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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel, weekly afternoon edition, lists James F. Holt as editor and notes AP news dispatches credited are used exclusively. It discloses voluntary communications policy and publication rights, with address listing for Inland Newspaper Representatives in major cities.
The piece notes lively, undignified antics on the Republican National Convention floor and galleries in Philadelphia. It observes that once the decisive moment arrived, a sober mood prevailed as Gov. Thomas B. Dewes of New York emerged as the presidential candidate nominee. It predicts similar theatrics at the Democratic gathering but asserts seriousness will prevail during key decisions. The author argues revelry acts as a safety valve, releasing tension so focus can return to addressing campaign issues.
A travel advice note urges vacation drivers to slow down to enjoy outdoor scenery rather than rush to playspots. It contrasts hurried drivers with leisurely travelers who arrive calmer and more observant, warning that speeding risks accidents and hospital visits as America’s vacation time nears its quick end.
The proposed merger of the Congregational Christian Churches of the United States and the Evangelical and Reforms on Churche appears almost certain after approval by the Congregational General Council. If realized, the United Church of Christ would rank among the larger Protestant denominations, reflecting a broader push toward unity within Protestantism and its role in world peace.
James Marlow analyzes the 1948 race noting Dewey and Warren as GOP contenders and Truman facing critique from his own party. He discusses congressional control, potential running mates, and the high visibility of policy records affecting voter perception across states.
Cryptogram quotation section with a mixed set of across and down clues. Includes a cryptogram puzzle line and a Miltonier verse fragment. Readable fragments list across and down clues with several foreign language hints and partial word fragments from the daily crossword page.
President Truman considers two names for the vacant secretary of Labor post left by Louis Schwellenbach. Paul M. Herzog, chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, and Keen Johnson, former Kentucky governor and a former undersecretary to Schwellenbach, are the leading contenders.
Henry J. Stoddard notes in Presidential Sweepstakes that the Whig convention of 1839 met in a church, nominating William Henry Harrison. The event occurred December 1839, nearly a year before the election due to poor transport and lack of railroads and telegraph. No radio existed then, shaping a lengthy campaign.
Central Press reports from Philadelphia glimpse a varied summer political and social mix. The GOP convention fades as the city awaits Elks events and a possible Democratic challenge. A Czech general is demoted, a sneezing salmon in Oregon intrigues, and oddities like a 110 wife African chief headline the page.
Industry notes a trend to bigger screens and lower prices as Emerson introduces a 16 inch picture tube set, roughly 10 by 11 inches viewable. The piece lists summer schedule changes across CBS NBC including Mystery Theater and new and moved programs.
The 41st annual convention of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association and the Drug Travelers Auxiliary will be held at The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs on July 18 19 and 20. Outstanding speakers from the pharmaceutical profession will attend.
Anne Forester returns home to a cablegram that tests her independence and love for Alec. Don Ogden, cynical yet caring, proposes a legal, no-strings marriage to secure her future while she weighs passion against freedom in late 1940s New York. The scene shifts to a roof garden as their uneasy discussion unfolds.
West Virginia Pharmacists Association and the Drug Travelers Auxiliary hold a three day convention at the Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs July 18 19 and 20 with speakers Dr Robert P Fischellis of Washington DC secretary of the American Pharmaceutical Association Peter J Sletterdahl of Chicago associate editor of the Journal of the National Association of Retail Druggists Bert R Mull of Indianapolis manager of trade relations and advertising for Eli Lilly and Company and Dr Robert L Swain of New York editor of Drug Topics. Clark shoots in open qualifying at Gullane course Huntington WV pro golfer Arthur Clark participates in British Open qualifying at Scotland’s Gullane course.
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