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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

5

Republicans May Propose Changes For TH Measure

Washington reports that Republicans weigh offering changes to the Taft Hartley act after Democratic demands for repeal. Gov. Dewey, the GOP nominee, signaled openness to corrections while defending core principles. The party aims to appeal to labor without alienating other voters as discussions continue.

Jack Bell Washington Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Salt Lake City Mr.Truman

State labor board favors local settlement of disputes

The state department of labor believes labor disputes can be settled at the local level between principals. If agreement fails, voluntary submission to arbitrators by a state labor industry board is suggested. The speech warns a governor or establishment may be harmed by taking sides with one union.

State Inbor Industry Board

Statesman and former Steelers star to testify before grand jury

John Vaughn a state legislator and former Steelers halfback was sworn to testify before a grand jury investigating rackets charges. Police Inspector Thomas Kirby, also a legislator, testified again today as the probe continued.

Kirby

City Hospital Board Set for August 26 Meeting

The City Hospital board, chaired by administrator James McKelvey, will hold its regular meeting at the hospital on Thursday August 26. Documentation released today confirms the event and location.

City Hospital Board James McKelvey

Inherited Millions Highlight Civil Air Mail History

A fragment notes the official air mail in the United States flown by balloon on August 16, 1859 prompting discussion of early balloon mail for Coal Town. It mentions electroplated wooden airplane propellers for abrasion and warpage resistance and notes 19th century beliefs about long fingernails as work shields. Crosses from the 5th century are found on the British Isle of Man.

Dhe United States Isle of Man

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