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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1946

Page

4

Contempt Fines Tie Lewis to Supreme Court Fight

Government seeks to overturn fines against Lewis and his union for contempt of court for strike actions. The case now rests with the Supreme Court after appeals to move directly there. Possible outcomes include dismissal on technical grounds or upholding the judge’s orders and fines.

Page One Tely Lewis Lews Union Supreme Court U. S. Court of Appeals Goldsborough Court of Appeals Goverrment Richt

Accident Follows Hunt Near Grafton Nebraska

George Hunt farm near Ir Roderick ten miles from Grafton saw a hunting party member kill a man by accidentally firing a loaded gun. Newton was injured by a discharge from his own gun. The party included Roy Phillips Jim Tingler and son J E Riley and father. They rushed the lad to a hospital for emergency care. condition not serious. Deputy W H Canfield investigated.

Ueg George Hunt Ir Roderick Grafton Newcome Roy Phillips Jim Tingler J. E. Riley

James Bolt Subscription Rates and Notices

James Bolt issues subscription rates for deliveries by courier at 2.70 dollars, three months 10.80, annual 21.60 per year. Paper highlights Associated Press rights and publication policies, with editor letters accepted if signed. Includes postal notice of second class matter in Grafton West Virginia and Inland Newspaper Representatives contact.

Courier Associated Press Grafton W. Va Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc New York Fifth Avenue Chicago Wrigley Building

Major Minor Ball Confab Ends With Chandler Meeting

Baseballs winter meeting wraps as Major Leagues and Commissioner A B Chandler convene with notes exchanged on a five year Major Minor pact starting January 12 1947. Minor leagues close sessions after agreeing to a joint plan and discuss pension. Cubs to host all star July 8. Night games limits and waivers rules revised. Payment caps rise for signing bonuses across minor levels. Dixie Walker Johnny Murphy to confer. schedules include 137 arc-ball and 122 American league contests.

Bob Myers Los Angeles A. B. Chadler Pacific Coast League Dixie Walker Johnny Murphy Chicago Cubs National Loop Scole

Hidden Captain Stirs Lydia On a Mountain Inn

Lydia, a Baltimore chemist on vacation, obsesses over a wounded captain at a mountain inn. She notices his scarred dignity, a tense exchange follows a public outburst, and he invites her to a quiet pre lunch wine as a wary, formal rapprochement begins.

Lydia Baltimore Miss Beard Wade Aa India Wade Deakoamth Staina Loung Bitteria Pittoon Lydia Aid Beard

Rhode Island Teachers Seek $600 Pay Raise Across 49 Towns

Rhode Island 4000 teachers unite for a $600 salary boost affecting all 49 towns and state schools. The movement, led by the Institute of Instruction, shifts from classroom technique talk to broad appeals to citizens, officials, and the General Assembly. Governor Pastore supports the effort as teachers highlight wage gaps and staffing shortages.

Rhode Island Institute of Instruction General Assembly John QO. Pastore Anos Rhode W. Va

Two Milford Barbers Preserve 144 Collectible Shaving Mugs

In Milford Massachusetts two octogenarian barbers run a shop since 1888 and share a 60 year partnership. They guard a display of 144 long unused shaving mugs once owned by grooms and tradesmen, many decorated with garlands initials or trade symbols.

Milford Mass Mre

Labor's Share and the Jig-Saw Demands of War Time

The text argues that labor unions seek a fair share of industry but warns that favoring workers in one group risks imbalanced demands from office staff and educators. It foresees a chaotic puzzle of demands that needs Solomon-like wisdom, potentially straining wartime productivity.

Solomon

Underground Factories In War Time Sweden Debate

Wartime conditions push many industries underground in Sweden with both owners and workers favoring continuation. Rock-carved factories require no painting or heating and offer bright interiors with simulated windows to ease claustrophobia. Above ground still preferred for fresh air and light, while political figures promise cooperation despite party clashes. After the cold wave, a push for higher coal production follows.

Sweden

Bible Thought for Today Foretells Israel Ruin

Amos uses a figure of speech to warn Israel of ruin due to social corruption. The text notes a sun going down at noon as a symbolic judgment, reflecting biblical moral law and universal accountability.

Amos Israel

German treaty talks hoped to benefit from recent diplomacy

British and American officials anticipate that the compromise approach shown by Molotov in satellite treaty disputes will carry into the work on Germany and Austria. Deputies are expected to do spadework on the German question as conferences proceed.

Italy Balkan States Finland Germany Austria Molotov

West Virginia timber harvest totals show county gains

Last day Commerce figures compare 1946 totals with prior year, noting Tucker county rising to 522 and Preston to 410 as Monongalia, Taylor, Doddridge, Lewis, Marion and Cooper's Rock state forest contributions are listed. A two day season closed in southern West Virginia last Tuesday.

Tucker County Preston County Monongalia Taylor Doddridge Lewis Marion Cooper's Rock State Forest Peston Counties West Virginia

Feminist Leaders Urged to Combine Votes for Unit Rule

A 1900s newspaper note cites a British House of Commons session with 600 men and 40 women. It discusses attempts to induce feminist leaders to widen their platform to include a coupled vote, aiming to form a political unit of a man and a woman rather than distinct sexes.

House of Commons

Campaign report shows varied donations and spending

The report lists individual gifts including 1368.76 from Lawrence J. Smith 1300 from R C Swim and 1060.25 from Ed Brooks Hardy Sanders of Princeton, unsuccessful Republican nominee for House of Representatives from the fifth district said he received 3425 and spent 3637.60 in campaign.

Lawrence J. Smith R. C. Swim Ed Brooks Hardy Sanders Princeton House of Representatives Hie

Man Granted Bond After Health Induced Unemployment Case

Hunt, 56, and Curry, a Black man, appeared in court with Curry's wife present. After favorable action on bond, the pair left Eckman for home. Curry’s relatives live in Marion, Virginia.

Hunt Curry Eckman Marion

Cerdan Shoots Down Abrams in U S Debut at MSG

Marcel Cerdan of France, holder of the European middleweight crown, defeated Georgie Abrams in a brisk ten round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. Cerdan outweighed Abrams by over three quarters of a pound and secured the win on points amid a hard fought brawl as the AP scorecard tipped five rounds to four for Cerdan.

New York Marcel Cardan France Madison Square Garden Georgie Abrams Casablanca Cerdan Abram Marcel Ruby Gold- Stein Georgie Washington Associated Press

College Basketball Scores From AP Wire

A roundup of college basketball results lists numerous ledgers across the nation with wins for Southern California San Francisco Swarthmore Philadelphia Textile Tiffin Concordia Missouri Georgetown Berea North Carolina Hanes Hosiery Cedarville Indiana Tech Columbia New York Maritime Academy Catawba Chatham Blanketert Oklahoma Texas Christian Waynesburg West Liberty Fairmont State California Pa Teachers Randolph Macon Lynchburg High Point Bridgewater Gallaudet George Washington Marines Fort Belvoir Bainbridge Tulane Mississippi State Mineis Cornell Rhode Island State Baltimore.

Associated Press Souther California San Francisco Swarthmore Phila. Textile Tiffin Concordia Missouri Westminister Georgetown Berea Carolina Hanes Hosiery Cedarville Indiana Tech Columbia N.Y. Maritime Academy Ft. Schuyler Catawba Chatham Blanketeers Oklahoma Texas Christian Waynesburg West Liberty Fairmont Teirs Tehrs Randolph Macon Union Themes Hmory and Henry Lynchburg

Bowling results and league schedule from city bowling club

Fragmented score notes show teams Paes City Veale Beaum ont and King Pins with scores around 12 8 600 and 16 10 500 plus a high individual average. Next seven Sundays feature matches L O M against Weston at Grafton and Am Legion games, with likely weekly results and standings.

Worl Club Kings Beaumont Legion L. O Weston Grafton Beamont King Ping

Over The Radio Dials Tonight

President Truman's broadcast is scheduled for 9 30 p m across NBC CBS and ABC with up to 20 minutes of remarks. The page lists programs on each network including sports, dramas, and variety shows through late evening with a mix of music and entertainment from ABC NBC CBS and local stations.

C. E. Butterfield New York Prespian Truman Aiene Trom NBC CBS ABC Hollywood Edward G. Robnson Abc—Famous MBS la Traviata Burns Allen Ameche N. Y Pajlharding Phil Spitalny Gils Kate Smith Jack ‘Peart Blondie The People Sammy Counter Spy Stump J Whiteman Golden

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Europe Bevin Truman James ¥. Bolt Chandler Robert W. Chamberlin U.S High Point Erlanger Mills Bridgewater Gallaudet George Washington Quany Ico Marines Ft. Belvoir Bainbridge Navy Tulane Mississippi Tate Miineis Cornell Iowa Rhode Island State Balti West Main Street Loyola Jean Unk Teron Nate Clarksburg Finance CO Carl B. White Mgr Grafton Tra Geattos
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