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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
4
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A columnist argues that repeated strikes from autos to coal show a pattern of manufactured crises aided by laws like the National Labor Relations Act. He warns government indifference to balanced reform, notes shortages and wartime controls prolonging strife, and links crisis exploitation to oppression in history. John Lewis is cited as a figure in the argument.
A historical note traces ice cream from ancient cooling drinks to modern dessert pleasure. It describes early tastes in Alexander the Great era and Crusades era sherbets with snow, mentions Catharine de Medici and Charles I, and notes Dolly Madison popularizing it in 18th century cookbooks. It ends by praising Yemen for receiving the treat.
Ex army chaplain Rev Renwick C Kennedy criticizes U S forces in Germany saying soldiers squander prestige with drunkenness bad manners and focus on women. General McNarney tightens discipline curfew facilities and programs as the army adjusts to peacetime after world war II.
A Bible thought for today explains that deeds are saved like a bank account with interest from the Lord. The message cites Ephesians 6 8 and urges generous living as a moral practice. Press Radio Bible Service, Cincinnati Ohio.
Incumbent mayor P. H. Garrett and members of the Citizens Progressive party ticket were elected to office yesterday in a municipal election.
Ten million bottles of beer will be shipped to Japan for American occupation troops, announced by army headquarters at Fort Shitter. The plan highlights supply efforts to support stationed troops in the postwar period.
Foreign Affairs Analyst from Prague notes postwar European blocs forming around Moscow. He maps a rough Stettin to Adriatic line dominated by Slavic nations, questions if Russia will push toward the English Channel and seeks to know whether Austria remains within or beyond Moscow’s reach. The piece warns Western democracies of Moscow's wider aims including Mediterranean access and Far East challenges.
The Women’s National Radio Committee, representing 25 groups, named Calvalcade of America NBC FBI in Peace and War CBS America’s Town Meeting ABC and American Forum MBS as top programs promoting tolerance and postwar understanding. Nine network honors were also noted with scheduling changes and upcoming lineups across NBC CBS and MBS.
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Special to Central Press reports Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia, famed for apple orchards near Winchester, hosting northern Virginia’s apple blossom festival with exhibits from military depots. The piece also outlines a behind the scenes Democratic party fight over the 1948 ticket, and a Treasury vs Federal Reserve clash on inflation policy and money supply controls.
A satirical roundup notes a new fast plane with dramatic takeoff safety tricks, a three wheeler promising fewer blowouts, and indestructible golf heads. It mocks publicity stunts and oddball innovations while mentioning a referee attacked at an English football match. It also teases spring housing cleanups.
In a tense postscript to the Margot Ingalls case, the group discusses the killer’s identity while the press hypes Margot’s fame. Jane grapples with revealing notes and a mysterious pillow touch as Claire fumes over publicity maneuvers by relatives and rivals.
Witnesses describe the scene near the crash site as dawn breaks while an air carrier’s routes and a hospital mortuary call reveal a high fatality count. The event appears linked to Mexican or Latin American workers and athletes, with authorities listing 27 dead and a passport recovered from a deceased victim.
Delegates will review topics raised in peace treaty talks for Italy including the Italian Yugoslav border Trieste colonies and the future of the Codécese Islands. Negotiations yielded two agreements one rejecting Austrian demand for South Tyrol and another principle on the Italian navy site with disputes over surplus naval craft details.
The session last week centered on renewed discussion of the Russian veto and the impact of Gromyko's absence. Experts proposed a new rules section, but the committee avoided the veto issue, leaving inter determination open.
Fragmented OCR text notes unions challenged by engineers and a looming strike. The Central facility is reported under defense transportation oversight amid tensions. Johnston dodges confirmation as broader disputes unfold, while penalties for strike interference surface in related acts and petitions.
Elizabeth Gordon editor of House Beautiful argues 99 percent of new homes could be 20 percent better with smarter planning. Her Better Your Home Better Your Living campaign urges focused spending on essentials to raise American living standards, criticizes superficial improvements and calls for intelligent design without extra cost.
Fragmentary notes describe torches to breach the plane hull and rescue attempts for trapped men. Public relations say officials cannot give a coherent account due to severe injuries and confusion.
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