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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

4

Republicans Demand Vote On Bill Weighed By Budget Cuts

The report notes party lines in Congress as Republicans press for a vote on a bill. cuts to the appro priations committee’s 157.8 million dollar plan are discussed. Rep Cannon of Missouri chairs the committee and Rep Albert Thomas of Texas pushed the January budget submission. Truman’s response is cited as backing a 15 percent reduction amid price decreases.

House Senate Rep Cannon D-Mo Truman Albert Thomas D-Tex Congress

Radio and TV listings mix with atomic energy debate

The page blends a dense schedule of NBC CBS and ABC programs across stations and time slots, including Supper Club and Opera broadcasts, with a political clash over atomic energy policy. Senator Hickenlooper attacks Lilienthal while Lilienthal defends the AEC stockpile. A separate note mentions ancient iron artifacts found in an Egyptian tomb dating to 4000 B. C.

Nbc—T Uy Como Howard Barlow Bidu Sayao Voorhees City Playhouse CBS Jack Smith Dick Powell Friend Irma ABC Gordon Macrre Porgy and Bess The Met Child's World Lodge- Gossett Ima

Preston County's Own Page Items Mixed With Local News

Sherman Layton suffers two fractured ribs after a coal mine accident at work for Tunnelton Co-op State Coal. Cincinnati couple announce birth of daughter Merilyn Patricia MacIver in May, weighing five pounds two ounces. mother Geneva Ingram is from Parrgsburg. Various local residents travel, visit, or host relatives in Washington, Cortland, Philippi, and Winston-Salem during weekends and weekdays.

Sherman Layton Grafton City Hospital Layton Tunnelton Co-opstative Coal Company Thomas D. MacIver Cincinnati Ohio Merilyn Patricia MacIver Geneva Ingram Walter Ingram Pargersburg D. C. Maciver Tunnelton Cincinna'i College of Embalming

Take Drivers Tests In Kingwood Seventeen Fail

A class of sixty six applicants for drivers licenses took the test Thursday by State Troopers A C Hostatler and H E Parks. Seventeen failed. Names of successful examinees include Mary Louise Gainer Spencer Dale R Bailey Newburg Alexander Zeller Terra Alta Roy E McGinnis Newburg Paul F Wolverston Aurora Paul Chambers Mona Dale C Martin Arthurdale Alda M Corder Rowlesburg Dortha Layman Pursgrove Naomi M Reiner Tunnelton Peggy Johnson Kingwood Betty L Bolyard Cuzzart Myrtle Bell Hardesty James R Schmidle Albright Patty Lou Sypolt Albright Barbara Christman Charlotte Albright Philip Thos Stemple Christine Wilhelm all of Kingwood Ethel Spahr Tunnelton Mike Joe F Graham local postmaster in Parkersburg attending a state convention of postmasters Mrs Clint Wiles and others visited Kingwood area over the weekend.

Kingwood A. C. Hostatler H. E. Parks Mary Louise Gainer Spencer Dale R. Bailey Newburg Alexander Zeller Terra Alta Roy E. McGinnis Paul F. Wolverston Aurora Paul Chambers Mona Dale C. Martin Arthurdale Alda M. Corder Rowlesburg Dortha Layman Pursgrove Naomi M. Reiner Tunnelton Peggy Johnson Betty L. Bolyard Cuzzart Myrtle Bell Hardesty James R. Schmidle Albright Patty Lou Sypolt Barbara Christman Charlotte Albright Philip Thos Stemple Christine Wilhelm Ethel Spahr Mike

Beaming Confession Sparks Beechcroft Mystery

Mrs Sophy reveals a dramatic memory from the Beechcroft party era describing a plan to shield Tim Romney after Henry Lander’s shooting. She recalls retrieving a bracelet, hearing a noise in the badminton court, and fearing exposure, she imitates Lander’s voice to protect Tim while evading suspicion. The tale ends with clues about the ivory revolver Tim took and hid.

Mrs. Sophy Tim Molly B Henry Lander Beechcroft Sophy Brandt Mark Sandy McGregor Sophy Sam Tilly Grant Noa Doerr Emil Loring Lander Sam Farr Hollywood New England Romney Mr. Romney

Revelations Stir The Beechcroft Murder Inquiry

In the Dean's Den the group discusses new clues on the Beechcroft library shooting. Mark Taylor reports ballistic ties to a gun linked to Lander and hints Ingrid Johnson may be connected, while suspects focus on family secrets and a hidden brother amid patrols and electric lake lights.

Beechcroft Sam Farr Timothy Grant Sam Mark Taylor McGregor Dane Tim Lander Ingrid Johnson Johnson Mark Henry Lander United States

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