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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

6

Coal royalty fund fuels wider mining push

OAL notes promise lengthened operations to mine more coal and boost money for the son’s welfare fund amid a 20 cent royalty per ton. The fund paid out $14,000 recently as a three day week drains a large stockpile, while talks between the UMW and Southern Coal Producers Association at Bluefield, Virginia resume. the SCPA represents about 97 million tons annually.

Lewis le Senate UMW Tier Southern Coal Producers Association Bluefield W. Va SCPA

Tanforan Witness Testifies on Senate Betting Inquiry

Ex housing official William Maher tells Senate committee investigators that someone in the administration possibly at the White House organized a meeting to lift a materials ban tied to Tanforan race track during the International meeting. He cites pressure from five percent interests seeking favorable terms.

Senate Washington William Maher White House

Fletcher Council Sets 1949 Tax Levy and BudgeT

Taylor County Fleming ton municipal council current year budget outlines estimated receipts and disbursements for 1949. It details levy needs, taxes on real estate and utilities, salaries for city officials, police and fire departments, street and sewer maintenance, and various city services. The report includes totals for current expenses, former year obligations, and net levy after receipts.

West Virginia Taylor Grafton Dorsey G. Bolyard Dorothy Beavers Robert Gerkins Russel Dotson Victor Willhide Kinssey T. Mahaffey Hugh R. McPhail C.D. Decker Munigpal Pudy Timate Police Department Policemen’s Pension Fund Fire Department Firemen’s Pension Fund Health Commission Emy New Equipment Health Department Ee Council Flemington Plemington Giles Stanley Fleming Callie Poole Award Rawkins Byron C. Ross Cator Ursin Do Aleg Watt Municipal Puises Sherith General MitiieHaneous Depa Agnipor League of Municipalities

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