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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1946
Page
4
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The piece critiques dishonest attack politics and urges candidates to concede only when it exposes opponents, while seeking honest discussion of issues. It notes a course by the National Citizens Political Action Committee and laments pervasive campaign rhetoric and polarized judgments.
Associate Justice Robert H Jackson argues that the war crimes trials hinge on the accountability of Adolf Hitler’s followers who built his regime. He asserts that their acts are Hitler's acts and calls for just punishment, stressing the harm to mothers and families and urging humane execution if guilt is proven.
A quirky tale from Midland Ontario describes two women catching a 25-pound fish with ice tongs and an anchor. They reportedly charmed the creature while sea fishing in the morning, offering a humorous lesson on keeping gear handy for unexpected catches.
A brief verse reflection from Press Radio Bible Service Inc Cincinnati urging readers to decide whom they will serve with the famous Joshua 24 15 line. It emphasizes collective influence of individual life choices in a faith context.
Special to Central Press reports that observers view the Mead committee inquiry as a buildup for Senator James M. Mead to seek New York governor. GOPs avoid making the probe political, while Latin American unrest follows Bolivia’s civilian overthrow. OPA price controls face decontrol drift with August 20 as a tentative deadline.
Delegates from Mackenzie’s ara and 48 Swiss parliament members urge creation of peaceful “oases of humanity” across continents. They warn the postwar era lacks true peace as the west east gap widens, calling for safe zones away from military targets to protect women and children amid rising tensions and future war threats.
NBC and CBS announce special showcase programs to kick off the fall season with star-studded parades and broadcasts. The networks plan high-profile presentations from 3 to 4 30 PM on Sundays and Mondays, with West Point football set to begin in September and Harry Wismer to handle play by play.
A fragment notes a questioner and a spokesman saying the United Nations Security Council has no troops, suggesting the council’s lack of military forces. The context appears to be a page excerpt with unclear surrounding details.
The article lists family names adopted as heavenly titles such as Job Patience Miss Charity and Tree of Life. It notes Divine's first wife died three years ago and his marriage to Edna Rose Ritchings of Montreal, Canada on April 29 in Gold. It also mentions discovery in Australasia in 1651.
On a stalled night train, Corbett consoles a grieving group after a deadly accident. Joanie clings to Elaine as Dr. Peck assesses Voorhees dead in the green curtained berth. Pat Hastings and a sick senator's wife wrestle with shock while Nina and Mrs Weston guard the wounded and frightened child.
Fragmentary report notes a press conference remark linking democracy and Christianity to Lincoln's birth of freedom. Mentions a man named Divine listing 41 in a marriage license and heated audience reaction with chanting and stamping feet.
A War Assets Administration report notes several Midwest firms and private buyers exploiting veterans priority certificates to obtain scarce aluminum sheet from surplus stocks. A central buyer, unnamed, secured most bulk purchases, raising concerns of market cornering and favoritism in wartime asset disposal.
A preliminary hearing will hear testimony next week as Field 45 is questioned about the purchase from the WAA of 539 rolls of scarce wire screen. The case centers on the stock and procurement details of the transaction.
A fragmentary note reports that Nt voi ae are needed in the program and that the Washington administration has cod that Fields bid nearly matching the cash on hand in Richmond Virginia. The readable text suggests financial or procurement context with Richmond as a location. Specific names or dates are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR.
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