strong winds last week down from 2 794 acres the prior week. wage policy limits gains to two percent while industrial profits rise sharply, and a FLint Glass workers convention plans 61 delegates to key councils. Coroner cites suicide as cause after acid antifreeze ingestion in Wheeling outskirts.
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Charleston
West Virginia
D. B. Bonebrake
Huntington
War Labor Board
Af.l. Flint Glass
M. J. Flynn
Washington
America
Marietta
Sevastopol Falls in Russian Offensive Push
Moscow dispatches report heavy fighting near Sevastopol as Russian storm troops press the Crimea, storm fortified heights, and drive German forces toward the Black Sea amid artillery barrages and aerial losses.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Sevastopol
Crimea
Denim dismays antipathy toward UMW AFL merger
Washington May 9 The United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis charged New Deal politicians blocked reunification with the AFL drawing quick responses from senators Tunnell Ball and Ellender. Tunnell said merger should happen and no Palace Guard interference was noted while Ball warned Lewis support could be a political liability. Ellender urged not to blame the AFL for Lewis.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
New Deal
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AFL
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Tunnell
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