24 May 1949
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
1
An uneasy Berlin truce followed a bloody riot that left two dead as about 3000 railway workers and supporters stormed the 2PP elevated station. Soviet-supported railway police fired, a 45 year old man and a 16 year old youth were killed, others wounded. Western authorities intervened and evacuated police took control as negotiations continued.
Washington reports the death of James V. Forrestal, the first U S secretary of defense, who died by his own hand early Sunday. President Truman and cabinet members plan his hero's burial with a 10 a m service at Arlington National Cemetery and a 19 gun salute.
Senator Morse of Oregon pressed for a merger of army navy and air force buying to fix a loophole in a pending armed services bill. He warned the measure lacks true unification without interservice purchasing, and pledged amendments to force all three branches to buy together.
Shanghai defense buckles as Nationalist forces near abandonment of the city. Red blows hit the southwestern approaches, targeting the 35 mile wooden jetty and Shanghai's lifeline Whangpoo. Ships sunk to block the channel as troops mass for withdrawal toward Woostne and outward-bound points.
West Virginia Industrial School and its Brown Swiss herd recently sold the bull Royal's Jesse No 93821 to G Blaine Nichgelson of Charleston. The sale was reported by Fred Idtse, secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association in Beloit Wisconsin.
Commencement runs Sunday to Tuesday across three Taylor County high schools. St Augustine hosts 18 graduates at 7 30 p m with Reverend Joseph McKerman delivering the sermon. Fleming ton 30 seniors receive diplomas with Jennings Randolph giving the address on Citizenship at Work. Grafton 120 graduates receive diplomas from W A Collins as Dr Irvin Stewart delivers the keynote and musical selections close the ceremonies.
Brig. Gen. Frank L. Howley ordered Soviet‑employed railway police to pull out of all American sector stations in Berlin by 7 p.m. West Berlin police to restore order after deadly rioting. British and French officials balked at expulsion, citing Soviet control of Berlin railways under the power agreement.
Marietta College will award honorary doctor of laws degrees to two West Virginia figures at its 112th commencement on June 5. Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson of Clarksburg and Dr. A. A. Schoolcraft of Buckhannon, dean of West Virginia Wesleyan College, will receive the honor. Johnson, a University of Virginia alumnus, is a partner with Steptoe and Johnson with offices in Clarksburg Charleston and Washington D. C. He served as assistant secretary of war from 1937 to 1940 and was named secretary of defense this year.
L. S. Buckmaster was ousted as international president of the United Rubber Workers by 13 general executive board members after a trial concluding May 20. H. R. Lloyd of Akron becomes new international president, with F. M. Dickenson of Memphis advancing to vice president. Buckmaster declined comment amid contract talks in Chicago.
The income tax evasion trial of William G. Lias begins June 3 in Fairmont despite defense motions. Attorneys for the Wheeling night club and race track owner seek no continuance. Three physicians say John Lias may appear or provide depositions. Prosecutors say the case covers nearly 1 million dollars for 1942 to 1946 and may involve income of his brother. John Lias had abdominal surgery recently.
Memorial Day ceremonies at the state’s National Cemetery will feature Major General Robert H. McClure as principal speaker with Colonel John W. Hollister Lt Colonel George H. Rochman and others on the program. A noon reception at the Hotel Grafton dining room will honor distinguished guests and committee members.
The Supreme Court affirmed a $10,000 award against Norfolk and Western Railway for the death of Mary M. Stokes who was struck on a bridge over Ekhorn creek on February 12, 1947. The decision found the crew saw her peril but failed to slow the train. decedent’s potential negligence did not bar her representatives from recovery.
A probable ruling looms as the Supreme Court weighs whether retired West Virginia University instructors receive supplemental pension payments. The issue was framed formally yesterday in an opinion by Assistant General Eston Stephenson for Auditor Edgar B. Sims.
Best Boy Citizen of the year honors go to Donald S Reed son of Mr and Mrs B S Reed of 409 West Francis street Graf ton Senior High School presented by County Post No 12 American Legion Reed a graduating athlete active in football and baseball is a member of Hi Press club Quill and Scroll National Honor Society and Student Council He also served as king of the Junior Senior prom.
A Virginia Coal Operators Association spokesman said southern producers and the United Mine Workers may not reach a new soft coal contract. He suggested steel firms or others will write it, possibly on a national basis, citing John L. Lewis' idea to start talks with U S Steel. The Virginia group withdrew from the talks opening here tomorrow, citing unwillingness to accept the association's general grievance. The Virginia Association, representing 39 mines with about 9 million tons yearly output and around 11,000 workers, planned strategy meetings as six members plus Moody prepare to bargain with UMW Chief John L. Lewis.
The extradition hearing for fugitive Communist leader Eisler, who fled the United States while under sentence on two convictions, was delayed today at the U S request. A British lawyer said the United States needed more time to prepare, proposing about an eight day postponement. Eisler's attorney protested for immediate hearings as he argued it was intolerable for Eisler to remain in a British prison.
Charleston reports the State's sovereign immunity covers city airport operations. The Supreme Court ruled 3-2 that Morgantown municipal airport not liable for damages to a privately owned airplane stored at the field.
Washington report shows AEC security officers stole two bars of uranium from the Hanford plant and kept them undetected for months. The incident was disclosed to a Senate appropriations subcommittee. The panel also learned of an AEC isotope shipment decision in the fall, opposed by Lewis Strauss on security grounds.
HAL Boyle argues that three postwar statesmen James Forrestal John Winant and Jan Masaryk killed themselves highlighting a Cold War pattern. Each faced pressure and perceived failure despite status wealth or achievement. The piece questions motives and notes official blame varies from overwork to political coercion.
In Prague Archbishop Josef Beran warns he will excommunicate Catholics aiding Czechoslovakia's Communist government. He denounces plans for a new church minus Rome and bishops, in a personal letter to Alois Petr, minister of transport and head of the Communist approved Catholic People's Party.
Mary Moscar 19 daughter of A T Moscar and Mrs Moscar of 532 Walnut Street is the Grafton Womans club Junior Miss for May. A Clarksburg native who came to Grafton in 1945 she plans to work in her father's grocery after graduating from St Augustine High School. She has sung with two orchestras and held multiple school offices while active in Sodality and Mission Society. she was a cheerleader last year.
Miss Mary Lois Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Togan Route 5 a senior at Grafton Senior High School has been chosen for one of the two annual Best Citizen awards by Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion. Described by instructors as highly active in National Honor Society Glee Club Re Echo staff Girl Reserves Bearcat staff and as office assistant she stands out for service and leadership.
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