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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
4
The Senate faces a tough choice to abolish the filibuster or keep the two thirds cloture rule. Proposals aim to let a simple majority end debates, sparking arguments about harming deliberation versus enabling civil rights legislation. Supporters cite checks and balances. critics warn of rushed lawmaking and loss of long debate.
A new book cites Karl Doenitz outlining a plan to mine New York harbor and key bays to halt Allied supply flows. It notes the German Navy overextended but suggests the strategy could have worked in another war, referencing wartime submarine activity near the St Lawrence River.
A brief daily meditation notes that humans plan days or years while the creator has mapped countless ages ahead. It cites Micah 5:2 about eternal goings forth and ends with a courtesy credit to Press Radio Bible Service in Cincinnati Ohio.
In a tense scene at the Spencer gathering Millicent notes Mr Rogers arrival as Gail confronts her past. Brad offers an income to Gail's father to avoid scandal while Alexandria weighs inheritance and propriety. The plan is to present a monthly allowance with limits, as Gail contemplates Brad's resolve.
President Truman plans a four day holiday with events including a Lunch with the Democrats, a ceremonial reception, and a large musical show at a National Guard armory. He is to be sworn in for his second term at noon tomorrow, with a parade to follow drawing about one million spectators in Washington.
Bristol built a 37 31 halftime lead and rode a strong second half, led by center Harry Ritter with 29 points, to defeat St Augustine 46 to 33. Behan shone for the Irish with 10 points and center Hussian missed the game after a family bereavement, while Hyett led Bristol with 12.
West Virginia Tech crushed Shepherd College 81 to 48 in a state conference game. It marked Techs eighth league win in 12 starts while Shepherd dropped to four conference losses with one win. In another game, Grove City defeated Bethany 56 to 48 as Bethany trailed 27-26 at halftime and could not sustain a late rally.
Grafton Senior High Bearcats drop 53 27 decision at South Park gym Morgantown. DeBarr and McKinney tie for 10 points each, Willis adds five. Poe sidelined by appendicitis. Bearcats led 8 2 early but trailed 21 10 at halftime and 36 15 after three quarters. Next up Buckhannon on home court. Zack’s B squad beat Grafton JV 45 37.
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