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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1941

Page

4

Matsuoka and Japan’s Axis diplomacy examined

The article profiles Japan's former foreign minister Matsuoka and his role in forging ties with Germany and Italy. It notes his anti-American stance, later shifts, and the tentative impact on Tokyo's war strategy while outlining broader Sino Soviet-Chinese alignments and US views, including Hopkins in Moscow and Roosevelt’s remarks.

Wagee Yosuke Matsuoka Weresthelas Wee Easay United States Japan Rome Berlin Moscow Adolf Statin Oka Joe Stalin Konoye Tokio Matsuokta Machins Hitler China Chiang Kai-shek Russia Chiang Washington Jepperil Oe &Crimp Hitler Mussolini Germany Hopkins

Contentment and a secret reunion in the park

In a park scene Vernon Stone plans a discreet visit to La Lena who wears a black wig. Mamie, the child, greets him but Carlyle demands attention, insisting she can talk to her. A tense exchange unfolds as they prepare to depart while a looming appointment presses on the family.

Yiena Vincent Vernon Stone Carlyle Vernon Viena Wright Ylena Vernon-Stone Clarkson Stone Makeus Mamle Gatylé Sng Mamie Uncle Vernon Spain Senora Elguero Nurke Elguero Dias Ee Carlyle Ysirl Mamié Rieti Jimi Bayete Pworan Rose Saltamaa

Apology to Wheeler and Alaska Service Notes

The Morgantown Post reports Secretary Stimson apologized to Senator Wheeler of Montana for accusing him of urging soldiers to oppose extended service. The correction states the postcards carried no draft reference and were general in nature. A Clark sburg Exponent note says the 201st Infantry may be sent to Alaska for Embarkation to an Alaskan post, with West Virginia troops serving far from home to guard the nation.

Wheeler Morgantown Post Stimson Montana Army War Department Iiting Office Alaska Clarksburg Fort Benjamin Harrison 201St Infantry West Aining West Virginia Japan

WHEN PEACE COMES

In a wartime era, the Clarksburg Telegram argues for comprehensive peace planning. It urges learning from Versailles, abandoning harsh terms, and forming a cooperative future where civilization benefits reach all nations if humanity acts wisely and humanely.

Clarksburg Versailles

Knottsville Community Notes and Visits

Knottsville hosts regular 4 H meeting at the schoolhouse Friday evening. Wesley Chapel holds preaching at 10 o'clock and Knottsville Sunday service. Visitors include Arthur Wilson and Henry Shaffer from Radford Virginia. Paul Boyles recovers from an accident on his way home from Charleston last Friday. Mrs Ellen Hockenberry and Wayne McClaren visit Rev J F Hockenberry for a few weeks. Paul and Ralph Cutright visited their home here over the weekend then returned Monday to Baltimore. Charles Wilson and son Darrell visited their home here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Denzil Luzadder and children visited Claude Luzadder Sunday. Lois Hockenburry returned home after visiting her sister in Graf ton last week.

Wesley Chapel Knottsville Ee Fs Ockenberry Arthur Wilson Henry Shaffer Radford Paul Boyles Charleston Ellen Hockenberry Wayne McClaren J. F. Hockenberry Paul Ralph Cutright Baltimore Charles Wilson Darrell Denzil Luzadder Claude Luzadder Lois Hockenburry Grafton

Youre Telling Me Centr War Wry Snippets

A collage of sharp satirical notes from a wartime edition. It cites alleged submarine activities and Russian reports on Hitler, plus a mocker’s take on Rashid Ali and the Iraq rebellion. A joke about fatigue after vacation rounds out the dispatch.

Flaming cross on Boyd hill shocks West Grafton crowd

In West Grafton on Boyd hill a large flaming cross drew thousands who watched for about thirty minutes. No white robes or clear message appeared, and the event suspended carnival acts as onlookers asked what it meant. No one learned who started it or its purpose.

Boyd Hill West Grafton Klu-Klux Klai William D. Dent M. H. Dent Washington Street Morgantown Monongalia County Kansas West Virginia Weston Lewis County Andrew Exminston Grafton M. H. Denton Grafton and Greenbriar Railroad Taylor Colln Grover Cleveland John T. McGraw

FDR Praises Military Expert on Russian Resistance

President says Russia will not come under lease loan terms and declines to comment on German actions. He notes Russia can pay for the aid and criticizes reporters for sensationalism. The remarks follow questions about Russia and hints at allied cohesion in wartime strategy.

Germany Russia

Oil Industry backs curfew plan for rationing threat

The article notes Ickes stating oil companies urged a night closing program and would enforce it among dealers, while government action may be required for full effectiveness. It implies potential rationing and employment concerns as the situation develops.

Ickes Itan

Station closing under consideration quoted in fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes reference the possible station closing and under consideration for application. It mentions holding individual service station tour bulk quota and related restrictions. Specific names, places, dates, and actions are not readable.

Monthly Eval for TatiOnt Standards 7

A compact monthly review focusing on the status of TatiOnt standards for grade seven. Highlights include adherence levels, notable updates, and upcoming milestones.

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