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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1946
Page
6
Maynard Wheeler, vice president and general manager, says the Merctal Solvents Corporation plant was badly wrecked by a blast at 4:45.2 p.m. Twelve employees were inside. seven escaped unhurt. Fire followed the explosion and was controlled after two hours. The plant makes antifreeze solution.
The notes describe wartime letters from officers and generals about battlefield conditions and chemical warfare. Maj. Gen. H Waitt, chief of the chemical warfare service, notes difficulties in fixing issues and securing information from those first-hand battlefield reports.
Knowland a World War II combat officer said the case should easily identify those responsible for the production. The disclosure arose during the committee inquiry into wartime munitions operations and Rep May's role in securing contracts over 76 million dollars. Erie Basin Metal Products, part of a 19 company munitions group, was among those linked to this product issue.
Two young veterans backing an all GI slate clashed with deputies at the sheriff office and jail as ballot boxes were removed amid claims of irregularities. Armed guards, blackjacks, pistols, and gunfire followed the count, with two veterans reporting injuries outside the polling places.
Named to council generals counsel of the National Russian appeal to the Security Council to reverse the committee s decision. The council will not convene the veterans continued from page one former governor Gordon Brown 155,543 to 101,088 on reports from 1845 precincts. Browning led despite his army role in Germany. Carmack s race tested PAC influence in Tennessee with formal endorsement by the state PAC and criticism from a national PAC executive. He has served 29 years in the Senate and 30th year looms, as acting vice president sits in Truman s cabinet meetings.
The record recalls President Truman facing wartime policy with Congress after a rocky start to his administration. Delegations and party lines split over international ties, price controls, and 21 point major legislation as the war raged on multiple fronts.
Legal advertising announces a primary election to nominate candidates for public offices at precinct voting places across West Virginia. The election is set for Tuesday August 6 1946 with the general election on November 5 1946. Official notice dated July 17 1946 signed by Secretary of State William B. OBrien with publication dates July 29 August 8.
Senators clashed over a proposed amendment on domestic jurisdiction as the United Nations issue prompted dispute. Chairman Cornally said the relations committee amendment should determine the outcome while Morse urged patience for a two-thirds vote. Barely 60 senators remained in town as adjournment fever spread.
A fragmented ad promotes a brick building with 2-6 room apartments and garage near Pittsburgh. It lists a $25,000 price, claims weekly $1,000 earnings potential and suggests buyers contact to visit on the seller’s expense. The noisy copy emphasizes quality and investment appeal.
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