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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
8
Hal Boyle notes ten years since Hitler’s invasion of Poland and the start of a trillion-dollar war. He recalls the Reichstag broadcast declaring the troops’ march and the ensuing global upheaval, marking a long, costly conflict and its remembrance.
A reflective column recalls the immense human and economic costs of World War II, citing casualties, wounded totals, and vast damages. It notes the United States bearing a large share of financial responsibility, the rise of American influence, and the enduring question of whether war can ever truly erase humanity. It contrasts geography awareness with a hopeful note on population and the future, ending with a brief reference to postwar wage laws and the 75 cent minimum wage debate.
Borba prints Yugoslav retort to Moscow after Russia delivers a sharp note over Tito’s Austrian claims. Editorial attacks accuse Russia of seeking control to subdue Yugoslavia while Belgrade papers mix defiance with sarcasm.
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