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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel and AP Subscription Details

The Grafton Sentinel notes AP exclusive use of local and dispatch news and lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including annual and half year options, with higher rates outside Virginia and West Virginia. The piece mentions Inland Newspaper Representatives in New York and post office classification, then begins a continuation on challenges to the Soviet government and US readiness to share in atomic plans.

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Retired Engineer Dies In His Sleep

John Sweeney a 68 year old retired Balti more and Ohio railroad engineer died in his sleep at his home in Fairmont. Born October 25 1881 in Annadale Tenn he was son of Joseph and Mary Sweeney. Survived by wife Margaret one son John MichaSweeney Sr two grandchildren Margaret Sweeney and John M Sweeney Jr and three half-brothers Daniel Sweeney Clark sburg George Sweeney Jeffersonsown Ky Joseph Sweeney Pittsburgh. Funeral at St Peter s Catholic church burial Holy Cross Cemetery.

John Sweeney Fairmont Avenue Fairmont Sweeney Annadale Tenn Joseph Bryanan Sweeney Mary White Sweeney Margaret Ford Sweeney John Micha Margaret Sweeney John M. Sweeney Daniel Sweeney Clarksburg George Sweeney Jeffersonsown Joseph Sweeney Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Knights of Columbus St. Peter's Parish Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers St. Peter's Catholic Church Holy Cross Cemetery

Truman Seeks Negotiated Solutions To Global Problems

President Truman urged respect for human rights economic progress and weapons control as the world model, stressing not overnight fixes but steady effort. He said nations must negotiate to solve human problems. Separately the Atomic Energy Commission announced a 300 million expansion at Oak Ridge Tennessee and Hanford Washington, noting plans were under way before Soviet tests.

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Dwindling Hope Follows Coal Meeting Optimism Cited

Fragmentary report notes Owens referenced a Friday meeting with the Southern Coal Producers Association. Joseph L Moody led the Southern operators team and described the session as constructive and optimistic, with ongoing discussion among coal sources about what was meant by the statement.

Owens Southern Coal Producers Associaton Joseph L Moody Southern

Family legal tug of care clashes over Katherine

Marvell,Katharine, and Proctor struggle over custody after Elizabeth’s death. Marvell seeks to appoint Proctor as guardian while Ben warns of legal constraints. Proctor’s anger grows as Katharine faces eviction and an uncertain future. The scene shifts through hotel lobbies, offices, and tense conversations about guardianship and trust.

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Union Maintains Stand on Old Contract as Starting Point

Sleven League notes union persistence in using the old contract as negotiations base and seeks better terms. Lewis paused briefly in Fairmont West Virginia, en route to an undisclosed destination, likely Washington. Fairmont houses Frank Amos, head of the north and west negotiating committee.

Lewis Fairmont W. Va Washington Frank Amos North and West

New York City Clash Over Urban Planning Sparks Debate

Mel Heimer reports on a spat at the National Planning Conference where Los Angeles planning chief Charles B. Bennett questions New Yorkers’ desire to live there. Park Commissioner Robert Moses had criticized urban ideas, prompting Bennett to defend New York and its big city traits amid claims of persecution and urban nostalgia.

W York Charles B. Bennett Bennett Los Angeles National Planning Conference American Society of Planning Officials New York Mr. Bennett Robert Mores New York Park Moses Los Angelinos

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword puzzle page presents across and down clues with numbers for packing box notoriety dens Jewish month fuel and other items. A cryptogram quotation section with a highlighted longfellow quote and a King Features Syndicate note follows, plus a yesterday's cryptoquote example and instructions.

Horace King Features Syndicate

Radio and TV Listings Highlight Evening Programs

The passage lists radio and television schedules with multiple stations and shows. It notes actors and programs such as Amos and Lewis, Love Letters, Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay, My Friend Irma, The Lone Ranger, Kate Smith Show, Murder By Experts, and The Goldbergs.

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Classified Advertising Rates and Sample Listings

Classifieds detail per word pricing, minimum 75 cent charge, and payment in advance. Sample ads list FOR SALE furnaces and coal, FOR RENT apartments, LOST items, and a lengthy public lands delinquent sale notice with numerous tract descriptions and owner names.

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Sale of Delinquent Lands Described in Woodford Court

Notice records a tax sale for delinquent lands in Woodford Court House District assessed to Grafton Industrial Company. On October 13, 1949 Mary B Brown and others listed Lots 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Block 28 and Lots 6 7 8 Block 38. Bid to cash to highest bidder with time noted October 17 to 24.

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