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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1948
Page
4
Public stance backs council after heated courthouse clash
Grafton residents express strong support for the city council and manager after a hostile Friday gather ing at the courthouse over sewer charges and garbage collection. The letter defends the rehabilitation plan, urges passage of the garbage ordinance, and supports raising revenue by any acceptable method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Council
Way
Grafton
Cduncil
O.K
Free Flow of Trade Faces Imminent Expiration
The Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act expires June 12 and Congress is expected to extend only one year with added restrictions. Diplomats warn such limits would cripple the program, signaling a tilt back to high tariffs. Economists, diplomats, and business alike favor free trade for global health and peace, but leaders may block the measure via closed doors. The public’s outcry could still influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressional
A Bible Thought For Today Verse Refers To Prayer
A devotional note states that God is as near as one invites him, urging believers not to be embarrassed. It cites Psalm 15 29 and emphasizes that the Lord hears the prayer of the righteous, underscoring divine proximity and response.
Bible Thought For Today Shuns Self Exaltation
A concise devotional notes Luke 18 14 teaching humility over pride with the verse that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Palestine War Summary by James Marlow Highlights Jewish-Arab Clash
James Marlow explains the early phase of the Palestine conflict after May 15 when Jews declared the Republic of Israel and surrounding Arab states attacked. He contrasts population figures, describes attack origins from Syria Lebanon Egypt Trans-Jordan and notes heavy fighting centered in Jerusalem's old walled city and in modern Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Palestine
Jerusalem
Jeruslem
Vermont
Republic of Israel
Heather
Israel
Yemen
Syria
Iraq
Lebanon
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Trans-Jordan
Haganah
Térabalem
Jerusal
Population shift and shipping in early American era
The text notes five percent of the US population lived in urban areas by 1790 and cites merchant shipping figures at war’s end. It states American urban growth and the contribution of shipping to wartime economies, outlining postwar commerce levels and overall maritime activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
United States
Puzzle Corner Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote
A dense crossword with across and down clues plus a cryptogram quotation. Solve the crossword using typical wordplay and fill the grid to reveal the cryptogram. The quote to decode reads WHAT MAINTAINS ONE VICE and is attributed to Franklin.
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Franklin
King Features Syndicate, Inc
May TV line up notes end of awards show era
By C E Butterfield New York May 24 end of multiprize radio puzzle shows unclear though more such shows are in the works. Hush Mystery series began with Ralph Edwards Truth of Consequences. Tonight ABC 9 Tomorrow's Tops features 16 year old Margo Whiteman as mistress of ceremonies. Also ABC 10:30 Salute to 1948 High School Graduates includes Dean Mildred Thompson Vas sar Trygve Lie UN. NBC 10:30 Spyanchot Tone The Enlightened Professor 8:30 Howard Bar Concert 9:30 T Q Quiz 10: EIGHT CBS 8 Inner Sanctum 3:03 Godfrey Talent Scouts 9 Rev pEheater I Walk Alone 10:90 Father Charles Carroll Bridgeport. Diplomas to be given by ABC 7:30 Lone Ranger 8:30 Rev M J Hannon Mark Warnen Soundoff 9:30 Quiet. Graduating seniors include Istay Faye band Tom Daugherty Gratia Dalley Robert Hughes Jack Liteinger James Wolfe Victor
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Ralph Edwards
ABC
Margo Whiteman
Paul
Ceremoni
Mildred Thompson
Vassar
Trygve Lie
NBC
Howard Bar
CBS
Inner Sanctum
Godfrey
pEheater
Charles Carroll
Bridge- Screen Guild
Tom Daugherty
Gratia Dalley
the Falcon
Robert Hughes
Jack Liteinger
Igh
Jean ‘O'Connor
Rosemarie
Bunt Club
James Wolfe
Victor
Hungarian Minister Quits Blaming Communists in U S Tensions
Rustem Vamberg, Hungary's minister to the United States, resigns in despair citing unsettled relations with America and announces plans to seek U.S. citizenship. He accuses his government of hostile attitude and notes past academic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Hungary
Rustem “Vamberg
Party plan foiled by fragile loyalties amid a town rumor mill
In Chapter Sixteen, Kit faces pressure from Tracy and Mike as a party plan reveals tensions. Mike insists Kit be his date, while Tracy contends with ambition, romance, and control, exposing fragile loyalties and inner conflict. The scene ends with Mike retreating to drink, delaying a confrontation that may redefine their tangled relationships.
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Mike
Kit
Tracy
Kirk
Anita
Guesa
Kirk Griswold
Tracy Field
Tony
Class Day Exercises Held At School
Last Friday at 1 15 p m the annual class day program was held featuring addresses by Miss Gratia Lesley salutatorian and Victor Saccone valedictorian. John Litzinger read the class and Miss Patricia O Connors history. gifts to juniors were presented by James Wolfe and Robert Hughes. Miss Rose Marie Sorbello read the Bliss Prophecy. Attended by peers and parents.
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Aycone
John Litzinger
Patricia O'Connor
James’ Wolfe
Robert Hughes
Bliss
Rosemarie Sorbello
Pewschool
Two Men Involved in Accident Near Grafton
A report describes a collision where a truck en route to Grafton and a car traveling opposite directions sustained about 200 dollars in truck damage and severe car damage. Reese will be questioned when his condition improves. The text also mentions Archie Lee Koontz and a weekend incident amid local bias discussions.
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Page One
Waa
Grafton
Reese
Cani
Drunken driving fine and suspended sentence reported
A motorist identified as Boobsville was picked up by State Trooper W D Bergent on U S Route 50 in Fetterman at 8 p m Saturday for drunken driving in a Dodge dump. He was fined $25 and costs, with months in jail and truck impoundment suspended.
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Boobsville
W. D. Bergent
Fetterman
Big Pense
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