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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1947
Page
4
The article discusses a Gallup poll showing 93 percent favor using the Treasury surplus to reduce the national debt rather than cut taxes. It argues paying debt strengthens fiscal character, urges a moderate middle course, and calls for non political discrimination and prudent budgeting to ease burdens for all citizens.
Lt Nelson Glueck, newly elected president of Hebrew Halon College in Cincinnati, made remarkable claims of ancient Palestine findings. He allegedly unearthed King Solomon's copper mines and port on the Red Sea, along with 1,000 biblical cities, reshaping knowledge of Eastern Palestine in antiquity.
A tour through public figures and attitudes shows Knudsen's blunt demand for yes or no from adviser John L. O’Brien while curbing reasons. The piece lampoons wordiness, cites Henry Wallace, Oliver Cromwell, George Callup, and John L. Lewis to illuminate public sentiment, wealth, and bargaining dynamics in postwar America.
A Bible thought notes that seeing the risen Christ inspired a missionary impulse. It says we can witness too by living fine lives, citing John 21:14 as Jesus’s third post resurrection manifestation to the disciples.
James Marlow explains why civil aviation authorities and the airlines reject parachutes for passengers. Crashes occur too fast for chute deployment, and untrained travelers would struggle to don them, cause delays, and raise panic. Parachutes might help only in rare cases when a plane can glide, but such events are exceedingly uncommon.
NBC plans another comedy stint with Sidney N. Strotz at Duffy's Tavern tapping a fresh gag. Fibber and Molly reclaim top Hooper poll spot at 26.3 percent, edging Bob Hope. Tonight: NBC 8:30 Fibber and Molly, 9 Bob Hope. CBS 7:30 Mel Blanc, 8:30 Open Hearing Immigration Quotas. ABC 8:30 Boston Pops Concert. MBS 6:30 American Forum Health Insurance. Eastern Hemisphere notes Peru may be tomato origin.
Gael Sullivan, executive director of the Democratic National Committee, faces high pressure as Acting leader while Bob Hannegan recovers. President Truman challenges Sullivan over a foreign policy appeal, with party unity in question and potential elder guidance if Hannegan cannot return. The piece frames internal power, faction tensions, and Sullivan’s evolving role amid national debate.
A snappy jab lists the need for a press agent amid Latin American upheaval. It mocks habitually dramatic trade storytelling and notes oddities from Factographs about fists and dandelions while lampooning radio comedians and old tales.
The passage emphasizes the power of the Nazarene's life as a model for followers. It highlights reflecting his image and the blessing of those who believe without seeing, citing John 20:29.
Chapter Twenty Five shows Val waking to an empty room after Rick Colby's death and Wade's cold distance. She plans to tell Wade she will not bear his child, then meets Susan Pyle for a brief, frank chat about marriage, Wade's mood, and social pressures before leaving with a wary mood.
The article notes Churchill warning of a blood bath for India if partition proceeds, predicting near catastrophe but offering potential escape. Willie Gallacher opposes the plan, citing Churchill’s dubious record on India. The piece also touches on coal use in Pacis vein and brief notes on cabbage cooking and eyeball size.
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