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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

2

World Hears Roosevelt Defense Message In Speech

The World hears Roosevelt’s defense message as it is broadcast by loudspeakers and shortwave, unlike Wilson’s 1917 address heard only by Congress and galleries. Radio listings follow, noting programs across networks with music, talk, and features through the evening and next day.

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Naz i Advance Threatens Paris Front In France

Allied forces fight to slow a German armored push from Sedan toward Paris as French authorities lock down Paris and troops in a military zone. German tactics and rapid movements loom large while air and ground defenses respond.

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Radio Schedule Frid May 3 5 30 listing WMMN NBC WEAF WJZ

Central West Virginia station WMMN outlines a Friday May 3 schedule with NBC WEAF WJZ and CBS entries. Listings include Captain Healy's Stamp Club, Paul Sullivan News Review, World Today, Fred Waring, Sammy Kaye, Eddy Duchin, and various orchestras. Ballpark times span 5:30 to 11:30 with sports and news segments interspersed.

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Landon Plans and Convention Moves Across States

Landon and Taft actions stir GOP politics as Roosevelt leads in Wisconsin Idaho delegates go to Garner. Vandenberg wins Michigan convention support with one opposed by Dewey backers. Taft to speak in Topeka with Landon introducing him at a Saturday rally.

Consin Ilinois California Roosevelt Wisconsin Oregon Commonwealth Federation Idaho Taft Landon Michigan Arthur H. Vandenberg

WorySoap guest size six cakes 25 M

A brief notice notes WorySoap offering six cake items priced at 25 M per batch. The exact context and seller are not fully legible but the item list mentions six cakes and a 25 monetary amount.

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