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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Letters Policy and Distribution

Publication policy outlines that letters to the editor will be published if not libelous or scurrilous and offered for general discussion. It lists national representation by Inland Newspaper Representatives with office addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City St Louis for distribution and press services.

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Republican Platform Urged to Reform State Tax Burden

A Charleston gathering is urged to adopt a strong policy in the Republican platform advocating equalization of tax revenues between state and local governments. The piece argues localities face crippling limits after the thirtys era tax cap, with city and county services deteriorating while the state coffers grow. It calls for realignment of revenues to empower locals and reduce surpluses, opposing new city taxes and stressing a shift of burden to reflect true needs.

Charleston Grafton Taylor County State Liquor Commission

Canadian Spy Ring Shows How People Betray Their Country

James Marlow discusses Soviet espionage lessons from Canada's 1945 spy ring prosecutions. Former government workers, many educated and sympathetic to Communism, betrayed secrets for money or idealism, while Churchill warned the USSR frames betrayal as a religious duty to the utopia.

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Rates of transport accident deaths rise slight 1911 1946

U.S. death rates from transport accidents increased only marginally between 1911 and 1946 while deaths from other uses of accidents show a different pattern. The data highlight small overall shifts in transport safety over the period and suggest broader risk trends in various accident categories.

U.S

Homecoming in a tangle of love and choice

Anne returns to Julia's house where John and Julia have prepared a welcoming space. The scene shifts between past heartbreak and present reunion as Anne contemplates staying with John and Julia while considering her own future. John embraces her, ending the chapter with a quiet, hopeful reunion.

Anne Helen John Don Connecticut Mr. Ogden Stone House Julie Ken Julia City Alec Gram Henry Alaska Judy Gam Auntie Nick Madame Kingsleys Annaber Madame Kingsley Nin Chloe Hersel Joan

Soviet Reinforcements Fortify Baltic Ports and Bases

Soviet forces reinforce Rostoe, Tottin, and Danzig ports in the Baltic region to relieve Koenigsburg. Marshal Rokossovsky appointed chief of Russian forces at Insterburg. The report notes broader Soviet naval and military buildup, with references to leadership changes.

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Today’s Grab Bag and Birthdays in Brief

A collage of trivia and notes includes quiz questions on Louisiana origins Canada vs Great Lakes which is larger a birthday greeting to Maureen O Hara and a roundup of events dated August seventeenth mentioning Wendell Willkie and New York’s name change to New Orange in 1673 Roger Pryor’s showbiz arc from stage to radio and Army Air Force service ends with Dennis Moore’s real name teased as part of the snippet.

Wendell Willkie United States Elwood Ind David Crockett New York New Orange Roger Pryor Arthur Pryor Windy Hill Roger Hollywood Pryor Army Air Force Radio Dennis Moore

Fort Worth native Dennis Meadows in film and sports career

Central Press reports on Dennis Meadows born in Fort Worth Texas who appeared on stage and stock, spent four years as a commercial pilot, served as physical director of the Dalles Athletic Club, and has been in pictures since 1936 with recent titles listed.

Dennis Meadows Fort Worth Tex Dennnis Dalles Athletic Club Dennis Rockies

Mutual Sets Husky Winter Sports Broadcast Package

Mutual announces a robust winter package with broadcasts for football, basketball, and baseball fans. Signed programs include Army-Navy football, All-Star games, East-West, Cotton Bowl, and North-South clashes. Tonight's schedule features CBS and NBC programs, sports shows, dramas, and music across several time slots.

George Tucker C. E. Butterfield New York Husky Mutual Army-Navy

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