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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
4
A reflective critique of drivers during the silly season who flout speed limits, fear police, and boast of 75 to 80 mph. The piece contrasts mature drivers who obey laws with reckless youths, arguing laws protect all and Reckless drivers invite consequences.
The piece reports that German university students under Soviet occupation lose freedom of speech to stay in school. Arrests and expulsions follow loyalty tests to Communism, with professors trading academic freedom for ration privileges. Youth protest looms as Soviet methods threaten other liberated regions.
Publishers announce new series: The Peoples of America and Society in America. They aim to depict immigrant contributions and social life in America with local pride on a sounder basis. Other publishers will publish more American topics.
Nostalgic piece contrasts eight percent price rise in Ford motor cars with Henry Ford's mission to make affordable cars for city and country living. It questions future suburban life if car prices exceed earnings and notes soaring costs of a platypus and a baby elephant. It also asks why Russia and America should not be friends, suggesting power greed as a barrier.
A Bible thought notes that humanity is divided into many groups yet all are God’s children, making all people brothers. It cites 1 Corinthians 1 and the idea that by one spirit we are baptized into one body.
A West Virginia freight yard worker, William Bray, 56, a 44 year brakeman, was killed when a westbound train struck him while he switched cars. The victim, a resident of Rus Sail By, had worked for the company many years and was identified as a veteran railroad employee.
Washington June 15 The Senate approved the Vandenberg resolution outlining guiding objectives for presidential action toward Western Europe. It aims to signal support for self-help alliances, potentially leading to arms and even military arrangements, while preserving Senate approval as a constitutional filter. The move signals a shift from isolationism toward possible two camp world order with the United States and its allies versus Russia, risking friction with the United Nations.
The Ravenswood crash identified pilots Jarrett and Ford who rented a plane from Douglas Air Service for a short pleasure trip. Jarrett, a former Pacific theater torpedo bomber pilot, was single. Surviving relatives include a brother in the army air corps and a sister in the waves. Jarrett’s watch reportedly stopped at 6 20 p.m. Hospital statements noted Jarrett was consoled.
A reader from Princeton, West Virginia, denounces a Democratic Party cabal that controls the liquor, beer, and public assistance agencies and uses them to back a single party slate. The letter accuses executives and department heads of engineering corruption, coercive financing, and voter suppression, urging an end to the tax funded scheme and urging voters to oppose the machine this fall.
Eastern network links 18 stations from Boston to Richmond for the Republican convention with three new outlets WPIX New York WNHC New Haven and WNAC Boston joining WBZ Schenectady New York WATV Newark and others. Tonight highlights include Taft interview Meet Corliss Archer Dinah Shore Eddie Cantor Green Hornet and Boston Pops with Studio One Return of the Natives and other CBS NBC and ABC programs.
A. J. Glover of the AFL Switchmen's Union testified before a Senate labor subcommittee that President Truman insisted on accepting the emergency board report at a White House meeting on May 7. He said mediation could have produced a settlement, but the president's stance blocked agreement amid talks with Dr Steelman and railroad unions.
A 1948 press report links a November rail worker settlement and a White House meeting with President Truman. Union leaders like A F Whitney and David Robertson claim presidential politics influenced a settlement, while mediators faced limits set by the executive branch.
Congressional conflict over peacetime conscription surfaces in the Senate and House as they seek compromise on two bills. If the House prevails on key issues, President Truman would trigger draft mobilization after a 75 day lull. Estimates project 200000 draftees over the next two years amid opposition led by Rep Short.
The article notes a continued report naming a sister identified as Lucky Walker and Mrs Ollie Lewis. It describes a salesman and his companion canvassing the city for several days, then Mr. and Mrs. Austin appearing before Magistrate Lucas to press charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Nineteen semi invalid West Virginia coal miners depart Charleston aboard a special Pullman car bound for Vallejo California to receive rehabilitation treatment funded by the United Mine Workers Health and Welfare fund. They will spend six months at the Permanente hospital learning to walk again and qualify for new jobs.
Reported near a park dam, a young man fled with his girlfriend causing a swift police response. Deputy Canfield and others posted road checkpoints while the youth was located later by his father in a car. Officers noted a taxi and dam area activity as clues. The incident sparked commentary on politics and local rumor as well as seasonal remarks.
Colorful town celebration in Grafton features Elks, Boy Scouts, and veterans. Parade includes school bands, veterans groups, scouts, fire department, and Sons of the American Legion. A luncheon followed at City Hospital with ham, baked potato, slaw, and beverages.
A 14 year old, after returning from the criminal court where he pleaded innocent to murdering Nancy Schuler, 8, threatened to starve himself and beat his head on cell bars. He later ate dinner, then tried to hang himself with a belt tied to a bunk support. the belt broke when he stepped off the bunk.
The Farm Editor argues government action on invasive farming policy must be taken with greatest deliberation, ensuring every alternative is explored to avoid drastic steps. Dr Paul B of Richmond notes the importance of acknowledging the contributions of affected groups and the need for careful planning.
Fragmented OCR text mentions deaths in a break near Copenhagen and a location northwest of the city, with reference to crossing the Kattegat. Names and specifics are unclear, making precise details unavailable.
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