Isolationist Trends Dominate Early Postwar Congress Debate
The article surveys looming congressional attitudes on foreign policy and defense. It cites isolationist strains in both parties, predicts reduced Marshall Plan aid, stricter defense scrutiny, and possible shakeups in State and Defense leadership amid questions about wartime era policies and Dean Acheson’s tenure. It notes broader public wariness of postwar spending and diplomacy.
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Rich Man's Racket Regulation on Auto Credit
CIO UAW President Walter Reuther testifies before a joint congressional committee on economic controls in Washington. He calls the regulation a rich man's racket, saying it harms low income buyers, reduces auto production, and risks unemployment. He argues credit restrictions burden working families and slow industry recovery.
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Mrs Cora Wolfe of Webster Dies in Akron Giaia
Mrs. Cora E Wolfe formerly of Webster died in Akron Giaia at seventy eight. Wife of the late S L Wolfe she was a daughter of Chris co and Ann Louisa Anvil born in Farbour county. Surviving children include En mett R Wolfe Ira Wolfe Mrs Roy Foster and Mrs Elmer Dok el Akron Purl Poling Nestorville Arthur Wolfe Fort Lauderdale Otto Wolfe Frank Wolfe Morgantown and Howard Wolfe Grafton with fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Body to return to Grafton for funeral services.
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Webster
Akron
Giaia
Chrisco
Ann Louisa Anvil
Farbour County
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Enmett R. Wolfe
Ira Wolfe
Roy Foster
Elmer Dokel
al O
Ohio
Purl Poling
Nestorville
Arthur Wolfe
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Otto Wolfe
Frank Wolfe
Morgantown
Howard Wolfe
Grafton
Funeral today for Mrs Withers of Grafton
Funeral services are held today for Mrs Hattie Johnson Withers of Grafton who died Sunday at Harrisville Nursing Home She was daughter of the late John Robert Riley and Mary El jen Riley widow of Dr Charles F Johnson and 4 P Withers Survivors include one brother Charles W Riley and four stepchildren The deceased lived in Grafton and Pruntytown most of her life and was a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church New York City has more than 33 000 teachers.
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Grafton
Harrisville
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Mr Bennett Passes Away After Illness
A J M Bext of Route 5 Grafton died at 4 00 pm yesterday in Grafton City after illness. He was born Sept 29 1861 in Barbour County, son of Luther and Mary Hillard Bennett. Survived by Isabel Bennett wife, nine children and many grandchildren. He worked for the State Road Commission and belonged to Moose Lodge No 633 in Grafton.
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Luther
Mary Hillard Bennett
Barbour County
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Able Bennett
Thornton
Hazel DeMass
Edith Cox
Pauline Shinsleton
Parkview
Edward Bennett
Fairmont
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Hannah Kinney
Nk Bennett
William Bennett
Lockwood
Texas
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Cora Latta
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Bridgeport
State Road Commission
Taylor County
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
Italy's Merchant Fleet Returns to Normal Postwar Totals
Italy's merchant fleet reached 2,622,822 tons with 1,175 ships by September end, official figures show. The fleet had fallen to 400,000 tons at war end, with ERP and US Liberty ship purchases driving tonnage back toward prewar levels, signaling a steady rebound in the Italian merchant marine. In Khartoum, Sudan, 119 students were dismissed after a native secondary school disorder, prompting a parliamentary debate on restoring corporal punishment.
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Damaged School Buildings and Strange Toboggans
Damaged school buildings and equipment during the strike are noted. Toboggans without snow appear in Singapore as smart children improvise riding devices from strips of material and sacks. In San Francisco, a blood vessel bank is established at the University of California School of Medicine to supply vessels for operations.
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San Francisco
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Seven Hours Cult in Malaya Stirring Inquiry in Perlis
A government inquiry in Perlis northern Malaya probes a new cult called the Seven Hours promising virgins to adherents. An 11 member religious leaders committee questions its organizer said to be from abroad possibly Arabia. Tuan Haji Almad notes followers committing criminal offenses by exploiting the poor and urging surrender of property.
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State
Poultry Breeding Aimed to Boost Egg Size and WWI Tactics
The article notes that careful breeding of poultry led to larger eggs while mentioning the 1916 German clock change to extend daylight for wartime efforts. It adds that about 230 million train passengers pass through New York City annually, reflecting the era’s transport scale.
Funeral service for A. L. Bennett scheduled at Bartlett
Funeral notices announce A L Bennett death with viewing at Bartlett Funeral Home after 7:00 pm prior to a 1:30 pm service on Wednesday officiated by Reverend Wilson Kely at Bartlett Fun Home Interment Bluemont Cemetery Lodge No 638 ritualistic service at 8:00 pm Wednesday Local funeral home details and arrangements provided by Bartlett Funeral Homes
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Bartlett Fun Home
Wilson Kely
Bluemont Cemetery
Bartlett Funeral Home
The Sentinels Telephone Service
The Sentinel offers courteous quick telephone service to subscribers news contributors and advertisers. For society club notices ask for Society For delivery questions ask Circulation For general news or inquiries contact the news desk Display advertising inquiries go to the advertisement department Only want ads can be taken over the counter over the phone cannot be handled by phone.
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