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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
1
Matyas Rakosi, Hungary s top Communist leader, declared to factory workers that the party seized control of Hungary before the United States could react. He said the feat was possible because democracy was united under the brave iron fisted Communist party and praised by democracy lovers worldwide.
Secretary of the Navy Forrestal told the Annapolis graduating class that the United States must solve political economic and security problems never faced before to avoid another war. He warned that foundations of control are shaken and warned against refreshing the conditions that produced Hitler while noting progress in the United Nations and foreign ministers meetings as preferable to war.
Delegations from Parkersburg and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, travel to Washington to renew flood wall appropriations. Rep. Ellis announces plans to appear before a House subcommittee on the final day of hearings. About $1,000,000 is allotted for Parkersburg while Point Pleasant awaits funds. The total cost is estimated at $2,200,000.
On the third anniversary of D Day, rows of white crosses mark Normandy cemeteries. The article recounts hedgerow battles, the five American divisions at Cherbourg, and casualty figures from the Normandy campaign, noting 28,462 U.S. dead buried in Normandy across nine cemeteries.
First tabulation of the 1947 Farming For Better Living contest lists 1,897 farm families signed up across 24 counties. Taylor gains to 66, Preston and Monongalia fall, Wetzel leads with 141, Ritchie down to 132, Harrison at 102, Marion steady at 61. Names in Taylor county include Mr and Mrs Henty Anderson Findley.
The five day outlook from the Associated Press covers the Middle Atlantic region tomorrow through Wednesday with temperatures running five to seven degrees above normal. Expect scattered showers late Saturday or Sunday and again Tuesday or Wednesday. Normal temperatures are 63 for the North portion, 67 in the Central area, and 11 in the South portion.
Weather observer W A Myers notes June shows ample rain while May’s rainfall tracks on schedule. For the first six days of June, 80 inches of precipitation have been recorded, suggesting a wet period despite locals believing showers are late.
New York report states all C-54 planes of the Army Air Transport Command were grounded for one hour while ground crews inspected vertical stabilizer bolts and attached fittings. Inspections, said to be quick, would not affect schedules. In Honolulu, field reports cited loose and sheared stabilizer bolts and fittings. ATC noted this condition had not occurred in prior C-54 inspections. The fleet has flown over 745 million miles in 18 months without a passenger fatality.
Charleston announces Governor Meadows has renamed two state department heads whose terms expired May 31. N. H. Dyer of Bartley Me Dowell county will serve as Health Commissioner for a term ending May 31, 1957. B. Pennybacker of Parkersburg, ex Wood County Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Judge, continues as Workmen's Compensation Commissioner for a six year term ending May 31, 1953.
Senator Don Eddy of Morgan town will deliver the annual Flag Day address on June 14 at a special observance with a parade prior to exercises at the B & O square. Graf ton Lodge No. 308 sponsors the event, with Ex Senator William J. Hussion as lodge Flag Day committee chairman. The parade forms at St. Mark's and Latrobe and moves to the B & O square where the services follow featuring readings, ritualists, floral bell, and bands.
A flood on the Coello river near Ibague, Colombia, swept away houses, cattle and crops, resulting in at least seven drownings. Rescue and relief efforts are underway as the region braces for potential further flooding.
Tomoya Kawakita, 25, Japanese American native of Calexico, Calif., was held without bail on treason charges in Los Angeles. An ex GI spotted him in a department store last October and led authorities to a wartime foreman from a Japanese prison camp on Honshu. He faces a grand jury indictment set for June 11 and potential testimony from nearly 100 former American servicemen about abuses at Oyama camp.
Scotland Yard reported nine new letter bombs discovered in the mails, bringing the total to twenty since early in the week. Reliable sources said all twenty were posted in Turin Italy. Dispatches from Jerusalem said the Stern Gang has European branches sending the devices. Some of the new bombs were addressed to former cabinet ministers.
United Nations sources weighed American reaction to the Hungarian Communist seizure and its impact on a potential coup in Italy. Indications pointed to a planned U N appeal as officials moved to place Communists in Budapest key positions. Page 5.
Senator Jenner says investigation of the Kilgore Sweeney senatorial contest will proceed after spot checks in Raleigh and Kanawha counties revealed evidence of fraud. The subcommittee will seek full committee instructions on next steps in the 12 county inquiry.
Deputy G T Davis reported an attempted incident involving an 8-year-old motorist near Summerlee and Fayetteville. Delbert Lilly was arrested at his home on charges of attempted assault and felonious assault on Mrs Maxwell Treadway after a man allegedly grabbed keys while a woman sat by her overheated car.
Coroner Wayne T. Cox said every indication points to poisoning in the death of Anna Catherine Fox, 21, Purdue honor student. Her body was found on a railroad embankment after she had been missing since Tuesday night. Lab results from Dr. R. N. Harger at Indiana University toxicology lab are pending.
Senator Ball of Minnesota accused President Truman of misrepresenting Senator Taft's economic theory. Ball defended Taft on the Senate-House committee while Taft prepared a formal reply at a White House news conference.
Senator Murray assailed the Taft-Hartley bill as declaring the NAM’s voice is the nation’s economic guide. He warned the compromise measure weakens labor rights, predicting conflict as lawmakers rush a senate vote. Proponents argue it aims for industrial peace by equalizing rights among parties. Murray laments Congress’ handling of labor problems.
HURON Ohio June 6 Three of eight injured remained in hospital as workers cleared four main line tracks after the New York Central Interstate Express derailed following a collision with a power driven handcar. Locomotive engineer J C Kru Williams 65 of Cleveland a 45 year veteran was killed. The Chicago bound train was about 78 miles an hour when it struck the handcar derailing the locomotive and nine cars.
In Raleigh July, defense witnesses testified to dispute the state charge that W A Thornhill participated in stealing ballots from last November’s election. Thornhill, former Raleigh county prosecuting attorney, faces trial by venue change. co-defendants include James E Simon and Henry Lilly. Simon’s testimony and Ragland’s account were presented as part of the state case.
At a Charleston organization session on June 4, Harry G. Shafer of Madison was chosen president and George Richardson Jr of Bluefield was named vice president. Both were elected unanimously to the executive committee as representatives from various judicial districts.
In St Joseph Missouri on June 6 a circuit court heard Rev James B Allen testify that his adopted son 16 year old Stuart Allen showed a drastic moral decline over two years. The elder described the youth as identifying with the fictional Waldo Lydecker from the film Laura and likened him to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as his trial for slaying the church sexton proceeds.
Ambiguous notice lists performances at The Graftom Theatre including Bom For Speed and Law of the Lash. Cast names Johnny Sands Pred Brady and Jen Iag with Mary ture, at Shreed venue, prespatetie attendance.
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