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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
5
The record recounts West Virginia’s path to statehood with approvals in 1862 1863 and a 28321 to 472 final vote on constitution amendments to end slavery The process culminated in Lincoln proclaiming admission on April 20 1863 and the state’s admission effective June 20 1863.
Charleston June 20 Three new members will assume positions on the State Teachers Retirement Board at an early July meeting Executive Secretary Richard E Hyde said. Miss Eiza Williams teacher Wade Junior High Bluefield defeated two assistant county superintendents to qualify for a three year term succeeding Miss Gertrude Roberts of Huntington who retired as a teacher. Williams was elected by teacher members over R F Brooks and Miss Mae S Becher. County by county results of the teachers balloting were tabulated by the board's executive committee. Two ex officio memberships will be filled July 1 Budget Director Denzil Gainer will replace Treasurer R E Talcott and Sims' place will be taken by the new State Insurance Commissioner yet to be named by Governor Meadows. Holdover members are Upton Schupbach Meadows and Trent.
President Truman denounces a major labor bill as a bid for a fifth term for the New Deal that would steer the government into private industry, provoke more strikes, and undermine democratic principles. Provisions include court orders to halt national calamity strikes, bans on the closed shop, restrictions on strikes and boycotts, and penalties for unions with Communist officers. Also prohibits unions from mass or violent picketing and limits union dues and inflation fees. Americans who died in World War II averaged 24.3 years old.
The chamber argued that a survey is unnecessary to convince the average citizen that a 51 percent cost increase is not justified, even after accounting for higher labor and material costs. It cites citizen skepticism and questions whether the rise is warranted given current economic pressures.
Pattern 9429 offers a versatile summer playsuit and skirt in sizes 6 through 14 with easy steps and an illustrated chart. Available from Graf ton Sentinel Pattern Dept New York for twenty five cents plus extra for the infant�s sack and bootees pattern. Singapore details and trivia noted in brief.
A war era report notes municipal revenues rose 51 percent since 1941 while the quality of services fell. It argues that funds are not the main barrier, but impediments to efficient government and higher costs outpacing the cost of living.
The chamber discussed waste services noting that collections occur at least nine times, yet in many large municipalities they have become less frequent. The comments highlight a deterioration in service in several communities.
Frank R. Creedom warned last week that enacted housing measures could wreck the housing program due to material shortages in many regions. A Senate debate led to passage by voice vote with Senator Sparkman arguing the bill is better than nothing, claiming without it rent controls would end June 30. U S cotton mills employ about 500000 people.
A historical note outlines a proposal to name the new state Kanawha due to river drainage but notes pronunciation difficulties led to choosing West Virginia. It recounts the boundary ties to Kanawha County and surrounding areas, the restored government of Virginia, and a 1761 statehood vote with 18 408 to 781 in October.
A White House informant said the president was shaping his veto message with sorrow rather than anger. Some provisions he favors would become law, while others proved unworkable after a detailed study described as the most exhaustive ever prepared.
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