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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1946

Page

6

Precincts listed for August 6 primary voting in region

Byrnes pledged support in the foreign ministers council for any two thirds approved decisions, noting 26 questions separate the council's members. He warned that council members need not vote as a bloc, as some issues are viewed differently by individual members.

U.S Byrnes Foreign Ministers Council Council Conference Hehe Jcdariooa Chateri United States

Conference debates shake Yugoslav style two thirds vote

Key figures in riot torn Georgia town discuss a conference versus a foreign ministers council. Byrnes argues for a two thirds vote rule on treaty guidelines while Britain seeks dual paths for recommendations and council approval. Delegates hint at a settlement today as Dutch envoy voices dissatisfaction with the British amendment.

Georgia Byrnes Baron van Starckenborgh van Stachouer Netherlands Council of Foreign Ministers

Seismic Jolt Hits San Juan Flight Crew Reports

A strong tremor at 1:53 p.m. EDT rattled Pan American’s San Juan installation with three minutes of wall shaking and a brief power outage. Capt G J Brakesman of Miami, en route to the airport, missed the quake while driving, noting no damage apart from the terminal building.

Trinidad Pan American Airways San Juan G. J. Brakesman Miami Brakenman

Local Precinct Officials Listed For District Tickets

Readable fragments show names and roles for numerous precincts including clerks, receiving commissioners, and counting clerks. The list enumerates precinct numbers and accompanying officials such as Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Hendrison, Mrs. Towle, and others across multiple precincts, indicating election administration details.

Comisglone Ea Gans G. B. Sinsel Matty Bloom A. N Margaret Hedrick Gladys ‘Towle Walter Orr Carrie Fawesti George Newcoms Lillian Righttmire Walter Knotts Cotitiildstone Ruth Wayne Avely Titella Roger Bill White Mary Riger Sevelving Clark Adi Moe Withers George Rendle Ralph Plemington Greathonte Gratton Kathryn Kunst Harrels Leta’ Bartlett Sylvia C. Wainer Mina’ Mi Muerlte Thayer Big Waugh Predict Missioner Ft. Yates Nettie Satterfield Pearl Carey Missioners Gertrude Kin Bernice Kunst Ruth? Proudfoot Precin Ruth Wagoner W. H. Coffman Robert Keller Néva _Feltner O. Kinsey Nellie Davis Fetterman Capulgaloues E. L. Phillips Deabeth Watkinserry Ruth Sinclair Mary L. Bloom Walter B. Current Ethel Lucas Pathena ‘Brown Kathleen Lofbed Hazel Bvana Randall Leona McKinney Lucy Bysns Laura Reynosts Tila’ Love Rena’ Rogeire Havel V. Robinson Carrie Whitehall Jessie Gaines Thelma Fleming Anna Cross Georgia Cornealla Campbell Hazel ‘Payne Grafton Stuth Hart Nelde M. Gerkina Ann ‘Smith Fesaia Fowell Ruth Walch Belle Vankirk Aiek Na Arlene Iva Laura Beall

Tense global mood frames postwar period and local events

Extract shows mixed content with references to Cold War tension between Russia and the west, religious bodies in 34 countries, and a county jail incident. Mansfield linked to a six hour jail battle with officials seeking court action, while election certification and veteran ticket outcomes are noted.

Dulles Russia West Shere Mansfield Jim McCord

Two World War II veterans honored by local corps leaders

Two veterans of the jeer corps were honored this morning as local leaders commemorated their service. The ceremony paid tribute to the sacrifices of World War II veterans and recognized their contributions to the community.

Primary Election Notice in West Virginia State

Notice published by Secretary of State William B OBrien states a primary election will be held at voting precincts across West Virginia on Tuesday August 6 1946 to nominate candidates for offices to be voted at the general election on November 5 1946. Dated July 17 1946 with notices July 29 and August 5.

State West Virginia Taylor Board of Ballot Commissioners Taylor County Secretary of State Circuit Court William

Election Officials for Taylor County Primary in August 1946

Lists precinct by precinct election officials and clerks for the 146 primary held on August 3 1946 in Taylor County. Names include commissioners and clerks across numerous precincts with multiple misspellings and garbled lines reflecting OCR errors.

Taylor County

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