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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
4
The article recalls the old July Fourth chaos with torpedoes and cannon crackers causing injuries and deaths. Cleveland councilman Dan Pfahl championed an ordinance, spurred by Ladies Home Journal coverage, leading to fireworks bans in many cities.
The New York Times columnist Duranty warns that Russians misread U S political divisions and believe U S policy will shift with the election. He argues Russia treats opposition as treason and could take provocative actions if it assumes U S weakness. The piece stresses unity and resolve in facing external challenges.
Statistics from the Trailer Coach Manufacturers Association claim divorce rates among trailer residents are about half of those in larger permanent homes. They cite lower living costs, perhaps 100 less monthly, enabling financial harmony. The text suggests near gypsy conditions foster simple social life, neighborliness, and a Pioneer era flavor with strong family ties.
A young English soldier aboard a fast London express signals halt at his home village, an idle stop followed by a trailing train crashing into the stopped express. The tragedy claims more than two lives as the youth purely sought to return home. The piece reflects on personal failings and broader lessons about shared futures in a time of war.
A devotional reflection contrasts Jesus inner kingdom with the idea of human ambition. It cites Genesis 1 4 and urges quiet listening in a private space to hear God. The text questions the wisdom of grand ventures when divine guidance is near.
A fragment notes gloves as beaters and mentions Chinese tallow trees as pests. The text suggests a discussion of tools or terms in wartime or agricultural context, with garbled phrases about enemies and a nonstandard use of terms. No clear event or individuals are identifiable.
James Marlow surveys how both parties echoed 1944 pledges, noting many promises were not kept. He cites civil rights, tax cuts, statehood for Hawai i and Alaska, and Social Security coverage as examples, and predicts similar items may reappear in 1948 and 1952 platforms.
The Morgantown community association announced plans to construct five homes in Suncrest at cost for West Virginia University faculty members. The project aims to provide affordable housing options supported by the local group and reflects community efforts to aid university staff.
Chicago June reports Ted Williams of Boston as the top vote getter in nationwide balloting at All Star Headquarters as voters continue casting ballots to choose the city team selections.
New York June 17 Networks adopt daylight saving alignment for schedules tapes and live programs. Two time divisions will be joined when balloting starts ensuring simultaneous voting. Tonight features NBC shows Burns and Allen Nelson Eddy Jolson Time and Place, plus ABC and CBS listings across the lineup with interviews previews and crime programs.
Coroner Max J. Gold announced Mrs. Aletha Mabel Morris 41 was found dead at her Spring Hill home and died by her own action. She lived alone and worked in the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp drafting department at Institute. State Police Corporal R. Tim Cummins said coworkers reported she left the plant around noon Monday after complaining of illness. Paragraph notes the event as coroner’s conclusion and mentions a separate explosion report in Rome.
The USSR Information Bulletin praises Wallace's letter as a basis for US Soviet talks but warns of a weak point. It notes Wallace's attempt to judge causes of tension, and criticizes his impartial stance while contrasting US propaganda with Soviet restraint.
Kirk declares a lifelong bond and immediate marriage to Kit after a night of passionate confession. Kit, torn by Tracy’s illness and loyalty, agrees to delay telling others while planning a future with Kirk on the Maryland farm, but the tension of Tracy’s fate and their families shadow the vow.
In New York on June 17 strong demand for railroad stocks lifted prices fractionally to over two points with market breadth narrow. Central of New Jersey rose about two points and Gulf Mobile & Ohio gained around one point, while Santa Fe New York Central Baltimore Ohio Illinois Central Mission Group Maracaibo Oil and Patino Mines saw gains. In Beckley criminal court Judge W A Riffe set a $1,?21 for the start of a one term on E E Princewick former Raleigh county court member for inducing another to swear falsely, and fined $250.
A mixed item listing pop culture notes and quiz prompts. It asks who is known as the March King, locations for the Zambezi River, and explains minor historical snippets. It includes a short set of quotes about prudence and progress and a biography sketch of Phil Baker’s rise in radio and entertainment.
The fragment recalls Martha Campbell a vaudeville child performer turned film director figure with connections to Booth and Brown works. mentions service overseas during World War II and a daughter named Happy Birthday Petaney. It also notes Gabriel Pascal Jolley Dees and a panel of assorted references including Modern Manners and pipe smoking etiquette.
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