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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1945

Page

6

Plea and court actions in Morgantown gambling cases

Yesterday several Morgantown defendants faced charges including illegal sale of liquor and gambling devices. Key figures include Deputy Sheriff Milliam Yost, Attorney Guy G. Abatt, and defendants Boston and Lopez, with bonds set and grand jury actions ongoing. The proceedings also mention a hearing for a possession and sale case from a street apartment and multiple witnesses for the state.

C. sTefferys Janche ‘Travis Sher Milliam Yost Morgantown Guy G de Boyce Yost Mor- F Jed van Boston Bostor Asec Grand Robinson Ap Pomilpick Lopez The Owl's Club W. D Ralph Supon Lopez Sterry Sample Robinon Ray Huhn Lee Smallwood Wilbert Moats H. M. Maddix Jim Jefferys

Two Cases Before Mayor King Here This Morning

Police docket lists two cases before Mayor King this morning. Harry Edward Mc Daniels of Newbury forfeited bonds totaling 28 dollars after hazardous driving charges. Buck Flannegan of this city failed to appear on overtime parking charges.

Harry Edward McDaniels Newbury Buck Flannegan Soe

Principle continues as waves of bombers refuel at Iwo Jima

Forces report more than 70 Superforts refueled at Iwo Jima en route home, with landings at one every 30 seconds at peak. Five B 29s failed to return. Tokyo said 28 shot down and 66 damaged. Bomb plants at Osaka and Akashi seen hit. Okinawa air units claim 596 Japanese aircraft destroyed from mid-April to Sunday.

Iwo Jima Tokyo Mitsubishi Aircraft Company Akashi Sumitomo Light Metals Osaka Thunderbolts Avengers Army Navy Marine Pacific Atr Wing One Yellow Sea Ryukyus Kuriles

Corbett Says Coal Consumers Will Pay Extra For Winter

In remarks from page 1, Rep Corbett cites a Pittsburgh office poll of 200 coal users, with 200 affirmatives supporting a nickel or dime increase for next winter. He also references diverse facts on spices, nursing history, and legal ages, noting Icelandic and Caribbean notes amid focused examples.

Corbett Pittsburgh

Five Taylor County Retailers Settle Overcharge Claims

Price panels of local War Price and Rationing Boards report settlements totaling $2,281.64 across Taylor Greenbrier Raleigh Boone Marion Mercer Marshall and Mason counties for beer and grocery overcharges from 1944 to 1945. Notable settlements include Bridge Cafe $230.64, New Deal Lunch $61.20, Barney's Tavern $59.40, Mt View Camp $207.60, Charlies Place $220.44, and New Sportsman $497.66, with some refunds to customers.

Taylor Greenbrier Releigh Boone Marion Mercer Marshall Mason Bridge Cafe East Rainelle Greenbrier New Deal Beckley Raleigh Barney's Tavern Sprague Raleigh County the Blue Star East Beckley Coal River Motors Whitesville Boone’ County Bargain Center Lester Lor County City View Roadhouse Grafton Taylor County Charlies Place Simpson, Tay Curtis F. " Thorne Fairmont Marion County Bluefield Mercer County Silver Moon Gardens Washington Cafe Moundsville Marshall County

Gandhi and Nehru freed amid Simla talks challenge

The War Today notes the release of All India Congress members jailed after the 1942 civil disobedience. Nehru’s release, Gandhi’s dominance, and Jinnah’s leadership shape reactions to the viceroy Wavell proposals. A Gandhi Jinnah reconciliation could ease mounting tensions with Britain.

Ish All+India Congres Cripfis Gandhi Nehru Simla Ben India Mohammed al Jinnah All-India Moslem League Lore Wavell Jinnah

Government company asbestos dispute idle workers in Wilkes-Barre

A government U S asbestos division plan was delayed after maintenance staff failed to report to work. A company spokesman blamed a wage and classification dispute tied to AFL Textile Workers demands while 900 Vulcan Iron Works employees in Wilkes-Barre were idle amid rising tensions. CIO official notes state actions affecting the dispute.

U. S WLB AFL Wilkes-Barre Vulcan’ Iron Works CIO

Health unit plan to be made here at Saturday meet

A county health unit plan faced slow start as the 8 o clock meeting was moved to Gelock due to schedule conflicts. State Health Officer Dr J E Offner and Dr L Chapminsn with nurse’s division attended, and a second Saturday session will set operating expenses for the unit with state funds and city share anticipated. Local clubs fraternal groups pledged cooperation to secure the program badly needed in the county and city.

Countty Court County Healthas G Gelock

Strikes Tie Up Jobs Across Several Cities

Federal authorities mediated talks as workers expected to return to duty. Across Toledo Connellsville Pa Decatur Ti Marion O Chicago, long lasting strikes kept hundreds away from work. The report notes bread grain trade with northern Germany Russia and Scandinavian nations and mentions bees and cinnamon sticks in unrelated text.

Toledo Connellsville Decatur Marion, O Chicago Germany Russia

Returns To Base Pfo Louis Dennis and Navy furloughs noted

Louis Dennis returned to base near Lares Field Texas after a 15 day visit. Bob Poling USN 3-c spent a 30 day furlough in town after 20 months in the South Pacific. Jerry Breedlove USNR left for New York after a 24 day leave at home. Pfc Ralph Satterfield completed combat training at Camp School and was inducted in February 1943.

Pfo Louis Dennis Hex Lares Field Laredo Texas Army Bob” Poling USN Ralph Poling East Wilford Street South Pacific Navy B & O Railroad George Arthur Chicago Dh E. Satterfield Barrett Street Camp School Pfc. Satterfield

Food shortages hit eastern grocers and city markets

Eastern sections report smallest supplies while butter remains adequate there. Sugar shortages rise as large city grocers lose customers. Houston meat markets shut for a second day amid protests over wholesale prices and tie in sales. New Jersey live poultry shops curtail operations during ongoing shortage. Los AngelesOPA rationing hints at July pressure on hot dog vendors. Huntington jail cook warns no red points no rinds in the beans.

Gummucu Houston Tex New Jersey Live Poultry Dealers Association Los Angeles OPA Huntington W. Va

Americans Advance Across Mindanao Coast in Philippines

Reported movement by Eighth Army troops along the Philippine coast from the Shordy coast to the mouth of Jugain River aims to clear upper reaches likely serving as a haven for Japanese forces driven from the central Philippines. The description references hemp production and mountainous rain forest terrain as areas of operation.

Eighth Army Mindanao Shordy Jugain River Philippines

B and O Car Loadings Report Week Ended June 23 1945

Baltimore and Ohio railcar loadings for the week ended June 23 1945 totaled 76990 with 48338 loaded on line and 28652 from connections. The prior year week total was 76252 with 36392 loaded on line and 29860 from connections. A week earlier 75029 total with 46924 loaded on line and 2805 from connections. Also mentions 1930 figures and a note on apricots cheese stuffing and doughnuts crossing into England from France.

Baltimore and Ohio Eareo Conn

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