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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1950
Page
3
The passage discusses government policy on daily publication with weekly origins, compares product and distribution practices, notes aggressive retail competition among chains independents and stores, and portrays retailing as America’s show window. It mentions Russian scarcity, a provocative burning device incident, and a high school Office hours listing.
The notice lists Associated Press rights and newspaper subscription rates including carrier and mail options. It specifies prices for Virginia, West Virginia, and outside these states, and mentions national representatives at a New York address.
The Sentinel explains its courteous quick telephone service for subscribers news contributors and advertisers The contact number is 514 for society club notices circulation delivery questions news desk advertising and general business inquiries Ask for Mrs Pauline Hulley but want ads must be handled over the counter
A government bureau compares commodity costs in the Soviet Union and United States by the working time needed to earn money for items. Bread costs 19 versus 6 minutes, soap 44 versus 3, women’s shoes 72 hours versus 3.5 hours, salt 376 hours versus about 24 hours, illustrating rationing and government control in the Soviet economy.
In Reading Pennsylvania an excited caller told police that a flying saucer sighting has occurred. The report adds to a string of such stories, though officials find no evidence of extraterrestrial craft and urge calm as rumors spread.
Building in good condition with some painting work, floors test strong enough for manufacturing. Will rent reasonably and make minor alterations to fit tenant on lease. Located next to Telephone 514 or contact Sentinel office.
Classified advertising details list first insertion cost four cents per word with volume discounts, minimum 75 cent charge, and cash in advance policy. Several help wanted items include Siberly Tady seeking a housekeeping job, Willie Nestor selling coal and linoleum, and laborers or farm workers wanted near Fellowsville. Also notices for real estate, appliances, and a 1935 Chevrolet sedan are mentioned.
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