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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
4
Public notice explains second class matter status in Gratton Virginia and outlines voluntary communications policies. It requires letters to bear signatures and be published under the author's name for discussion of general interest. The excerpt references March 3 1879 act and mentions unattributed names.
The 45th annual report traces a chain's rise from four men delivering groceries to 2452 stores across 22 states and four Canadian provinces. It features a cash and carry model, low markups, and elimination of overhead to offer lower prices, highlighting local impact and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The piece surveys a recurring pessimism that war demands have exhausted U S natural resources forcing dependence on imports. It traces roots to 1938 and the Temporary National Economic Committee and weighs have-not versus great-abundance theories. It argues the truth lies between, noting war-era resource drawdown, timber depletion, and the potential of prudent planning and forest protection to offset losses.
Real estate tax receipts reach 114 percent of the billed half-year amount in a major city due to owners paying back taxes to catch the real estate boom. The housing shortage smooths the path for local government, a development whose value depends on the community context.
A Bible thought emphasizes preserving the dignity and sacredness of the family as essential to humanity’s progress. It cites Deuteronomy 5 18 about not committing adultery to illustrate civilization measured by family respect.
In large cities, residents take over 420 transit rides annually across subways street cars and buses. Croton bugs earned their name after becoming common near indoor water pipes in New York around 1842 when the Croton River aqueduct was finished.
Molotov bluntly charges a British American bloc offensive against Moscow while Byrnes signals a tougher US stance. The piece questions whether Russia seeks broader bases, notes world press suspicions, and argues for direct talks among Stalin, Churchill, and Truman to clear the atmosphere and break the deadlock.
Indianapolis speedway races will equip three of the cars with two way radiophones for pit talks during the MBS broadcast. The compact 50 pound units cover 156 to 162 megacycles and aim to speed pit stops and improve safety through instant track hazard updates. Radio listings show NBC CBS ABC MBS programs for the evening with entertainment and forum shows.
Central Press dispatch outlines a partisan battle for the Negro vote as Republicans led by Carroll Reece push to win back Black support amid Truman contrasts. It notes delays in housing for veterans, and hints at Philippine ambassadorial rumor for Carlos Romulo while U S meat and grain policies face long term shifts.
Bill Thompson, recently back from the Navy, stars on the Fibber McGee and Molly program on WLW NBC Tuesdays at 8:30 p m EST. Born in the United States after late family vaudeville touring, he began performing young and earned a government citation for selling bonds during World War I.
William Henry Thompson Jr. born May 8, 1911, rose from Lakeview High School Chicago to radio via Don McNeill and Fibber McGee. He played Wallace Wimple Old Timer and Horatio K Boomer, served as Navy physical instructor, discharged October 1945, never married, hobby badge collecting.
In Rio de Janeiro Valente discusses Neal and Tonio while gifting an emerald ring. The narrator learns Neal may marry Tonio, then faces a murder mystery link as Polly Woodfords writes a note amid a looming inquest and a train death. Crisis deepens as caviar poisoning ties to the narrator. To Be Continued
Charleston May 28 The Associated Press analyst Dewitt MacKenzie warned Russia is nearing the limit of legitimate expansion and may create a dangerous situation if its demands continue He spoke at Morris Harvey college urging vigilance over Soviet moves in Europe and the Mediterranean threatening Britain and the empire.
President Truman eyes a tough stance against railroad unions over a strike threat. He publicly presses union leaders in the Oval Office, urging a quick resolution to avoid a shutdown that would impact national transportation.
Dean W. P. Shortridge announced that four WVU professors will retire this semester. Dr. A. M. Reese zoology Dr. O. P. Chitwood history Dr. David Dale Johnson English and Dr. C. A. Jacobson chemistry.
Editorial reports that several Rochester workers refused to cross a picket line while downtown streets filled with cars carrying hitchhikers en route to work. Pickets with placards urged public support for fired city workers. Police Chief Copenhagan said all 450 officers were on duty as pickets gathered at city garages, the disposal plant, incinerator and two public works stations. The union and city had not reached an agreement by 6:35 a.m. dan.
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