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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
2
A former Grafton man leads a group set to attend a conference this memorial year. The event features members connected to local civic and fraternal circles, including prominent figures who have run for major state offices in the past.
Disjointed OCR text references General May, Secretary Patterson and undersecretary Bedmot discussing obtaining contracts for Batavia and Metal Products. Mentions Leradsen and stockholder Garsaon. Indicates May’s contact in Camp May and a plan to advance Dr. tare 1 1944.
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Frederick S Smith, deceased, are advised to present their claims to the undersigned at Girafton West Virginia on or before the 4th day of May. Claims not so filed may be barred from benefiting from the estate.
A wartime hearing transcript details officers discussing meat price increases, government pressure to shield the War Department, and a nameless figure Garsson. It notes nationwide price boosts in beef, pork, and staples, with specific rises in Los Angeles New York Philadelphia and others. Stocks were quiet as government subsidies ended.
In Chicago opening hog receipts lag while cattle and sheep arrivals exceed forecasts with 9700 cattle and rising sheep. Amid global treaty talks Russia pushes strict Moscow terms and names many nations as actors. U S Secretary James F. Byrnes signals push for serious consideration of conferees’ advice at the next council meeting to finish the final treaties.
A fatal wreck on Ohio Route near Yorkville injured and killed a driver. James Patterson, 19, of Glennstown, was reported in critical condition at Martins Ferry Hospital with possible broken neck. Harold William Smith of Martins Ferry also suffered serious neck injuries.
Deputy foreign ministers meet early in the morning to draft and invite participants for a peace conference. They aim to refine five treaty drafts covering Italy, Finland, Romania, Hungary, and Germany and to tackle remaining issues.
William Seddon Thomas 81, a retired contractor and transfer operator, died in a Fairmont hospital after a period of illness. The obituary notes his long career and service to the community. Born in 1843, he lived most of his life in the region and was a familiar figure in local business circles. He is survived by relatives and friends who remember his work ethic and civic involvement.
Martinsburg newspaperman Paul Buxton Martin asked Berkeley County circuit court for a writ to compel three Democratic seekers for the mayoral seat to prove their qualifications under the city charter. Saha contended one candidate was not legally qualified.
Fireworks fatalities were reported in Threstenyiliay and Waukesha Wisconsin. Jeane Piccone a 13 year old girl was killed by a mortar shell during a Fairmont Park Fourth of July celebration. In Waukesha a prankster tossed a large firecracker near 17 year old George Bucher who died from the explosion. The National Safety Council estimated 800 immediate deaths for the holiday with 275 traffic fatalities and detailed state tallies.
In a brief note, researchers report penguins observed in the South Pau region, while no penguin sightings are recorded in the North area. The finding highlights geographic variation in penguin distribution and prompts further surveys.
A man identified as Harold Thompson, aged three years of naval service, died after a 30 foot fall from a roller coaster at Connex in Lake Park during July Fourth celebrations. Deputy Coroner Samuel Gottlieb said the curve where the accident occurred was away from the midway crowd, which numbered about 5 000.
At Jacksons Grove speakers urged keeping atomic bomb secrets to avoid loss and reckless disclosure behind the iron curtain. The article lists accidental deaths including Raymond Williams a 23 year old fisherman and Charlotte Rawlins an 18 month old child fatally burned in a gasoline accident and others near Montgomery Swiss Leon and Gigantatee river with details of fatalities and injuries.
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