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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
4
The piece argues that automatic war commitments in a proposed North Atlantic Defense Alliance are less decisive than the actual resolve of governments and peoples in a crisis. Past treaties showed allied promises sometimes failed under German pressure, suggesting sentiment and realpolitik, not text, shape intervention.
After two years of deadlock Russia signals readiness to name a governor for the Free Territory of Trieste. Washington and London fear a Communist coup if they withdraw troops. Russia favors giving Trieste to Yugoslavia, while Britain and the US prefer Italy. Historical echoes from Danzig underline tensions in free city experiments.
The Navy conducts Micowex or Minor Cold Weather Exercise teaching many American men about cold weather. It tests special food, clothing, and deicing gear though not yet fully satisfactory. Lessons aim to improve readiness for deliberate Arctic operations and weather emergencies.
The quote notes fire’s dual nature as a powerful force that can devastate or forge new outcomes, depending on how it is managed and controlled. It highlights the paradox of fire as both threat and instrument of transformation.
Mrs Barbara Lawrence weeps behind an iron fence at Ellis Island New York as Jewish relatives from the Bhangwal colony arrive by train from the west coast en route to Snrdel Blea. They will travel by transport on March 8 to a new land and home, joining families across the world.
Do nothing psychology cited by military leaders as hamstringing reform. Eisenhower named joint chiefs presiding officer to unify Air Force and Navy, signaling a shift toward a tougher posture amid Cold War tensions. Rent controls debate ongoing with calls for extended, tighter measures and eviction crackdowns influencing congressional action.
A seven pound eight ounce daughter was born Monday February 21 at Grafton City hospital to Mr and Mrs William Bucklew of Denver. She is the couple’s first child. Mrs Bucklew was formerly Miss Marjorie Layton of Denver. Other items note Edward Courtney’s stay in Morgantown hospital, James H Taylor’s illness and X ray, James Liston’s discharge, Ira M Wolfe’s visit to Dr Ruport in Rowlesburg, and social visits by local residents including Perrill, Saunders, Reed, Cassey, Garrett, Shay, Feather, and Martin with various relatives and church events referenced.
In New York NBC announces end of the longstanding sponsor relationship for One Man's Family as of April 10. The move follows Manhattan Merry-Go-Round dropping its sponsor and marks another cut by Standard Brands after Edgar Bergen. Milton Berle returns to NBC TV at 8 tonight after illness.
Barred wire as a defensive measure was extensively employed by General Weyler against Cuban insurgents and later against Americans in the Spanish American war, reflecting harsh methods of crowd and combat control.
A Christmas Day family gathering drags into plan and gossip as Donna Miriam and Si Alison plot a new liaison with Jig ger Alison s brother while Davie contemplates a new father and the Collwells face a quiet afterglow of a busy holiday season and the dawning of fresh ambitions.
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