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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
4
The Taft Hartley labor bill moves toward passage despite potential presidential veto as Senate leaders trumpet broad support. Senator Irving Ives argues hearings showed abuse and inequity and that the bill halves the road between labor and management, promising changes if needed.
Dr. Hutchins, leader at Champaign Illinois, supports the GE Bill of Rights supplying tuition and subsistence. He advocates national competitive scholarships in the United States, noting European programs fund students while training for leadership. He warns full schedules plus work strain health and urges more scholarships for promising youths.
Members of the Society of Automotive Engineers meeting at French Lick Indiana say one year shifts on passenger cars will be obsolete by 1950. Push-button transmission control is under long study as makers weigh which automatic mechanism will replace manual gear shifting. The goal is to reduce driver input so more time can be spent thinking while behind the wheel.
Senators dislike long speeches and walk out on colleagues causing chagrin. Only 22 of 95 were present as the chamber grappled with the problem. The item notes how absentees would gain little from five hour speeches and quips about governance, distraction, and a Bible thought for today.
The Regent diamond traced its transfer to Sicily where it funded principal occupations including grape and olive growing, lemon and orange cultivation, wheat and macaroni manufacture. Duke of Orleans, then Regent of France, bought it for about $650,000.
James Marlow reports on professional and discreet lobbying in Washington. Registered lobbyists number about 790, but many operate by hosting cocktail parties or golf outings to curry favor with lawmakers, avoiding open confrontation while steering votes.
Canadian comedy duo Shuster and Wayne secure a summer ABC slot July 12 to August 30 with Toronto pickup. Their act, likened to Abbott and Costello, follows gag and situation humor similar to Young’s Canada to NBC transition. Program lineup includes Challenge of the Yukon, Life of Riley replacement, and various NBC CBS ABC features.
Budapest June 12 A prominent anti-Communist leader denounced the new Soviet backed government and urged the Smallholders to embrace Communist tactics to build democracy. Parliament adjourned amid shouting and accusations of silencing opposition as Rakosi moved between desks during the heated session.
Logan Jurors found Wayne Mathis guilty as an accessory to breaking and entering and theft of records audited at the County Courthouse last September. Circuit Judge C C Chambers imposed a sentence of one to ten years in the penitentiary after overruling a motion to set aside the verdict. The report also notes unrelated historic facts about John Shore and silk import trade.
Agriculture officials worry over a potentially bumper 1947 potato harvest and government subsidies tied to price parity as Britain rejects U S stock due to disease concerns. Congress debates the cost of destroying surplus while Rosie and Winnie return to peacetime roles, with two thirds of Baltimore’s wartime workers now in steady peacetime jobs. The FCC moves to cut transcript costs by inviting bids and waiving a yearly bonus, aiming to lower prices for broadcasters and other parties.
Val confesses a hidden marriage after Kevin proposes, revealing she married for money and was in love with another man. Kevin denounces her as a cheat, tears flow, and he orders her to leave, vowing never to see her again. The scene ends with a fiery breakup and a cliffhanger.
President Truman approves sharp note to Soviet commander in Budapest accusing Russians of involvement in Nagy ousting in violation of the Yalta agreement. International coverage notes Dinpyes as new premier succeeding Ferenc Nagy.
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