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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
4
Tony Reveals New Life Plan After Domestic Discord
Anita reacts in horror as Tony declares he rejoined the army for discipline and purpose. He explains his return was sincere and that he hopes Anita will accept his choice, while Anita resists and plans a Reno divorce. Tracy and Mike confront the fallout, urging action but choosing to shield Anita from harsh treatment. Tony prepares to leave for the station with Kit, Cecil, and Tracy remaining behind to navigate the wreckage of their strained marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Kit
Mike
Tracy
Anita
New York
Reno
Florida
Anta
Ivory Tower
Cecil
Mistah
Mac
U.S. controls global trade with export licenses
Washington reports that export licenses issued by the Commerce Department regulate what nations may buy, determining Western Europe Latin America and the Soviet bloc’s access to scarce goods. The system, born from postwar aims, uses a 400-item list and strict controls to steer trade, aid allies, and hinder Soviet war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigrid Arne
James Marlow
Washington
Sam
Europe
Western Europe
Russia
Latin America
Far East
Canada
U. S
France
Brazil
Austria
Office of International’ Trade
The
Commerce Department
Joe Smith
Minneapolis
Joe Hendricks
London
Jose Alvarez
Rio
Faris Husseini
Cairo
le U. S
Congress
W. Averell Harriman
Netherlands Indies
Middle East
Mar
Eae Commission
Two More Grafts For Local Merchants Postponed
The Central West Virginia League again faced postponements for the Grafton Merchants. A Saturday game with Century miners was called off as miners could not leave work. A Sunday game at Philippi was rained out and rescheduled with Volga, Philippi, and Century tied to new dates. Merchants spokesmen hope to play Century here Wednesday at 5:30 and Philippi Red Sox at Philippi the next night, but plans are not settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West Virginia
Grafton Merchants
Merchants
Century
Philippi
Volga
Century Fame
Philippi Red Sox
Stopping Waste Campaign Spurs Industry Cleanup After War
A nationwide drive urges employers to curb wasteful wartime habits. Prizes and slogans are used to judge ideas while salvage stores sell by products and damaged goods. Manufacturers reduce waste with better machinery and tighter inventory. Government agencies, stores, and homes are urged to join.
Now Hub Kansas Crowned as Center of World
The piece notes Hub Kansas as the earth’s center long known locally and now recognized by the Coast and Geodetic Survey. It traces survey origins from a farm near Osborne Kansas and hints Boston once called hub of the universe. The writer laments William Allen White did not live to see this shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Osborne
Kan
Boston
William Allen White
Return of the Flying Scotsman Promises British Rail Restored
The British announcement details the restoration of the Flying Scotsman, a London to Edinburgh service long out of operation since 19. The piece recalls earlier rival trains and wartime shifts, noting the Scotsman’s speed and comfort and hinting the Coronation Scot may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edinburgh
United States
Help for Handicapped Leads to Driving Licenses for Veterans
An armless Los Angeles veteran tested artificial limbs for the Veterans Administration and earned a truck driver license. New limbs feature movable fingers and wrists, enabling buttoning, shaving, using a phone, and writing. Suction sockets hold legs securely, improving stairs use and comfort. Designers foresee broader civilian aid and rapid, affordable access to innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Veterans Administration
A Bible Thought for Today on Welcome and Sympathy
A brief devotional note reflects on deeper sympathy and understanding for others in similar positions. It cites Exodus 2 22 and the idea of making strangers feel welcome among friends. The tone is reflective and aims to comfort readers in unfamiliar settings.
Shoots Seek In Cap Turmoil Among Golfers
An officer cited efforts by players to intervene during a disturbance at a golf event. The chaotic scene involved multiple parties and drew attention to crowd control measures as authorities assessed the incident and potential implications for the competition.
Republicans Fear Prolonged Fight for Nomination at Philadelphia
The piece notes California’s 53 votes may swing during multiple ballots as GOP contenders Dewey Taft Stassen and Vandenberg vie for the nomination. Stassen predicts nine ballots. Dewey expects a quick end. Governors discuss the likely drawn out contest beginning June 21 in New Castle New Hampshire.
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California
Philadelphia
Warren
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Arthur Vandenberg
Stassen
Dewey
The
New Yorker
National Conference of Governors
New Castle
N. H. Warren
Taft
Uke Dewey
Clarence Brown
Wendell L. Willkie
Warren G. Harding
James Garfield
John W.davis
Wreck After Skipper Inn Meet Leaves Six Injured Juveniles
Miss Grace Arnold alerted Miss Allene Cutright to a highway wreck after a group left Skipper Inn for Don's Den. Kenny Mehlinger and Dick Dempsey helped transport injured youths to a hospital as Trooper Parks investigates involving possible charges against the driver.
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Grace Arnold
Allene Cutright
Cormners
Miss Cutright
Bartlett
Aoctor
Kenny Mehlinger
Dick Dempsey
Parks
Skipper Inn
Don's den
Morgantown
Grafton
Notable WV figures named at Charleston assembly
Lodge 1 continues from page one listing Charles E. Booth of Huntington former state American Legion commander at Charleston Sen Chapman Revercomb at Moundsville Dr Carl M Frasure of West Virginia University at Grafton and former state supreme court judge Haymond Maxwell of Clarksburg at Wheeling.
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Charles E. Booth
Huntington
American Legion
Charleston
Chapman Revercomb
R-Wva
Moundsville
Carl M. Frasure
West Virginia University
Grafton
State Supreme Court
Haymond Maxwell
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Hudson River Outboard Race Sets New Mark in 1949
John R. Whitehouse of Springfield Mass won the 136 mile Hudson River race from Albany to New York in 3 hours 43 minutes with an average of 36.1 mph, besting the 1947 record. he earned 1000 dollars, the Olaf Mikkelsen trophy, and the Charles A. Alexander Memorial medal.
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New York
Hudson
Albany
John R. Whitehouse
Springfield
Mass
Vic Scott
Forest Hills
N. Y
Whitehouse
Olaf Mikkelsen
Charles A. Alexander
Television adds cost to convention broadcasting in 1949
The June 14 dispatch notes rising prices and the costly addition of television to convention coverage. It cites an estimate near three quarters of a million dollars for Republican and Democratic events in Philadelphia, detailing schedule highlights across NBC CBS and ABC. It also covers Truman’s veto threat over Social Security expansion and notes the death of telegraph instructor James Blaine Leist.
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C. E. Butterfield
New York
Philadelphia
ABC
Brandis
Boston
Owete
J.“Roberts
Joe Louis
Joe Waaleatt
Dialing
NBC
Wm. Powell
Voorhees
Wm. Kappell
CBS
Jerry Wane
Godfrey
Janet Eyre
Screen Guild
Warnew
Margo Whiteman
Arthur Gaetth
MBS
Charlie Chan
Huntington
James Blaine Leist
C. and
Railsway
Glass Worker James A Houston Dies by Own Action
Clarksburg June 14 James A Houston 31 year old glass worker returned home after cashing paycheck argued with his wife and then committed death by own action coroner Kenda Jackson reported.
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Clarksburg
James
A. Houston
Kenda ‘Jackson
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