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Grafton Votes Yes on July 2 for Home Rule Charter
City officials correct earlier editorial, stating municipal home rule is the sole method to amend or rewrite charters. Initiation requires a Yes vote on July 2, enabling changes through the West Virginia home rule process.
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Opportunity Of Years For Republicans In 1938
This week notes a peak Republican opportunity as party factions quarrel inside the New Deal camp. Pennsylvania seats shifted from New Dealers, signaling a nationwide drift toward Republicanism. Voters face a choice in fall elections, needing capable clear minded candidates to guide the nation.
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Bible Thought For Today Centered On One God
A fixed immovable center and burning loyalty are urged from Exodus 20 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me This devotional item from Press Radio Bible Service Inc Cincinnati Ohio presents a concise scripture reflection for daily guidance.
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Youre Telling Me William Ritt Says Politicians Lack Practice
A fragment from a column features satirical quips by William Ritt on politicians, perception, and modern life. The snippet mentions a gorilla for sale as a pet, chaos imagery, cloud photography, and privacy concerns, reflecting a humorous, literate style of the era.
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Senate Draft With Teeth Could Shape Washington Bill
A stormy Senate process unfolds as lawmakers draft a bold bill on Washington policy with strong enforcement mechanisms. Key committees and party leaders push for rapid passage while balancing bipartisan concerns and budget implications.
Draft and labor bills loom in Congress amid Truman push
Compromises brew on final action to extend the draft law as President Truman presses for stronger measures. House bill seeks a nine month extension with 18 and 19 year olds drafted. Senate likely to alter to nine months and limit induction to 19 year olds. Senate debate on labor curbs looms as filibuster by opponents threatens quick passage. Truman’s steel pay boost fuels reconversion hopes while British loan prospects rise before the recess. Earl of Halifax prepares farewell as ambassador to Washington.
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Paris showdown of Big Four tests Russia Western ties
Mackenzie notes a pivotal Paris meeting among the United States Britain Russia and France to break deadlock on European peace treaties. Byrnes arrives with senators. Bevin vows possible separate pacts if talks stall, signaling Western push for concessions while Moscow seeks security gains.
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VFW Speaker Chosen for State Victory Encampment
Omar B. Ketchum, director of the VFW national legislative service, will speak at the state VFW victory encampment opening in Parkersburg on June 27, announced by convention Chairman Emmet C. Jeffrey. All benefits eaten locally in the tropics are picked green to avoid ripening on plants.
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Norwegian teen among Nazis arrival in New York harbor chaos
Beth Dulin, 19, from Norway, was lashed aboard the Inner Sta bangers when it docked in New York harbor. She heads to Singapolis, Minnesota, to join U.S. Army Cant. Wale Tace Knulsen, met at a party in Oslo. Beth bears three large scars on her back from a cargo incident.
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Brenda's mysterious last letters raise suspense at home
Inspector Barry guards Miss Applebee as Brenda's death haunts the house. Neal abandons a floating feud in a chilling note while Leighton arrives with a grave request to learn Brenda's confidences. Nurse hushes the scene as a fragile peace hangs over the tense weeks.
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Radio Dials Tonight Features Teen Forum Programs
Eastern stations unveil two new youth oriented series after trials on WOR. It's up to Youth at 11 pm moderated by Bill Slater and Juvenile at 7:30 pm explore parent child dynamics. NBC and CBS listings include Orson Welles and The Lone Ranger with various entertainment shows.
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