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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

2

Elephant tied with flag rope over Taft campaign

Philadelphia June 24 A writ of attachment was signed against Little Eva the elephant supporting Senator Taft by Judge Shunk Brown Jr. The writ was served at Taft headquarters. Attorney for the circus posted a $10,000 bond to free the animal for campaigning. Wallace's lawyer says the former employee was injured by a circus wagon in Bellefonte last August seeking damages.

Philadelphia Little’ Eva Wagner Robert A. Tafts Pranels Shunk Brown, Jr Joseph Wallace Dailey Brothers Circus Little Eva Ohio Benjamin Franklin Taft Chauncy Price Morgantown W. Va Wallace Martin J. Vigderman Bellefonte

Fight To Go On As Scheduled Tonight

New York June 24 A bright sun overcast and indications were the Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott bout would go on at 9 p m It was postponed earlier Louis returned to Pompton Lakes N J and Walcott stayed near Madison Square Garden Louis 213 5 pounds weigh in walked six miles Walcott 194 3 4 pounds Officials said 55 000 fans expected gate receipts about 900 000 with virtually no refunds Weather forecast called for widely scattered showers and cooler temperatures tonight

New York Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott Louis Pompton Lakes N. J Walcott Madison Square Garden New York City 20Th Century Sporting Club Weather Bureau

Duke Ellington's Son Performs at Paw Paw Dance Pavili on Friday

Mercer Ellington the Duke's son and his group will headline two full dances and floor shows at the Paw Paw dance pavilion near Fairmont. The program features Sara Ford and a debut after Cotton Club Cincinnati tour, with interracial audiences invited for Friday night and a separate program for Saturday night.

Mercer Ellington Sara Ford Cotjton Club Cincinnati Paw Paw Fairmont

Court Orders Halt Maritime Strikes Across US Ports

Federal and regional courts extended restraining orders under Taft Hartley to bar ship workers from striking. In New York Judge Clancy lengthened a 10 day order to 80 days affecting CIO Maritime Union members and two CIO affiliates on the East and Gulf coasts. San Francisco Judge Harris kept a temporary restraining order in place for 30,000 workers with a further 10 day extension.

York San Francisco Cleveland New York John W. Clancy CIO Maritime Union CIO East Gulf George B. Harris

Malone's Drug Store Te-ol Foot Fungus Remedy

Malone's Drug Store promotes Te-ol best seller for athlete's foot with 90 percent alcohol. Claims germ penetration reaches more germs and promises results within one hour if not pleased. Advertising copy emphasizes fast effect and consumer reach.

Malone

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