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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1948

Page

5

Opportunities for youths in federal careers outlined

Washington broadcasts urge youths to consider government jobs from Community Management Specialist to Zone Senior Chief Cost Auditor. Agencies named include Atomic Energy Commission, Interstate Commerce Commission, Library of Congress, Government Printing Office, Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Maritime Commission, Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, and Federal Security Agency as a path to meaningful careers.

Hat Boyle Washington Monett Floreth’s Hardware U.S Atomic Energy Commissio Hanford Wash Smithsonian Institution U.S. Maritime Commission Veterans’ Administration C. P.R.S Social Security Administration Federal Security Agency Tt H Commerce Department

Western sector alert as raids threaten Berlin border clash

Western zone police stand by as Soviet and Allied forces clash over alleged black market raids. Col Alexander and Maj Gen Kotikov discuss tensions while Berlin radio repeats Soviet claims of lightning operations. American and British officials warn that continued raids could trigger an international incident and require border forces to maintain order.

Jelisarov Su Stans Coud Jelinarny Olice Potsdamer Plaz Berlin Alexander, Jetisarov West Secur Alexander Kotikov Alexander Jelisarov

Draft Board Plans Staffing and Early Registration Dates

Draft board efforts outline expected full-time staffing in a public building. Registration for draft ages 18 to 25 proceeds by birth year, beginning Aug 30 for 1922 births, then 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1930, with 1-A as available for military service and various exemptions outlined.

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Arkansas police siege ends with fugitive fire exchange

Mountain officers removed charred horses from the ruins as authorities pursued Brown on an insanity warrant. Three Arkansas State policemen were wounded, two critically, during a siege that began Thursday afternoon in a wooded area near Hasty. Brown opened rifle fire early Friday morning.

Mountain Ansas Brown Arkansas Hasty

Baltimore Mother Stabbed While Children Watch in Slaying

A Baltimore grand jury indicted Ardella Jackson of Craigsville Virginia for murder in the July 25 stabbing of Beulah Whedbee, 23 and mother of four, while two baby-sitters and four young children witnessed the attack. Witnesses described a struggle and the victim’s screams as Jackson fled the scene.

Baltimore Ardella Jackson Craigsville Beulah Whedbee Samuel Bell Porter Mrs. Whedbee

Axis Sally Gillars Faces Treason Charge In U.S. Return

Justice officials say Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally directed Berlin radio broadcasts to American troops in Africa and Italy and led Home Sweet Home programs to persuade soldiers to surrender. She studied music in France in 1929 and worked for Nazi radio from 1940, later appearing on Survivors of the Invasion Front. Also noted is Iva Toguri D’Aquino’s treason case to be heard in San Francisco.

Miss Gillars U.S France Germany Justice Department England Department Berlin North Africa Italy Normany Iva Toquri D’aquino Los Angeles

U S State Dept Defends Kasenkina Case In Note

The United States rejected Soviet charges of American involvement in the Kasenkina case. Lomakin claimed he rescued Kasenkina from anti-Communist kidnapers near New York, but Kasenkina said she was held at the Soviet consulate. Samarin sought protection after proposing to return home, while the state department noted the teachers chose to stay in the United States with full government protection.

U. S Kasenkina Mikhail T. Samarin Lomakin New York Loamkin Samarin

Safe-crackers rob Kenney Pharmacy in Charleston

Police report burglars broke into the Kenney pharmacy in Charleston and took 1000 dollars and an undetermined amount of narcotics during the night. The incident was announced today by city police.

Charleston Kenney

School teacher Howard H. Jones dies at 59

Howard H. Jones, 59, a Doddridge county teacher and former member of the house of delegates in 1935, died yesterday in Hinton following months of illness. The Smithburg resident had served in local education and public service roles.

Smithburg Howard H. Jones Doddridge County House of Delegates Hinton Etenen

Body recovered of Parcoal man after Elk River drowning

The body of Hector D. Wilson, 35, of Parcoal, was recovered yesterday after drowning while fishing in the Elk River about three miles below Webster Springs on Tuesday night.

Webster Springs Hector D. Wilson Parcoal Elk River

West Grafton school repairs and Mt Airy expansion in 1930s update

The article notes West Hill and Grafton Junior High interiors painted, Mt Airy one room school completed, and two abandoned schools McConkey and Rhodrick torn down for lumber reuse. Maintenance included painting the bus garage work shop, building a paint shop, and installing a new football stadium lighting system costing about $5,000.

West Hill Grafton Mt. Airy School McConkey Rhodrick West Grafton Garsage Kuhn

Amendment sparks southern support for reform in party balance

Sparkman argues southern Democrats back the proposal to curb minority rule. He notes northern minorities often gain party leverage, and Lodge’s plan could spur cross‑regional campaigning. Johnston says the South has long felt its influence in the Democratic Party lags behind its electoral votes.

Sparkman Alabama Lodge South Johnston

River Mishap Leaves Car Submerged. Two Rescued

Red Morgan reports that a car plunged into a river, injuring a man who needed several stitches and his younger brother who was lightly hurt. Occupants remained unidentified as a wrecker was called and pulled the vehicle from the water at 4 30 a m. The car was declared a total loss while one side lay in the river.

Red Morgan Stevens Brothers Gars Age

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