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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1947

Page

4

Subscription Rates In The Grafton Post

The Grafton Post outlines subscription options with carrier delivery at 25 cents per week and mail prices of 9.00 per year or 4.50 for six months. The notice lists editorial policy for letters to the editor and includes Associated Press rights and national advertising representation details.

James F. Holt Theociated Associated Press Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York Fifth Avenue Chicago Wrigley Building

Taft Hartley bill outlined and party line debate

A digest explains how Taft Hartley would curb unions building on Wagner act powers. It notes Senate timing and prior veto battles, and lists major points: mandatory bargaining both sides, ban on all union shop, injunctive power limits, free expression by bosses, and limits on dues and unfair practices. It frames long history from Norris LaGuardia to the current bill.

washixGtton House Truman Senate Congress Organized Labor Labor National Labor Relations Board NLRB Norris-La- Guardia

Dewey vs Blaine in GOP renomination history

The piece argues that renominating defeated candidates is rare yet not impossible. It recalls James G. Blaine’s near misses in 1884 and 1888 and notes Dewey’s 1948 prospects, suggesting party nerves and health concerns shape renomination choices. Benjamin Harrison finally secured the 1888 nomination due to Blaine’s hesitation.

Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Republic James G. Blaine Maine Grover Cleveland Blaine Benjamin Ctarrison Asei

Rained Out Crops and a World Hungry for Bread

Rain and saturated soil have halted spring planting across eastern Ohio and the corn belt. Only small patches of corn oats and wheat survive on high ground as lower lands remain soaked. The piece emphasizes the global need for food as Europe Asia and the world face hunger and instability without American grain.

Ohio Europe Asia

Fitting Machines To Men At Johns Hopkins Human Engineering Study

The Navy funds Johns Hopkins University experiments in human engineering to study how workers react to crank speeds gauges and controls. Results guide machine designers to tailor equipment to operators, aiming to improve product quality and boost production by considering the human element.

John Hopkins University Baltimore Navy Department Office of Research and Invention

Mongol Invasions and Language Skill Urges News Note

A commentary contrasts Mongol invasions in China with past invasions from Central Asia. It notes historical walls and conquests by Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, and the Manchus, and hints current raids may ease. It urges interest in foreign languages for youth and cites political views on labor law. Also touches on jury age rules and a religious thought for today.

Sinkiang China Central Asia Genghis Khan Soer Kublai Khan

Radio's summer season reshapes Hooper ratings

Eastern Standard New York June 23. Radio's summer season has begun influencing Hooper program rankings. The season lowers the entry rating for top shows and shifts completions, with Radiotheater moving to first at 23.4 percent and Screen Guild at 19.6 percent, indicating notable changes in audience success.

C. E. Butterfield ABC New York Hooper Radiotheater Screen Guild

Washington notes push toward coal contract amid possible short strike

Special report from Washington indicates leaders expect John L. Lewis and northern operators to reach a settlement on the coal wage dispute without a prolonged strike. A brief stoppage may occur when mines revert to private operation, but officials are not alarmed. Labor leaders anticipate better terms than the 15 cent per hour proposal as captive mines pressure for a deal.

Central Washington John L. Lewis Samanesz Lewis CIO

Public Broadcasts and Priced Ventures Highlight Daily News

A jumble of notes covers TV and radio plans from NBC to CBS with mentions of The Quiz Kids aging into its seventh year, foreign film censorship, and a list of evening programs. Pirates steal perfume worth $4000 in the Malacca straits as police pursue leads. A new automatic doormat debuts and a comedian jokes life begins at 50.

Malacca Straits

Sherry Faces Change as She Plans New Life in Oakridge

In Oakridge, Sherry and Lex confront fear and longing as she accepts a journalism post under Alan Holmes. Lex reveals growing feelings and fear of losing their close friendship while Sherry braces for independence and the upcoming June wedding of Kay and Lex. The scene blends personal doubt with future hopes in a small town setting.

New York Lex Oakridge Sherry Alan Holmes Baunage Scioto River Pete's Steve Aunt Pen Brundage Kay Astum Val Sant Beca

Fragmentary facts mix of animals places and figures

A scrambled set of notes covers sloth in India and Ceylon, Los Angeles Chile geography, New Zealand islands and size, light speed in glass, mountain goats births, Civil War raids, 1946 New York taxes, early British rail, coal transport, U S production vs crops, and a stray line on children's lunches.

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