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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

4

Communications notice from inland newspaper representatives

Fragments indicate a communications notice related to postal or newspaper representation, listing locations and offices in New York Chicago Detroit Kansas City and St. Louis. The readable text references Inland Newspaper Representatives and several address details.

Ino New York Chicago Wrigley Detroit Penobscot Kansas City Board of Trade

Flood Disaster Stirs Call for Dammed Flood Control

Residents of the Columbia River Valley face a devastating flood with Memorial Day concealment and a rush to save lives. The piece argues snow, damming, and flood-control works would have prevented the catastrophe, warning that funding and will are needed to protect life and economy.

Columbia River Valley Northwest

United States Palestine Policy Tension With United Nations

The president’s insistence that US Palestine policy align with United Nations policy shapes Britain’s stance too. The Security Council and General Assembly show reluctance to act unilaterally, making UN-led action the prudent path. Slow progress of the international organization tests patience but may avert harsher outcomes from hasty independent moves.

United States United Nations Great Britain General Assembly F Palestine

Urge to Hoard Shapes Aid Efforts in Greece

A presidential report by Dwight Griswold highlights how aid materials for Greece were stored rather than distributed in the mission's first year. The essay notes that hoarding tendencies appear in crises, citing parallels from China where troops left behind stockpiles. The piece argues such urges influence humanitarian aid planning.

United States Greece Dwight Griswold China Theodore H. White Annalee Jacoby

More Primaries And Political Questions In 1948

The piece comments on the 1948 pre convention campaign, urging broader primaries in New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska Ohio and Oregon to reveal a true popular favorite. It criticizes candidates for not expanding state contests and suggests voters should choose party nominees rather than professional politicians. It notes broader public debate and reflects on media and public sentiment.

Geo Wbborg New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska Ohio Oregon Jhi Tigodbre Roosevelt Taft

Bible Thought and Hopes Across a Turbulent Era

Fragmentary OCR cites religious motifs and a railway firm tie. Mentions Ps 139 8 and hell imagery. Names H D Poling, a former rail firm employee, and references a brother editor figure amid a vague celebration.

É& O

Split Ideologies in Congress Slow Civil Rights Push

James Marlow surveys congressional behavior as party lines blur in practice. Senators from both parties cross divides to speak, influence peers, or take a record on issues. The text notes Southern Democrats opposing Truman’s civil rights agenda while a 63-12 vote on displaced persons illustrates sectional splits.

James Marlow Sie Epis Paciament Timnes Russia Joseph Stalin Congress Truman Stata Mushc Bétpst Anihiott Lenchings Man Democratic Party Philadelphia Altair Europe Senate Pepper Florida

Harp strums advance in new quiz show era

In New York on June 4 a music quiz boom unfolds as ABC launches Stop The Music a mystery tune pyramid of prizes on Sunday nights CBS counters with Sing It Again and a Phantom Voice on Saturday nights with Tonight shows. The pace signals a crowded prime time as networks race for musical appeal and audience prizes.

C. E. Butterfield New York ABC CBS

Congress adjournment plans fuel presidential tilt

The Republican controlled Congress moves to close most legislation by June 1 as it prepares for the June 21 GOP convention and potential White House victory. Taft and Martin set the adjourn date while bills like anti communist measures, displaced persons admission, and inflation relief await action. Potential VP picks surface as both parties eye the ticket. West Point and an Air Force academy proposal spark defense policy discussion.

Ashington Congress Solona House Senate Robert A. Taft Ohio Joseph Martin, Jr Massachusetts GOP White House Boars Berbocrats Truman Claude Pepper Florida New Dealer Joseph O'Mahoney Wyoming Defense James Forrestal Martin Tafta Harold B. Stassen Michigan Arthur H. Vandenberg Charles A. Halleck Indiana New York Thomas E. Dewey AIR Kilday National Military Establishment Air Force House ‘Armed Services Committee

Planes Stand By In Mid East At Nicosia Airport

scattered wartime broadcast schedule shows NBC CBS and ABC programs amid airlift activity at Nicosia with U S officers monitoring field. mentions 8,000 1,200 in Egypt and oil workers in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, and a list of radio shows and guests.

Mid-East Nicosia Midalersastif Teck Palestine Egypt NBC Paul Lavelle Aginmer Edwin Franko Goldman CBS Jane Ace Fanny ‘Brice ABC Trueman Chicago Milt Keatmus Crosby Cyprus M. Schumay U.S Saudi Arabia Lebanon

The Waiter Tells Mike Tracy's Story and Plans

In a late night sequence Kit confesses to Mike about her parents and a possible prison case. Mike vows to research the family history as Tracy’s illness shifts dynamics. Tony Anita and Kirk grapple with money and pride, while Kit shadows Tracy, visiting the hospital and observing the house’s fragile calm.

Kit Nahas Pohea Shin Mike New Chris Washington Jane Tracy Field Kirk Tracy Yott Mac Anita Tony South America Tony Waa Lye Healdes Cecil Caive Gracy

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