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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1944

Page

4

Victory Gardens Grow As War Effort Expanded

The article recalls the army like effort of victory gardeners during wartime, noting twenty million gardens produced ten million tons of food and four billion edible cans. It praises veterans and newcomers, urging twenty-two million gardens this year with higher output, extended into fall, and frames the hoe as an honorable weapon in support of soldiers and liberated lands.

Victory Gardens Victory United States Vies Auarters

Hidden Faces and Dalí Foreword in Literary Guide

Salvador Dalí discusses Hidden Faces in a foreword and previews the book as a novel in painting. He recalls Lorca predicting literary success and notes the work’s decadent, sensual atmosphere amid references to war and modern life.

Salvador Dial Sopher Met Ivador Dali Tate Leonardo War Garrel Dali Arcia Lorca Literary Fin- Dali Ald France Dan

War Dispatches Describe Rapid Allied Progress

Reported battlefield updates indicate Allied forces pressing forward as pages recount rapid movement across fronts. Dispatches describe intensified action across sectors and a shifting tempo as commands push toward decisive gains.

Kate Smith Hour to Compete With Jack Benny Soon

Kate Smith and her CBS variety show will move to Sunday nights at 7 to counter Jack Benny on NBC when she returns from vacation September 17. The shift includes maintaining morning programs while the Funny Brice series may move to 6:30. Other fall changes include Aldrich family moving to Fridays September 15 and a CBS shoe show taking NBC’s Aldrich slot after 4. In other notes, broadcasts list NBC CBS and foreign events amid war reporting from Normandy and Channel crossings.

E. Butterfield New York Kate Smith CBS Jack Benny NBC Aldrich

Allied push near Cherbourg stalls as weather slows advance

Report from supreme headquarters notes slow Allied progress along the Cherbourg peninsula where reinforcements arrive. Germany declares identified American divisions in action as both sides race to build up forces. Low clouds limit Allied air superiority while sea control remains with the Allies.

Ns Ocean Bayeux Germany Caten Cherbourg Perals Cheba Jon Atoast American First France

First Invasion Frontline Dispatch From Normandy Beach

A wartime diary passage describes cross-channel invasion scenes with German defenses. The author notes light concrete fortifications, mobile artillery, and aerial operations as Allied forces land via a small landing craft. He recalls shells bursting around, wading ashore, and waiting hours before sending the first report. The account highlights blistered hands, careful movement along roads, and the perilous daily routine of frontline reporters.

Amin Tyme

Invasion Air Battle Amid Bad Weather Across Normandy

Graphic wartime summary reports aerial combat over the invasion beaches between early yesterday morning and tonight. German fighter incursions cost four Allied planes, while the Allies claim losses of 33 fighters and five bombers. RAF heavy bombers struck rail junctions and targets behind lines, with British Lancasters and Halifaxes facing fewer German defenses due to poor weather. British Australian New Zealand Mosquito squadrons also attacked trains, roads, bridges, and encampments as ground fighting looms near Caen and Argentan. Reconnaissance notes a new factory busting attack deep in the battle arc.

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West Virginia labor unrest and a death in Marion County

The National Labor Board weighs in on union activity at the Wright plant amid a strike linked to CIO United Automobile Workers and United Mine Workers. Marion County Coroner reports a man, Keats, leapt to his death from Fourth Street Bridge. Industrial tensions spread to Ohio and Timken plant sites as three stallions of labor disputes ripple across regions.

Brtsaurgh. Gun Lal Board Stern Bf Pesta Gracition Wheeling United Ef Workers America Parnion Keats Fourth Street Bridge Marion County D. EE. Kidd Gentymea Zrom CIO Unitad Automobile Workers Dig Ohio Bes Ganton Ganton, While Elements Were Reached Th, Amdhctn Bot Missios Oe

Government Seizure Testimony On Labor Board Directive

An official warned of a strike if action is taken and urged Congress to back the president in a new plant service while the board’s order is carried out. Wolchek testified that during the prior seizure the government failed to enforce the WLB directive restoring provisions under the contract.

Ano’ Frit Dider Congress Wolchek WLB

National Service Roll Call Names Inc on List

A long roster of servicemen and women is listed under National Service, naming numerous individuals including Albert H. Stainis, Ruth Hair, Delores, Frances A. Murphy, Burl Mi, Ronald Krlotts, Rose C Murphy, and many others. The names span multiple families and locales, reflecting a community-wide documentation of service.

National Service Pries Albert H. Stainis Koent Folvertoh Ruth Hair Delores Mr. Hyatt Frances.a. Murphy Burl mi Ronald Krlotts Rose C Murphy John A. Newcome Bailie Newcome Ray, Wiseman Cattierie Sinclair Claude Dunham William Byers Mary Henderson Ernest B. Denton Lewis E. Peters Charles L. Shroyer C. L. Shroyer Ralph C. Ringler E. M. Wrause Earl F. Simmons Mary F. Battle Lena Speranza Sylvia Wagner Junior Wagner Omar G. Thompson Raymond Shields Russell M. Reese Clyde N. Mays Ruth McCorkle Dorothy Sapp Angelo Soterson Jane Mathews Martha Mahaffey Elizabeth Mahaffey Julius Barton Joseph Skelley K. Root Mary Root Helen, Gerkins William Proudfoot Clarence Able James Isner John F. Iner Alice Pugh Dorothy Carney William Beall Charles M. Wells John Moore Oscar Patterson Joseph Lyons W. J. Carothers Walter Lucas Latimer Bradley F. W. Henderson Husher Parrish Hayward Dillon Margaret Duckworth Maxine Cockrell Lawrence Williams Frussell Dotson Douglas Powell W.W. Gaines W. H. Shafferman Iia Simmers B. Williams Leslie Clayton Juaniita DeMold Chiries Adiiington Layman G. H. Kirk Albert Kelley Leona Kelley W. Aparrison G. T. Vénee Gléhn H. Bord Marguerite Logs M. F. Carvell Zaps Fletcher Eva G. Lisgman Clarence K. Heed Rhermal Oegiden Tracy G. Felton Ralph 8 Gibson Pearl Felton W. C. Pemb . H Bunner E. C. New- Pee Roward Caerdn Viola Goodwin Geraldine Gibson Mary Virginia Felton Thomas McWilliams Junior McWilliams Earl Eee Helen Chenoweth Edsel Bernard Bacteriol Held William Jones Lee Matsey Fane Eerie Bate Leton Mate Outs A Ee Clibe Sheeter Babe White Russell Mathews Earl Hanleiter Donald Carrico Ert Sturm Rayfield Fla Bath Ward Williamy Ape George W. Huntick Fredeward J. Glover Ton Lewis F. Baugh HL Puller Wilbert M. Shingleton Dennnis Vi ‘Wyckoff John Waters

Arrived Here For Eurlod h-suti lyr Stewart Arrived

Stewart arrives from Camp Cla Irks to spend time with family. His wife Mrs Corbin of 1151 Bae oeehs Set and Mrs will visit this weekend with her sister Dr Aileen Corbin Bishop and brother-in-law Charles M.

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Night raid unfolds on icy German air base

In a tense dawn operation Dowling and Colin unleash a crafted ambush on a hidden German air hub. With thirty minutes to strike, they deploy machine guns and coordinated fire, forcing retreating guards to scramble toward hangars as Canadian fighters swoop in against frozen, wind-swept terrain.

Colin Winnipeg Ottawa Toronto Pew Dowling Tin Nore Hitler Fritz Ken Dowling Bate Staees

Opera House Harriet 1 Tor in Breezy Unive Musical

A fragmented scene depicts Harriet Hillard of radio networks with a likely new screen personality by SBY GABE in a breezy musical at the Opera House. Dowling and Colin Tine discuss air patrols and a covert mission while a wartime plot unfolds with danger over bomber routes and a planned meeting point. The narrative weaves in airplanes, maps, and a perilous plan as characters prepare for a risky assignment during the war.

Harriet Hillard Faith Sby Gabe A Na Wen Opera House Ton! Prouct Nf Hte Abel Colonel Dowling Colin Tine Learmonth Airpienes Producte Ing United States Detroit York Chicago Norway Canada Colin Dowling Madre Atrol Japan Mae Kiel

Action and Music Feature New Film at Opera House

Picture entertainment filled with action, music and adventure. Republic’s Yellow Rose of Texas stars Ray Rogers in stirring drama. Screened at the Opera House Sunday for three days, promising thrills and lively tunes.

Ray Rogers Republic Texas Sones

RAF Anecdotes Stirred on Film Set Now at Opera

On set anecdotes from RAF pilots are circulating in the RAC Fe on the Bros film with Byron as technical advisor. Kennerly, an All American, has four months furlough and returned home to Pasadena after an ear injury.

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Neagle and Greene Star in The Yellow Canary at Strand Tonight

Anna Neagle and Richard Greene co star in The Yellow Canary a melodrama at Strand Theatre tonight produced by Kert Wilcox for RKO Radio A romantic adventure with a British premiere premise friendship and political exile form the core as Neagle confronts social duty and upheaval amid espionage and exile themes.

Anna Neagle Richard” Greene Strand Theatre Yellow Canary Kert Wilcox RKO Radio Miss Neagle East Canada

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