City charter meeting draws large turnout for form of government choice
A public meeting in Grafton drew a large turnout of about 63 residents who backed the council manager plan while some urged amending the present commission form. The gathering included ex-mayors and city officials who reviewed the Municipal Home Rule options and debated four government types. The city charter board will decide its preferred form next Friday night as part of drafting the new charter.
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City Charter Board
Grafton
Fred “Graham
F. Gerkin
Merle Watkins
Fred Graham
Thomas Cather
Vo-Ag Students Attend 18th State FFA Convention
Local vo ag students and Senior High school left early for the 18th annual state convention of the Future Farmers of America. Director John M Lowe said 250 to 300 people are expected to register for the four day event. Regional finals and a public speaking contest will culminate tonight with state winners advancing to sectional meets for national champion selection. Victory Day will honor FFA members who served in the war and recognize those who stayed on farms to support food production. Five honorary awards will be presented and J Glyndon staff national FFA president is to speak on the Cacbran road as a West Virginia star performer is named.
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Future Farmers of America
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State Education Department
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J. Glyndon
FFA
Cacbran Road
West Virginia
Veterans take control in Tennessee jail clash aftermath
After a six hour battle 18 people were injured as veterans and deputies besieged the jail trading gunfire over ballot counting. A demolition bomb tore part of the jail and deputies were routed. A GI spokesman said the move aimed at protection as Governor McCord sent four state patrolmen to Athens for short police activity. Sheriff-elect Knox Henry will assume office September 1 amid predictions of resignations from officials aligned with the old regime.
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Veterans Ticket
Jim McCord
Nashville
Athens
Knox Henry
George Woods
Tennessee House of Rpresentativs
Henry
Paul Cantrell
Woods
Paul Buttram
Mansfield
Veterans’ Group
Woodyard Farm joins county Farming for Better Living program
Clair Woodyard of Route 1 Grafton operating a 65 acre dairy heavy farm. He has long used lime and fertilizer on crops and pasture. The family keeps 16 cows and 9 heifers, produced 17 200 pounds of milk in May. He participated in artificial insemination and plans a milk house and silo. He practices strip cropping and soil conservation. The Woodyards, eight children, and Mrs Woodyard are members of the Taylor County Farm Bureau.
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Ts County
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States Navy
Pacific Theatre
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Future Homemakers of America
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Donna Jean
Janice Ann
Carol Fay
Kentucky political race reshapes war profits probe fallout
Kentucky lawmakers face renomination as Democrats seek reelects amid Mead committee testimony. Andrew J. May leads in Prestonsburg. rivals include Frankfort attorney Philip P. Ardery and veterans Blakey Helm Norris B. Vincent. Stanfill declines race as Chandler successor vacancy lingers.
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Frankfort
Army Air Forces
Blakey Helm
Louisville
Norris B. Vincent
Brownsville
Man Charged With Manslaughter After Sutton Auto Collision
Elton McLaughlin 21 of Gassaway died from head injuries after being struck by Forman’s car near Sutton early Sunday. Forman, released on $2,500 bond, faces Braxton County Circuit Court on November 1. Authorities say the vehicle showed blood between the headlight and radiator. Forman denies knowledge of striking the man as McLaughlin stood roadside seeking a ride.
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Braxton County
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Gassaway
Forman
Gaessaway
Stude White
Aeed
W. H. Canfield
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Grafton
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Unclear Incident Involving McLaughlin On Trains
An accident sparked an explanation from McLaughlin who said the other man had a whisky bottle and he would not stop to avoid possible trouble. Another version tied McLaughlin to the Monongah division on trains between Rafton and Gassaway.
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Rafton Sand
Gassaway
Raid on Yenan Targets Communist Capital and Leaders
Six P-47 fighters and one B-24 from Sian raided Yenan dropping eleven bombs. A grounded B-24 burned as the squadron withdrew south. Gen Chu Teh’s headquarters and Mao’s home nearby were reported. Communist negotiators showed distress with no immediate statement. Marines at Tientsin erected barricades after a gun battle on the Peiping Tientsin road.
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Yenan
Sian
Chu Teh
Mao ‘Tse-Youneng
China
Tientsin
United States
Peiping- Tientsin Road
Unclear OCR fragment hints at building strength and clashes
Fragmentary text mentions buildings and increased strength amid clashes with possible further actions. Details are unreadable, hindering precise attribution but suggests ongoing conflict or security focus.
OPA orders retail price hikes on flour and canned goods
The Office of Price Administration announced increases for eight to ten cents per pound on coffee and one to two cents on canned corn, peas, and tomatoes. Bakery items like bread rolls gain 15 percent cut, while flour and cornmeal rise one to two cents per pound. No ceilings apply until at least August 20 on corned beef hash, meat stews, tamales, and chili, reversing an earlier rule.
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OPA
Twist announces canning ready by August 20
Harry White U. S. Route 50 at Blueville reports ready for harvest and canning starting around August 20. Red Elberta and Hale varieties priced about 9.50 per bushel. For orders and details call 296.
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Twist
Canning
Harry
White
Blueville
Price ceilings and fuel costs noted in agency update
The document cites ceiling levels with stated prices, including $L12 dred pounds east of the Ra Mountains and $1.24 on the coast, noting no current price controls and that retail floors rise at least a cent per pound. The text shifts to abstract phrases about shapes and perfection without clear context.
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