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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

4

Spring entwines pain and longing at Stone House

Anne sits in the park wrestling with love for John, memories of their night together, and the looming wreckage with Helen, while spring's renewal contrasts with their strained pact to build a life at Stone House. John asserts he could crush Helen’s vanity to save them, yet their alliance unravels as Helen leaves and Anne searches for independence.

Anne Stone House Julia John Helen Judy Alec Hudson Boulevard Hac Don Alway

Bates Deliveries and Rates Include Mail Plan

Notices show Bates deliveries at 250 weekly by carrier and mail plans priced at 39.00 per year or 4.50 for six months. The piece cites Associated Press rights and publication terms, with postal classifications and editorial submission guidance. It lists Inland Newspaper Representatives offices in New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City St. Louis.

BATES Associated Press Ematters Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York East 42Nd St Chicago Wrigley Petroit Penobscot Kansas City Board of Trade St. Louis Syndicate Trust

Debate On Universal Military Training In The New York Times

Former assistant secretary of war and Senator Elbert DeThomas present opposing views on universal military training. Petersen advocates UMT stressing strength, Allied support, and leadership backed by force, while Thomas warns it risks false security and favors specialized training for emergency leaders. Both see potential for a combined approach with optional advanced instruction after basic training. Eighteen year olds could spare time for disciplined training.

Elbert De'Thomas Forne Senate New York Times Petersen UMT Compton Thomas UMP Civian Howard, Petersen

New Polio Aids Bring Hope At International Meet

Report from New York City notes a new electrical nerve aid by General Electric at the first international polio conference. The device uses electricity to substitute for lost nerve impulses, moving paralyzed muscles with mild, passive exercise, echoing Warm Springs therapy and offering particular help to children.

New York City General Electric Co Warm Springs

Newport Tower Mystery Sparks New Archaeology Dig

The Newport Round Tower, a 25 foot high round stone ruin, is under renewed study as archaeologists led by William Godfrey and John Brew dig its foundations to decide who built it. Local belief nods to Benedict Arnold ancestors, while a Norse theory ties the tower to Viking explorers around 1000 A.D. If proven, pre Columbian transatlantic contact would gain fresh credibility.

Newport Round Tower Newport United States Leif Ericson American Hjalmar R. Holand Minnesota Kensington Minn Longfellow Newport Park Commission

Yellow Jack Heroic figure in yellow fever history

Dr. Walter Reed is honored with a Hall of Fame bust for leading the fight against yellow fever by proving the bite of a mosquito spreads the disease. His work in sanitary measures influenced Panama Canal building, with co-worker Jesse Lazear credited though often overlooked. both are cited as triumphs over tropical disease and a beacon for future cures.

Walter Reed Hall of Fame America United States Panama Canal Reed Jesse W. Lazear Lazear Tropics Fae

Bible Thought for Today Moral surgery to save from sin

A Bible thought urges moral surgery to save humanity from mortal sin citing 30:12 Thy bruise is incurable and thy wound grievous Courtesy Press Radio Bible Service Inc Cincinnati Ohio.

Press-Radio Bible Service, Inc Cincinnati, Ohio

Truman civil rights bill dies in Senate filibuster

In Washington, Aug 5, President Truman’s civil rights program for 1948 collapses as a southern Democrats filibuster defeats an antipoll tax bill. The Republicans yield after Southern pressure, ending talks for the year. The piece notes the poll tax as a barrier, outlines opposing views on states rights, and sketches political reactions ahead of November elections. It also touches on Truman’s steps toward desegregation in the armed forces and government employment. The piece cites city theater seat counts in Washington Chicago and New York, noting seats per population.

James Marlow Washington Truman Congress Senate South New Hampshire Jeaders Henry Wallace Progressive Party Philadelphia Mook U.S Chicago New York

Powerful force jet planes seen as best yet developed

Washington report notes U S Air Force could hold its own in a near future war. Highlights include 2800 B-29s with long range, orders for nearly all defense funds, halted disposal of wartime plants, strong jet production, and bases in Greenland Iceland Alaska ready for counterattacks. Also mentions superiority of Lockheed Shooting Star and Republic Thunderjet over rivals.

Central Press Ashington America United States Air Force Air Force Russia Lockheed Shooting Star Greenland Iceland Alaska Navy

Vaudeville Returns In New York Ambience At Palace

ABC announces revival night at the old Palace Theater Broadway August 10 with Ray Bolger emceeing and a cast including Bea Little Ella Logan Mary Raye Naldi Pat Rooney Sr Willie West and Paul Whiteman. NBC and other programs listed for the evening include New Faces Mr Keen Suspense and Crime Photography.

Jean Meegan New York ABC Palace Theater Broadway Ray Boliger Bea Little Ella Logan Mary Raye Naldi Pat Rooney Willie West McGinty Paul Whiteman NBC Muste Hol Bob Haw Guy Lombardo Mr. Keen Gopiger Will ABC En Ea

Meet Your Lucky Partner and All Star Revue Time Slots

The listing shows events at 8:30 p.m. for Meet Your Lucky Partner and 9:30 p.m. for All Star Revue. Venue details are not provided and no additional acts are listed. Local promotions emphasize entertainment slots in the evening lineup.

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