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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1944

Page

4

Communications Policy and Editorial Signatures

Voluntary communications to the editor will be published if they avoid fos or scurrilous matter and discuss matters of interest. They must bear the author’s signature. Advertising representatives for Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc. are listed for New York and Chicago with addresses.

Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New ‘York Pith Avenue New York N.Y Chicago Wrigley Building

Trapper tensions rise on river dock amid Nate Tennant deal

On the river dock at Leatmi Hold a tense meeting unfolds among Nate Tennant supporters Blair Colin and Olsen as Cree Indians and mounts await Tennant's arrival. Blair warns Olsen off while Colin probes the hiring scheme and the looming clash between Nate Tennant and rival leaders over control of the trapping trade. The scene includes the arrival of Jaunty Tennant, the mission crowd, and talk of a looming confrontation as tensions surge on the boat and dock.

Cody Colin Olaen Nate Tennant Nate Olsen Blair St Rae Learmonth’s Cree Inany Olsen Dover” Es Dove Hall Mr. Dov Dove's Lowemonth Tom Colin Tennantia Selkirk Irina Tennant Leatmidith Wien Brwieghs WYP Sk Ray Tee Terenant Colids Benedict Aniditiste Vance Amd Jenely Miike Hig Indiana

Kiri Leaves Used as War Propaganda Omen

The Office of War Information printed kiri leaf images to exploit a Japanese superstition about deadly omens and dropped them on the enemy at Atlanta. Report says many reportedly died, and now plans consider dropping kiri leaves on the Japanese mainland.

Office of War Information Atl Japan

Broadening life through war education gains merit

The piece argues that wartime learning expands knowledge beyond geography, naming the Solomons Aleutians Kwajalein and new terms like global Neopolitics and logistics. It suggests the war broadens public understanding, with broader information worth the effort.

Solomons Aleutians Kwajalein Atoll Pearl Harbor

Desirable Spring Books Highlighted in The Literary Guidepost

The guide reviews Karl Mannheim’s Diagnosis of Our Times, Kumar Golshl’s The People of India, Charles Morrow Wilson’s Middle America, and Paul Corey’s Buy an Acre. It notes Mannheim’s survey of youth and democratic planning, Golshl’s history-based view of India, Wilson’s Latin American focus, and Corey's independence message with a home-building ideal.

Karl Mannheim Mannheim America England Oxford Kumar Goshal India M. K. Gandhi Sheridan Charles Morrow Wilson Middle America Hemisphere Norton Paul Corey Corey Hudson

Oregon Senate Race Clinches Narrow Morse Holman Contest

Oregon voters split in a heated contest as Morse leads Holman in a close Senate race. Morse accuses Holman of New Deal liberalism while Holman calls Morse dangerous. Precinct results tally Morse 26,892 to Holman 23,029 across 831 precincts. Edgar W. Smith appears assured for the Democratic nomination to oppose the Morse Holman winner, as a second contest names Gordon to fill the McNary term.

Holman Morse Edgar W. Smith State Board of Higher Educational

Radio Industries Eyes Big Postwar Set Demand by 1945

The radio industry forecasts a pent-up demand to produce between 20 and 25 million receiving sets by year end, far above the 13.0 million produced in 1941 before wartime shift. Philco chairman Larry Grubb notes the figure contrasts with peak prewar output as the industry plans recovery and expansion after the war. Radio schedules detail Blue network and CBS and MBS programming, including music, drama, and variety shows, with direct or recording pickups featured amid postwar planning.

Russ Morgan BLU America NBC

Sprague Leads with Vast Precinct Totals in Oregon Balloting

Charles A Sprague reported 25 857 to 2 284 across 820 precincts. Willis MaHoney former Klamath Falls mayor ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. The Oregon Republican delegation vote of five was small but seen as a test by Stassen and Dewey camps who expect a high stakes Northwest contest in November. Wendell Willkie still received a few presidential preference votes despite withdrawal.

Charles A Sprague Willis MaHoney Klamath Falls Oregon Stassen Dewey Northwest Wendell Willkie

Religious freedom defense clashes with alleged polyamy plot

District attorney Brigham E. Roberts argues religious belief cannot excuse illegal acts amid federal and state charges against 46 individuals in Utah, Idaho, Colorado and Arizona. Authorities pursue cases, including a state charge of conspiring to advocate promote and practice polyamy naming 334 men and women.

United Sates Atorney Brigham E. Roberts Utah Idaho Colorado Arizona

Browns Regain First In AL With 6 5 win Over Yanks

St Louis Browns move back to first place in the American League after a 6 to 5 victory over the New York Yankees at New York. Luke Sewell paced the rally while Nelson Potter pitched six solid hits allowed. Mark Christman and A Zarilla hit their first homers as Bud Metheny and Ed Levy also connected.

St. Louis Browns Yanks Jack Hand Associated Press Luke Sewell Browns Philadelphia New York Joe McCarthy Nelson Potter Mark Christman A Zarilla Bud Metheny Ed Levy Riley Donald New Yorkers Detroit Johnny Corsica H.t. Twirling Rudy York Tiger al Evans Navy Senators Washington

Prisoner of war camps at Fort Lee and Fort Pickett explored

A wartime column reports Col. Philip T. Moisan detailing German POW camps at Fort Lee and Fort Pickett. He emphasizes that POWs are not criminals but captured soldiers entitled to decent, fair treatment under the 1929 Geneva rules. The piece paints daily camp routines, guard procedures, and the disciplined conduct of German prisoners arriving from work details.

Washington United States Army United States Geneva International Red Cross War Department Third Corps Fort Lee Fort Pickett Philip T. Moisan Moi Isan Moisan Novnet Pw’s United States Guard Stockade Molsan

Baseball scores and schedules from a day in the league

Baseball results across the American and National Leagues feature St. Louis beating New York in extra innings, Boston edging Chicago, and Cincinnati winning 7 to 5 over Philadelphia. Detroit and Washington also played, while Pittsburgh swept Brooklyn and Boston climbed into third place. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Chicagol New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Geverine Vince DiMaggio Mort Cooper Jim Tobin St. Louis Cardinals Phils Hugh Luby Louis Boston i

Boxing Results From Associated Press

Boxing results list several decisions and stoppages across cities including Willie Pep outpointing Frankie Rubino in Hartford Lloyd Marshall outpointing Joe Reddick in Milwaukee Jackie Graves stopping George De Gidio in Austin Minn Ben Miller defeating Henry Meneil in Atlantic City Willie Susell outpointing Bees Ward in Wayne Columbus and Chicago areas noted among scattered results with terse, factual lines.

Associated Pres Chicago Willie Pep Hartford Conn Frankie Rubino Brooklyn Milwaukee Lloyd Marshall Sacramento Calif Joe Reddick Paterson N. J Jackie Graves Austin Minn George de Gidio St. Petersburg Flaan Nobis Atlantic Orty Nie. Miller New York Kndeked Henry Meneil Philadelphia Wayne Ind Willie Suseell Columb Ted Columbus Bees ‘Ward

Mell Leaves Cabin After Short Visit

A terse report states Mell departed the cabin without giving an answer after a brief visit, leaving questions about the encounter and the next steps for those involved.

Mell

Army Navy square off at Franklin Field track meet

Dartmouth hopes for first outdoor title as Don Burnham defends his mile and leads a 403 athlete field from 30 east coast colleges. Navy and defending NYU champion teams loom as favorites, while Ken Longneck and Bil Patton face health concerns. Prelims start this morning with finals after lunch.

Don Burnham Dartmouth Medical Gay New Hampshire Indians Dartmouth U. &, ‘Military ’Academy West Point N. Y Madison Square Garden Levit Dombrowski States Dobbrowski Navy New York’ University Middies NYU Es Army Ken Longneck Bil Patton Burnham Ig Green

Cadets Win Penn Relays Event Then Dominate Home Race

The Cadets won the event at the Penn Relays and later clocked 3 20.8 on their home oval with George Berger as the anchor man.

George Berger L A

Hitler Line Battle Report From Italy Front

NBC summaries report Allied advances pressing the German line in Italy. Forces near the Liri valley and Aquino areas push along the switch line as Monte Pizen and coastal towns come under bombardment. Allied ships, planes, and ground troops disrupt supply routes and destroy targets along the western coast and bridges.

Hitler High Command Campodimele Picé Fine Ttra Andi Omitidie Eighth Army Liri Aquino Ponte Vorvo Pindee NBC Monte Pizen Hori Turk Terractio Fortita Italy Perracini Rif le Speziale Livorno

West Surge honors World War II veterans at ceremony

Editor Arrington and Tegel newspaper staff report Forty-four former Marshal College veterans wounded or captured in World War II were honored in a standing ceremony. Local officials praised their service and urged continued dedication to national interests.

West Surge College Deily Arrington Martiyer Tegel the Animal Award Yeon Legesfidautwi Willoe

Senator Says He Is Confused by Nuns and Aid Plan

A fragmented political note suggests Senator seeks clarity amid questions over church groups and social services. Confusion appears tied to a statement about external aid and community roles.

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