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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
1
July 5 report says at least 34 people died and 42 were wounded in Kielce Poland as government forces suppressed a postwar pogrom sparked by anti Jewish rumors. Jews suffered most as homes and shops were raided and arrests followed.
The first week of a peacetime free-price economy saw rising costs for meat butter milk and rent as Congress prepared to decide if price controls return to OPA. Major cities and rural areas faced higher living costs while some spokesmen argued meat prices remain near black market levels and could ease once supply improved.
Kathleen Winsor's Forever Amber was ruled obscene in an interlocutory decision by Hampden county superior court Judge William C. Giles at the request of Attorney General Clarence A. Barnes. The decree makes sale or distribution punishable by up to two years in prison and fines from 100 to 1000 dollars or both.
Taylor county police report an accident free Fourth of July as city and rural residents enjoy peacetime celebrations. Grafton and Fairmont golfers tied 21 21 at Beagle Country club while 150 locals and guests attended the grand opening. Weather favored the day with sunny skies and highs near 90 degrees.
LAS ANIMAS COLO July 5 The Las Animas fire department's fireworks show went out of control when a skyrocket backfired near the end of a demonstration. Two thousand spectators dived for cover as rockets shot from a 50 foot tower in all directions. Three firemen were burned and a falling bomb cut a spectator's head. The remaining firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and extinguished the tower.
A new non poisonous germ killer promises greater reach than penicillin. In test tubes it halts growth of tuberculosis tetanus gas bacillus typhoid dysentery diphtheria syphilis gonorrhea and causes of blood poisoning rheumatic fever and others. The sponsor’s report notes potential to prevent deadly infections, with further study expected.
The Philippines becomes an independent nation as the American flag comes down in Manila and the Philippine banner is raised. President Truman’s independence proclamation is read before thousands at Luenta plaza, with Gen. MacArthur among international delegates. Roxas and McNutt pledge ongoing U.S. support and unity between the two nations.
Vice Admiral Blandy announced July 25 as the tentative date to detonate Bikini's second atomic bomb, an underwater attack against hulls. A full-dress rehearsal was scheduled for July 19. The blast would occur slightly beneath the lagoon surface, with a tidal wave up to 700 feet and radioactive spray expected to raise contamination concerns for ships awaiting inspection.
Holiday fatalities in West Virginia climb to six with three drownings. Marvin Shannon, 40, drowned at Gilbert Beach on the Guyandotte River. Paul Billers, 31, drowned in the Ohio River. George Yokum, 40, burned when clothing caught fire. No highway fatalities reported as Independence Day celebrations proceed.
Louisville announces a buyers strike organized by Jefferson County citizens led by Moniky, spokesman for the Citizens P. A. C., urging public spirited citizens to join against rents or price hikes while warning of picketing. Also reported, editor Theodore W. Noyes of the Washington Star dies at 88 after leading the paper since 1908.
Maj. Gen. L. H. Campbell Jr testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee that he “got red under the collar” over the pressure from Rep. May on behalf of Illinois munitions maker Henry Garsson under congressional scrutiny. He said introductions to manufacturers were acceptable but persistent pressure crossed a line and was unfair. The hearing resumed on wartime profits involving 19 Illinois companies as Mead questioned the scope of influence.
The foreign ministers of Britain France Soviet Russia and the United States drafted invitations for a general European peace conference to be held in Paris on July 29 to discuss treaties ending World War II for Italy and Axis satellites. After a seven hour session they reached agreement on Italian reparations, the last major issue delaying treaty drafts.
In Nauheim Germany on July 5 a former prison officer testified Col. James Kilian ordered a guardhouse down to the rifle range and to work him over but not break many bones. The witness Lt Granville identified the speaker as Cubage of Oklahoma City who was recently fined $250 for authorizing guards to club inmates.
Washington July 5 angry congress criticized wire tapping as lawmakers call for a full inquiry. Democratic and Republican leaders denounce secret transcriptions of calls, with Speaker Rayburn and Republican Joe Martin labeling the practice improper and potentially widespread across agencies.
Huntington July 5 Paul Ward 37 was indicted by a special grand jury on a murder charge for the shotgun killing of his 19 year old wife on June 19 Pleas Judge H Clay Was set Ward s trial for August 1 Ward was ordered held without bond.
FAIRMONT July 5 Despite miners vacation and car shortages the Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports 645 coal cars loaded for the day on the Monongah division. The Monongahela railroad shows no production on its lines during the holiday. An average day for the B and O runs about 3,500 cars, but has been sharply curtailed recently due to car shortages.
British army reports a large cache of munitions and a substantial number of British battle dress uncovered in Mesheq Yagur in the Haifa bay area. Troops have been searching since last Saturday and had previously found extensive underground storage for contraband munitions.
Norah Carpenter and her three surviving quadruplet children arrived from London for a reunion with their father, former Staff Sgt. William Thompson of Pittsburgh, but he did not appear at the airport. His attorney Sam R. Keller and cousin Jack Warner were present. Marguerite Roach, the plane’s stewardess, said the children travelled well. Carpenter left the airport without talking to reporters, saying she could not stand any more.
Burtsell Mayle of Route 1 Gimp son paid 25 dollars and costs and had his license revoked and his car impounded for six months after appearing before Magee Jefferys on drunken driving charges. Mayle's 1636 Ford is stored in Lambert's garage. He was arrested by State Troopers J R Wayt and W D Sergent on Route 119 near Webster Wednesday night. Ellis Dale Sapp of Posse 3.
The toll of violent deaths rose to 162 today as the nation celebrated a multi day holiday. Tabulation up to 6 p.m. local time July 3 lists 73 drownings and other causes, with varying fatalities across states and communities.
Whitley county prosecutor W. M. Bloom planned to file formal charges today against a 52-year-old Columbia City housewife who signed a statement admitting she killed her semi invalid husband after he allegedly told her to shoot him. Sheriff Fremont Pisher said the case details remained in progress.
Washington July 5 PiOPA administrator Paul Porter urged Congress to revise the OPA extender bill to align with President Truman's recommendations. He criticized the Senate banking committee version as lacking and warned it retained undesirable features. Porter noted his prior comments applied only to the Barkley amendment and expressed hope for a bill meeting the president's veto message that eliminates the adverse provisions.
West Virginia streams were mostly high and muddy this week per the conservation commission. Some rivers and creeks showed clearing while others remained turbid. Counties affected include Summers, Lewis, Calhoun, Gilmer, Doddridge, Preston, Wayne, and Logan with sections of Pleasants, Hampshire, Hardy, and others noting muddy or cloudy waters and some clearing in parts.
In Hinton on July 5, officials discussed a new training field proposal. The board reviewed plans, funding, and expected completion timelines amid local facility upgrades. Community input was invited at a subsequent meeting.
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