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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
3
Congressional investigators plan a thorough inquiry into grain speculation by Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham, President Truman's physician and close ally. The White House defends Graham, while senators press for a full review of his discretionary broker account and wheat holdings.
Graham said he began dabbling in the stock market at 19 and only learned he held wheat when grains ran short. He instructed his broker to sell immediately despite profit or loss. The White House doctor declined profit details. Secretary Sp Anderson will release another wheat speculators list this week between Wednesday and Friday.
Canton officials blame Canton City Lines for a 32 day bus strike and refuse to regulate the donation based courtesy service. Mayor Klein urged action while council warned a 20 cent hourly raise could trigger a 4 for 1 fare, with no settlement expected before the new city council is seated. Switzerland lifts export restrictions on watches to America.
Atlanta news notes report Gay Roy C being evicted from his house. He serves as executive secretary of the Home Builders Association of Atlanta, which builds 90 percent of the local housing. The item mentions a Sunrise Serenade, Melodies by Request, and various radio and stage segments reflecting a rural frolics program and community events.
Albuquerque officials report a drive by the Historical Society to restore the plaza, offering loafing privileges for donations. A tiered donation scale lists prices per square foot for loafing spaces, with fees ranging from 8.55 to 50 dollars, including a child's footprint option. Tanganyika reports 4 895 000 gold produced in five months of the year.
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