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Grafton Sentinel

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Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

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Roundup: Negotiators Return to Ford UAW Talks

The Sentinel reports talks to resume between Ford, UAW leaders and management on arbitration related to the idle 106,000 workers. Victor Reuther, hospital bound after a gunman attack, is not blocking negotiations. UAW treasurer Emil Mazey says the strike will proceed toward settlement.

Arrar UAW Tates Lastvick Victor Ruther Uawsetreatry Emil Ma ‘Ey Reuther Victor Reuther

Matthews Sworn in as Navy Secretary in Capitol Ceremony

Francis P. Matthews of Omaha Nebraska was sworn in today as secretary of the Navy. Gordon Tay of Winston-Salem North Carolina was sworn in as undersecretary of the Army and Dan A. Kimball of Los Angeles California was inducted as undersecretary of the Navy. Judge Edward A. Tamm administered Matthews oath. Defense Secretary Johnson swore in Grey who had been acting head of the department since Royall’s retirement. Stephen T. Early swore in Kimball who moved up from assistant secretary of the Navy.

Washington Francis P. Matthews Omaha Neb Navy Gordon Tay Winston-Salem N. C Army Dan A. Kimball Los Angeles Calif Edward A. Tamm U.S. District Court Matthews Johnson Grey Royall Stephen T. Early Defense Kimball

West Powers Back West German Republic Against Soviet Plan

Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Foreign Ministers Robert Schuman and Ernest Bevin declared the clock must be turned back to halt Soviet moves to replace allied four power control in Germany. They condemned Andrei Vishinsky's two point proposal to reestablish quadripartite control via the Allied Control Council and Berlin command.

Paris Germany Dean Acheson Robert Schuman France Ernest Levin Britain Andrei ¥. Vishinsky

Need More Than Oath On Atomic Energy Policy

Three Republican senators said more than a loyalty oath is needed to prevent Communists from affecting atomic energy funding for student research. Senators Wherry Ickenlooper and Saltastall urged added scrutiny as Atomic Energy Commissioners may be recalled to Capitol Hill for questioning.

Washington Wherry Nebraska Ickenlooper Iowa Saltastall Massachusetts Astomic Energy McMahon Cairman Senate

Bill on Military Pay Reform Faces Committee Toss

Washington report says a bill to raise pay for high ranking military officers stalled on a committee push. The House voted yesterday to send an Administration proposal back to committee to revise current military laws, sparking reaction from veterans and lawmakers about how enlisted men are treated.

Washington

Reuther Shot Again in Detroit UAW Leader Wounded

Commutists marching into Shanghai and the headline aside, Victor Reuther CIO UAW educational director was shot through a window at his Detroit home. He was badly hurt with a shotgun pellet near eye, as police hunted a stealthy gunman. A similar attack on Walter Reuther last year remains unsolved. Police found a double barreled 12 gauge shotgun at the scene and linked the Windsor Ontario nearby case with little proof of connection. See REUTHER page 3.

Defroit (P Victor Reuther CIO United Auto Workers Union UAW Reuther Walter Reuther Detroit Walter Victor Windsor Ont Canada William D. Allen Allen Ford Motor Co

Nathaniel Davis Named Minister To Hungary Today

President Truman nominated Nathaniel P. Davis as minister to Hungary restoring U S representation since the Mindszenty trial. Davis, ambassador to Costa Rica, will succeed Selden Chapin who returned to Washington for consultations.

Washington Truman Nathaniel P. Davis Hungary Mindszenty Davis Costa Rica Selden Chapin Chapin Joseph Flack Bolivia George P. Shaw Texas el Salvador Albert Nufer Pete Jarman Alabama House Australia

B and O announces big essay contest for employees families

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad unveiled a 1300 prize safety essay contest for children and younger siblings of employees. Open to under 19 with two age groups, entries must be 500 words max on "Railroad Safety Begins At Home." Judges include safety officials from B and O and the National Safety Council.

B&o Baltimore and Ohio Railroad U.S Baltimore and Ohio Magazine Paul Jones National Safety Council George W.elsie Robert M. van Sant Baltimore 1 Maryland

Recognition Day At Grafton Junior High School

Grafton Junior High honors students with awards in a Recognition Day program led by principal Tor Jock Rasmussen. A bronze plaque goes to Charlotte Williams for the America the Beautiful state win, and Dailey Rexroad receives a Scholastic Water Color Merit certificate.

Grafton Hgh First Ward West Side East End Grafton Junior High Roberta Chenoweth Tor- Jock Rasmussen Charlotte Williams

Lewis Warns City Of Shutdown As Coal Talks Open

John L. Lewis warned Bluefield that coal interests have prepared for a shutdown on July 1 after withdrawals from bargaining talks by the Virginia and Winding Gulf associations, big members of the Southern Coal Producers Association. The SCPA opened contract talks with Lewis as welfare and pay demands loom, while two key groups pulled out, signaling hard bargaining ahead.

Bluefield (P John L. Lewis Lewis Southern Coal Producers Association Virginia Winding Gulf Associations SCPA Bluefield Southern Coal Bac Ies United Mine Workers Winding Gulf Southern

Communism Seizes Shanghai in Largest City Fight

Communists march into Shanghai as a fierce battle erupts across the city. Nationalists retreat toward Woosung, blowing up fuel dumps and ammunition at Kiangwan airfield. Reds shell Woosung fortress while overrunning downtown and the old international settlement, trapping some foreigners as bridges and post offices are hit.

Shanghai Woosung Horion Kiangwan Communism Soochow Creek Szechuan Road Bridge Broadway Mansions Walt- Tog Yangtze

Forrestal Given Final Resting Place

Arlington burial plot chosen for former defense secretary James Forrestal after his suicide in the predawn hours Sunday. Four oaks guard the grave as government leaders and military figures attend a solemn ceremony, with President Truman and former President Hoover among mourners.

Washington Arlington National Cemetery James Forrestal

Charges Physician Fathered Child in Butler Suit

Clair W. Hutzler filed a $50,000 damages suit in Butler naming Dr. Paul A. Hinchberger as defendant. He alleges Hutzler’s wife had an affair with the physician from 1947 to March 5, 1949 and a child was born. Hutzler says he paid an $84 hospital bill and a $122.50 delivery charge. The doctor could not be reached for comment.

Butler PA Clair W. Hutler Hutzler Hinchberger

Studies Read Bids For 19 Counties

The West Virginia Road Commission studied bids on road projects in 19 counties, opening offers for 96.74 miles of work with an estimated cost of 1.15 million dollars. Projects include a new road to a proposed veterans hospital in Harrison County and resurfacing on State Route 14 from Ruth to the Lincoln county line.

Charleston Road Commission Harrison County Veterans Hospital Keeley Construction Company Clarksburg Kanawha Ruth Lincoln County

Rita Hayworth to Marry Aly Khan in French City Hall

Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan plan a civil wedding in Vallauris France with the bride told the husband is head of the family. The ceremony will occur Friday in the Vallauris City Hall avoiding the Chateau de L Horizon crowds due to government permission.

Cannes France Rita Hayworth Prince Aly Khan Vallauris Mediterranean Chateau de L'Horizon Rita

German Railways Offer Settlement In Bloody Strike

Berlin under Soviet control reports a settlement proposal by the Reichsbahn to end the five day Berlin rail strike. Willy Kreikemeyer outlined paying strike participants in west marks and re-hiring most workers, with property-damage exemptions for those deemed guilty. The 12,000 western sector employees walked out, halting city rail. Soviet troops also demanded custody of locomotives in American sector yards as police guarded rail property.

Berlin West Berlin Reichsbahn Willy Kreikemeyer Anhalter

Legal Route Clear For Using Funds

Charleston reports that a legal path opened to use part of a 50 million dollar secondary road fund on existing routes. Bonds approved in 1948 will finance the work, with attorney general opinions supporting using funds for improvements to roads built under WEA.

Charleston Ray Cavendish WEA William H. Ansel, Jr Cavendish W. G.marland State Aeronautics Commission John Dog

Charity Ball Tickets Boost Blood Bank Drive

Members of the Woman's Hospital Auxiliary report strong advance sales for a Friday charity ball at the Elks ballroom from nine to twelve. Proceeds support a hospital blood bank and a charity bed for the underprivileged. Tickets available at Malone's Drugstore Turner's and from auxiliary members plus at the Elks home and hospital desk.

Woman's Hospital Auxiliary Elks Ballroom Joe Shuttlesworth Willow Beach James Flanagan Ways and Mains Malone Turner's Robert G. Gerkin Paul Malone L. J. Lear Dorothy Burnside Carolyn McCue Flanagan A. T Bert) Miller Elks Home

Gratton Welcomes Newest Citizens to City Hospital

Four newborns were welcomed this weekend at Gratton City Hospital. The Poling couple on Beech Street welcomed a boy at 9 10 p.m. on the 21st weighing six pounds nine and a half ounces. Walter Patton on Route 2 had a boy at 9 50 a.m. Sunday weighing six pounds twelve and three quarters ounces. Robert Jones and Flemington welcomed a daughter at 4 30 a.m. on the 24th weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces. Junior Melvin Hensell and 540 West Main welcomed a boy at 10 10 a.m. on the 24th weighing eight pounds.

City Hospital Donald Poling Beech, Street Walter Patton Route 2 Grafton Robert Jones Flemington Junior Melvin Hensell West Main Street

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