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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
1
Historic 79th Congress neared adjournment as social security deadlock threatened a tax rise. It sent last minute bills to the White House, including a $3 billion GI terminal bill, while Morse urged compulsory jurisdiction of the international court of justice.
Detroit August 1 Auto makers were split over a CIO UAW proposal for a joint meeting on production problems. Ford refused to attend calling the invitation misleading. Henry Ford I warned that strikes at 16 supplier plants could close Ford and urged actions to resolve the crisis.
U S Corps reports about 12 Chinese among 300 engaged in a Peiping southeast ambush. The clash near Peiping involved more than 60 Marines and 80 government troops, with initial numbers of casualties and a New China News Agency dispatch noting the Chinese attack and later identification from Yenan broadcasts.
Charleston August 1 P lists show reestablished ceilings for dry groceries will be delivered early next week to all retail markets in West Virginia The posters will list dollars and cents ceilings for about 400 items remaining in effect until new lists are issued in September Price executive Victor B Ware said Grocers are reminded that price control continues for all items except those removed by the OPA extension act or by OPA orders
The Paris peace conference appeared certain to adopt a two thirds voting rule, likely narrowing major decisions to issues where the Big Four agree. Molotov backed a Greek proposal to open discussion on all matters related to peace treaty drafts, seeking procedural amendments to allow any delegation to raise related questions. An Australian source suggested discussions could touch on Soviet reparations claims of $1, reparations potentially influencing the talks.
Washington August 1. The senate edged toward granting an international court full rights to settle a wide array of America's legal disputes with other nations. A motion by Senator Morse to discard anti poll tax legislation in favor of compulsory jurisdiction for the United Nations Court of International Justice was held over for a vote as the chamber assembled. See COURT page.
New York August 1 The United Nations Atomic Energy Commission turned to 12 nation scientific and technical experts for an answer on what control system is needed to prevent the use of atomic energy for destructive purposes The panel, formed mostly of atomic specialists, was convened to break the deadlock between Russia and the United States and find a way forward.
Olympia Washington police chief Roy Kelly discovered the police ball tickets carried an entertainment tax error so he ordered all freshly printed tickets recalled and reissued with the correct entertainment tax, making the event legal.
Washington Aug 1 The 3 billion GI terminal pay bill headed for President Truman's desk today after Congress cleared it. House and Senate plans to avoid the bond payment provision next year were hinted as lawmakers feared controversy in adjournment. Rep Rogers of Florida led the fight and will push further when the new Congress convenes in January.
Evacuation of 130 Pittsburgh and Cleveland children and counselors from Camp Galilon near Connoquenessing Creek was completed by Butler County health authorities three days after a counsellor died of infantile paralysis. Two Cleveland children, Alan and Amita Orian, remained under observation in a local hospital. condition not yet determined. Dr A W Lehnerd, county health officer, reported no other serious cases.
Charleston reports Director F Ray Power of the state division of Vocational Rehabilitation condemns employers reestablishing arbitrary hiring standards that bar qualified disabled workers. He warns that at current pace the state risks returning to prewar practices that excluded disabled job applicants.
Senate War Investigating Committee launches a major probe into defective chemical mortar shells used in the Battle of the Bulge. Maj Gen Alden H Waitt estimated 10 to 12 early casualties but later reports put 29 dead and 83 wounded. Erie Basin Metal Products played a role in the Garsson war production group under scrutiny.
A body identified as Ruth McGurk, 25, Cambridge Summer visitor, was found in a Cranberry bog reservoir about ten miles from the dance hill she vanished from Saturday night. Police and Medical Examiner E. Vincent Smith noted her pink dress but underwear and shoes were missing and stockings bore a black stain. Further details expected on page 2.
Coroner rules 68-year-old Putnam County ferry operator not murdered. investigation closed with findings denying homicide claims. Authorities emphasize misread injuries and accidental death theories. Community reactions mix relief with lingering questions about vessel safety.
Clarksburg reports two major strikes ongoing as state and federal conciliators push for settlement. The Clarksburg Publishing Co. stoppage and Empire Laundry Co. walkout disrupt Sunday editions. union leaders claim the wartime clause contract renewal is sought, with management silent on response.
Rio De Janeiro Aug 1 Navy minister Admiral Dodsworth Martins reported 17 dead aboard the Brazilian transport Duque De Caxias, towed to port after a disastrous fire and boiler explosion. Casualties include crew and passengers with ongoing alert actions and salvage efforts.
The Army Air Forces marked its 39th birthday with a parade of sky reviews by about 400 veteran aircraft across major U S cities and international hubs including Yokohama, Hiroshima, and Osaka, underscoring its wartime stature as the world’s mightiest air power.
London reports that Britain’s conditional approval of a four-province federation for Palestine met doubt as Washington indicated President Truman’s dissatisfaction. Deputy Prime Minister Morrison stressed American cooperation was essential, noting the conference delegation’s work on the plan.
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