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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
4
The column laments a recent citywide disaster in Grafton and urges residents to unite for stronger fire protection and better municipal support. It praises the resilience of H M Murray and fire crews, notes aid from neighboring towns, and argues for sustained public pressure on new government to improve services and civic life.
The paper urges readers to vote next Tuesday and backs Bob Gerkins Russ Dotson Mel Robinson Willie Murray and Dent Wiles for Grafton’s first council under the new government. It argues the chosen slate would provide the best possible setup and invites voters to consider the recommendation but stresses individual choice.
Civic discussion notes next Tuesday's city election and the transition to a new form of government. It warns miracles will not occur immediately, urges a suitable interim setup, and stresses the challenge of finding a qualified city manager and reorganizing departments before steady progress follows.
A devotional note urges the strong to aid the weak and extend charity to others. It cites Galatians and calls spiritual readers to gently restore a fellow believer who is overtaken in a trespass, in a spirit of gentleness.
Mee POE A 7. Candy Jones, wife of model Harry Conover, discusses his approach to promoting women as studied by a man who treats partners with fascination. Candy, from Wilkes-Barre, praises models and reflects on her own appearance and social circle in Manhattan.
James Marlow explains how federal agencies handle lynching crimes. The FBI can act only if a state officer conspired with a mob to deprive a prisoner of rights. otherwise lynching remains a state matter. Federal penalties apply to officials who conspire. cases hinge on whether state actors were involved.
Lex and Sherry leave a city theater for a winter night by the river. They discuss independence, family expectations, and choosing a life true to themselves amid parental plans and societal pressure. Lex urges self direction, while Sherry grapples with courage and maturity.
Regional TV listings note a Belmont Park handicap ceremony and a 9 p.m. party for troop friends after a dedication. Memorial Day programs include NBC Lucille Ball, CBS, ABC and MBS fare. Francis J. Kelly reports Washington on tax cut talks with Senate and House conferees pursuing quick agreement on July 1 effective rate.
MBS schedules Indy 500 coverage on Memorial Day with four periods and seven announcers. Start at 10 45 a.m. with 12 15 p.m. and 2 p.m. pickups, finish around 3 p.m. NBC airs Arlington Cemetery services with Attorney General Tom Clark and Legion drama. CBS offers the Running of Subur.
CAMP LEROY sends a memorial to Boy Scouts serving in World War II. Charles W. T. Lockard will host the dedication with Charles Bartlett performing the assembly call and Rev. Hany Eckels offering prayer. Wayne Laugherty will present the color. Judge W. Merle Watkins will introduce the speaker. Daugherty will sound retreat with Bartlett joining on taps. John W. McCafferty will deliver the scoutmaster's benediction. A dinner precedes the dedication, Loren A. Hoffman toasts, Rev. George Manson gives the invocation. Wheeler Carr Bachman welcomes, Merritt Feather leads singing. At dinner, a plaque will be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards by Jed T. Robinson.
Congress could pass over a veto if necessary requiring a two thirds majority in both houses. Each side must muster margin in approving separate versions. The final draft goes to the house and senate for ratification then to the White House for Mr. Truman's decision. Congress probably will not act until early next year.
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