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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
4
A notice indicates second class mailing matter at the Grafton Post Office under the act of March 3 1879. The fragment implies postal registration of periodical mail as required by law and local handling at Grafton West Virginia.
The Supreme Court ruled that uniform or multiple basing point pricing schemes hinder competition and amount to unfair trade practice. The Cement Institute and T4 cement firms faced a shift toward ending price control, with implications for nationwide delivered pricing and potential price changes near supply sources.
Mississippi considers a constitutional amendment restricting voting to those of good moral character. Local election officials would judge character, a task lawmakers balk at as overreach. Critics warn the measure risks disenfranchising opponents and echoes Louisiana’s Huey Long era politics.
General MacArthur, aggrieved by a Wisconsin result, was misled by injudicious allies who hyped his national appeal. Col. Robert R. McCormick of Chicago backed a view of Wisconsin as Pyrbuneland, yet the state heavily favored Stassen, undermining MacArthur's campaign dynamics.
The bid for the Republican presidential nomination heats up as Stassen and Taft clash in Ohio with Stassen stressing distance from Taft and Taft branding him a New Dealer. The tone remains civil compared with 1912 when Taft called Roosevelt a political neurotic and Roosevelt shot back about biting the hand that feeds him.
The passage reflects a concluding sentiment that one should affirm living before God with a clear conscience up to the present, describing such a stance as a triumphant outcome at life’s close.
A fragment depicts a father taking his five year old son Alexis back to the Soviet Union with him. Gromny argues delaying would not help and wonders how Alexis could later be exposed to American subversive influences. The piece notes the danger of Alexis being drawn to American life and culture before finally being allowed to leave, aided by Onkel Choe.
A June Washington feature outlines civil liberties under the U S Constitution amid Communist agitation. It warns against advocating violent change, notes Holmes's free exchange quote, and discusses a federal bill aiming to label Communists as world conspirators while preserving rights. The piece cites James Marlow and William Z Foster to illustrate the issue.
A brief dispatch from New York notes the distinction between daylight and standard time. The report lists the phrase Eastern Local Time and clarifies the time designation used in various notices and communications.
Broadcast stars and sponsors showcased the premiere of We The People with a first night vibe and lighting. Plans call for continuing the combined transmission weekly across NBC CBS and ABC outlets with a slate of drama music and guest acts listed for Wednesday night. The page also notes wartime era geopolitical tensions including Soviet armed forces and Arab-Israeli ceasefire disputes.
The House Appropriations Committee approves two priority bills totaling over 9.1 billion for army air forces and navy for the year starting July 1. Army air forces receive 6.51 billion and the navy 3.64 billion with major growth plans, including personnel up to 1 234 500 across services and a 65 000 ton carrier project. The committee notes strong Soviet strength and aims to raise overall readiness while cutting civilian payrolls and allowing future contracts to be funded later.
The article recounts a woman who claimed she did not move when urged, threw down a .38 revolver, and fled. After the shooting she traveled by bus to Indianapolis then Pittsburgh, entering a police station to confess as guilt overwhelmed her. She wore blue jeans a sweater sandals and a green raincoat and had little money nor food. Police checked her story and Winthrop authorities noted the missing condition of Ethe E H Wooding and sought information on Taylor nis.
White Sulphur Springs reports a proposed 50 million dollar bond would finance 2500 miles of secondary road improvements. Road Commissioner Ray Cavendish outlined the plan at a luncheon launching a campaign by the state Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau to pass the measure in the November election. Cavendish said 2500 miles are a small part of 9000 miles of unimproved roads, with 600 miles paved yearly as the goal, and noted costs of about 20,000 dollars per mile to build, grade, and stabilize. The bonds would be retired over 30 years.
The commission delayed higher private business phone rates in major cities until January 31 and ordered a full expense and earnings statement by December 20. The company announced a new $401,000 addition to its $40 million expansion program, funded by investors. Funds include $195,000 for a new building and office alterations in Clarksburg, $3,000 for Fairmont switchboards, and $5,700 for Terra Alta dial equipment.
An officer recalled a girl playing near the Bridge Street bridge who ran into a car path on Main Street in front of the State Liquor store. The child jumped up and ran home uninjured. a milk bottle broke but the bread stayed intact. No police action was taken.
The text describes federal action under President Truman to accelerate rehabilitation after a disaster. It notes agencies moving quickly, with Red Cross and Salvation Army aiding 7,000 Portland area families and donating large quantities of clothing and food.
Beginning next Monday June 7 daily vacation Bible School will be held at the Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Street for two weeks closing June 18 Two hours each morning from 9 to 11 will include Bible study memory work devotional period and handiwork Rev O J Howearth invites all boys and girls to participate and join the school corps of teachers already secured
Pauline Reed, praised for bright eyes and voice, joins WLW's talent staff. She appears on Builders of Destiny at 7 15 pm EST and Lets a Look at 2 pm EST Sundays. Formosa island returns after the war with rich coal copper gold and silver potential.
Two Grafton men Charles Loren Hoffman magna cum laude and Bruce Eugene Gurd cum laude gradudate with honors from Davis and Elkins College Elkins in a ceremony at the Davis Memorial Presbyterian church Hoffman second in senior class and top in his degree group earned a special chemistry award and is listed in Who's Who Gurd served as vice president of his class and literary editor of the yearbook Both are World War II veterans and Grafton High valedictorian Hoffman plans to attend Columbia University next fall
American star Louise Suggs of Atlanta defeated Dorothy Kielty of Los Angeles 4 and 3 to reach the British Women's Amateur final in St Annes on the English coast. She will face Jean Donald of Scotland after Donald eliminated Maureen Ruttle of England 6 and 5.
In a meeting with Willan T. Fariey, president of the Association of American Railroads, union officials and rail executives debated base terms amid mounting labor concerns. Prominent managers outlined positions as discussions stretched.
The fragment mentions a woman placing her home with her grandmother at Westby Dehue and notes the elderly woman can no longer provide care. It includes a quote about unattainable marriage prospects and a derisive remark about the devil, revealing a degraded social sentiment within a troubled family context.
A page one continuation outlines debate over a plan to admit up to 200,000 war refugees in two years and notes tentative measures including limited draft revival and extending reciprocal trade beyond June 12. The fragment mentions additions to appropriations to fund federal operations.
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