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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1948

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel subscribes at nine dollar rate and notices

The Grafton Sentinel lists subscription rates of 9.00 per year by mail and 4.59 for six months. It notes communications policy, editorial freeness, and national representation by Inland Newspaper Representatives with addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City St Louis.

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Financing the Campaign Sets Record with 60 Million Goal

The Truman Barkley clubs aim to raise sixty million dollars from membership cards at one dollar or more to fund campaign activities. Expenditures face federal limits of three million for parties and five thousand from individuals, but state groups and affiliates can maneuver around these caps. The debate centers on legality and practicality of such unprecedented fundraising and its impact on party independence.

Truman-Barkley Clubs United States

Refugees appeal for aid amid Palestine conflict

United Nations mediator Count Folke Bernadotte described the Palestine refugee crisis as more than a humanitarian issue, hindering peace efforts. An estimated 330,000 to 565,000 refugees, mostly Arabs, include many children under five and spread across the Palestine areas, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Israel.

United Nations Spediator Folke Bernadotte Palestine Syria Jordan Lebanon Egypt Israel Bernadotte

Foe of ignorance reshapes a Negro educator's legacy

Ridgely Torrence profiles John Hope, an obscure yet pivotal leader who headed Atlanta Baptist College and helped form Atlanta University. Hope aligned with Booker Washington on education, arguing ignorance harms progress and urging better schooling for Negroes. The biography, long awaited, highlights his lasting impact.

Ridgely Torrence John Hope Hope Atlanta Baptist College Atlanta University Booker Washington

Time to Stump a Picture in Congress and Election Haste

A critical mood in Congress shows lawmakers rushing to end sessions to return home for reelection over anti inflation housing and pleo measures. The public scene features rival candidates campaigning at picnics and doorbells, stressing campaign strength over policy. Meanwhile New York City plans a 3.5 million seven story auto shed, taxi fares may rise. A Bible thought notes life is brief and we must attend to the king's business.

Congress

Forest industry mirrors Canada’s top sectors history

The excerpt notes the forest industry as Canada’s second largest primary sector. It mentions beliefs about long fingernails used as a shield from work in the 1890s and references electric light meters in U S homes and industries. It also notes crosses from the 5th century and Manx aviation?

Canada U. S Isle of Man

Housing reform aims to ease buying in new act

Washington details of the housing act show bargain basement financing for low cost homes and extended terms. FHA insurance extends to 9 percent of value up to $6,000, with changes to Title I and Title II financing, increased repair loans, and co op options for veterans.

Washington Federal Housing Administration FHA Jess Washington Fha Lustron Corporation

President Truman Campaign and Cruise Route Outline

The plan traces President Truman’s nine day vacation and work cruise before Labor Day campaign kickoff in Detroit. The itinerary follows the Potomac to Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Chesapeake Canal then along the Atlantic coast to Cape Charles before returning to Washington.

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Sound Effects Add Realism For Radio Audiences

NBC and ABC programs vie for realism as sound experts like Al Scott craft audio illusion. A recent NBC broadcast used car roar, slate insulation, a stomping run, and smashing a strawberry box to simulate impact, guiding listeners through a vivid aural scene alongside listed shows and times.

George Tucker New York Aui al Scott NBC Call the Police Ing Calky Scot Tohirht Mr. Malone MBS Hawaii Chicago Theater of the Air NBC Summer Symphony Radio City Playhouse St. Louis“ Municipal

Inflation blamed on Congress and Truman housing boost

Washington observers faulted the special session for fueling inflation with a housing program that kept building costs high. The credit bill, the sole anti inflation act, may not curb prices as much as housing, while critics say both Truman and Congress share responsibility for the rising tide.

Wshington Congress Truman Republican Congress

The Contractor and the Architect Meet in Branfield

Andrew Delacourt, an aspiring architect, faces rejection from Louis Baron and plans to stay in Branfield. After a street fight, he contemplates farming to make a living, while Bigelow and Mrs. Potts offer tentative support in a small New England town. The scene sets up Andrew’s resolve to redefine his path in a harsh world.

Pat Cutes Delacour Douara Eizeen Paul New England Lianveld Andrew Jauison Mier Polls Gloria Lown Bran- Kin Joan McClure Varankle Alec Priest Bnet Pote Baron Andrew Mr. Baron Louis Baron Paul Andrew Delacourt Baron East Branfield Potts Place Biggy Bigelow Mr. Paul Andy Branfeld

Convictions Reported by Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission announced 87 convictions out of 88 arrests in July for violations of Conservation Laws. The report notes the season’s wildlife and natural history trivia alongside brief notes on animals and natural phenomena.

Charleston Conservation “Commission

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