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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
2
A storm at 1:15 PM struck a farm killing a cow and tearing down a brick chimney while sparing other structures. The animal was valued at $150 and a nearby calf remained unharmed. Mrs Poe reported damage from electrical wires but no fire started.
Government offices will close at 2 30 p m with no rural deliveries and one pickup in the business district. The First National Bank and most offices close for the holiday while several drug stores and a few stands may stay open. Many shops will close Thursday. others like Evans Hardware Siehler's Turner's close tomorrow afternoon. Grocery stores stay open for last minute Fourth of July purchases.
The statement notes that colored lenses in eyeglasses have been in use since the middle of the 16th century, indicating an early adoption of tinted optics in visual aid.
Officials pressed state governors to deploy emergency powers to halt price increases and rent gouging while urging timely laws to freeze rents at June 30 OPA ceilings. The Labor market index spiked 7.7 points to 206, 97 percent above wartime levels, signaling price instability even as stores kept OPA ceilings.
Reports mix bold statements on Bikini Atoll nuclear tests, air force precision and atomic power with a controversial artist Sally Rand finale. General Ramey frames airpower demonstrations while observers note drone flights through atomic clouds and continued radiologic assessments at Eniwetok.
Fragmented OCR excerpt notes Brig Gen Roger M ported from Kanjalein calling the operation a complete and unqualified success. Forrestal cautions against premature conclusions while scientists anticipate learning from ray effects on surviving test animals aboard battle stations. Fifth test ship sank was the Japanese cruiser Sakawaa, welded and stronger. destroyer Anderson listed as missile later.
Amid mounting concerns, consumers face price hikes and housing costs as landlords amplify rents up to 400 percent in some areas. Meat and grain futures show spikes with hogs and cattle hitting new highs while OPA ceilings loosen. Western meat packers warn prices to rise about 20 percent, signaling broad inflation pressures across the country.
Material witnesses ceilings and top grade quotas loom as automakers commit to preset price guidelines. Car dealers and department stores in New York and nationwide pledge to retain OPA level prices. Governors in New Jersey Alabama and Massachusetts issue rent freezes, with New York and DC rentals already legally controlled. Venus is the highest planner. National Wildlife Restoration.
Born July 29 1909 in Taylor County to Meddleton and Carrie Rutherford he lived on Valley Falls Road. Surviving siblings include Betty Lee Joan Ada Harold Paul and Mary Jane with brothers Bryan Carl and John and sister Lillian Weaver of Florida. Affiliated with Roseian church and American Legion.
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