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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1946
Page
4
A column argues Americans should return to Founding Fathers' Constitution and Bill of Rights, rejecting new experiments. It likens progress to spiritual renewal and cites the prodigal son as a lesson to go back to what once guided the nation.
The Grafton Sentinel announces weekday issues from Latrobe Street, with offices at 185 Grafton and printing at 165 Deliveries by carrier. Subscription rates listed include $7.60 yearly and other terms. Communications policy allows unsigned or signed letters for general interest discussion. National representation in New York and Chicago is noted.
A broad call for political turnover argues discontent with long tenure in office from President to Justice of the Peace. The piece urges constitutional limits on service length and predicts widespread demand for a November 8 change across the nation and parties.
Veterans face a housing crunch as only 11 000 of 103 000 government authorized temporary units are complete. Up to 18 000 more may be finished this month and in September, but a large shortfall remains. Federal Public Housing Authority says war housing on campuses needs plumbing and utilities. Desperate college officials have scavenged other homes for veterans, leaving many students unsure of housing before fall term.
Biographical note on Wilhelm Marx, early 20th century German statesman, twice chancellor and anti-Nazi figure who led Germany through inflationary years, ran for president in 1925 against Paul von Hindenburg, escaped Nazi persecution, found by American troops aged 83. Mentions a collection of vintage cars and stray miscellaneous items. Includes unrelated brief quips about kitchen knives, vacations of Presidents, and a Bible verse.
AP analysis notes the Paris peace talks reveal a deepening clash over the Dardanelles straits. United States shifts from aloof policy as Russia pushes for control alongside Turkey, threatening Western influence in the Black Sea. Bulgaria joins Russia and Turkey in a potential joint defense.
NBC signs for seven West Point football games this fall and CBS inked a non fight telecast from Madison Square Garden. NBC will also continue Toscanini symphony broadcasts in two eight program sets starting October 20 and February 9, with competing listings for NBC Tonight and ABC and CBS schedule items.
Democrats head into a tense scene as they choose a chairman, replacing Domengeaux who pledged a full inquiry into the CIO. Reports swirl that O Neale may withdraw from the group, but officials refuse to comment. Allen predicts a stiff battle when committee operations begin.
Special to Central Press from Washington outlines that President Truman would have faced defeat in the Senate if he vetoed the second OPA extension bill. Senator Alben Barkley threatened resignation as majority leader, recalling his previous departure after a Roosevelt veto. The piece notes Barkley’s nine years in leadership and the Democrats’ later praise, while Republicans revel in Missouri primary victories aiming at Slaughter’s purge and plotting to back Reeves against Enos Axtell, aided by Pendergast-backed forces. It also details OPA staff ties to Bowles and the board’s possible Meat Act influence, with observers warning of lingering price controls pressure.
In a drama of wealth and ambition, Charie secretly marries Trent Renner, a Star reporter, while her mother Mary Patten pressures matches with Ollie Kingdon. Flo reveals past loves and fears, exposing tensions over money, autonomy, and loyalty within the Patten family.
Officials discuss restoring subsidies to meat products and re establishing ceilings on beef pork and veal with plans for live animal price caps and phased retail re enforcement. Dairy products may rise as milk and butter ceilings are adjusted. Chinese political observers note difficulties in stopping fighting before talks.
The deputy chief of Naval operations, B. Sherman, described the Navy's routine description after London reports claimed the two were en route to unspecified location.
A brief extract notes magnesium output rising from 6 million pounds in 1999 to 580 million pounds annually within five years, highlighting the rapid expansion of the U S magnesium industry amid troubled areas. The sentence references production growth and geographic concerns without detailing further context.
On August 26, 1946 at 9:00 a.m. at the Harrison County Courthouse a hearing is set regarding motor transportation of coal from Simpson operations to railroad cars at Wendell within Taylor County. Objections may be made by that time. Charles J. Sorbello, applicant, Wendell, Taylor County.
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