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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1944

Page

4

Judith and Matthew in a Fractured Evening in 1943

Judith navigates a tense dinner and a lingering attraction with Matthew in a snowbound city. She clings to control as memories of their past collide with present tensions, while a dinner date and social rites reveal fragile loyalties and growing maturity.

Tudith Irene Matthew Sears Judith St Irene Anc Judy Cain Bovey Tina Dan Rog

Paris Symbolism and Dumbarton Oaks in Postwar Peace Plans

The editorial argues Paris symbols victory and resilience influence postwar policy. It links Paris liberation to Dumbarton Oaks talks focusing on foreign policy while stressing domestic unity. It warns that nations cannot shelter behind external triumphs if internal factions erode their strength and reliability in enforcing treaties.

Paris Dumbarton Oaks France Great Britain United States

Invasion Diary review by Richard Tregaskis

The review praises Richard Tregaskis veteran war diarist for Invasion Diary detailing his Italian front wound and hospital years. It notes the book lacks fresh history yet offers direct hospital life, psychology of wounded soldiers, and some humor within a familiar Europe battle section.

Richard Tregaskis Johnny Come Tregasis Cassino United States Tregaskis Sicily John Hershey Straits of Messina Harvard Europe

Allied forces advance on multiple fronts across France

British and Belgian units push toward Caen and the Dives Estuary while Dutch and American troops seize ground near Houlgate and Argentan. French patriots reportedly seize cities днев Central and southern France, signaling limited Gestapo resistance outside the northwest. Patton’s troops tighten flank against Germans around Dreux and along the Avre as German resistance concentrates near the coast.

Page Ine Sea Argentan Caboure Dives le Havre Houlgate Gace Seine France Lyon U_8 Third Army Paris Pas de Calais Dreux George 5. Patton Avre

Dewey Bricker To Start Campaigning Around Labor Day

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and John W. Bricker plan opening network broadcasts for the Republican campaign the weekend of Labor Day with Dewey on CBS September 7 from Philadelphia and NBC September 8 from Louisville while Bricker speaks September 9 at French Lick Springs on NBC.

Dewey Bricker E. Butterfield New York Republican National Committee Thomas E. Dewey John W. Bricker Gov. Dewey CBS Philadelphia NBC Louisville Gov. Bricker French Lick Springs Ind

Halsey Foresees Headlines In Pacific War Moves

Special to Central Press reports Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. will reemerge in headlines as Third Fleet commander. He aims for decisive action in a new Pacific war zone toward Tokyo, fearing peace talks could delay destroying Japan. He and Navy peers anticipate a major role in future invasions.

Central Press Washington Admr William F. Halsey, Jr Halsey America Tonyo United States Lewis Pacific Congress Alice Paul Mstro WPB Big Washington Bretton Woods N. H Secent International Monetary Huff

Curtainment and World of Washington Gossip

Curtailed material covers mixed topics. Captain Richard L Neuberger recalls Alaska service and a sergeant questions gender ratios in Washington. Maury Maverick defines Small War Plants as locally owned firms while Dewey campaign stops are noted with Mrs Dewey’s early life links. Col Edmund Starling memoirs loom as anticipated but not fully revealing.

Richard L. Neuberger Army Alaska Washington War Plants Corporation Maury Maverick Thomas E. Dewey Sapulpa Okla Col Edmund Starling White House Secret Service Col. Starling Col Starling

American Troops Expand Beachhead Territory Northwest of Cannes

American forces continued to push inland last week, seizing St. Julien and Barreme in the Basses Alps, expanding the area to about 1 square mile, with encirclement of Marseille looming within hours. Advancements extend from Aix-en-Provence toward the coast near Cannes.

St. Julien Barreme Basses Alps Cannes Marseille Aix-en-Provence

Waste Paper Goes to War From the Day

A fragmentary text describes paper as essential to a soldier celebration of wartime life. It notes drafts, discharges, rations, cartridges, packaging, clothing, training, travel, and plans all tied to paper. The piece highlights paper as the symbol and tool of military administration and honor.

Victory Garden Graphic Warns of Japanese Beetles

The Garden Graph explains how the Japanese Beetle, a pest since 1912, attacks both foliage and roots. Adults ravage plants from late June through July, while grubs feed on roots underground, threatening gardens across the country.

Dean Centra

Victory Garden Beetle Control Directions Amid Pest Flood

The notice describes Japanese beetle activity in Victory Gardens and provides a mixture recipe to combat infestations. It advises spraying foliage with a preparation of arsenate of lead and wheat flour mixed in water, specifying proportions and application guidance for gardeners to protect plants.

Fragmentary wartime dispatch hints at Marseille trap plan

A damaged passage notes allied forces advancing along a western road with a spearhead and French thrust toward Marseille. The text mentions a push through Aubagne and describes a defensive trap for German troops remaining in the French city, a major post near Paris.

Marseille Aubagne Paris

Chinese cabbage dish and preparation notes

A brief culinary item describes Chinese cabbage variations suitable for fresh or finely chopped use. Options include plain in-blocked dishes, creamed scalloped, or buttered preparations with emphasis on texture and flavor.

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