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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
4
The Nation Today surveys the 1949 United States mood from Roosevelt’s 1933 emergency measures to wage hour reforms, wartime shifts, and Truman’s postwar reforms. It notes a gradual pace slowdown, postwar adjustment, and a conservative Congress after the war.
A collage of a large daily crossword with clues across and down plus a cryptoquote puzzle. The page includes a code puzzle credit to Longfellow style and instructions for decoding. Mentions King Features Syndicate distribution and a sample yesterday quote.
In 1949 Truman’s Fair Deal saw gradual gains as Congress raised the minimum wage, started a low rent housing plan, and expanded Social Security benefits. Civil rights stalled, while defense and international policy moved forward with postwar programs. Analysts note long, steady implementation across years, not overnight reforms.
Evansville December meeting of the Fellowsville Women’s Society opened with Silent Night sung by attendees at the Beavers home. Rev James Nottingham led devotionals and Alma Moyer read the Christmas story before a business session led by Ada Woodward. The party included Santa Claus and Secret Sister gifts with refreshments served.
Mark Rollins of Fairmont is at the home of Mr and Mrs Yost visiting for the holidays. The Reverend and Mrs J Nottingham and children Jimmie and Kitty left Tuesday to visit their parents in Makinton West Virginia.
The 38 page document stresses a policy of cooperation between free government and free enterprise as Truman continues reading for business and Democratic politicians. White House economists warn against predicting specific proposals from the text, noting cautions about overreaching in interpretation.
Mrs. Cora Gull, PTA president, announces the regular meeting at the Webster schoolhouse on Wednesday January 4 with a planned program. Patrons of the school urged to attend. The report also notes a procession of visitors and social calls across several local households during the Christmas period.
A fragmentary report quotes Senator Russell and others on White House economic policy. The remarks touch on how the president's messages align with congressional views and the broader joint committee framework.
The House Armed Services committee hearings exposed defense policy bias toward the Army and Air Force, hurting the Navy. Denfeld, fired after testifying, and other officials denied reprisals while new rotation orders hint at shifts for Denfeld and Bogan. Crommelin’s placement remained unlikely though Burke’s position fluctuated amid secret boards.
U S government said Nationalist forces blocking Shanghai, the Communists' main port, with mines. Isbrandtsen Line chief H J Isbrandtsen urged a strong protest to Chiang Kai-shek's government, calling mine-laying a breach of treaties. Chiang's headquarters are on Formosa near Okinawa as new policy plans reach President Truman via State Department sources.
The interview reports Senator Knowland proposes a Formosa mission as a relatively small but invaluable step to direct American military aid and train Chiang Kai-shek's troops. The policy blueprint also outlines action lines around the Communist perimeter in Asia for President Truman's consideration.
State police report a youth from Fellowsville shot himself with a broken .38 Owl Head revolver in a neighbor's one room shack after attempting to sell the gun to Mr Wyatt. The weapon was improperly assembled with a wire, causing a non fatal wound. The youth is the son of a World War I veteran farmer. his mother is deceased.
A Friday night schedule lists NBC and CBS offerings from 8 to 10, including The Fat Man and This Is FBI on ABC, boxing matches, films, theatre, and special guests such as Jessica Dragonette. It covers network blocks, movie titles, comedies, dramas, and public service programs across stations NBC CBS ABC and Dumont.
Classified ads run at set rates with minimum charges and note errors. Listings include rent notices, lost items, wardrobe offers, and a Commissioner of Accounts notice for Mary Hartley estate with a July 3, 1950 deadline. The notice calls creditors to file claims by that date and informs beneficiaries to attend.
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