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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1946

Page

5

Arrest Driver In Deaths Of Two Men Last Night

State police report the arrest of Leslie C. Stewart for driving the car that struck and killed Henry Davis Prather and Golden Johnson near Gauley Bridge on U.S. 19. The men were found dead within minutes of the collision, and the incident occurred about two miles north of Gauley Bridge in Fayette County.

Montgomery Leslie C. Stewart Jodie Gauley Bridge Gat W. R. Callaghan Stewart Henry Davis Prather Golden Johnson Gamoca Fayette County U.S. 19

Bedroom Bath Fabric Sale At Great Discount

A local ad promotes cheap bathroom cloths and textiles for sale at a great price. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for substantial savings on bath linens and related textiles.

Trophy winner congratulated the grafton sentinel toast

The piece notes congratulatory remarks for a trophy winner and continues with a collage of 1946 political and social commentary. It discusses Senators Tobey and Reed seeking Senate Commerce Committee chair, potential shifts in leadership, and related political maneuvering, alongside notes on labor claims and other era topics. The column also recounts a Cincinnati bingo hall scene and social observations about gambling and leisure amid broader economic news.

Grafton W. Va Sentinel Charles Tobey New Hampshire Clyde Reed Kansas Commerce Tobey Committee On Committees Senate Senate Banking Committee White Reed Colwater Cincinnati

Mt Clemens overtime ruling prompts chamber plan

In Mt Clemens the court ruled pottery workers worked over 40 hours weekly since 1940, earning overtime. The Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers push amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act to cap retroactive liability, define covered occupations, and validate group settlements with unions.

Val Chamber National Association of Manufacturers

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