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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1944

Page

4

Edwards revives Truth or Consequences on NBC and plans a mass honeymoon

Ralph Edwards announces the fifth year of Truth or Consequences on NBC with a Saturday night splurge centered on newlyweds and couples. He will arrange marriages after the show, charter a Hudson River party with special cabins and an orchestra. A 13 concert series commissioned from contemporary composers opens tonight with Paul Whiteman premiering a piece. other premieres follow on CBS and Hollywood offerings abound.

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Marriage plans talk in the spring ceremony

Judith and Matthew plan a quiet spring wedding after discussing future life, with Mary and family nearby. The pair argue over timing while Mary contemplates their choices, amid a tense night of emotions and hopeful plans for a new life together.

Act of perfidy and treachery against railroads is charged

The piece accuses the Department of Justice and Roosevelt officials of persecuting the Association of American Railroads and related Western bodies. It argues railroads sought a 15 percent freight-rate rise in 1931, faced ICC denial, formed a tentative arbitration policy, and faced DOJ action as a political maneuver to restrain competition and push a federal co ordinator plan. The article frames actions as government-backed, tracing arc from Eastman to the ARR and criticizing anti trust probes as misused governance.

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Of Men and Battle review by Fredenthal Wilcox

The Literary Guidepost profiles Of Men and Battle by David Fredenthal and Richard Wilcox, a serious war book with drawings done on the scene in the Pacific. It blends art and prose to convey moods of combat and aftermath, avoiding history writing for a felt truth and emotion.

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Seven Deadly Sins and surprising trivia query

The seven deadly sins are pride anger lust envy greed gluttony and sloth. The animal that can endure the longest without water is the camel. Two major crops native to America are tobacco and corn. A woman's signature is not valid in Belgium. The presidential defeats occurred when Benjamin Harrison beat Grover Cleveland in 1888 and Cleveland defeated Harrison in 1892. Use lime juice as a substitute in frosting or fillings.

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Domestic Industry Faces Path After War Stockpiles

The speaker warned that 85 percent of surgical instruments came from abroad, while the domestic industry thrived during the war and may endure for four more years. He questioned letting four years of supply flood the market, noting expected overseas sale of excess materials and possible opposition abroad. He criticized European aid plans and warned of farmers resisting imported food and tomatoes.

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White House Painted Quietly Amid War Pause

Washington columnist notes the White House and Blair House show neglect and paint peeling, while Mrs. Roosevelt resists repairs and painting until after the war. Blair House shines in Colonial Yellow as a contrast to the President's mansion.

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Silence on the Front Lines Advances Across Belgium Luxembourg

Reported German forces estimated between 60 000 and 100 000 trapped along the channel coast near Dunkerque in reverse. Allied actions around Mons Belgium claim a large German pocket wiped out with 9 000 prisoners and 40 tanks captured or destroyed. Siegfried line thought to be under assault at both ends as American crossings near Aachen and Luxembourg frontier are rumored. Prime Minister of Luxembourg Pierre Dupont welcomed Allied troops as Germans flee.

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Regiment in World War II Navy? Louisiana unit history

The page describes a plantation in Louisiana and a regiment that pursued Germans. It notes participation in North Africa, Sicily, and the Italian campaign including Anzio. It claims the unit was among the first infantry to enter Rome with landing operations around August 16.

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