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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1950
Page
5
A London pedestrian darts into traffic and a taxi driver swerves to avoid him. The driver explains the slap was to signal awareness and deter future danger, while a punchline about a five foot long sleeping pill ties into a joke about being an Eskimo.
An informed source reports Britain has plugged a long standing drain of American dollars and may announce a policy move Thursday. He notes pound devaluation aims and that reserves rose by about 100 million dollars in the three months since the pound fell from 4.03 to 2.80, improving odds of a general election before July.
An informant states the figure near 1.404 trillion dollars on September 36, with the devaluation 12 days prior. The estimate adjusts to about 1.5009 trillion dollars, reflecting a substantial change in the reported value.
Property listings describe scarce good lots in Grafton area with a few in Brownlow Park, urging caution with bids and contractor advice. Also advertised are two-acre tracts on Rt 92 with fruit and berries, near Reynolds bus line, priced around 3700, plus several remodeled homes nearby including a 6 room bungalow at 400 Christiana Street and a 6 room, copper plumbed bungalow at 115 Pretense Street with two lots and good loan options. Owner open to trades for smaller property or farm and flexible on location.
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