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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

4

Subscription rates and notices at Gratton newspaper

James F Holt Eastor announces subscription rates for local deliveries and mail orders with prices for weekly monthly and yearly plans. The notice also states second class matter status and guidelines for letters to the editor with signature requirements and publication policies. It lists advertising representatives in New York and Chicago.

Gratton Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York Fifth Avenue N. Y Chicago Wrigley Building

Forgotten Negro innovator who changed sugar refining

Norbert Rillieux, Louisiana born in 1806, developed modern sugar evaporation methods in France after education in Paris. He built a re evaporation system that reused vapor heats, transforming refining despite patent troubles. Died in 1894, his place in history overlooked.

George Washington Carver Norbert Rilleix George P. Meade Paris New Orleans Rillieux France

The Constitution as roadway to a lasting union

A reflective piece on the U S Constitution’s endurance amid historic clashes over amendments and court power. It recalls Jefferson, Hamilton, Marshall, Dred Scott, Lincoln, and Roosevelt while urging faith and civic support to sustain the nation and adapt to new challenges such as the United Nations.

Jefferson Hamilton Marshall Supreme Court Congress Dred Scott Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt United States Enition United Nations

Peace Gardens in Denver Replace Victory Gardens

Denver keeps war gardens as Peace Gardens to ease local food shortages and aid starving Europe. Some call them Mercy Gardens, but Peace Gardens remains the preferred name for the hungry year.

Denver Europe

Bible Thought for Today on Jealousy and Achievement

A brief devotional notes that small and selfish souls envy those who excel. It urges rejoicing when others surpass us after we do our best, citing Saul and David from First Samuel 18:7, attributed to Press Radio Bible Service of Cincinnati Ohio.

Saul David Samuel

Mother of the Year debate laughs off in satire

Zadok Dumkopf mocks the idea of a Mother of the Year praising all mothers and suggests a rival Mother-in-Law of the Year concept. He cites Wok offering his own mother as a candidate, describing a flawless relative who sends cash gifts and stays silent on her own ills, a hypothetical dream figure.

Baloney Zadok Dumkopf America Wok

Over The Radio Dials Tonight and Summer NBC Schedule

New York May 9Information Please will end June 24 on NBC and be replaced by Benny Goodman summer show July 1 through September 2. Goodman continues into winter with Borge and other features starting September 9. Meredith Wilson orchestra King Sisters Ben Gage and more join NBC lineup. Topics Tonight lists Burns and Allen Dinah Shore Crosby Abbott and Costello Vallee. CBS schedules Keen FBI Kostelanetz Island Venture Palestine Discussion Lum Abner Town Meeting and more. MBS Carrington Playhouse Victoria Powell and Dick Powell mystery air.

New York NBC Benny Goodman Borge Goodman Daniel Golenpaul Meredith Wilson King Sisters Ben Gage Burns and Allen Dinah Shore Bing Crosby Abbott and Costello Rudy Vallee CBS Mr. Keen FBI Kostelanetz Alec Templetot Lum Abner Morgan Carrington Playhouse Victoria Dick Powell

Truman signals possible seizure powers in coal crisis

President Truman described potential seizure of railroads if needed to keep them running and weighed authority to end the coal strike without United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis. He warned the British loan remains essential and urged rationing steps by the Civilian Production Administration as coal shortages deepen. Utilities and rail freight face constraints, with plans to ration electricity and manufactured gas to prioritize food and fuel movement.

Truman America General Motors Chrysler John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Senate Lucas Civilian Production Administration Mississippi Iowa Missouri Minnesota CPA

Vandenberg Emerges As 1948 Presidential Contender

Washington report notes Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan rises as a potential GOP candidate for 1948. At 62, he faces age and regional balance questions, but enjoys strong GOP support and international stature from war and postwar roles. Also discusses a worldwide food shortage lasting 12 to 18 months and U S rationing pressures.

Washington Arthur Vandenberg Michigan Senate Foreign Relations Committee United Nations Byrnes Wander Philadelphia Wendell Willkie GOP Vandenberg Congress Midwest Truman Italy French North Africa Poland Finland United States America

Murder in Neal's Room Strikes Margot Ingalls

Jane Applebee awakens to a murder scene in Neal Farrast's suite. Margot Ingalls lies dead in a lavish robe with a jade paper knife, prompting Jane to call Hunt Berwick for police while Rosa fears the truth behind the gathering of guests and missing alibis.

Fane Applebee Neal Farrast Grenorous Neal Insence Ain Ia Korghe Sho Thor Mirgét Case Ingalls Hollywood Dr. Hunt Berwick Dita Brenda Katgit Polly Wood Famoun’ Couthrler Beane Rénaurd Tonio Valente Margot Deane Mont Sion Jane Boston Tonlo Jade Woot Berwick Hunt Dinar Pally Woodforda Brendé ‘Knight Staele Colot Mademoiselle Mademoiselle Tarraint Polly Newt Margot Ingalls Deane Kennard Rosa Miss Jane Mrs. Ingalls Mrs. Ingall Denly Police Charlie Hunt Berwick Jane Applebee Claire Margot Ingalla

City to vote July 2 1946 on charter change

City officials order election for July 2 1946 to decide a charter change. City attorney to draft ordinances and notices while the city clerk arranges election supplies. Citizens will elect five charter board members to draft a new charter for submission to voters.

Broadway Bright Lights and UN Delegates In New York

A garbled 1940s style column notes Gale Storm in a Monogram film, UN delegates in New York, and a swing parade with the Statue of Liberty. Mentions Flo renci a Guardia campaign, Grover Whalen, and a World’s Fair tie in. Highlights include ex Broadway acts, radio stations, opera guests, and backstage showbiz chatter.

Andrel A. Gromyko Ashtto Ussr Hollywood Gale Storm Monogram New York Phil Regan Polgeman Pécauisé Florenciia Guardia Grover’ Whalet Whalen Avenue of the Aner Trdmen Broadway Mondadra Berk Sitindtowass Como Bebe Daniels Die Throth Neem Dyname Abd Oseer Tinier

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