Easter notices and editorial guidelines from Grafton Va
A historical snippet lists James F. Holt Easter notices and postal classifications. It also outlines voluntary communications for the editor including signature requirements and publication rules. National ad reps Inland Newspaper Representatives detail locations in New York Chicago for newspaper advertising.
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Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc
New York
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Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Wrigley Building
American Legion mobilizes for Gift for the Yanks Who Gave
The American Legion from its Indianapolis headquarters launches a nationwide effort across 15,969 posts and 1,580 Auxiliary Units to gather nine million Christmas packages for soldiers still hospitalized from World War II. The program targets hospital distributions Christmas morning, honoring those who secured peace.
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American Legion
Inedianapolis
Ind
Legion
Federal Labor Court Plan Outlined by Judge Knox
Judge Knox proposes a Federal Labor Court with a Chief Justice and six associates to sit in three key cities. The plan aims to judge wages and hours with principles ensuring alignment with federal labor laws, fair employer profits, and economic impact. He stresses the suggestion as groundwork for study and public consideration.
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Tava
Ote Wiex
Kix
Dhulue
Vheven
Knox
Fighting Cities Cites Constitutional Amendment Victory
Michigan cities long short of funds due to state spending limits won relief after they proposed a constitutional amendment. Ballot measure allocates one third of state sales tax revenue to schools and local governments, yielding about four million dollars yearly for schools, cities, villages, and townships. The move, backed by urban areas, reverses prior underfunding and suggests other states reconsider strained municipal finances.
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United States News
Michigan
Bible Today Verse Meditation Ode
A devotional paragraph echoes the Bible with lines about God’s garment and lilies. It urges contemplation of nature and notes Solomon’s wealth could not compare to tiny lilies, citing Matthew 6 28 and illustrating humble beauty.
Republicans Rewrite House Seats in Key States for 1948
In a shift from Roosevelt era lines, Republicans boosted control across nine coastward states and expanded gains in 13 others. They now lead 121 of 266 electoral votes, with wins spanning California to New York and West Virginia, plus notable gains in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
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D. Harold Oliver
James Marlow
Washington
U.S
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Missouri
Nevada
New York
West Virginia
Ilinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
House
Dewey
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GOP
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Maryland
Ole
Massachusetts
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Wisconsin
Ohio
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Colorado
Bears Giants clash on Christmas Eve airwaves
On Sunday afternoon professional football returns as Abe broadcasts the National League title game between the Chicago Bears and New York Giants from New York at 2 PM with sportscaster Harry Wismer and Red Grange.
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C. E. Butterfield
New York
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
Abe
Harry Wismer
Red” Grange
University of Ilinois
The
Bears
NBC
CBS
Waugh Monroe
Hollywood
Don Ameche
Love
ABC
Chicago
Hansel and Gretel
James Melton
NBC Symphony
Fritz Reiner
Bob Burns
Jack Benny
Charlie McCarthy
Fred Allen
Frank Sinatra
Parky’s
N. Y. Philharmonic
Rise Stevens
Kate Smith
Hildegarde
Eddie Bracken
Phil Baker
Amos and Andy
We the People
Sammy Kaye
Counter Spy
Paul Whiteman
Mountaineer Maryland Game May Be Hot One
Morgantown December 14 1947 a capacity crowd of 5000 is assured as Lee Patton leads West Virginia in a season opener against Maryland Freshmen Bull Zirkel and Fed Schaus who combined for 40 points in a 76 37 win over Carnegie Tech Wednesday start along with Wig Make Medics center and guards Leland Byrd Clyde Green Maryland coach Burton Shipley fields seven lettermen in a promising freshmen group The teams last met last year with WVU seeking a steady performance against the Terps on the road
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Morgantown
Lee Patton
West Virginia University
University of Maryland
Bull Zirkel
Fed Schaus
Victoy
Carnegie Tech
Wig
Leland Byrd
Clyde Green
Maryland
Burton
Terapins
Atle Hic
Virgini Queesea
Deenon
College basketball scores from last night AP roundup
Princeton Muhlenberg 33 Syracuse 84. Toronto 39 Villanova 71. Rider 32 Kink Point 49. Adelphia 46. W Va Tech 62 Ashland 46. Marshall 54. Morehead 56 Buffalo Tehrs 51. Edinboro 39. Trinity 52 Tehrs 39. East Stroudsburg 72 Tehrs 60. Millersville 55. West Chester 4. Miami 60. Xavier 5. Cincinnati 78 Western Reserve 61. Georgia Tech 63 Chattanooga 37. Mississippi 58 Auburn 33. Tulane 53. Baylor 40. Catholic U 42. Randolph-Macon 38. Miss State 55. Florida 24. Western Maryland 47 Gallaudet 35. California Pa 98. Frostburg 32. Eastern Kentucky 59. Georgetown Ky 40. Bluefield 57. National Business College 44. Guilford 42. White Oak YMCA 33. Wofford 55 Erskine 32. Washington and Lee 67. Quantico Marines 39. Scholastic basketball scores follow with several small-town teams and two extra periods noted.
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Associated Press
Princeton Muhlenberg
Syracuse
Toronto
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Rider
Kink
Point
Adelphia
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West Chester
Miami
Ohio
Xavier
Cincinnati
Western Reserve
Georgia Tech
Chattanooga
Mississippi
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Baylor
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Randolph-Macon
Miss. State
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Gallaudet
California
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Frostburg
Eastern Kentucky
Georgetown
Bluefield
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National Business College
Guilford
White Oak Ymca
Wofford
Erskine
Washington and Lee
Quantico Marines
West Virginian Leaves $10,000 to Republican Party
Charleston December 14 A West Virginian employed in Washington by the Democratic administration has bequeathed ten thousand dollars to the Republican party Walter S Hallanan disclosed yesterday a letter in which the civil servant wrote I am arranging in my will where upon my death the amount of $10,000 will be paid to the West Virginia State Republican committee Let me know if this is satisfactory I am still a fairly young man but am interested in the success of our party
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Charleston
Washington
Republican Party
Republican
Walter S. Hallanan
Hallanan
West Virginia State Republican Committee
Lydia
Betty
Chris
Pal
Wade
Schwartzy Not Too Confident Os Team in Tobacco Bowl
In Lexington on December 14 Muhlenberg and St. Bonaventure met in the Tobacco Bowl with Muhlenberg slight half point odds to win. About 10,000 spectators were expected under clear skies as Bonnies supporters arrived from New York and coach Hugh DeVoy predicted a one point triumph. Floyd Schwartzwalder, Muhlenberg coach from Allentown, Pa., cautioned the team to expect a tough, low scoring affair and offered a pessimistic pregame line.
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Lexington
Muhlenberg
St. Bonaventure
Bonnies
Hugh Devoy
Floyd Schwarzzwalder
Allentown
Marshall Tops Morehead Teachers 54 40 in Tight Half Rally
Huntington game report says Marshall college rallied in the second half to defeat Morehead Teachers 54 to 40. Marshall trailed at halftime but surged ahead nine minutes before the end and held on amid late Morehead pressure.
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Huntington
Dec
Marshall College
Morehead
Marshall
Trony
Bilbo Hearing Continues Amid Claims of Illness and Loan Delays
The session opened with Bilbo ally Terry claiming a run-down condition and a recent heart attack. He asserted he appeared only due to subpoena and denied hospital visits aimed at biasing the committee. Robert Gandy then testified about $25,000 given to Bilbo for a senate rate matter as the hearing neared a tense moment.
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Terry
Bilbo
New York
Robert Gandy
Mississippi
Gandy
Senate
Wal
Love and Home Ahead for Lydia and Chris
Lydia Rube, a young chemist, finds love with Captain Christopher Stark after a war era romance. In this chapter they depart Georgia for a quiet honeymoon return, discussing marriage, a possible house, and the adjustments of civilian life and hidden injuries as they prepare to leave for New York and Connecticut. The couple confronts financial plans, relatives, and the idea of making a shared home their own.
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Lydia Rube
Enenabe
Christopher Stark
Mountste [mm
Chris
Abel
Bleh
Alan
Kirby
Theo
Christ Home
Connecticut
New York
Raphael Lopez-Ons
Lydia
Georgia
Raphael
Frances
Isaac
Senate hearing on Doxey campaign funds and Bilbo link
Senate War Investigating subcommittee heard that $25 000 to $28 000 was used for the Doxey campaign with Forrest Jackson and Robert Gandy unable to trace full disposition. Bilbo declined to testify until the written statement after evidence, insisting no personal gain.
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Doxey
Senate
Collins
Mead
Forrest Jackson
Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
Robert Gandy
Gandy
Ferguson
Earler Jackson
Doxey Campaign Spending Probed Amid Turmoil in Fairmont
Reporters recount a political clash as Doxey’s campaign funding comes under questioning with estimates between 25 000 and 75 000. Amid the turmoil crowds cheered the army’s arrival, shops were looted, and patrols guarded by merchant volunteers. In other news, Ward E Fanning resigns as Boy Scout executive for the Fire Lands council beginning January.
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Fairmont
E. Fanning
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