12 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
1
In Frankfurt an American military government spokesman criticized Western German candidates for pronounced nationalism during the federal election campaign set for Sunday. He said no party praised the positive Allied efforts and stressed unity with the western Allies.
In Strasbourg France the inaugural European assembly, led by Winston Churchill, pressed for greater independence from the twelve member governments. He urged creating a consultative assembly as a free parliament and criticized the council of foreign ministers for crippling debate limits on the body.
London reports the Soviet Union for the first time calls Marshal Tito's Yugoslav government an enemy and foe. Observers question whether this signals a tougher Moscow policy. Tito has recently shifted troops in Yugoslav Macedonia and accused Bulgaria and Albania of spreading invasion rumors.
The Conservation Commission reported July attendance increased by 267 710 visitors, swelling from 50 478 in June to show growing public interest in state park offerings.
The West Virginia Tax Commissioner will require truck owners to pay tax on fuel carried into the state in auxiliary tanks. Supervisor R C Ferrell outlined the plan to the executive committee of the gasoline excise tax division. The association's 12th annual convention will be held October 20 in Charleston. Ferrell noted trucks buy no gas in state due to price differentials and a one cent tax difference, making gasoline cheaper in adjacent states.
Washington economists say the price edge farmers enjoyed since 1941 could turn into a disadvantage in coming months. They forecast bumper fall crops and a rising pork supply to hit butcher shops, with seasonally higher farm product volumes likely pulling down prices across many markets.
Omar Nelson Bradley, the GI’s General, was named permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s top military post. The appointment follows Truman signing new unification legislation creating the post. Bradley will hold prestige but no direct command over the Army Navy or Air Force.
A 13 year old Houston area boy told police he shot his father, Harry Livingston Riggs, 48, in a cornfield to obtain $60 for a bicycle. He said he then took $1,315 from a hiding place and later bought the bike in Buckhannon. Further actions included church showings and attending a youth gathering with siblings Frederick, 8, Barbara, 22, and Herbie Mack, 6, while the father had been dead about four years.
A Senate five percent inquiry cites Mrs. Truman and other notables as receiving deep freezers from a concern. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross says he has no information about the matter. Chief Justice Vinson declines to comment, suggesting the issue be developed by the committee.
Willie Junior Tolbert, 25, a Negro man, surrendered to deputies after a large search party failed to locate him. He had been sought in connection with an attempted rape of a white girl near a Greenwood County home. Tolbert was taken to the state penitentiary in Columbia shortly after surrendering at 4 a.m. local time.
Rep. Cotton expresses in a constituent letter that Democrats should be less slapdash and Republicans more lively. He recounts two Washington events a Rayburn tribute and a Republican kickoff dinner, noting contrast in tone. He cautions both parties must be strong aggressive and alert, not drunk with success or defeated.
Taylor County Fair at Grafton High School athletic field runs September 1 2 3 with 13 rides and 15 to 20 other drawing card concessions plus farm exhibits and commercial displays Taylor Brothers and Jake Taylor's Radio Ranch provide rides and local firms sponsor exhibits and prizes will be awarded for livestock judging by Joe Emch West Virginia University with 4 H members taking part. vegetable and fruit judging Thursday morning and 2 university extension workers to judge livestock entries
Atlanta report says Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With the Wind, was struck by a drunken taxi driver and dragged 15 feet. She was rushed to City Hospital with possible skull fracture and internal injuries. Doctors say she is gravely hurt but responding to treatment as blood pressure stabilizes.
Miss Patricia Donnellan, 23, a rookie stewardess from North Quincy Mass, helped passengers escape through a rear door just minutes before the Convair 400 airliner crashed at Portland Municipal airport. Pilot Capt Roderick Cote 40 of Melrose Mass said the propellers reversed inadvertently above the runway as the plane nosedived, destroying the New York Boston service aircraft in a total loss with 27 survivors.
An American embassy official Capt. John Childs assistant air attache reported a home made bomb wrecked his automobile early today in Prague Czechoslovakia. The car was unoccupied and parked in front of his house. No injuries but nearby windows and buildings were shattered.
Washington insiders say the administration’s foreign arms aid bill narrowly survived a tie vote in the House Foreign Affairs Committee and will likely pass with limited changes next week. Supporters warn of a hard battle on the House floor as eight to eight with nine absentees ended the committee meeting.
Huntington records a 97 degree high marking a hot summer. Meteorologist Leroy Stone notes the city has had 90 or higher for 45 days since 1934. June average max was 88.7, with a monthly high near the all time 94 in 1984. today’s forecast calls 90 to 95.
C H Beckett a 69 year old South Charleston man is in serious condition after being pinned for two and a half hours yesterday when his car collided with trees on a secondary road near the city.
Grafton will host Firemen's Jubilee Week starting Labor Day afternoon with a street carnival on Latrobe Street. The street will be roped off at night, 75 bands invited for the Labor Day parade at 1 30 PM, nightly floor shows dances bingo and games planned with two small rides for children and a coronation ceremony featuring a queen and court.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a four percent general rate advance for freight, while warning further hikes could reduce business. It noted shipper protests that higher charges may price carriers out of the market and indicated that increased rates do not guarantee higher revenue. The change, effective after 15 days’ notice, would add about 293 million dollars annually to rail freight bills.
Parsons reports renewed search for 67-year-old Arthur Ours missing since he left Davis for berry picking six days ago on Canaan mountain. Tucker County Sheriff D. E. Crosten plans to mobilize 500 volunteers as cars with loud speakers canvass Davis Thomas and Parsons. Airplanes from Alkins Municipal airport worked the area yesterday and will resume today.
More than half an inch of rain fell yesterday in Grafton and vicinity, first in several days, welcomed by gardeners and farmers. Forecasts call for additional scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday, with heat relief and a high near 88 degrees. The prior two days reached 91 degrees, with 11 am temperature at 84 amid a warm humid night.
The National Coal Association estimated bituminous production for the week ended Aug 6 at 7,550,000 tons, up from 7,360,000 the prior week but well below 12,175,009 in the same week of 1948. The dip reflects a three day work week in 1949 in eastern coal fields as John L. Lewis negotiates a new United Mine Workers contract.
In White Sulphur Springs reports claim operators may stop welfare fund payments amid stalled talks with John L Lewis led union. Sixty days since notice of contract termination, no confirmed strike or change in three day mine work weeks. Ezra Van Horn exits bargaining role amid disclosure of welfare fund pay.
The Senate Judiciary Committee recommends confirming Attorney General Tom Clark as associate justice of the Supreme Court by a 9 to 2 vote. McGrath is approved 9 to 0 for attorney general. Senators Donnell and Ferguson oppose Clark, with Eastland and Jenner absent. The panel plans to report to the Senate promptly and reconvenes after further executive session discussions.
In Washington, President Truman asserts Republican filibusters delay money bills, while GOP leaders claim Democratic stall tactics keep Congress in session to hinder Republican campaigning. Senator Morse backs the president’s view, Illinois Democrat Lucas dismisses it as imagination, and Wherry Taft debate the money bill issue amid Hoover and Randall comments.
The CLAIM page notes repairs on new street Thushy, out of operation for a week to allow work. Flusher has been used on city streets over the last two nights, and observers report great improvements after the work.
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