Firemen Parade and Turtle Derby Highlight Labor Day Week
Grafton hosts a Labor Day weekend with a 1:30 p m firemen parade including 19 departments and seven school bands, followed by a street carnival on Latrobe street. At 3 p m the sixth annual turtle derby at Grafton High School draws a large crowd to benefit the street flusher fund and band uniforms.
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Unteer Fire Department
Latrobe Street
Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Grafton High School
Main Street
St. Mary's Bridge
Yates
Durbin
McGraw Avenue
Parsons, Elkins, Daley
Bridgeport
Philippi
Grant Town
Terra Alta
Kingwood
Thomas
Beling
Collision injures cyclist in Belle
State Trooper Jack Shea reports a collision between a truck and a motor cycle in Belle injured 19 year old Haward Jarrett of Charleston. The incident occurred yesterday, with authorities describing the cyclist as seriously hurt.
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Charleston
Belle
Haward Jarrett
Jack Shea
Drawings Under Way for Charleston Office Building
Architects began drawing plans today for a six story office building valued at 1.5 million dollars to be near the state capitol. The state office building commission authorized the plans yesterday. The building will house the workmen's compensation department the department of employment security and the state merit system council. Plans won’t be completed for about four months and bids are not expected before next year.
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Charleston
State Capitol
State Office Building Commission
Workmen's Compensation Department
Department of Employment Security
State Merit System Council
New Matter Calls For Questioning Of Vaughan Again
Senators McCahdy and Mundt expect Major General Harry H Vaughn to be recalled for questioning on new leads in the capital's five percenters probe. The committee investigates influence by five percenters on top officials and may open new cases as tips arrive. Vaughan testified he helped friends with government dealings but denied any improper acts or fees.
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Washington
Senate
Harry H. Vaughan
Vaughn
Truman
McCahdy
Mundt
White House
Accepting Bids For Mail Delivery From Post Office
The Office invites bids for mail delivery from the post office to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station and return. Postmaster James T. Murphy announced the process and set a 3 p.m. deadline on September 12 for bid submissions.
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Baltimore and Ohio
James T. Murphy
Mrs Burl Mason to Present Sentinel Jersey Calf at Fair
Mrs Burl Mason will present the prize Jersey bull calf at the Fair with the Future Farmers of America contest winners to be announced at 8 p.m. The Sentinel will award three champion piglets and ownership cards to the winners. The event promotes farming in Taylor county with prize incentives and subscriptions.
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Burl Mason
Sentinel
Neil Austin
Future Farmers of America
Fs of America
Farmers of America
Fairy
Taylor
Grafton
Taylor County
Board of Trade
Speed Planes Readied For 20th National Air Races
Carrier based jet pilots in the Atlantic and fliers in California await the starter’s signal for the 20th National Air Races in Cleveland. About 60 planes are set to race, with speeds up to 700 mph, as good weather is forecast for the three day event at Cleveland airport. First takeoffs planned this morning at Rosamond.
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Cleveland
Wage Hour Law Change Looms In Congress
A split between the House and Senate over wage hour revisions requires a bipartisan conference to produce a single bill. The main change under discussion would raise the minimum wage for covered workers from 40 cents to 75 cents per hour, affecting about 1.5 million of the 22.6 million covered workers. President Truman had sought a higher standard.
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House
Senate
Truman
Accuse Sergeant Of Betraying U. S. To Japs During War
John David Provoo a 33 year old ex sergeant who had eight years in the army was jailed on treason charges for allegedly aiding Japan during World War II after capture on Corregidor in 1942. He reportedly worked with Tokyo Rose broadcasting propaganda to U. S. troops and allegedly changed from U. S. Army dress to Buddhist robes to curry favor with the Japanese. Provoo was arraigned before U S Commissioner Edward W McDonald and held in federal detention as FBI and U S Attorney details were released.
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New York
John David Provoo
Japan
Provoo
FBI
California
Tokyo Rose
U. S
Corresidor
U.S
Edward W. McDonald
J. F. Provoo
Sausalito
Calif
San Francisco
Federal House of Detention
John F. X. McGohey
Trving H.saypol
Federal Reserve Bank
All-Out Offensive Against Gangsters Planned By U S
U S Attorney James M. Carter announced a planned all-out federal push against Los Angeles gangsters. He urged assigning at least 50 treasury agents to pursue income tax investigations, focusing on horse race bookmaking and large payoff structures. Carter compared the effort to the Al Capone era and warned of civil and criminal cases to collect taxes and penalties.
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Los Angeles
U. S
James M. Carter
Underworld
Treasury
Carter
Guarantee Finance Co
Governor
State Crime Commission
Crime Commission
Mickey Cohen
al Capone
Chicago
Justice Department
Load Pulling Added To House Events At Fair
Owners of draft horses urged to bring horses to the fair today to enter the load pulling contest after the pleasure horse class. Events area between livestock pens and rear tents will host load pulling, the pleasure horse class, and pony races with lights used for illumination. Vehicles should park at rear of concession tents leaving 20 feet for spectators. Ponies 48 inches or under eligible for races with a 5 second handicap for those over 36 inches. Any draft horse eligible for road pulling. a heavy sled will be moved three minutes after harnessing, with elimination if teams cannot move. Exhibition pleasure horse class will judge gait manners and horsemanship. No entry fee or red tape. owners should submit names to the events clerk by 4 P.M. at Sentinel booth Tent 2 or by telephone. See LUAD Page 4.
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Sentinel Booth
Tent 2
Sentinel
Five Airmen Parachute From C 82 Flying Boxcar Crash
Five airmen parachuted from a burning C 82 Flying Boxcar after a crash near Fairfield California. One body was found at the wreck. A crewman claimed he was the fifth to jump and that only the pilot and co pilot remained. Public information officers said the pilot had earlier reported eight aboard. None of the crew were identified.
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Fairfield
Calif
Air Force
Fairfield Suisun Air Force Base
Taylor County Fair Aims for All Time Attendance Record
Indications point to a record turnout at the 149 Taylor County Fair with exhibitors keeping displays open late and new features on the schedule. Officials expect strong crowds for the last night with a program on stage featuring Jake Talvor, Miss Taylor County pageant, and Sentinel awards for 4-H and FFA winners. First prize winners are to visit the Sentinel booth for a year’s subscription certificate. others will receive it by mail. Livestock winners and full list of top prizes will be published in Tuesday’s edition.
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Taylor County
Jake Talvor
Sentinel
Tent 2
The
Close Vote Counts in Miss Taylor County Contest
At Friday night’s close, Miss Janice Lambert leads the Miss Taylor County popularity contest with Miss Peggy Shingleton second and Miss Caro Sue Moore and Miss Eva Cropp close behind. Voting resumes Saturday afternoon with multiple evening chances before the fair ends. Award presentations and final counts occur after the 8 05 P M events and stage presentation.
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Janice Lambert
Grafton
The
Fair Association
FFA
Foreman Allowed to Act as Fire Boss in Mine Safety
Charleston bulletin reports Circuit Judge Julian F Bouchelle ruled that a section foreman in a coal mine may also serve as fire boss during safety inspections. This decision addresses dual duties in mine safety oversight amid regulatory concerns.
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Charleston
W.va
Julian F. Bouchelle
Grafton Sentinel Skips Labor Day Publication
The Grafton Sentinel will not publish on Monday September 5 in accordance with the long established custom marking Labor Day. The decision follows this holiday schedule and notes no issue will appear that day.
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Grafton Sentinel
WVU Football Plans Dress Rehearsal for Alumni Day
West Virginia University football held a dress rehearsal for alumni and press with head coach Dudley DeGroot splitting the squad into two halves for a full scrimmage. Dudley E. DeGroot and two others received Gen. Carleton C. Pierce cash awards for outstanding classroom achievement. Young DeGroot led the group with a 2.8 scholastic average, the highest among athletes. guard Charles Boyles earned the first-string award at 1.72, while tackle Kereazis Konstantinos led freshmen with a 2.3 mark.
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Alderson
West Virginia University
Dudley
DeGroot
Dudley E. DeGroot
Young DeGroot
Charles Boyles
Kereazis Konstantinos
Yorksville
County Agent Fike Praised for Fair Management
County Agent Fike is praised for handling this year’s fair with smooth operation and strong cooperation with the Fair Association. Attendees say the event runs like well oiled wheels and exhibitors are pleased. Saturday’s big day will spotlight his coordination of events and entertainment for fairgoers.
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Europe
International Soundphoto
Franklin
Oscar Sponaagie
U.S. Route 33
Here
R. E. West
Sponaagle
New Martinsvile
James Clarence Hartmann
Clarence Hartmann
Oak Hill
Mario Grisafi
Longacre
Fayette County
West Virginia
Asbury Park
N. J
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Vaughan
James Marlow Washington
LUAD
International
WVU
Fike
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