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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

4

Engagement in Hawaii to Jersey estate marriage plans

Anne Forester, newly engaged to Lt Cmdr Alec Dore music, waits in Hawaii as he wires from the Far East to marry soon at Stone House in Jersey. Anne navigates a crowded, opinionated Dore family led by Julia and Gram, with Helen’s sharp loyalty and Gram’s blunt bluntness. Anne senses a clash between independence and family duty as she weighs life at Stone House versus New York.

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Voluntary Sates Vette The Editor Will Publish Letters

An editor invites free letters on matters of general interest provided they do not contain libel or defamatory content and are offered for constructive discussion. Letters must bear the author signature and may be published with the author's release.

Lubel Lonay

Grafton City Considers Buying Power Over Local Plant

Changes in private power markets prompt Grafton to weigh buying street lighting and pumping power from private suppliers rather than continuing to produce at the pump station. Authorities say modern plant efficiency and lower private rates favor purchase to save public funds and improve service.

Grafton Kitt Bea Ing

Desperation in Democrats Over Dewey Warren Ticket

The piece attacks Democratic bosses for opposing Tricewing in favor of Dewey Warren, claiming their fanaticism shows desperation after the nomination. It asserts a shouted NO by a speaker, portraying party strife and internal conflict amid political realignment.

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Comic Books and Mother Goose Under Fire for Violence

Washington July 7 In a discussion mirrored by Norman Cousins editor of the Saturday Review of Literature critics challenge parents for singing violent nursery rhymes and warn that comic books and Mother Goose may poison children’s minds. They cite Wertham’s charge of social harm and note publishers’ self imposed bans while highlighting vivid, troubling verses and the danger of graphic cruelty in children’s tales.

James Marlow Washington Johnny Saturday Review of Literature Predric Wertham Wertham New York City Department of Hospitals Te ‘Duce Miéléad Norman Cousins The Review

Kluszewski Delivers for Reds in Pittsburgh Rally

Big Ted Kluszewski powered two ninth inning runs with a homer and a late double as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6-4. The Indiana University alum, nicknamed Memphis Mighty Mauler, boosts his season totals with 36 MLB hits and 15 extra-base hits.

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Indians Sign Satchel Paige to Cleveland Contract

The Cleveland Indians announce the signing of 39 year old pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige a Negro baseball great. Manager Lou Boudreau says Paige will be in uniform tonight but refuses to reveal his role whether as reliever or starter.

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Eisenhower boom worries Democrats ahead of convention

Philadelphia July 7 The Eisenhower boom looms large as Democrats plan for the national convention. President Truman's aides, buoyed by Eisenhower’s noncommittal remarks, return to Washington seeking fresh strategy to back a vice presidential choice. The scene captures the tension as the party weighs its options amid ongoing wartime leadership questions.

Jack Bell Philadelphia Truman Washington Lueibhil

Major League Baseball Nightly Results and Standings

Last night results include Boston 2 New York 1, Detroit 9 Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 5 Washington 3, St. Louis 7 Chicago 6. Standings show Cleveland 42 26 618, Philadelphia 45 29 608, New York 41 80 577, Boston 86 32 3829, St. Louis 26 42 382, Chicago 23 44 343. Today’s games list St Louis at Detroit, Chicago at Cleveland, Washington at Boston, Philadelphia at New York.

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Williams Dominates Batting Leads In A.L. Lineup

Stats from the American League show Williams of Boston posting a .392 batting average with 72 RBIs, 64 runs, 98 hits, and 9 doubles for the season. DiMaggio and Musial figure in other top categories while pitcher Fowler of Philadelphia and Branca of Brooklyn head notable pitching marks. The recap notes Yesterdays Stars with Ted Khuszewski for Reds delivering a key bases-loaded double.

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