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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
1
Voters will cast ballots from 6 30 a m to 1 30 p m as the Junior Chamber of Commerce organizes turnout for the charter change election. Proponents report little opposition and expect a favorable result leading to a framing board to draft a new charter for Grafton.
Rep Walcott of Michigan announced a measure to reenact OPA rent controls retroactive to last midnight when OPA expired. He said the resolution would block rent hikes and be separate from broader steps to restore OPA functions, urging a distinct approach from the administration.
A Friday night shooting episode involving two city policemen, Charles Dwyer and Earl T. Myers, remains under investigation with no action taken. Mayor C. O. King says the inquiry began Saturday morning. reports describe an officer firing a revolver three times during a pursuit of Leroy Frey, a young veteran, in downtown St John Street. Frey, out of service two months, was in a Main Street restaurant when the incident started. Witnesses recall a taunt of dont shoot followed by the police car pursuit. Page 6 continues.
In Fairmont on July 1, coal output rose as railroads reported more empty hoppers at pit sidings. The Baltimore and Ohio said only two small mines on its Monongah division were idle, with 2,100 cars placed. Saturday moved 1,050 loaded hoppers. Monongahela Railway supplied 1,055 against 465. President White cited car shortages due to strikes and lake Tieups, while Lt Cmdr MacQuire noted a navy expeditor to divert cars to the Monongah division.
Washington July 10 The Office of Price Administration survives under a presidential order after price and rent controls end The agency retains its authority to dole out remaining sugar quotas and still prosecutes violations of the price law The interim period before new controls is unclear
William Heirens, 17, a University of Chicago student, is arrested after police link fingerprints from the Degnan ransom note to him. He is photographed in a Chicago hospital after officers tackled him following a prowling incident, signaling a sensational break in the case.
Chicago July 1 State's Attorney Tuohy said William Heirens 17 University of Chicago student held in the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping case finally talked to investigators after six hours of questioning at Bridewell hospital. Heirens did not confess to the Degnan case or any other crime except one last Wednesday when he was caught.
Seaman Tenneth Thorn aboard the USS Appalachian at Bikini describes watching the atomic detonation. He saw a bright red ball during the flash despite warnings to wear protective goggles, while a Bronx resident named Thawn contributed a note about the event.
Vice Admiral Blandy reported that during the Bikini Atoll test of the fourth atomic bomb three of 73 target ships were sunk and eight more badly damaged. No capital ships sank, though ships in the lagoon burned. officials will assess final damage as surveys continue.
Jewish underground leaders vow retaliation as British forces detain 2,000 in Jerusalem following a weekend security sweep. The Voice of Israel declares Britain has declared war on Jews and promises to return it, while pamphlets in Tel Aviv blame British actions for a “Pearl Harbor” moment and urge continued Jewish resistance.
Michael Reiter, 47, a wealthy New York manufacturer, recounted to police a five hour abduction ending at a Philadelphia filling station. He described a desperate struggle to break free as his captors halted the cart to refuel and move on toward New York.
New York July 1 reports goats placed aboard the USS Pennsylvania survived the atomic blast. Don Morley of GBS broadcast details from Kinley today. Rear Admiral A C Soliberg, director of ship material for operations, noted minnows still swam in water once labeled contaminated after the inspection.
The Associated Press reports the early hours of OPA price controls show limited changes for meat and basic foods. Milk prices rose in Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts, while some fear boosts on meat and other staples may occur despite ceilings. Industrial shares edged up and cotton futures climbed, signaling mixed early market reactions.
A foreign ministry spokesman said forces roamed the Polish countryside last night beating and wounding people with reported killings, as pre election violence drew international concern. The account highlighted widespread thuggery and unrest across regions.
Report from Chicago July 1 notes end of OPA rent controls in most states, triggering widespread notices of rent hikes. Instances include Miami Beach raising rents by up to 150 dollars, Cleveland area increases 15 to 40 percent, and Denver evictions forms surge. Only New York and DC maintain local ceilings.
July 1 Washington report on Truman veto and end of OPA triggers political cross fire. Speaker Rayburn expects House to pass a 20 day price control extension. Senate Leader Barkley says no early compromise. Markets react with price spikes as OPA sunsets. Page 3.
P A Beebe an electrician and self described working man who owns a house told his tenants today he would reduce their rent from 60 to 50 dollars a month effective immediately He said with the loss of OPA everyone would get along better and his action reflects the new wartime civilian adjustment.
July 1 report from Charleston notes rents for homes and apartments increased across West Virginia after OPA controls ended. Groceries held steady while food prices were expected to rise later. Landlords in Charleston Bluefield and other towns pressed for higher rents amid inflation fears. Officials warned citizens fear uncontrolled price spirals without controls.
Washington dispatch reports a renewed push for domestic atomic control as Bikini tests reveal the power of nuclear energy. The piece notes the need to keep the army supreme over atomic developments until international safeguards are perfected.
Atomic fury erupted over Bikini lagoon as two flashes created a 60 000 foot cloud of boiling radioactivity. One hour later the battleship Nevada remained afloat while fires raged on carrier decks at Saratoga and other ships.
Pineville Kentucky July 1. John Powell about 40 awaits arraignment on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting Saturday of Robert Z Halbert 45, superintendent of the Bell Coal company near Pineville. Powell was a former president of the United Mine Workers local at the company. Tilman Bolanger, another miner, accompanied Powell to Halberts office.
At Annapolis Maryland July 19 Chief Merchant Walter W Rollins a negro was found not guilty today by a seven officer navy court martial on a charge of lone conduct with a white woman, findings on adultery with a white woman were not announced. The case noted prior naval service and involved alleged embezzlement.
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