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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1946
Page
4
Rates show deliveries by carrier at $2.10 and $10.80 yearly, mail subscriptions $7.20 yearly $3.90 for six months and $1.80 for three months. The paper carries Associated Press news, reserves rights, and notes second class matter in Grafton Virginia. Letters to the editor may be published if signed and not obscene.
The state faces a tangled school aid formula causing widespread confusion and blame. A drastic cut in aid has jeopardized terms in many counties, with debates over the county unit system blamed by some as the root cause. The piece argues political meddling distorted distribution, urges reasoned revision to protect progressive districts, and warns against panic that could erase recent educational gains.
The Labor government faces a setback as master bakers in England and Wales refuse to support bread rationing. Despite wartime acceptance of shortages, bakers say rationing would curb freedoms and warn the scheme risks failure if poorly operated. Winston Churchill urged backing, while Food Minister Starchey negotiates to secure cooperation amid growing industry unrest.
Faithful stewards must guard what God has entrusted and avoid waste. Based on 1 Corinthians 4 2, this brief devotional from Preas Radio Bible Service Inc. in Ohio urges diligence in daily labor and stewardship duties.
Sid Feder notes lingering talk on Sam Breadon and Mexican league peace talk. Chubby Grigg touted as a standout guard, Texans back in key clash, and a nod to Movietown stars and the Dodgers doubleheader with the Pirates. Anecdotes include a horse at Ebbets Field, Durocher’s praise and a quick homers-filled minors moment. Phillies league committee members cited.
Morgantown's bid to reach the American Legion Junior Baseball semifinals hung on locating birth certificates for three underage players. Although all players are under 17, certificates issued since January 1 this year violated tournament rules, according to state adjutant Bud Tesch. An earlier record for another player was found in the vital statistics office.
Summary of yesterday's baseball standings and results across the American and National Leagues. Includes scores like Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3, Boston 8 St. Louis 6, New York 6 Chicago 7, and Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 0. Mentions looming forfeit risk in a semi finals series and notes Beckley’s advancement with two straight wins.
The second annual Tri-State golf tournament opened in Oakland Maryland with last year's winners back in the competition. Participants include George Hoffer of Wheeling West Virginia last year's winner now active with a club, Eve Petri of Wheeling second last year, and Phil Cobilic of Kingwood West Virginia who was third in 1945.
Beached transport and destroyer Falcon, an LST and landing ship tank, reach Groves docks today amid radioactivity concerns. Officials report sames her status and ongoing assessment of the scene.
A report notes the death of a timber man connected to the Barrickville industrial company. Details are sparse, but the incident ties to the Fairmont mine operations and regional industrial activity.
The report notes Bevin’s frank remarks on Austria potentially splitting into a Soviet zone, amid Allied tensions over independence and Russia’s push. It cites disputes over Tyrol and Russia’s seizure of Austrian industry in the Soviet zone, while Britain, America, and France seek an Austrian peace and troop withdrawal.
The article discusses television's potential to observe beyond direct human reach with closeup broadcasts of events like Bikini bomb tests. It notes specialists and broadcasters using permanent motion picture records, and previews TV schedules across NBC ABC and CBS with various programs. It also mentions Elizabeth, wife of President James Monroe, as the daughter of a British army officer who fought in the Revolution.
A fragmented wartime narration follows Dr. Peck and Corbett aboard a night train. They discuss money from war profits, blood drives, and volunteers while passengers reflect on duty, sacrifice, and the home front. The scene shifts through conversations with a porter and lingering tensions about loyalty and fear.
Unclear notes describe a legal matter about testimony and an illness or incapacity. The text mentions May, a doctor, and an inability to testify for ten days or two weeks, along with relations to a Garsson combine and a request to committee for a letter to Col Harald Brooks, chief of the service, and a trip referenced to Diright and Pes terion.
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Joseph C. Phillips deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them by January 30, 1947 at 109 Main Street Crafton West Virginia or be barred from sharing in the estate’s distribution. Protests and interests should be presented. Given under my hand this 27th day of January, Taylor County West Virginia.
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