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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

4

Inland Newspaper Bids and Representations Notice

A fragmented OCR snippet references inland newspaper representatives in New York Detroit Kansas City St Louis and other cities. It mentions communications bids and post office matter dates and acts, with a dated March 3 18 reference and syndicate trust bids. The readable pieces imply a trade board or advertisement notice across multiple cities.

de Po Eens Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York St. Congo Detroit Kansas City Board, of ‘Trade Bt. Louisis Syndicate Trust

Memorial Day Remembering Peace and War Price

Memorial Day honors courage and sacrifice of those who served. It notes war has a price and peace likewise requires sacrifice. The speech asks why we hesitate to commit to peace and emphasizes the unknown cost of both war and peace.

Fatal Weakness in Dictatorships Tied to Russian Case

A critic cites a major flaw in totalitarian rule, arguing that denial of unwelcome information, exemplified by Soviet leadership, doomed Germany and risks Moscow. Milton Shulan, once Canadian and author of Defeat in the West, highlights how silence to bad news imperils the Kremlin and allied plans.

Germany Glarinng Great Britain Russia Ber Hese Milton ‘Shulan Cer West Hailes Communist Party Moscow Kremlin

Proposal for a permanent world war crimes court

The text argues for a permanent international court within the United Nations to try war criminals from future conflicts. It notes current trials focus on Germany and Japan and suggests the court must have strong authority to hold officials from any side accountable. A deterrent value is proposed for sustaining international law.

United Nations Germany Japan International Court United Nation

Men Are Better Than Women Says Court Ruling

The text satirically mocks a Minnesota Supreme Court decision, suggesting men are superior in strength and capability. It weaves in fragmented quotes and cultural allusions, then shifts to reflections on civilization, manners, and a Bible thought for today about an understanding heart and prayer.

Minnesota Supreme Court Minnesota

Readers defend right to petition in Grants?ton sewerage tax

Letter from Robert W. Wittman of Grafton argues residents had right to sign a petition opposing a sewerage and garbage tax. He denounces accusations of hoodlum conduct at a public meeting and defends orderly, honest debate while urging turnout at City Hall to sign and read the petition. The editor notes emphasize civil discourse in public forums.

Jte Hazel_Atlas Pottery Robert W. Wittman Grand Street Grafton W. Va Torial

GM increases raise to 1.64 hourly for Auto Workers

General Motors and the CIO Auto Workers union sign a two year contract totaling 11 cents per hour. Eight cents cover living costs and three cents raise living standards with yearly 3 cent boosts, plus a mechanism to adjust the eight cent component based on living cost changes. The plan guarantees no loss of the three cent raise over two years and outlines quarterly cost-of-living reviews.

General Motors CIO Auto Workers’ Union CBS Sen Robert A. Taft Ed Mur ABC Earl Warren California Harold Stassen Halal Aldrich Jol‘Son Antrothy Kirsten Jack Carson Eve Badie Cantor FBI Peach Keon Andy Russellevue

GM wage agreement signals living costs tie in pay

Washington May 27 three key points emerge from General Motors wage deal: it could guide other firms and unions away from strikes, ties raises to living costs with automatic adjustments, and advances in workers standard of living. The article notes contrast with U S Steel Ford and Chrysler positions and mentions broader implications for labor costs and policy. It also includes scattered regional notes about Huntington and West Virginia, with biographical details of local officials and veterans.

James Marlow Washington General Motors U.S. Steel Corporation Ford Motor Company Chrysler Corporation

CBS quiz show “Who-Cun-It” offers cash for mysteries

A new CBS program titled Who Cun It opens at 4 30 p m Sunday offering cash prizes for solving four mystery puzzles. Bob Dixon hosts and Santos Ortega assists as experts in radio mystery acting. The format includes a potential Jackpot for contestants testing their detecting skills.

C. E. Butterfield New York CBS Bob Dixon M. C Santos.Ortega

Six Barbour Contested Sale Case Involves Vehicle Stripping

Report notes ongoing proceedings in a traditional sales contract dispute where Goldberg recovered a vehicle after noncompliance. It alleges the car was stripped of about 300 dollars in parts and ties to a separate case involving an alleged shooting of Lucille White, with James White and Shenaeree implicated. a .22 caliber firearm is referenced.

Page Goldberg Lucille White James White Shenaeree

Beginning of a tangled youth romance at Tracy Field's party

Kirk and Kit confront secrets as they linger in a crowd of lovers and masks. Mike and Kirk drift through flirtations while Tracy's grip on the evening cracks. A fainting incident upstages the party, hinting at deeper tensions and future revelations.

Mike Tracy Kirk Kit Sam Satoras Tony Anita Tracy Field

Today’s General Knowledge Grab Bag

A quick trivia round covering an annular solar eclipse definition and dates. Questions include when gas cooking entered the U.S., the largest South American city, which nation first explored the Ohio River, what baby hippos are called, plus notes on Modern Manners about punctuality and May 25 birthdays and events.

United States South America Ohio River Euclid Ralph Waldo Emerson

Cordell Hull and Eva LeGallienne Profiles and Doings

Cordell Hull, born in a Tennessee log cabin in 1871, rose from local law to the U.S. Senate and served as secretary of state after Roosevelt’s inauguration. Eva LeGallienne, London-born, founded the American Repertory Theater and is considered a leading American actress, now directing in New York. The column also includes brief aphorisms and a quiz item.

Cordell Hull United States Tennessee Cord Hull National Normal Lebanon Senate Hut Roosevelt Eva LeGallienne Paris New York Miss le Gallienne American Repertory Theater London George of Ngland New York State

Indictments for Bicycle Theft and Fraud in May Court

Okey Swiger Richard Alzer and Adkins were indicted for stealing a bicycle valued at $25 from Glenn Corder of Camp Run. Elizah Mayle faced charges of obtaining goods by false pretense from Alva Mayle. Arraignment set for next Tuesday. no petit jury for May term, likely continued to next term. Barbour court opened Monday with Judge W Merle Watkins.

Okey Swiger Richard Alzer Adkins Glenn Corder James Corder Camp Run Elizah Mayle Alva Mayle Barbour Court W. Merle Watkins Aes

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