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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1944

Page

4

Baseball Scores and Schedule From The League Games

National League results outline tallies for Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati and New York with upcoming matchups. American League notes Detroit Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Cleveland and Boston feature key results and next-day games as the circuit continues two-game series.

Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Team Wee Pet Boston i

Winter's North Trials Amid Hidden War Notes

Colin and Blair navigate a frozen frontier where a hidden war looms. They track a crucial WW I photograph, face caution from Dove, and endure a brutal December blizzard as Pearl Harbor reshapes their perilous Arctic mission. Trappers conflict with Olsen and Tennant over breeding grounds, triggering escalating tensions and violence.

Learmonth Colin Blair Winnipeg Colonel Dowling London Dave Alec Cross Red Fox Nelson Olsen Dove Pearl Harbor Selkirk Hells Tennant Lew Ward Bai Selif Chet Olpenta Benak Hag Ayestipeda Bendict's Hospital Shire Ananant Pam Litt

Saving the Soil and the River’s Future

The author argues furrow orientation preserves soil, water quality, and fisheries. Plowing perpendicular to streams causes erosion, silting rivers and lakes, while contour or parallel furrows retain moisture, support crops, and sustain livelihoods. Soil fertility underpins health and prosperity.

The Condition of Man by Lewis Mumford in Review

John Selby discusses Lewis Mumford’s 487 page study The Condition of Man which argues for a shift from frontier expansion to cooperation and a focus on renewing human personality within a world society. Selby notes Mumford’s sweeping ambition and influence as a thorough, sometimes ponderous writer.

Lewis Mumford Harcourt, Brace Mumford New York Sunday Times Mr. Mumford Asnearly

Ground work toward a regional television network advances

Eastern War Time reports ongoing development of a television relay network despite wartime conditions. A new relay transmitter links NBCs WNBT New York to Philcos WPTZ Philadelphia via coaxial cable, with estimated costs around 15000 dollars per link spaced 50 miles apart. Engineers weigh radio versus wire links and potential complementary use. Saturday night programs listed for NBC CBS and MBS include Abies Irish Rose, Truth or Consequences, Barry Wood Party, Grand Ole Opry, Bob Hawk Quiz, Sinatra, and Army Service Forces programs.

C. E. Butterfield New York M. Rose N. J NBC WNBT Philco WPTZ Philadelphia Abie Barry Wood Grand Ole Opry CBS BE. H. Moore Montgomery Ward Music America Boston Pops Army Service Forces MBS American Eagle Britain Chicago Theater Symphony

Boxers Outpointed and Stopped Across United States

A string of boxing results from Worcester Worcester to Atlantic City Norfolk and beyond shows Georgie Martin outpointing Henry Jordan in Boston while Ernie Forte defeated Sidney Miller in Providence and Lou Bass bested ar tie Levine in Cradock. Other bouts include Johnny Finazzo losing to Suzy Goldstein and Sackie Rylan drawing with Auriel Coutoure in Bangor. Lloyd Marshall outpointed Joe Kahut in Portland as Speedy Duval fell to Billy Fox in Philadelphia.

Tommy Warnock New York Worcester Mass Georgie Martin Boston Henry Jordan Philadelphia Ernie Forte Providence Sidney Miller Youngstown Norfolk Lou Bass Cradock Artie Levine Brooklyn Suzy Goldstein Johnny Fin

Boxing Results Highlight New York Card Upsets

In New York Joe Baksi of Kulpmont Pa fought to an outpoint win over Lee Savold of Paterson N J while Freddie Scott of Akron defeated Walter Hafer. Marvin Bryant of Dallas stopped Coolidge Mill Bible names in a separate New York bout as Mills era legends remain dominant.

Associated Press New York Joe Baksi Kulpmont Lee Savold Paterson N. J Freddie Scott Akron Walter Hafer el Aston York Marvin Bryant Dallas Tommy Mills Valley Stream N. Y

Cubs Poised To Escape NL Cellar This Weekend

Chicago Cubs, under new manager Cholly Grimm, have won nine of 17 and ride a six game streak. After an 0-10 start, they climbed to within a game and a half of Brooklyn, with St Louis and Cincinnati looming as threats as Paul Derringer’s pitching steadies the club.

Milwaukee Bruins Cubs Grimm Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Chicago Paul Derringer

Washington society notes in New York mingle power and charm

Eric Johnston recounts a fluttering New York gathering of eight prominent figures including former President Herbert Hoover Justice Frank Murphy Nelson Rockefeller and Walter Lippmann. Ambassadors and diplomats mingled with financiers as Dr Bianchi and the Portuguese contingent drew attention at a high profile inter American development conference and banquet.

Washington New York Herbert Hoover Frank Murphy Portugal Dr. Bianchi Nelson A. Rockefeller Eric Johnston United States Chamber of Commerce Adolf A. Berle, Jr Walter Lippmann Leon Henderson Madison Avenue Lippmann Troy Helen Hoover Waldorf City of Mr. Hoover Gov Thomas E. Dewey Secretary of State Wedgewood Room Frank Sinatra Johnston Henderson England Russia White House Middle West Honorables Rockefeller Ivy Lee John D Bianchi le Ambassadeur Madame

War Today Continued Defense of Mikado Land

A war summary notes Japan will defend its native land when decision day comes. Burns believes Japanese forces will fight to the end and be dangerous in battle. The report emphasizes resolve and readiness amid ongoing conflict.

Burns

Labor strikes cripple power and bread supplies across states

Labor unions claim unauthorized walkouts halt operations from Oregon coast to Michigan. Lincoln county power plants shut, Toledo water pumps lose power, a lumber mill idle, and Detroit bread lines vanish while Parke Davis workers press on. Nationwide action threatens continued shortages.

Lincoln County Ore Coasta APL Sayamill Toledo Lumber Planer Isbor Detroit Michigan Rooda Parke, Davis & Co

Labor unrest hits multiple plants amid wartime strain

In Sag inaw Michigan 2500 General Motors Chevrolet transmission workers idle after a dispute over smoking rules. In Muskegon a regional War Labor Board settlement to return Campbell Wyant and Cannon foundry workers to work Monday ends a 22 cupola charger discharge dispute. At Brown and Sharpe Providence 1900 workers strike over dining arrangements in a war tool maker. Harry Bridges on the West Coast urges labor action to carry political aims beyond the war.

Saginaw Mich General Motors Chevrolet Muskegon War Labor Board Campbell Wyant Cannon Foundry Chargers Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co Providence BR. I Ich Theompany San Francisco Harry Bridges Eader International , Longshoremen’s, and Warehousemen's Union CIO

Political primaries continue with uneven opposition

The report outlines ongoing primaries expected to run through September 19 with several senators facing little opposition for renomination while others like Nye, Clark, and Thomas confront strong primary challenges. It notes a fence of questions to President Roosevelt and the launch of a Goodwill drive to rally Republican congressmen behind John W. Go y.

Page J Guy Gillette Barkley D-Ky Gerald P Gerald P. ‘Nye, (R-Nd), Bennett’ Clark (Dmo) and Elmer Thomas (D-Okla Roosevelt Goy John W

Wartime shifts in college coaching ideals emerge in sports sphere

Sports writer notes wartime pressures push coaches to break tradition and seek livelier games. Football men weigh bypassing dormant rules committee for excitement while other coaches embrace innovative practices to keep teams and jobs. The piece profiles figures like Dickey and Campbell and hints at broader shifts across sports from baseball to fencing, reflecting a changing ethics and practical demands.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Big Ten National Football Coaches. Association

Democrats Meet To Pick Delegation For Roosevelt Renomination

Democrats met today to select a delegation expected to cast 18 votes for President Roosevelt's renomination. Chairman Truman of the Senate investigating committee accused Republicans of suborning victory in war to the hope of victory at the polls and urged a fourth term for Roosevelt. The piece notes invasion plans and mentions a rock formation named The Tooth of Time.

Roosevelt Truman Senate

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