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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
1
LA PAZ reports that the army is in control of the sit uation in Bolivia's tin mine region where four days of bloodshed occurred. Army reservists aged 19 to 50 were mobilized as cabinet met in emergency session to face a state of civil war, with miners holding mine officials including Americans as hostages during clashes with troops.
Bluefield City Manager Emory P. Mitchell warned the Supreme Court decision ending liquor profits distributions to cities could force curtailment of municipal services if an $18,000 annual revenue loss cannot be replaced. The impact would not affect the current fiscal year. In Washington, Attorney General Tom Clark declined to reveal secret government files on 164 foreign officials, calling them extremely delicate but pledged to cooperate with the Senate committee.
The house rules committee decided on the major Truman housing bill options. Republicans, led by Martin of Massachusetts, expect committee action to clear the measure and a house vote next week. The Senate has already passed it.
Leaders of the Berlin railway strike said 12,000 workers would vote tomorrow on a Russian controlled management offer to pay 60 percent of wages in west marks. The referendum follows a 12 day walkout. UGO and the Independent Railway Union met with West Berlin Mayor Ernst Reuter at City Hall.
Detroit authorities launched one of the citys broadest crackdowns in history as virtually every officer in the 4000 man force joined rapid raids. By last night 130 suspects were jailed during sweeps of gambling dens and hoodlum hangouts.
City Manager Curtis D Decker says the state Supreme Court ruling blocking liquor profits to municipalities will cost Grafton about 11000 annually and force curtailments. He urges a favorable vote on the June 7 three year levy. Representative Jack Rumm calls the ruling a death blow to city finances.
State mining leaders in several states defend their safety practices against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Lewis testified before a Senate subcommittee that seven states ignored the federal mine safety code, naming Pennsylvania Arkansas Georgia Iowa North Dakota and Wyoming. Pennsylvania official Richard Maize counters that state law is stricter than federal standards and that federal inspectors cannot enforce or adopt recommendations. An Alabama spokesman disputed Lewis’s statements, asserting differing mine conditions.
The 59-year-old Polish-ancestry miner identified as Jack Penosky was found dead in his bed at his Walton county camp home near Fairmont by neighbor miners. Coroner Ona C. Jefferys said he likely died four days earlier of natural causes, with no inquest planned. Penosky, who lived alone, had worked for Wendel Coal Co for years. his body was taken to a Flemington funeral home.
Public notice explains a special levy extension for street repair in Grafton. It defines a levy, eligibility, and voting requirements, noting a 60 percent approval and a three year limit. The piece justifies the measure by noting reduced city revenue since 1933 and ongoing street deterioration.
A century-old log home known as the Poe family residence in the Grady Creek area burned around midnight Monday. The structure was unoccupied at the time, though the Vi Poe family used it as a summer home and kept it fully furnished. Neighbors reported the blaze. no cause or loss estimates were available.
Paul Jones of Route 1 was fined 25 dollars plus costs after Magistrate Ona C Jefferys court yesterday on a speeding charge. State Trooper E L Duckworth made the arrest. George Robert Scholl of Clarksburg was fined 10 dollars and costs for passing a vehicle where the road was obscured, also arrested by Trooper Duckworth. John Warner Guy of Charleston and Lutz of Canton Ohio were each fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding on U S Route 119 north of Grafton, reported by Corporal G F Randall for speeding at 80 mph in a 50 mph zone.
Senator Hickenlooper pressed the Atomic Energy Commission for access to records on 15 agreements and transactions and security data on an unnamed number of individuals. He accused AEC leadership of incredible mismanagement under Lilienthal, displaying a sealed envelope he said held names.
The joint chiefs of staff turned down a proposed public air duel between the Air Force B-36 and Navy Banshee fighters for security reasons. A later secrecy possibility was noted, with Defense Secretary Johnson forwarding the position to House committee chair Vinson amid questions on why the B-36 became favored by the Air Force.
May Junior Miss Mary Margaret Moscar daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Moscar of Walnut street was chosen by the Grafton Womans Club for May. She recently graduated from St Augustine High School where she was active in school organizations served as president of the Mission society and was cheerleader last year. She belongs to the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and acted in several plays this year.
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that the state liquor profits sharing with cities is unconstitutional. The decision bars quarterly allocations once due, signaling possible emergency city relief and a legislative response. Governor Patteson will await interim committee findings on emergency funding and city finances. Judge Kenna dissented and reserved rights.
Southern soft coal contract talks resume in Bluefield after a one week delay caused by United Mine Workers President John L Lewis. President Joseph E Moody of the Southern Coal Producers Association arrived with his staff and a credentials committee planned to meet before the session resumes to confirm representation of operators.
Elwood Yost, 27, of Tunnelton, charged with hazardous driving after his car hit St. Marys bridge. His 1936 Pontiac rolled to the sidewalk. He paid 50 dollars and costs, plus 60 days in jail. He also fined 10 dollars and costs for driving without a license. He remains jailed until the fine is paid. Three others, Harley Jefferies, Manuel McFarland, and Herbert Robinson, were fined 10 dollars and costs or given 10 days in jail for drunkenness.
Washington officials warn a summer wave of strikes could emerge as unions press for fourth round postwar wage boosts amid Taft Hartley friction. Negotiations loom in coal steel auto and maritime sectors with possible smaller walkouts. pay raises may fade as employers’ finances dictate outcomes.
The Supreme Court directed removing three Jackson County Board of Education members for alleged financial interest in a contract with the board. The court reversed a Jackson County circuit court ruling, finding no proven willful misconduct, despite the violation of a state law.
Hospital attendants announced a newborn girl at the City Hospital yesterday evening. The infant, born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Phelps of Flemington, weighed seven pounds five and one half ounces at 10 30 p m.
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