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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
2
Rheumatic fever, a leading cause of heart trouble in children, often follows sore throat. Early diagnosis using X ray and blood sedimentation test is crucial, with rest and salicylates as main treatment. no specific cure exists. Parental vigilance and prompt medical care can prevent recurrences and long term heart damage.
Government notes new parcel post limits for domestic and overseas military shipments. Packages may not exceed 60 inches total length and girth. overseas sends capped at 109 inches. 70 pounds for overseas. 18 inches length for domestic with 60 inch total. Freight shipments require permits for restricted items.
Russia's envoy said the original American proposals no longer unacceptable to the body as a whole or in parts. Gromyko asked for time to study the plan while Baruch stated the United States would accept nothing less than agreement on its own plan.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a White House visit and a president, with unclear dates and names. The readable bits indicate a casual report of a visitor and possible preparation or reception at the executive mansion. No reliable details emerge for precise entities or events.
Baruch, the U S delegate, backs a principled stand for an effective plan of control in arms reduction talks. He and other delegates argue that if nations can restrain the atomic bomb they can then address other mass destruction weapons. The commission, born from a formal plan, continues its work as it seeks broader security council engagement.
The text discusses veteran advocacy and steps to amend portions of the GI Bill of Rights that fail to provide effective or efficient options. It notes active support from organizations devoted to study and solution.
The article notes wartime leaders urging wise leadership to prevent racial injustice and push for a professional diplomatic service. It cites a 95 percent drop in deaths from measles scarlet fever whooping cough and diphtheria since 1915, and comments on political influence in foreign affairs.
Notice announces tax delinquent tracts in Taylor County to be sold at public auction at the county courthouse front door on December day 1946 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Each unredeemed tract or undivided interest will be sold for the amount due as listed in the following table.
Sheriff Melvin Newson lists numerous tract and lot tax entries across Booths Creek, Court House, Fetterman, Flemington, Grafton East and West, Knottsville, and Knottsville Districts. Names include Gibson, May, Dale, Georgia, Thompson, Tucker, Evans, Grim, Jamison, Johnson, Robinson, Lewis, McDonald, and many others with parcel sizes from 1 to 100 acres plus back taxes. The notice, dated November 15 1946, provides authority and redemption guidance for real estate listed.
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