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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
1
Grafton faced a shutdown as police and fire personnel called in sick and failed to answer calls. Sergeant Donald Wagner and fireman Lynn Setler cited a referendum threat of wage increases failing and alleged misinformation among petition signers. The city manager had warned of no raises if the measure failed.
City Attorney Daniel Oliver says petitions for city service fee rate changes lack required 30 percent of registered voters, with 18.54 percent present from 757 signatures. Separate petitions needed for each ordinance, and time frame for validity to be decided after examination in Grafton. City Clerk Stewart to notify circulators. prosecutor Waters defers to possible court ruling. Donald Knotts, organizer, declines comment pending official notice.
Grafton WV alumni from 1930s to 1960s will gather at Grafton High School July 3 for a four hour dance after the Alumni Banquet. Fifties grads and guests will enjoy music by the Promises. Tickets are 1.50 dollars per person with setups provided.
Grafton City faces a police and fire walkout as sick calls disrupt operations. Police Chief James George and Fire Chief Bill Workman worked today, with deputies and State Police on standby. Volunteers will answer calls. a driver remains on duty. City officials link the walkout to stalled rate increase petitions tied to pay raises, amid fears voters will reject hikes for police fire and garbage services.
GRAFTON Flag Day was observed by Lodge 308 in the Elks Ballroom with Debra Lantz singing the national anthem, Betty Rose Morrison on piano, and Robert D. Duckworth leading the prayer. Past Exalted Rulers David R. Murphy and Roger L. LeMasters delivered the History and Response. Troop 161 displayed flags as speakers contrasted freedom with life in the Soviet Union.
The Associated Press forecasts partly cloudy, warm and humid conditions in West Virginia through Wednesday with afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible. Highs in the 80s to low 90s, nights in the 60s, and rain expected to cool things off per regional Weatherwatcher at the Grafton plant.
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