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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
4
This devotional notes Gods presence with believers as they seek His will based on Isa. 41 10. The line closes with a faith affirmation from the Press Radio Bible Service of Cincinnati Ohio.
Local notice lists James Holt and Edster among names in the 586 Business Office at 185 Grafton. Details appear in the classifieds section of the issue.
A. Jacobsen of Amerada Petroleum testifies before a special committee on petroleum resources. He argues cartels are restrictive, vary in form, and often reflect government aims. American firms seek open markets or legal protection to compete abroad, warning of foreign restraint harming U.S. industry and national interests.
Frank A. Christensen of the National Board of Fire Underwriters warns the United States faces a record fire toll in 1946 if careless burning continues. He cites 10,000 yearly deaths and potential losses exceeding 600 million dollars, urging universal fire prevention effort and individual responsibility to save lives and property.
The Pere Marquette Railway ends tipping for dining car service, replacing tips with straight salaries for waiters. The move benefits travelers and staff, lifting waiter self-respect and reducing a perpetual tipping cycle. It contrasts with late framing where tourists once tipped for directions and other small services.
A fragmented, opinionated grid of cultural snippets from London to Manila and New York. It references fashion beliefs about rings, a new aluminum piano, rising butter prices, Joe Louis, a Philippine legislature, and a quirky view of American life. Names and places blur in a collage of era chatter.
The house and senate maneuver on price controls unfolds as Wherry plans a fight to lift ceilings on meat dairy and poultry while a joint committee wraps three exemptions into a single compromise. Senator Millikin supports Wherry and Taft signals possible backing, shaping a tense partisan clash yet to come.
The discussion outlines fear in the United States over Soviet aims and timing. It notes Stalin’s view of easing tensions with the United States while finding no viable path to a US British rapprochement. The piece argues that Soviet policy risks widening the gulf with America, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fear, and questions Moscow’s openness to its own reformers.
NBC shifts Cantor to new sponsor with 10:30 Thursday night 9pm changes. Programming lists for NBC CBS and ABC show stamps of music drama and sports as stations adjust lineups tonight.
Legislative move to return the federal Employment Service to state operation gains momentum. Senator Morse argues that executive offices could be needed if a shift is delayed beyond four years. The Senate action follows two days of debate and near passage.
A veteran sailor, his wife, and young daughter depart a Miami depot on a crowded station scene. The gunner's mate carries his infant, guests exchange whispered farewells, memories of shore leave surface, and the family negotiates space aboard a Pullman as the train nears departure.
Secretary of State Byrnes, represented by American informants, met with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov in a lengthy session aimed at breaking the stalemate over Trieste and its role in the Italian peace treaty. Details remain undisclosed, with cautious notes on possible compromise and future discussions.
Reports indicate Lustig was found guilty on all charges amid ongoing debates over postwar policies. The piece notes Clement’s recommendation and touches on international positions involving Yugoslavia and Italy. It references reparations, military pay increases, and draft end dates tied to presidential action, with figures nearing 632 million for pay raises and fiscal planning.
Fragmentary OCR indicates Glenville may expand with Hays City, with a vote on merging and related fees. Text is unclear but suggests a September timing and municipal integration discussions. Further readable details are needed to confirm entities and exact actions.
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