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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1944
Page
4
Voluntary communications of letters to the editor will be published freely provided they do not contain libelous or scurrilous matter, and are offered for good and proper purposes of discussion of matters of general interest. They must bear the signature of the author, and must be published over his or her signature.
Colin Rae and Irina Meredith flee pursuers to Learmonth Canada meeting elderly fiancé Faney Selkirk as Jonathan Dove, head of two Indian schools, remains a dangerous figure. They plan dinner at the school while Dove tests their trust, with Alec Gunn and Blair Benedict aiding their passage north.
General George Patton proclaims it our destiny to rule the world with Britain, the United States, and Russia. The British press agency censors allowed the remark to pass with little comment, prompting debate over wisdom and tact in international statements and the need to respect other nations.
The piece argues a rumor claims Goering asked Franco to gauge UN peace terms. It warns Nazis want favorable terms and a breathing space, but dismisses Franco as a trustworthy intermediary due to his closeness to Hitler. The analysis suggests if Franco is involved, it would be out of desperation rather than diplomacy.
The piece reviews Sen. James M. Mead Book Tell the Folks Back Home detailing the five senators world tour to report on soldiers. It notes equipment, air conditioned jungle facilities, and letters sent to families, aiming to reassure American parents about the war effort.
Allied defenses on the Fifth Army line south of Cassino appear to be strengthening as preparations for a new offensive continue in Italy. The report notes increased fortifications and troop readiness along the Cassino sector amid ongoing operations.
Frank Sinatra, ill in a New York hospital with a streptococci throat, misses his first broadcast tonight as Joan Edwards substitutes at 9 oclock on CBS. Robert Benchley guest stars. Sinatra planned to return to Hollywood after the program depending on his condition.
Professor Holden, chairman of the geological section, identified the stone as a diamond. He said the diamond, loaned by a father and son to the national fondenty in Washington, measures 34.46 metric carats and is white with clear facets.
A jumble of slang and misheard quotes riffs on wartime topics. References to Mussolini, German high command, Soviet prisoners and postwar shifts mix with comic asides about vitamins and baseball. The piece reads like a garbled column fragment with no clear single event.
Washington column notes Australia’s First Lady Mrs John Curtin as a practical, plain-spoken host who elevates domestic moxie over flash. The piece likens her to Aunt Mathilda, lauds her efficient government-house hospitality, and mentions her remarks greeting U.S. women. It also references a sharp social portrait of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and a discussion of Australian multicultural issues.
Republicans and Democrats debate FDR’s term limits with senators Bushfield Johnson Wherry and Tunnell commenting on whether the president will seek a third or fourth term. Wherry notes the GOP aims to force the issue on the New Deal and elect a vice president candidate.
Allied air leaders predict full air superiority within seven to ten days after the invasion begins. RAF shifts focus to ammunition dumps and critical concentrations while two ply bombing targets rail hubs and airfields. German defenses described as in a state of siege with great tension among Europe’s defenders.
Admiral Ernest J. King declares Japan’s sea lanes damaged and merchant fleet cut to two-thirds of prewar levels. He warns Nippon cannot sustain such losses long enough to hold its empire together, as reports from London add further color to the scene.
A home remedy using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice is marketed as a fast cure for rheumatic and related pains. The ad promises relief within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if no improvement, and notes sale by Malone's Drug & Chemical and various drug stores.
British submarines mass in the far east aiming a blow at sea communications of Japanese armies. Loyang area fighting persists as Japanese aim to cut Chiang’s northern forces from the south and seize rich grain regions. Major General Claire L. Chennault’s air meet assists Chinese forces. The article blends wartime dispatches with notes on film and entertainment including Monogram’s musical and the Whistler theater show.
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