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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
4
Securely wrap and mail by the September to October window with the earliest send preferred. Correct full names and exact unit addresses ensure delivery to Navy ships, Marine units, Merchant ships, Armed Guard, or Coast Guard posts. Inaccurate addresses caused 15 percent of delays last year, with waits from 60 days to six months.
President Roosevelt will deliver his first campaign broadcast on NBC the night of September 23 from a Washington Teamsters' Union dinner. The broadcast is scheduled for 9 30 P M Eastern War Time, with potential additions by other networks. Ed Wynn ends seven-year radio hiatus tonight with Time and Network at 7 P M on NBC.
American dispatch reports Allied forces breaching the Nazi defense along the Loue river south of Foret De Chaux and advancing into the forest west of Besancon. French troops overcome resistance near Le Valdahon and seize Pontarlier in the Jura foothills amid stiff fighting. western Saone valley gains and towns Mont Sous Vaudrey Villers-Farlay Salins occupied as Germans retreat, felling trees to block roads.
Bituminous operations at Maidsville and nearby sites in Monongalia County reopened after a shutdown. Maiden mine workers returned to jobs while Osage No. 3 workers refused, as other mines including Glendale Gas Coal Alexander Moundsville Hitchman Henwood and Valley Camp Gear up for production. Officials said operations would begin around 7 o clock this morning with capacity targets rising to about 12,000 tons daily.
A discussion on guaranteeing world wide access for accredited press and radio to report news without interference advances in Congress. Senators Truman Taft and leaders McCormick and Martin back a free press and free radio, urging international understanding and a durable peace through universal communication at set rates. Fulbright chairs the proposal in the House as support grows.
Allied forces under Gen. Sir Harold Alexander report heavy fighting as German riverline defenses around Coriano ridge and San Savino ridge near the Adriatic coast resist near Rimini. Eighth Army tanks and artillery press counterattacks, with fresh German reinforcements bolstering coastal defense and inland sectors from Castelnuova to Pian Di Castello.
Congress debates Fulbright’s plan to promote independent news exchange seeking US leadership in guiding foreign affairs. House Foreign Affairs Chair Blam warns support uncertain as he calls for direct talks and careful writing. Osage bosses vote shift noted. Osage operation reports 417 workers and daily output around 5300 tons amid industry changes.
A domestic scene unfolds as Judith and Matthew navigate shared finances, friendships, and family ties. Tensions arise over Elizabeth and Peter, with Judith defending friendship while Matthew fears disruption. They reconcile with emotional honesty about love, marriage, and plans for future children.
The piece cites Hitler and Gobels as proof that controlling information channels drives violence and war, arguing truthful news curbs prejudice. It mentions Superfortress raids on Anshan near Yawata steel works, the Showa Steel Works, and Manchurian fronts, with battles in the area and references to Proclamation on Antung and related logistics.
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