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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
4
A public notice appears under Gratton Virginia postal matter rules defining voluntary communications to the editor. It states letters will be published freely if not libelous, for matters of general interest, must bear the author’s signature, and be published under the signer’s name.
Britain's foreign secretary Ernest Bevin argued in the house that lasting European peace requires Russia to join the European settlement and that Moscow aims to encircle the globe with Communism. He warned that Soviet diplomacy treats democracy as incompatible with its system and stressed the clash between Western democracy and Soviet influence while asserting room for both ideologies.
A critique traces decades of Supreme Court rulings and federal actions shaping labor rights and anti union enforcement. It cites Norris LaGuardia era limits on anti injunctions, wage definitions, maintenance of membership, and wartime boards, arguing political and judicial shifts pushed strikes toward revolution. The piece names Supreme Court decisions from 1940 to 1944 and mentions the National Labor Relations Board, Wagner Act, and Petrillo.
The piece argues rising railroad costs require a 25 percent general rate increase to cover 30 to 40 percent rises in wages and materials. It warns against inflationary effects of delays, notes wartime traffic drops, and cautions that private ownership needs adequate income or risk of government takeover funded by taxpayers.
A commentary praises Samuel Johnson as a brilliant 18th century literary light whose spirit of life and determination to improve the world resonates today. It contrasts Johnson with grinful optimists and recalls old preachers who urged hard work to save souls while recognizing the need for hard headed realism.
Edward R. Stettinins Jr is praised as a diligent public servant and business leader who chose to serve the nation in a time of need. The piece notes his right to retire from Washington activities with national appreciation and respect from peers.
A brief devotional note from Press Radio Bible Service of Cincinnati Ohio. It asserts differing interpretations of facts but urges solid certainty as a basis for faith and life. The piece ends with the biblical reference Whereas I was blind, now I see from John 9.
The Panama Canal may be widened at a cost near one billion dollars to accommodate broader warships and future aircraft carriers. Plans contemplate a third set of locks wider than 140 feet, though the atom bomb and wartime needs prompt reconsideration of sea level options versus the present lock system. Congress will decide by December 1947 after canal investigations.
Large grocery chains in New York City report bakery shutdown fears and early hour shortages as housewives snap up bread. Illinois distributors warn bread disappearing by noon across bakeries and stores, with six weeks for relief. Minnesota notes 300 Boys State citizens vote for Governor of West Virginia at the American Legion encampment.
Minneapolis St Paul bakeries report only a two weeks reserve of flour, while smaller retail bakers say they hold about a one week supply, signaling tighter bakery operations and potential price pressure.
James C Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians faces a wall of silence from net works during their annual convention in St Petersburg Fla. Private talks suggest a push to leave decisions with Justine Miller head of the National Association of broadcasters. On air tonight NBC CBS ABC and MBS offer a mix of drama crime and music programs.
Jane contemplates the cushion detail heard from police and suspects Deane, Hunt, and Brenda in a tense apartment confrontation. She recalls Polly's murder hints, wrestles with fear of arrest, and shares the day’s twists with Claire before Inspector Barry’s cautious reassurance.
The notorious bootlegger and numbers rackets figure dies after being shot in a Newark tavern while awaiting trial on income tax evasion charges. A federal grand jury had indicted him following his arrest. While on bail, two top aides were killed, and his final words echoed a lawless career.
A wartime recruitment style appeal urges citizens to support disciplined peacetime soldiers and stresses the need for national morale. The message mentions a projected Army strength of 1,000,000 by July 1946 and encourages public participation in sustaining wartime spirit through responsible reporting and civic duty.
Central Press notes oddities as Toronto starlings steal envelopes from mailboxes while a Boston tea party jab lands in sports satire. A fragmentary collage mentions golf course rules in Scotland, a flying postman avoiding rings, and a stray tale of schoolchildren and a safety issue.
An estimate places about 250000 workers in the United States employed in dairy product processing and delivery sectors. Other items mention SSS switch plates and door knobs, while a note suggests smockers can be protected from fingerprints by a colorless coating.
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