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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
5
Because news was late in arriving, fighting was still ongoing in Louisiana 59 days after the signing of the treaty ending the war of 1812. Experts estimate natural gas reserves are sufficient to meet demands for many years.
Lenore Slaughter, pageant director, says Wheeling Beauty Pageant is conducted with decorum and not immoral. Two contestants dropped to avoid church expulsion. Bishop Swint denounces contests for Catholics and prohibits participation under excommunication threat. Contestants wear bathing suits for one third of judging, with evening gowns and talent rounds as remaining criteria.
Circuit Judge Lewis H. Miller signed an order removing the five men from the Boane County Board of Education under a Supreme Court mandate. The appellate court earlier reversed Miller’s dismissal of a taxpayer petition and directed dismissal for official misconduct. In other news, Henry Sprague claimed Warren was tapped by Dewey supporters, as Stassen supporters grappled with convention strategy and Dewey’s margin.
At 9:30 a.m. delegates filled the hall while many GOP leaders were absent awaiting word from New York governor. Dewey weighs running mate options after sweeping opposition, advisers favor Warren with Sprague announcing the proposal. Warren to join Dewey to boost bid for the White House amid late-night consultations. Falcons strike their prey with closed talons, catching the dead or stunned victim in air as it plummets earthward.
Mrs Conaway a longtime Rosier, Jordan and Fairmont Independent School District teacher died after heart illness. She taught in Taylor, Marfon, and Fairmont. survived by five children, many grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Bartlett Funeral Home to handle arrangements.
The 58 year old Californian figures as the chosen leader after lengthy conferences that began last night and ended at dawn. A source who supported the losing GOP candidate for No. 2 spot described behind the scenes talks in Dewey’s hotel suite and the rapid bolt to victory.
City officials unveil universal garbage collection rules with a 75 cent monthly fee for residents and businesses. Bills arrive separate from water charges, due on receipt and delinquent after August 15, with explanatory pamphlets distributed this weekend and next week.
The foreign ministers led by Molotov urged a German government formed by democratic parties to deter further aggression. Delegates from Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland Romania Yugoslavia and Russia met after a London conference among the United States Great Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Western nations plan a federal structure in western Germany. Miscellaneous notes mention Cape Town Cape Town tea and other varied topics.
Sheriff Melvin Newton informs Deputy W. H. Canfield that Hill services end after July 1 due to budget curtailment. Newton will assume Canfield’s field work. County Court cuts 43,200 to meet debt limits. The draft text notes 225,000 men aged 19 to 25 to be called for 21 months mostly in the Army, with 18 year olds offered one year training to defer service.
Lloyd Miller was jailed in Taylor County for six months on a non-support charge. Magistrate Ona C Jefferys noted Miller was arrested October 31 for failing to pay $30 monthly alimony to a child’s guardian. Prosecutor Hugh R McPhail handled the case. Miller did not deny the arrears.
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