Korean Reds Close On Pusan Front In Korea War News
Reports from Washington state Korean Communist forces have reached within 40 miles of the U S supply port at Pusan and advanced toward Masan along the coast. Fresh American divisions land hourly, including units of the Second Infantry and Marines as the central front withdraws orderly. MacArthur returns to Tokyo where he rejects sending Nationalist troops to Korea to defend Formosa.
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Washington
Pusan
Masan
Korea
United States
Hawaii
U.S. First Marine Division
Second Marine
Pacific
Associated Press
Wattage Mrobee Fins ‘Iot
Tokyo
Formosa
MacArthur
Chinju
Hyopchon
Pushu
Chogye
Naktong River
Yongdong
Chirye
Yechon
Yongdok
South Korea
38Th Parallel
Douglas MacArthur
Inset
Chiang Kai-shek
Sung Shan
Fate of AP writer questioned in Korea incident
Reports concern AP correspondent William Moore missing after a Jeep ride toward the Chinju battle front as the 2oth Division skirmish with the Reds intensified. Born in Nowata Oklahoma his career included the Daily Oklahoma and AP service in Denver New York and the U S Army occupation role in Korea. Nine other newsmen were reported captured missing or killed in the war.
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U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
Associated Press
William Moore
Chinju
Moore
2Éth
Wad
Nowata
Oklahoma
Daily
Oklahoma City
Assdbd
Denver
Army
New York
U.S. Army—of Occupation
Chiang's Offer To Send 33 000 Troops Rejected
General MacArthur returned to Japan after talks with Chiang Kai shek while Formosa supporters cheered. The Chinese offering 33 000 troops was deemed inadvisable as it could jeopardize Formosa defense. U S and Chinese forces plans aim to coordinate defense against any attack. Chinese circles expect arms and equipment to bolster Formosan defenses.
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Taipel
Formosa
Macarthill
Japan
Chiang Kait/shek
China
U.N. Copay Portes
MacArthur
Chianels
U.S
Station Robbed in Huntington Filling Station Heist
At the Pure Oil Station on 135 Norway Avenue operator Charles M. Sabree was robbed by a masked man who demanded cash and fired no shots. Sabree surrendered 208 dollars plus 74 from his wallet then was ordered to a washroom and left for about 10 minutes before the bandit fled with the money.
President Truman Open to Standby Powers for Wages and Prices
President Truman signals support for standby powers to control wages prices and rationing in a letter to senators Maybank Brent and Spence. The move follows Baruch's mobilization appeal and widens bipartisan push in Congress for authority to impose limits as needed.
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Washington
Truman
Burnet Maybank
Senate Banking Committee
Brent, Spence
House
Beta Baruch
Congress
Baruch
White House
Maybank
House Gop
Parolee Drowns After Police Chase near Sutton
State police report the body of 27-year-old Francis Lee Jackson of Little Birch Braxton county, who fled during a routine traffic stop two miles south of Sutton on State Route 4, has been recovered from Elk River. Jackson, paroled from a federal penitentiary 10 days ago, was identified after the pursuit in Braxton county.
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Sutton
Elk River
Francis Lee Jackson
Little Birch
Braxton County
Paul B. Swiger
Carl. White
Jackson
Logan man to face hearing for tavern slaying
A 58 year old man, James Alexander, will have a hearing in Logan tomorrow on charges linked to the slaying of Buster Workman after he was ejected from a Peck's Mill area tavern Saturday night. Trooper J A Roberts reports Alexander obtained a rifle and fired into the tavern, striking Workman between the eyes. He did not know the victim. In a separate incident, Lonnie Dingess, 14, drowned in the Guyah river near Chapmanville, becoming the state's sixth drowning in three days. his brother Ronnie, 10, said Lonnie planned to bathe and jumped in. The father is Archie Dingess of Crawley Creek. the body has not been recovered.
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Logan
Soan
Buster Workman
J. A. Roberts
State Police
James Alexander
Peck's Mill
Workman
Alexander
Gogan County
Lonnie Dingess
Guyah River
Chapmanville
Lonnie
Ronnie
Archie Dingess
Crawley Creek
Grafton
Elkins
Two Men Held In Bank Holdup May Waive Jury
Huntington report says Edgar Allen Moore of Ashland and Peter John Mayer of Huntington and Detroit may waive grand jury action on a Kenova bank robbery. If waived, case would go directly to Federal Judge Wat kins mid month. if not, grand jury meets in October. Conviction could bring up to 20 years and a $5,000 fine.
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Huntington
First National Bank
Kenova
Milton J. Ferguson
Edgar Allen Moore
Ashland
Moore
Harry E. Watkins
Ferguson
George 8. Wallace
Peter John Mayer
Detroit
Mayer
W.kennon Cowden
Cabell County
West Virginia Men Added To Korean Casualty List
Charleston reports two West Virginia soldiers appear on Defense Department casualty list number 60. Pfc. Bill J. Graham of Rupert is listed as killed in action, daughter Mrs. Zetta Bowers named as his mother. Pfc. Fred Smith of Williamson is listed as missing in action, son of York Smith of Williamson.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Defense Departments
Bill J. Graham
Zetta’Bowers
Rupert
Fred Smith
Williamson
York Smith
Australia to send troops to Korea with New Zealand aid
Australian prime minister Robert Menzies told the U.S. House that ground troops would be sent to Korea as soon as possible, aiming for British commonwealth cooperation. He floated a potential commonwealth division to serve with U.S. forces, while New Zealand weighs its troop numbers.
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Washington
Robert Gordon Menzies
Korea
Menzies
New Zealand
U.S
House of Representatives
J. L. Findlay
Rains Silhouette Polls in West Virginia Primary
West Virginians vote today for three statewide offices 16 in the state senate and 94 delegates as showers threaten to curb turnout. Analysts note the Korea war and weak issues limit enthusiasm with no forecast for a heavy vote though Kanawha County may see stronger Democratic turnout due to organized party support. The Charleston Gazette and Daily Mail oppose the slate demand amid rising party discipline.
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Charleston
West
Kanawha
Charleston Gazette
Daily Mail
Reservists Prepare For Training At Fort Campbell
West Virginia's 479th Field Artillery Battalion Reservists from Charleston Huntington and Bluefield start a two week training session at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Lieutenant Colonel Edward Frank of Charleston commands the battalion headquartered in Charleston and South Charleston. Battery B based in Huntington and Battery C in Bluefield.
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Charleston
West Virginia
479Th Field Artillery
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Huntington
Bluefield
Edward Frank
South Charleston
Late Afternoon Voting Sparks Slow Primary Turnout
In Olar County a sudden late day surge is not seen as turnout remains light. By noon Precinct 28 saw 97 voters, with around 400 registered there. Republicans totaled 15 and Democrats 12. Precinct 22 at the VFW home reported 22 voters and Precinct 21 at Joliffe's West Main residence had seven voters.
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Olar
Thad
VFW
Joliffe
West Main Street
Korean War Withdrawals Steady Amid Defense Push
Washington reports continued withdrawals in Korea with no alarm over timing. A shortened defense arc around Pusan aims to concentrate forces, from Masan to Yongdok, now supported by river and mountain fortifications. Recent days saw Second Infantry Division troops and tanks ashore, with more Army units and Marines entering the area.
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Washington
Korea
Pusan
Masan
Yongdok
Second Infantry Division
Van Fleet Takes Command of Second Army at Fort Meade
Lieutenant General James A. Van Fleet assumed command of the Second Army as he travels from Greece to the United States. He succeeds Lieutenant General Leonard Grow who retired after 39 years of service. West Virginia unit reviewed at Fort Meade as adjutants general from six states attended the ceremony.
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Fort Meade
Second Army
James A. van Fleet
United States
Greece
van’ Fleet
Trim
Leonard Grow
Second” “Army
West “Virginia
Adjutants General of
Maryland
West
Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Grow
Parolee Pace 6: Two Added To City Hall Staff
City hall announces two new staff members. Bill Beavers appointed junior engineer and city clerk Dorothy Beavers lists 631 Maple Avenue as the family address. Avanelle Durrett from Grafton hired as a clerk to assist with finance office duties on the first floor.
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City Hall
Bill Beavers
Dorothy ‘Beavers
Maple Avenue
Avanelle Durrett
Grafton
Primaries In Four States Test Party Support
Four states hold primaries today with Missouri drawing top attention as Democrats select a senate nominee amid a split field led by Emery Allison backed by Truman and the Pendergast machine against Thomas Hennings Jr. Missouri Republicans back forecast Donnell in a likely win. Kansas, Virginia, and West Virginia vote on house and gubernatorial races with key fights in Kansas GOP governorship and West Virginia congressional contests. Oklahoma faces a recount petition after a July 26 Democratic governor runoff defeat.
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Washington
Missouri
Truman
Kansas
Virginia
West Virginia
Senate
Emery Allison
Rolla
Forest Smith
Pendergast Organization
Kansas City
U. S
St. Louis
Thomas Hennings
Hennings
Pendergast
G. O.P
Forest Donnell
Willard Mayberry
Edward Arn
Alf Landons
Mayberry
Arn
Frank Carlson
Grafton Sentinel Extends Voting Returns Late Tonight
Following a long standing custom the Grafton Sentinel will stay open until midnight to distribute election returns from today’s primary. Readers may call 514 or 515 after 8 30 p m for results. The page notes the precinct turnout leader on the political page.
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Grafton Sentinel
Davisson Elevation in Locomotive Brotherhood
B Frank Davisson of 342 Pearl street has been elected one of 16 assistant grand engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers United States at a Cleveland convention. He plans to stay in Grafton and cover eastern and southeastern sections. duties begin September 1 1950 with an August 17 successor election. Davisson expresses pride and reluctance about leaving his long B&O service, and notes affiliations with Elks Rotary and St Johns Methodist Church.
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B. Frank Davisson
Pearl Street
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
States
Davisson
Grafton
Mississippi River
B. and O
Lodge of Elks
Rotary
St. John's Methodist Church
Ocr
Pussia Takes Chairmanship In UN Today
The United Nations Security Council opens a new session as Russia takes the chair this afternoon at 3 p.m. EDT with Deputy Foreign Minister Jakob Malik presiding. Moscow signals no major policy shift, plans a low priority Korea agenda, and faces a U.S. counterproposal calling for a new condemnation of the North Korean invasion and a general appeal for a ceasefire.
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Washington
United Nations
Cotinell
Russia
Jakob Malik
Pt Agonth
Security Council
U.N
Malik
Council
Korea
China
America
Warren Austin
Grafton welcomes newest citizen a baby boy born
The City hospital reports a boy born yesterday at 12 29 PM to Mr and Mrs Blaine Stewart of Radio Ranch Wickwire Road. The infant weighed six pounds nine ounces marking the family's newest arrival in Grafton.
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City Hospital
Grafton ‘Hospital
Blaine Stewart
Radio Ranch
Wickwire Road
All-Out Mobilization Of Home Front Is Main Topic Of Lawmakers' Talks
Lawmakers debate full-out mobilization for home front, weighing wage price and rationing controls on standby. Senate Banking Committee approved a limited-economics bill focusing on credit curbs to spur defense production, with potential for tougher measures later.
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Washington
Senate
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Chiang
REDS
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van Fleet
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Jehlet
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Coe
Johnston Murray
State Election Board
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Davidson
Pussia
Igrafton
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