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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
1
President Truman labels a red herring charge against Congress inquiry into alleged Communist infiltration. Rep Rankin suggests calling Henry Wallace. Mundt flags a closed session on Wallace. Rep McDowell cites two Satin shipments to Russia in 1943 and heavy water transfers as evidence of deeper Communist influence.
President Truman condemned the 80th Congress for feeble compromises on the inflation program and urged Republicans to reconsider plans to adjourn. He accused GOP leadership of blocking effective price-control measures and testified that Rep Wolcott refused cabinet members a hearing.
The Taylor County Court approves a budget totaling 103706 for the 1948 49 tax year, an increase of 2173 from last year. Levy raised 87943 with higher valuations allowing lower rates across property classes, and final action due August 17.
A Spanish American War veteran, George W. Tilley, age 71, died in a Kentucky veterans hospital and was interred in the National Cemetery here today at 2:30 p.m. Local veterans groups including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars rendered military honors.
Flemington plans a 1948 49 budget totaling 6323 with 2068 to be raised by levy and 4335 from other revenues. Tax rates stay at 12.5 cents on Class T, 25 cents on Class II and 50 cents on Class IV. Liquor tax and other items top the list of revenues as the treasurer reports a balance of 1278. See Flemington page 8.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Roy Vandergrift of 216 West Main Street to attend tonight's Dixie theatre presentation of Love From A Stranger starring John Hodiak Sylvia Sidney and Ann Richards currently at traction at the Dixie theatre.
State Police investigate a break in at the concession stand run by Joseph Evans at the Grafton dam observation plot. Entry via a glass window allowed access to stamps, a camera, film, candy, merchandise, and a tax box. Mrs. Bob White found the stand at 9 a.m. clues point to a small intruder.
William C. Handlan, executive director of the West Virginia Industrial and Publicity Commission, will become director of publicity and advertising for Monongahela Power Company on September 1 with headquarters in Fairmont. He succeeds Ray W. Garvin, who died last May, and the company announced from Charleston.
West Union reports a new probe into the death of Wilford L. Cogar 43 of Greenwood. Prosecutor Clay B Hammond of Dordridge county ordered the inquiry at the request of Covar's brother and sister amid questions over whether a train striking him near Sherwood on Sunday was accidental or foul play.
Taylor County citizens file three bills of complaint in the Taylor Circuit Court seeking divorces. Ralph N. Smith asks to divorce Dora Martha Smith, married November 1931. Saradeane I Pase seeks divorce from Keith Pase Jr with custody of a son. Maxine E Reed seeks divorce from Francis Alfred Reed with support, maintenance, and costs. An injunction prohibits interference with her household and furniture. The suits are expected before the court in September term.
The board of directors of the Taylor County Board of Trade will hold its regular monthly meeting at the trade board offices Friday next at 7 30 p m. All members are requested to be present.
State Police report W E Murphy says Donald Skinner 26 native of Clarksburg returned from Philadelphia to visit his father in Baxter Marion county stayed overnight in the open and nude after stabbing himself in the abdomen. He appeared to be recovering in a local hospital.
Border police say Russians are closing small roads and digging ditches on the British Soviet zone border near Lüneburg. They plan 43 trains for Leipzig fair exhibitors, but U.S. transport officials warn no train may leave the American zone until the Berlin blockade ends. Three Americans released after three days in the Soviet zone. a fourth man remains held. Airlift continues with a new daily record of 2,104 tons in 303 flights.
Freakish weather brings a chilly 58 degree day with more rain expected tonight and tomorrow. Seven residents sought warmth with wraps as rain from yesterday and last night totaled 1.20 inches. The 58 degree low marks a 32 degree drop from yesterday’s 80. Rainfall this year reaches 41.89 inches locally.
Morgantown announces the death of Col H. C. Greer a Morgantown Dominion News publisher and Post paper owner aged about 71. He died suddenly after a heart attack in his Morgantown Cheat Lake home following two years of ill health.
Nick Tavkovich a 62 year old Galloway resident and Italian native died instantly in a slate fall at Simpson Creek Colliery. The shot firer was attempting to hook a cable when the rock caved in. Body recovered about 4 p.m. He had no relatives in this country and will be moved to Pennsylvania for burial.
Heavy thunder storms lashed northern West Virginia flooding city streets and sending streams out of their banks in Morgantown. From 5 p m yesterday to dawn today the rain caused reports of flooded homes and washed out streets, with officials estimating repairs may take two to three days.
The senate banking committee advanced an amended Taft-Ellender-Waxner housing bill amid a 7 to 5 vote. Senator McCarthy proposed substituting the subcommittee measure, designed for low cost homes, while McCarthy and supporters expect a conference fight if the modified TEW bill passes the senate. May affect an extra session outcome and housing finance prospects.
Congress heard a story of uranium material sent to Russia during the war as part of hearings on Communist influence. President Truman called the probe a red herring and refused loyalty papers. Rep Rankin urged calling Henry Wallace for questioning while Mundt said the matter would be considered. Alger Hiss testified he is not and never has been a Communist.
Ray D. McCauley and Samuel, two Weston brothers, one blind and one with artificial legs, pulled a toy wagon from home to Washington, covering 115 miles in five days on four dollars. They slept roadside each night and planned to reach Pittsburgh, saying their infirmities should not be a handicap. Ray earns a living playing hillbilly tunes in taprooms.
In Nashville August 5 a Tennessee primary tests the E H Crump machine in Memphis as Crump backs Jim McCord for governor and John A Mitchell for the U S Senate against Estes Kefauver and Tom Stewart. Crump’s Shelby County support has carried many past winners.
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