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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

4

James Hoyt Kater Rates And Notices

Rates for delivery by carrier at 2.70 with options for three months 10.30 per year or mail in advance rates of 7.20 per year 2.60 for six months and 1.90 for three months. Publication is in Grafton Virginia and letters to the editor may be published with signature. National ad reps listed in New York and Chicago.

Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York Fifth Avenue Wrigley Building Chicago Nan Suzanne Princes Brown Josephine Ross University of Chicago Sarg OPA Agricultural Department Agriculture Department

Fight The House Fly With DDT Says Health Official

Dr. J. Offner urges DDT residual spraying plus screening to curb house flies. Flies spread typhoid dysentery and diseases by contact with food and utensils. Apply 5 percent DDT to ceilings, cracks, door edges, and switch cords. cover eating utensils and food. keep garbage covered. screen baby furniture. spray privy vaults in rural areas for precaution.

J. £. Offner State Health Commis Offner Ostner

The Thinking Man Price Urges The Public To Think

Phi Beta Kappa speaker Ryton Price voice at Harvard argues for disciplined thinking and public opinion as the nation’s guide. He decries confusion bigotry and economic strain while urging Americans to pursue a Golden Age in culture with courage and fair play. He calls for the thinking man to act and not settle for substitutes.

Ryton Price Associated Press Phi Beta Kappa Harvard University Price

Vassar College Tops Health Service Sanitation Checks

Public Health Service reports 450 communities in 27 states surveyed for cleanliness. Vassar College leads the list, earning first honors for soap and hot water use alongside its academic pursuits.

Public Health Service Vassar College

Barter Flourishes in Austria as Vienna Residents Trade

In Austria bartering grows strong with Vienna shoppers traveling to the countryside to trade goods for fruit and other necessities, a system where cash is less relied upon and barter networks expand among locals.

Austria Vienna

Bible Thought For Today on Obedience as God’s Treasure

A concise daily reflection from Press Radio Bible Service Cincinnati cites Exodus praising obedience. The message urges nations families and individuals to diligently follow God to become his peculiar treasure among all people.

Economic Strain Puts Pressure On European Trade

The passage notes that Austrian currency remains stable, yet peasants struggle to purchase with worn socks. It argues relief hinges on Europe resuming mass production and restoring domestic and international commerce to solve such issues.

Europe

Sun YatSen widow cites China crisis and U S withdrawal

Madame Sun Yat-Sen blasts China as heading for disaster and urges coalition between Kuomintang and Communists. She accuses US and Chinese reactionaries of stoking war and calls for U S troops to leave China and end military aid. She links constitutional government to her late husband’s nationalism.

Sun Yat-Sen China Sun Chiang Kai-Shek Chungking Madame Sun Chiang Kuomintang United Russia United States Moscow Far East Soviet Republic Lithe Radio Moscow Conference of Foreign Ministers John M. Hightower Associated Press Washington Unit of Buch Boines

Heire ns Recurring Burglary and Assaults Not Charged

The report references ongoing burglary and assault cases involving a suspect labeled as Hei rens. No charges have been filed yet in the Deg-[ context, with details remaining unclear and unresolved as the page continues.

Plan for Canton Discussion on Atomic Control Plan

Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko prepared to speak on a U S memorandum about relations between the atomic development authority and the United Nations. The memo proposes giving up veto rights on atomic matters by the five permanent Security Council members and outlines enforcement of regulations. It may spark sharp exchanges and prolong the debate. A new U S memorandum is expected to address stages of the control plan.

Andrei A. Gromyko U.S Atomic Development Authority United Nations Security Council Gromyko U. S

Over The Radio Dials Tonight and Navy Relay System

RCA announces an elaborate relay system for principal broadcasts with a 15 minute underwater test at 1 4:30 p m on all networks. NBC arrangements include 5 45 and 10 p m slots, with CBS and MBS also scheduling programs. Phil Spitalny and orchestra shift to CBS after a decade with NBC as NBC airs Date With Judy and other music shows.

Navy RCA NBC ABC MBS Phil Spitalny CBS United States Judy Sigmund Romberg CB8 Big Town Godfrey Emcore Chas. Bickford Sammy Kaye Anne Kullmer American Forum Poton

Atomic control dominates Security Council debate

The council, amid a lull after Poland charges and Franco-Spain tensions, faced routine matters as debates on a full jurisdictional strike and union labor disagreements surfaced. A wounded Hanley reportedly hid, with indications he may not have fled. Bomb threats and clues shaped the surrounding discussion while members prepared for tomorrow's session.

Security Council Poland Spain

Trustes Sale Notice in Taylor County WV

Trust deed dated April 8 1916 secures Charles E Knight Ella Knight and William J Knight deceased. W Merle Watkins trustee appointed 1946 will sell August 1 1946 at 1 PM at Taylor County front courthouse for 63 25 acres with parcels and lines described in deed.

Charles E. Knight Ella Knight William J. Knight Harry W. Sheets Taylor County West Virginia W. Merle Watkins Circuit Court Said House of Said

Conversation on a train sparks shared past and wary trust

On a moving train, two strangers, Don and Evie, probe each other’s lives and trauma. He recalls cancer, a soldier persona, and past friendships while she challenges his evasions, prompting him to reveal deeper memories from Brooklyn, Pearl Harbor, and pacifist youth.

Evie Don Eagle Brooklyn Fiorella la Guardia Corbett Bris Jnrercir Sarah Pearl Harbor Lenda Blagatere Heywood Uae

Rejected Proposed School Bond Issue Across Counties

Election returns show a large majority voting against a 545000 bond for new buildings and a 52000 levy to raise teacher salaries, fund electrical upgrades, and water improvements. The measure was rejected in the first of six counties reporting results.

PI Nicholas

Mrs Housewife Seeks Brooms Made by Grafton

Local notice urges Mrs Housewife to obtain brooms crafted by Grafton. The appeal highlights quality and availability through the merchant. Readers are encouraged to inquire at the shop for details and pricing.

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