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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1946
Page
4
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Congressman Andrew da May circulates a letter criticizing Senator James M Mead while a war munitions inquiry probes May connections. May has yet to present his side to the Senate war investigating committee. The public understands the investigation focuses on May, not Mead, and May may present legitimate charges at a formal hearing.
The Boston Red Sox signed Raz ets Hornsby Jr the 20 year old son of famed hitter Rogers Hornsby and sent him to the Lynn Club of the New England Baseball League. The piece notes Hornsby’s father dominance with six straight National League batting titles and a 424 in 1924 and compares other sons like Jim Ragby Jr and George Gisler Jr to their fathers records, pondering how sons of stars fare.
Dr John A Toomey of Western Reserve University outlines practical polio protection measures for families Wash all produce and dishes thoroughly use pasteurized milk consume safe water prevent fly bites cover garbage kill aquatic water risks avoid fatigue and chilling seek early medical care Hospitals are prepared and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis aids those unable to pay Most cases do not become permanent paralysis with prompt action and vigilance
The Mystery Writers of America award prizes for the best work of the year in film and radio production. The piece notes Hollywood Oscar style honors and mentions Gertrude as a popular reprint book title. Two Seattle doctors study whale heartbeats using electrocardiographs amid clinical challenges.
A Bible thought urges joy in God’s presence rather than in worldly places. The excerpt mentions Psalm 16 11 and notes about fabric described as stain weave made from silk or wild fiber. Mentions ruins and origins of ancient textiles and references to El Azhar Cairo as an old university.
A letter from Mr James P Holt editor lists lifelong friends and colleagues connected to the 1876 July 4 celebration. It names Abraham L Blue George Wenn George Batley H Clay Love and others, notes many are buried in Blue Mont and Mt Calvary, and mentions Miss Anna Jarvis and Mrs Lulu Hendrickson among surviving participants.
Federal Bureau of Mines inspectors urged improved ventilation at Premar Coal’s Monitor No. 2 mine in Tunnelton and recommended haulage, electrical safety, and no smoking enforcement at the 2,000-ton Bethle mine Scott No. 2. Both mines employ hundreds of workers and tests show hazards.
W C Lawson assumed management of the Grafton bus lines with Mr. Kinter remaining to assist until the new manager is fully informed. No immediate changes to schedules or service were announced. The 90 day trial to hospital service may not continue without more riders, and Kinter plans a vacation after decades of wartime work with the lines.
O'Neal argues before congressional committees, presenting extensive data and charts on cage feed and food crop estimates for the current season. He asserts farm organization leadership seeks free market pricing to determine grain and other prices, pressing for a speedy shift away from controls.
Gate City reports a two-engined Navy plane crash near Berkley Springs on Aug. 12 killed two officers and injured a seaman. A third death followed from injuries. Also noted is Trooper L. L. Gunn transfer from Simon Naval Air Station to Detroit as of June 195.
The piece argues that despite statements by General Marah and Ambassador Stuart that Chinese leaders seek peace, deep divides between Communist and Chiang Kai-shek factions prevent a coalition. It notes unresolved issues over military troop redistribution and local government control, with vested interests hindering any settlement and threatening global stability.
Mutual plans to cancel all programs from 9 30 to broadcast the college All Stars and Professional Champions football game with Harry Wismer as play by play and John Neblett as color man. A separate item notes Wilson Wyatt of the National Housing Administration to be questioned by John Small about building plans.
In the wreck aftermath a nurse orders plasma for a wounded man while bystanders search for belongings. Corbett and Stengel sift through trinkets as rain pools, recognizing dead Kaichis and a stolen billfold. A wounded survivor recalls his wife and baby as others mourn aboard the platform. (To be Continued.)
Ben Hogan, the 1946 money leader with 29500, aims for the U S P G A championship after a one stroke victory over Dick Metz in the Canadian pro golf open. Hogan, from Hershey, Pa, trails Byron Nelson who won the U S P G A title at Dayton last year. the U S P G A opens in Portland on August 19 for six days.
Mansfield and former deputy Boe Dunn visited here after leading in the battle at Athens Tennessee where ballot box irregularities were charged by veterans. Mansfield lamented blood thirst and questioned how mobs formed so quickly. Snellign, sheriff and State senate candidate, and Dunn fled from coalition supporters the next day. Both deny firing a shot during the clash and Mansfield complains of unfair publicity.
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