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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1949

Page

5

Rumors Debunked as Yugoslavia Denies War Talk

Belgrade reports show Yugoslav government spokesmen busy denying a flood of rumors about Russia's influence and possible counter moves in a tense political standoff. No solid facts emerged of sabotage or troop movements. The piece notes calm in Belgrade and lists Stanford's 1949 football schedule with two road trips to Washington and Southern California.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Russia Marshal Tito Stanford Indians Stanfords Washington California

Fire and press clash in Preston County flare up

The page notes ongoing prisoner escapes and a public letter from Richard Wetzel, publisher of the Preston County Journal, to Governor Patteson urging attention to potential horrors. The piece references a major Blater fire and its fallout as context.

Richard Wetzel Preston County Journal Patteson

Fair booth shown at local Sentinel fair event

Visitors praise the Sentinel booth at the fair with entertainment and informative material. Ralph Fike and team provide content for all ages. Tent No. 2 at the fair offers light to read a book, welcoming country and city folks including men women and children from nearby communities.

Ralph Fike

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