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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
4
Government counsel argued against dismissing injunctional proceedings with prejudice. Judge Helly stated he would issue a formal order to decide if the litigation would be dismissed with or without prejudice. A ruling would prevent the government from filing a similar suit in this case.
Colin Rae helps Irina Meredith escape pursuers and journeys with her to Learmonth to confront Rodney Selkirk while uncovering links to Jon Dove and a murdered company agent. A tense encounter with Nate Tennant ends in friction and a cliffhanger as Blair Benedict urges restraint.
The piece argues Nazi forces fear Allied might in England and across Europe, noting overwhelming British and American power, superior resources, and a warning that victory will go to the side with the strongest will. It cautions the war could be longer and tougher than believed, mentions potential Russian aid, and warns against overreliance on that option.
A reminiscence notes that zoot suits surge back in style echoing Civil War era Shanghai coats. It recalls 36 inch waist trousers and long coats as early fashion markers. The piece toys with the idea that fashion cycles return, even hoop skirts and bustles, prompting speculation on future trends.
The Literary Guidepost hails Enriqueta And I as a charming, unpretentious non fiction work winning the second Latin American Literary Competition prize. It recounts a Honduran childhood, the mother Enriqueta teaching across uneven schools, revolutions shaping finances, and a vivid view of Honduras from uplands to coast.
CBS reports 91 of 142 affiliates responded to a survey favoring radical TV upgrades before postwar broadcasts. Eye strain, set purchases, and color pictures were discussed with estimates of potential popularity increases. Industry debate continues over delaying or continuing postwar TV rollout. India note: 89 percent of its population lives rurally.
American forces report continued daylight and night bomber attacks across Europe. Heavy raids target Wiener Neustadt and Knin while rail yards and invasion coast targets in France and Belgium are struck. In England and Calais area clashes ripple with loud explosions as German warnings echo.
Backers of Ohio's Bricker United States Chamber of Commerce President Eric Johnston and Navy Lieutenant Commander Harold Stassen push for Dewey as GOP nominee. Rumors say Dewey will lead on first or second ballot with Bricker or Stassen as running mate. Johnston may emerge as a Dark Horse. Knox death shifts defense merger talk, Forrestal's opposition complicates plans. Congress faces possible curbs on presidential power during second wartime powers renewal. Labor turmoil in Illinois signals UMW leadership shift as Edmundson resigns.
In West Virginia Democratic primaries, Judge John N. Kenna trailed early but moved to a 2,000 vote lead over Parkersburg attorney William Bruce Hoff, with 43,894 to 41,813 in 1,984 precincts. Secretaries O'Brien and Chilton split, while Meadows gains margin over Holt in a related race. Republican maxes include Maxwell for Supreme Court and Dewey‑leaning delegates, with primary results signaling party shifts.
Creed Yoak of Gassaway held a sizeable edge over E. B. Pennybacker of Parkersburg for the Republican nomination. Pennybacker, who resigned as chairman of the public service commission to seek the office, led M. R. Hersman of Huntington for the Democratic nomination. In the fourth district Rep Hubert Ellis of Huntington was unopposed on the Republican side, with Governor Neely and his opponent Rep A C Schiffler both unopposed.
Officials warn delayed field labor could curb crops this year with serious effects on oats for feed and canning vegetables. Weather in April boosted winter wheat prospects, lifting production estimates to about 862 million bushels from 529 million last year, while reserves for perishables remain low due to storage limits.
Seed germination depends on proper watering. Keep seed flats moist but not soggy to avoid drying or rotting. Use paper or cloth over soil surface to prevent washing seeds from rows. After sprouts appear, switch to syringe watering for delicate seedlings. Morning watering minimizes soil disturbance.
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