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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Notice of Post Office Publication

Public notice from Grafton Sentinel states second class insitter status under the Post Office, with representation details for Inland Newspaper Representatives Inc. listing offices in New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City Saint Louis and the Syndicate Trust Building.

Grafton W. Tyedes Inland Erpresentatives, Inc New York East 42Nd St Chicago Wrigley Detroit Penobscot Kansas City Board of Trade

From Marshal to King Bernadotte A Mixed Legacy

The piece traces Bernadotte’s ascent from marshal to king Charles XIV of Sweden and his complex role in history. It links his mediation for Palestine with a note on his uncle, Gustaf V, and mentions his controversial past choices, including actions during the Napoleonic era and Norway’s 1814–1905 history.

Folke Bernadotte Red Cross Gustaf V United Nations Palestine Heinrich ‘Himmler Gestapo Bernadotte Himmler Napoleon Charles XIV Pater Bernadotte Norway Denmark Sweden Ato

Socialist Labor party nominates KAward Teichert for president

The Socialist Labor party has nominated KAward Teichert of Pennsylvania, a steel worker and 1944 candidate, for president. The group traces to Daniel de Leon and seeks new workers’ organizations to replace the AFL and CIA, opposing all major parties and Henry Wallace.

Socialist Party Fotever Socialist Labor Party Kaward A. Teichert Pennsylvania Socialist Labor Socialist Laborites Daniel de Leon Lénin de Leon Union Sigarightibns Thid-yedr Américan Federation of Labor CIA New Workers’ Organization Ataté Henry Wallace

No Chance for Change in Czech Election

The piece critiques a totalitarian regime's suppression of voter choice noting a government ticket or a blank ballot as the only options. It highlights how blank ballots expose dissent and warns that opposition is stifled to keep those in power. The author laments the lack of real political contest and condemns egregious interference with free expression.

Iment Kit Tony Anita Kirk Tracy Mike Mac Mike Saunders Cher

Australia launches first flying library program

The University of Sydney gathers books for a flying library sent to an isolated New South Wales doctor who serves as a distributor to eight stations via a Flying Doctor service. Part funded by private sources and government aid, the effort includes occasional flying nurses. The writer notes the US lacks similar remote resource networks and ends with a quip about tobacco.

United States Australia University of Sydney New South Wales Besh Ids Théteda

Bible Thought For Today Insight on Creation Presence

The verse notes that God remains aware of his creation and that even the hairs of our heads are numbered. It cites Genesis 1 1 to affirm divine continued involvement and presence in the universe.

God Earth

Fragmentary text hints at ocean currents and naval paint usage

Fragmentary OCR reads about east coast Africa currents and fruits used in dishes, mentions spiced chutneys and sauces, and notes Abe Sanat Navy using 25 to 30 million gallons of paint annually. The passage is incoherent with many garbled phrases and no clear event or entities.

Africa Abe Sanat Navy

Local Federation letters clarify union petitions in Gratton

Gratton West Virginia May 30 1948 letter from Charles E Campbell Secretary Treasurer Federation No 19 addresses claims that labor organizations promoted petitions opposing city ordinances. The federation states neither the federation nor locals of IAM Electricians Boilermakers Blacksmiths Pipe fitters Firemen and Oilers promoted the petitions and asks for clarification. The editor notes no evidence of union representations backing petitions in Gratton on garbage collection or sewer service charge matters.

Sentinel Focal International Association of Miy Charles E. Campbell Federated Shop Craftsmen Grafton

Senate OKs 200000 European displaced persons plan

Congress moves toward admitting 200000 displaced Europeans over two years at 100000 per year with conditions. Applicants must be Nazi forced laborers or Jewish refugees, pass investigations, and meet literacy and character standards amid existing immigration quotas and restrictive rules.

Europe Senate Germany Austria Italy Lithuania Estonia Latvia Russia Baltic House Somone Senate Judiciary Committee Palestine United States U. S The U.S. Immigration Service

Tough Wage Fight Ahead For Lewis Coal Miners

A Central Press report notes John L Lewis faces a tough wage contract battle in 1948 for 400000 soft coal miners. Lewis may target the Southern association to ease national bargaining, with opposition from steel-backed and western Pennsylvania groups. The piece ties Truman's stance to past coal strikes and outlines potential rail labor government seizure dynamics and immigration policy debates.

Central Press Ashington John L Lewis Lewis UMW Southern Association Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Southern Group Truman United Mine Workers Mr. Truman Army Kenneth Royall Royall

Air Today Radio Day by Day in New York Listing

A fragmented radio schedule by C B Big outlines program realignments and prime spots. It notes shifts in reader popularity for figures like Jack Benny Walter Winchell and My Friend Irma while listing shows from Burns and Allen to Eddie Cantor and Crime Photog. The item also touches on a historic note about Louis XIV era fashion and a garbled reference to George Washington’s gift.

MB3 Jim Backus ABC Society For Prevention of Crime Ivanes Arlene Francis J Ward Wilson Wil ‘Me Piper CBS Henry Wallace Albuquerque N.M Ed Murrow CBS Television Robert A. Tait C. B Big New York Joneps Hooper Jack Benny Walter Winchell

Tracy Faces Prolonged Illness and Strife in Hospital

In New York Tracy Field battles a grave illness while friends wrestle with guilt and loyalty. Kit, Tony, and Anita offer support as Tracy rejects sympathy and faces a future defined by dependence, while Kirk and Mike navigate care, hope, and possible romance amid tension and unfinished stories.

Kit Anita Tony New York Tracy Miss Field Kirk Cat Yvette Weill Miss Ficks

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