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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1950

Page

5

Election results and senate races dominate state news

In West Virginia, William H. Ansel Jr leads for state treasurer with 88,746 votes to 44,873 for Phillips while Phillips earns renomination to the House. State senate contests see Winters ahead, along with Byrd, Taylor, and Jackson leading in various districts. National issues include a proposed spending bill, taxation plans, and social security reforms as Congress weighs measures on profiteering and unemployment funds.

Morris William H. Ansel, Jr Springfield Hampshire County Ansel Phillips House of Delegates Senate A. R. (Snooks) Winters Holt Clifford Francis Buckhannon M. A. Holliday Garten Fayette County Kermit R. Mason Morgantown Melvin Snyder Kingwood Congress Rent Derhcerdtich Wwintier Glenn Taylor Matewan Toney Cline Baisden Lloyd Jackson Hamlin Seveenth Henry McKinley Elkins Rupert A. Sinsel Clarksburg Joe Yoho Moundsville John E. Carrigan Clarence E. Martin Martinsburg William Hannig Wheeling Thomas Campbell Wheling Ira J. Partlow Thornton Berry Partlow Berry Patteson Thomas H Card Walter George Truman William Knowland Tobin

American B 29s strike Kungram coast factory targets

Reports from Tokyo recount a second large air raid by American B 29s on Kungram on the North Korean east coast, dropping 400 tons and damaging about 20 percent of the main factory area. Broadcasts say Chinese aid offers were rejected by North Korea. An Army officer notes Red Korean officers rarely survive capture, citing ritual suicide.

Iatvo Kungram Tokyo Peiping

Love Wins Wide Lead In Republican Contest At Mountapulin

Early returns showed Morgan leading Love in the Republican race but as about half the votes were counted Love gained a safe majority and held it as remaining returns came in. The article also notes a motor road leading to Mountapulin crater rim in northeastern New Mexico and mentions the Simono tribe of Bolivian Indians who can imitate birds and animals.

Love Page One Beacom Morgan Mountapulin New Mexico Simono

Marines raid Hungnam plant as key North Korean munitions hub

Continued news notes 20 percent of the city’s large explosive works at Hungnam targeted in a raid staged by B 29 bombers. The assault began Sunday and the factory is described as North Korea’s leading producer of war materials.

Page One Hungnam North Korea

Failing To Pay Fine Lands Man In Jail After Court

One man appeared in city court today and was sent to jail after failing to pay a $10 fine plus costs. Warder Stansberry of Route 4 Grafton was arrested for disorderly conduct and brought before Judge J Guy Allender who ordered 10 days in jail or until the fine and costs are paid. Separately mentioned is a brief note about historic figures and a historical life expectancy claim, with minimal readable details.

Stansberry Route Grafton Smith and Messenger Toda J. Guy Allender

Commercial and residential real estate listings in Fel terman area

Multiple properties offered by Parr Agency in ANC present in Fel terman and nearby streets including 905 W Main and 114 W Washington. Listings include a level 60 by 120 lot with garage, a 6 room home at 6 W Wilford Street, and a 5 room house near school and church districts with prices $4000 and $2800 respectively. Financing options described as good, with possible loans and trade offers.

Fel Terman Main &T

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