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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1946
Page
2
Chicago dispatch reports 17 year old G Heirens faces burglary and assault charges with fingerprints found. transcripts reference May contact and talks with figures named Porter, Tetlow, and Tatsón amid wartime press coverage and political ties.
War Investigating Committee, with new witnesses, probes Illinois munitions firms amid charges of war profiteering. Transcript alleges May discussed boosting Army use of Batavia metal products and Erie Basin firm profits, and urged Campbell to press General Hammond on financial actions. May left for Kentucky for July 4 speech.
The 22 year old guitarist Chester Atkins is added to NBC Fallett's jump to radio stardom. The announcement highlights his talent and new role on the program with plans for featured performances and audience appeal.
Huntington July 3 Prosecutor Edward H Greene filed suit in Cabell County Circuit Court to recover overpayments from city officials Otis Harrison and Bailey Har for salary and rank payments. The suit targets amounts totaling 4142.56 with Har listed debt to the state and Harrison tied to excess wages.
Witnesses testified about a Kentucky legislator guiding Campbell to press Hammond into cooperation with Henry Garsson. The 19 Illinois firms, labeled as controlling interests, reportedly paid over 1.38 million in salaries across 42 months, while contracts totaling more than 78 million dollars were awarded to the group as wartime payments drew investigation.
A second fire in six months damaged the G. C. Murphy store in Montgomery. Fire chief Roger Nowinskie said the blaze began on the second floor and damaged goods and fixtures on both floors by smoke, fire, and water. The loss totaled several thousand dollars.
Senator Moore urged patience after two days without price control, warning of potential national collapse or inflation. He said Congress can act in emergencies. Stabilization chief Bowles warned living costs could double in 20 days if prices rose further, though he did not expect that outcome.
Banking committee member says Democrats who aided cutting OPA show change of heart. Murdock notes a 283 to 61 House vote for a 20 day stop gap on price controls signals potential OPA support. Senate Republicans want sharp OPA limits before restoration. Taft seeks limited compromise as Truman veto looms.
Reports from the Mt. McKinley and vice adm Blandy describe radiation from the central target ships at Bikini. The Nevada crews faced exposure with the goat aboard appearing ill while other vessels still emitted deadly rays. officials expected all ships to be ruled safe by tomorrow and lagoon waters were deemed safe except near radiating ships.
Wheatley enters hospital for sanity observation amid unclear circumstances. The terse notice mentions Mrs. Sera and a request for brooms, with stray phrases suggesting a domestic context and fragmented OCR text.
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