Mexican War Chronicle Elevated By Henry Review
A book review extols Henry's The Story of the Mexican War as a vivid account of the war’s pivotal phase shaping the United States. It traces figures from Corpus Christi to Los Angeles, highlighting bold deeds by a small corps under harsh conditions and the era’s sweeping consequences.
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Iereat Southwest
Missouri River
California
Mr. Henry
Corpus Christi
Gulf of Mexico
San Digo
Los Angeles
Robert F. Stockton
of the Angels
Government House
Prairies
United States
Hollywood Suits and Military News Mix in Weekend Gossips
Central Press notes Hollywood stars chase European suitors as American royalty attracts attention while Trygve Lie meets Stalin briefly delivering grim health news. Cleveland Indians test a new relief pitcher gimmick with jeeps and Texans endure giant hail. A New York coffee merchant warns Congress prices boost consumption cuts.
The Story of the Mexican War Book Review Intro
The article promotes a new book by Robert about the Mexican War, noting it offers an excellent account of history for readers planning summer holidays. It invites travelers across the plains continental divide and western mountains to explore regions rich in past events.
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Great Plains
Continental Divide
West
Robert
New York Times Opposes Utah Colorado Dam Plan
The Times argues a scheme to build two dams in the Dinosaur National Monument on the Utah Colorado border would permanently destroy scenic beauty and natural grandeur. it stresses the region’s scientific and aesthetic value and the longer national interest versus immediate material gain.
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Congress
The
New York Times
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah-Colorado
William Armstrong Services Today at Oak Grove Church
Funeral services are held this afternoon at Oak Grove church at 2 p.m. for William Bry an Armstrong of Independence Route 1. He died Saturday morning at home after a brief illness at age 53. He was born February 20, 1897 in Taylor county, son of Charles M. Armstrong and Mary Ann Radka Armstrong. He leaves wife Hat tie Davis Armstrong, daughter Mary Jane Armstrong, and brothers Virgil and Samuel, and sister Carrie Gans. He was a farmer and formerly taught school for twenty years.
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Oak Grove Church
William Bryan Armstrong
Independence
Route 1
Mr. Armstrong
Taylor County
Charles M. Armstrong
Mary Ann Radka Armstrong
Hattie Davis Armstrong
Mary Jane Armstrong
Virgil
Samuel
Carrie Gans
Grafton
Armstrong
Morgan Contract Signing Planned After Council Meeting
Morgan report notes a contract signing to occur after the upcoming council meeting with the official signing expected in mid July following the next session Speaker Decker stated the terms will be formalized at that time.
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Morgan
Decker
Synthetic rubies swirl in a tense mansion confrontation
Randolph battles guilt and nerves as Shayne probes a theory about synthetic rubies and who benefits from thefts. They debate Voorland’s knowledge and a possible fake charm scheme, while Mrs Dustin’s murder and Kendrick robbery loom over their fragile alibi.
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Shayne
Randolph
Voorland
Kendrick
New Orleans
Dustin
Mike
Layne
Tennis pride and a see-saw joke from Stamford lad
A Stamford boy parodies parental bragging about tennis prowess. his father is declared the world’s best by the boy, then toned to “in our house” by dad. Walter McAfee of Birmingham shares a seven year old’s hospital tonsil story and a cheeky defiant reply about not letting a baby be foisted on him.
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Shayne
Randolph
Eoffrey Parsons
New York
Stamford
Westchester
Tommy
Walter McAfee
Birmingham
McAfee
Bennett Cart
Local Eagle Auxiliary Elects Officers and Organizes
About 200 members and guests attended the Eagles event. Officers elected for one year include Mary Hovatter as junior past madam, Kathryn Robinson as madam president, Mildred Shahan as madam vice president, Irene Frey as secretary, Eleanor Wirts as chaplain, Geraldine Criss as conductor, Louise Whisner as inside guard, Mildred Whisner as outside guard, with Elsie Woodyard Ceciley Losh and Biase named as trustees. The auxiliary was organized yesterday with 63 charter members from Grafton. Separately, a local debate touched on industry policy, contrasting American control with Soviet influence, amid strong anti-Communist remarks.
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Mary Hovatter
Kathryn Robinson
Mildred Shahan
Irene Frey
Eleanor Wirts
Geraldine Criss
Louise Whisner
Mildred Whisner
Elsie Woodyard
Ceciley Losh
Biase
Labor leaders snub Lewis in unity push and Truman to receive Missouri degree
The AFL shifts toward a CIO led unity plan leaving John L. Lewis out while Philip Murray negotiates a merged structure. Truman will accept an honorary LLD from the University of Missouri on June 9, ending his delay since Senate days. Moscow notes say gas shortages and few stations amid reliability complaints.
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University of Missouri
Truman
Central Press
Ashington
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Movement For
Labor Unity
CIO
Philip Murray
AFL
Lewis
William Jewell College
Liberty
Prisoner Returns to Prison After Week Away
Ed ward S Gooch, 27, walked away from a state prison work detail last Monday. After six days of freedom he was recaptured yesterday by a local company in Maryland while attempting to obtain food. The incident involved owner Jack Thomas and others at the scene.
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Charleston
Edward S Gooch
Moundside
Gooch
Lonacom Ny
Meryland
Jack Thomas
Classified Rates and Local Ads in Sentinel
Classified section outlines pricing with per word rates for first insertions and multiple insertions, minimum 75 cent charge, cash in advance rule, and ad limits. Includes sample small ads for sale items, rentals, wanted positions, and lost and found, with contact details and dates.
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Sale of Delinquent Lands in Taylor County WV
Legal notice details two separate chancery sales in Taylor County West Virginia. Listings include multiple tracts of coal and mineral lands in Fetterm an, Knottsville, Flemington and Grafton districts, with specific tracts, assessments, and owners. Sales occur at the courthouse front door on June 6, 1950, at 9:00 a.m. standard time, to Highest bidder for cash, overseen by Deputy Commissioner Harry Friedman.
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Taylor County
West Virginia
State of
Philip B. Mahaffey
Said County
Laurel Run
Fetterman
J. E
Watkins Heirs
Wickwire
J. E. Watkins
Petterman
J. J. Watkins Heirs
A.D& G. Wickwire
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Chancery
Mineral
Three Forks
Knottsville
R. E. Mochiler
Parkview
C.E. Vincent
Coal Shelby,Run
Court House
Harold Trimble
Three Fork
Petsterman
Willam H. Raymond
A. Fetterman
Lillie BE
Stewart
Elk
Simpson Creek
Flemington
Robert P
Delvera Johnson
Simpson’Creek
Delvera’ Johnson
Grafton
Basty
R. Switz
Harry Friedman
Taylor
Cite Court
Emaline Breakiron
H. L. Cook
Roane
Geqnibnay
Corbin
O& G
Husted Fork
Booths Credle
Ashby
Martha J
Glengary
Creek
Lost Run
Booths Creek
Virginia
K. Parcel Valley River
Courk House
Prank
Mary Patrick
Fall Run
Claude Die
Gratton
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State Department
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Fairmont
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Walnut Street
General Electric
Blacktop Road
W. A. Woodyards
Maple Avenue
West Gratton
Dodge Parts
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Shale, Incorporated
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Morgadown
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