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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Ad and Editorial Office Note

Grafton Sentinel lists telephone and office details with circulation and AP affiliations. Subscriptions rates shown include carrier 30 cents weekly and mail options for different durations. National representatives listed for Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc in New York.

Virgina West Virginia National Representatives Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York East 42Nd Street

Gambling Gauntlet in Congress Tests Gambling Curbs

A debate in Congress centers on curbing gambling practices and restricting interstate dissemination of results via telephone telegraph teletype and radio. Critics flag constitutional free press concerns as a major obstacle to enforcement, with many resisting arrests or prosecutions of gamblers pursuing reform.

Congress

Outlaw Gambling Through Clear Laws and Enforcement

The author argues that stopping racing won t end gambling and urges comprehensive laws against malfeasance and bribery. Strong enforcement, updated evidence rules, and harsher penalties could target racketeering and corrupt officials. Public campaigns and mandatory notices on slot machines are proposed to curb gambling.

Congress State Assembly

Gambling and police corruption probe in New York

A discussion on gambling operations and the corrupting reach of bankrolls into police and politics. The piece notes that gamblers seek tolerance, then turn to bribes to extend control, risking public reform and taxpayer backlash as corruption spreads. It mentions ownership questions and potential partnerships as informative angles.

New York

Hospital Admission and Discharge List Names

Persons entering the hospital Monday were Ruth Owens Route 3 Box 33 Ruby Brown Route 2 Tunnelton and David Hardman Route 1 Kasson. Those leaving the hospital were Mrs Winona Loran 5 Walnut street Mrs Cecil Poling Route 1 Mara Sloan 315 East Main street Mrs Lola Kines Moatsville and Mrs Norma Miller 330 Warder avenue.

Ruth Owens Box 33 Ruby Brown Tunnelton David Hardman Kasson Winona Loran Walnut Street Cecil Poling Route 1 Mara Sloan East Main Street Lola Kines Moatsville Norma Miller Warder Avenue

Birth of Pamela Sue Rogers in Anderson Indiana

Mr and Mrs Donald Rogers announce the birth of their first child a daughter named Pamela Sue born at Anderson hospital on Monday May 15 at 11 pm weighing six pounds eleven ounces Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles F Jewell of Anderson and paternal grandmother is Mrs Dulcie Rogers of Railroad Street in this city

Donald Rogers Anderson, Indiana Anderson Hospital Pamela Sue Charles F. Jewell Dulcie Rogers Railroad Street This City

Bloody city titty saga in a Miami pier mystery

In a noir chase through dawn Miami Beach, Shayne and Rourke pursue a tangled web involving a secretary, a murdered woman named Lucy, and a suspect Dustin. They uncover a link tying Randolph, Voorland, and a Rajah figure to a robbery as detectives wait at the pier.

Shayne Rourke Jack Dustin Mike Celia Dustin 13Th Street Miami Beach Lucy Wes Doc Price Kendrick Walter Voorland Hindupoor Miami Waldorf Voorland Smith Fifth Street Randolph Tim Collins’ Avenue Lummus Park Ocean Aide Painter Peter Painter Benteity

Evansville Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Family News

Evansville residents share guests and relatives visits in Winchester and Morgantown. Marion Knotts, Jennings, Earl Yost and Kenneth visited friends. Grace Wilson returned home from Kingwood after weekend with Cari Hebb. Roger Dennison’s family notes his near full recovery, while Nola Dugan seeks relief from sore throat. Jennie Reed visits with Lottie Hebb. Fred McDaniel and son Douglas joined Archie Jennings for a Sunday evening.

Evansville Marion Knotts Miss Jennings Winchester Grace Wilson Kingwood Cari Albert Hebb Vis Wilson Howard Hebb Bridgeport Roger Dennison Hugh Dennison Marquess Morgantown Hebb Nola Dugan Elizabeth Coombs Roger W . Dennison Fred McDaniel Douglas Archie Jennings

Myers and McCarthy clash over Acheson firing demand

Senator Francis of Pennsylvania urges Truman to dismiss Secretary Acheson, accusing McCarthy of seeking political gain. Myers calls the move a deliberate attempt to undermine U.S. leadership in foreign affairs and contrasts it with Brewster's cautious support for firmer state leadership.

Francis Pennsylvania Hearthy Truman Acheson Myers McCarthy

Randolph Assails Non Voting Public in Charleston Speech

Former West Virginia congressman Jennings Randolph warned in Charleston that a drift to dictatorship occurs when less than a majority of eligible voters cast ballots. He urged civic participation as essential to curb selfish blocks and pressure groups.

Charleston West Virginia Jennings Randolph United Sta Randolph Capital Airlines West Virginia Contractors Association

Shadowed pursuit at a deserted dawn house

Shayne tails a suspected Bankhead house on Sunset Drive after a milk truck stop. He questions a deliveryman, scouts a double garage, and enters to check the cars. Blackie confronts him with a gun as tension rises over a bracelet deal and a dangerous secret.

Shayne Painter Collins Sunset Drive Ben Corey Bankhead J. Donald Bankhead Secret Service Helt Mickey Sia Shamus Blackie Shayan

Water gun mishap at big toy store leads to ink surprise

A shopper accuses a large toy retailer of delays in transit for a water gun. She points the weapon at the credit manager and fires a stream of purple ink hitting him in the eye. The irate mother then mumbles about the gun not working the previous day.

Doctor’s odd cure for a cold echoes a draught joke

A young Manhattan doctor, newly practicing on the Lower East Side, is asked to cure a cold. He prescribes a hot bath followed by standing naked in a draught to provoke pneumonia, then declares he can cure pneumonia, not the cold. The quip showcases Bennett Cerf style humor from a 1990 copyrighted release.

Lower East Manhattan Bennett Cerf

Central Press Roundup Of Quirky News Bits

A collage of whimsical items from a Central Press roundup includes a touring bicycle couple inspiring Junior, college fashion notes on plaids and home checks, a Doll Palace with 600 dolls, and mentions of television pets. A Pacific island travelers note and a lobster shedding its shell appear amid weather quips and a three-horse parlay chase.

Central Press Junior

SALE HOUSEHOLD GOODS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MAY 19TH AND 20TH

Classified ad lists items for sale including beds dressers carpets server refrigerator dining room furniture garden tools and lawn mower kitchen ware dishes porch furniture and glider. Items offered by Mrs. D L Outright at Fetterman Route 5 with telephone 90031.

D. L. Outright Fetterman

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Grafton Telephone Associated Press Brett Halliday King F Features, Syndicate Harry Jessup Rotrios Pcdenom Petrillo Johnny Miles Earl Yost Kenneth Shinnston Ira Yost Jennie Reed Paul Ridenour A. L. Reed Fellowsville Lottie Hebb McA Maine Owen Brewster Brewster Japan Rajsh Bennett ,A King Features Syndicate Rae Pacific Island The Sentinel Wiseman Deaverspent Blueville Poland China Berkshire Cross Yates Avenue Dodge G.I Shale, Incorporated Walnut ‘Street W. Va Lawrence Ave Chicago Grafton Sentinel Grafton Dam Tinel Waitress p. S/T Famous Watkins
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