Bridge Street Bridge Bid Open Soon In Grafton
The State Road Commission announced bids for the Bridge street bridge in Grafton will be received at 10 am August 29. Harmon Brokers plans to bid. completion expected around nine months after starting, with steel delivery delays potentially delaying construction until after year’s start. The $150000 plus project connects East Main to South Grafton and provides access to the Grafton Dam and Tygart Lake, closed for nearly two years due to hazard.
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Grafton
State Road Commission
Bridge Street
Harmon Brokers Contractors
Glenn Harman
Harman Dee
East Main Street
South Grafton
Grafton Dam
Tygart Lake
Cohen Jailed Cohen Jailed
Chicago police held gambling figure Mickey Cohen in a Gold Coast hotel jail cell after detaining him, photographing and fingerprinting him, and placing him in jail without charge. Cohen claimed he was pushed around and said his ulcers forced the trip from California as he planned a New York vacation.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
Cohen
Gold Coast
Detective Bureau
John Duwalley
Tim
Ambassador East
California
New York
Many Affected By Discussion On Uniform Hospital Contracts
Thousands of West Virginians will attend a public discussion in the state senate chamber at 2 o clock this afternoon. The session will consider a proposed uniform hospital service contract and the insurance commissioner’s office will present a minimum service policy for all non profit hospital plans in the state. A similar contract for non profit medical organizations will follow.
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Charleston
West
Allied Planes Concentrate On Troop Movements
Allied planes continue pounding enemy positions with a focus on tracking troop trains and Communist reinforcements. General Stratemeyer reports 12 locomotives destroyed and seven damaged, while B 29s from Okinawa raid chemical metal and munitions plants as fighters target ground troops moving toward the front.
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Washington
Wat
Chonjin
Far East
George Stratemeyer
Okinawa
Trade Board selects group to address city council
A Taylor County Board of Trade committee was appointed at the last meeting to represent the board at Monday night’s city council session. The group will discuss the proposed gross sales tax ordinance and offer business-focused suggestions. Members include R J Knotts W A Maypayyy L Evans Claude Ebert Gus Gianakos Charles Lockard and Charles Jarrett with Glen Harmon presiding in Paul Malone’s absence.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Glen
Harmany
Grafton
R.J. Knotts
W. A. Maypayyy
L Evans
Claude Ebert
Gus Gianakos
Charles Lockard
Charles Jarrett
Mr. Harmon
Paul Malone
Grafton Budget Up $41 791 13 for 1950 51
The City of Grafton increases the 1950 51 budget to 116 616 13, up 41 791 13 from 73 825, to fund street sewer and water improvements. Salaries rise to 15 000 with more men in three new forces. equipment spending climbs to 8 000 as bituminous kettle and concrete mixer are added. Revenue boost relies mainly on taxes expected to pass August 15.
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Grafton
Two Murder Trials Underway in Charleston
In Charleston two murder trials proceed toward closing arguments. Irvin Carper, 36, of Princeton faces charges for the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Frazier Harless on Princeton police steps last April 22. He testified he chased Harless and his wife in Harless' ice truck, firing twice, suspecting abduction. Naomi Tudor, 27, of Yawkey, Lincoln County, stands trial for murder after allegedly poisoning Clyde Tudor with rat poison.
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Charleston
Irvin Carper
Princeton
Hamlin
Naomi Tudor
Yawkey
Lincoln County
Carper
Frazier Harless
Harless
Call 62,000 Reserves In September and October
The Army announced 62,000 reservists will be called to duty for 21 months from September to October to bolster the organized reserve and National Guard. About 32,000 will report to camp by September 15 and the rest by mid October. Priority goes to men with fewer dependents, starting with those with none.
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Army Hug Anonend
Army
Control Bill Likely To Get Changes Today
Washington reports the home front control bill before the house is expected to undergo major changes today. Amendments from yesterday’s debate altered provisions beyond recognition. Sponsors aim to rewrite at today’s session as President Truman objects to a five percent price rise in the formula. The bill, led by Chairman Brent Spence, faces possible Senate alignment toward a closer proposal on see CONTROL page 5.
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Washington
House
Representatives
Brent Spence
House Banking Committee
Truman
Senate
Two More Tax Ordinances Get First Readings
Grafton City Council set Monday at 8 p.m. in City Hall for first readings of two tax ordinances. The gross sales tax and tax on automobile operator's licenses are part of the proposed package tax plan. Final readings and public hearing for the four ordinances are scheduled for August 15 at City Hall. Another pair of ordinances, a sewage tax and professional tax, had initial readings earlier.
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Grafton
City Hall
Months Call To Be Delayed For Reservists And Guardsmen
Effective today, reservists and national guardsmen in critical jobs are eligible for military deferment. The deferment lasts six months at a time and may be cancelled if service needs require it. Eligible roles include communications, mining, key manufacturing industries, and food production.
Sunday Marks 20th Anniversary of Unsolved Case
The 20th anniversary of Judge Joseph Force Crater's disappearance is noted with no resolution. Crater, a 41 year old New York Supreme Court judge, vanished after entering a taxi on August 6, 1930. Despite vast searches, no body or conclusive motive emerged and the Missing Persons Bureau continues to receive occasional tips.
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Judge Crater
New York Supreme Court
Joseph Force Crater
Missing Persons Bureau
Supreme Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Crater
Stella
Maine
John Cronin
New York City
Communists draw reinforcements as Korean battles widen
Washington reports a stalled counter attack near Pusan with heavy fighting along a 40 mile arc from Chinju to Chinji. Allied estimates count 600 enemy tanks west of Masan and remnants of burned machines near Taejon. Harriman and Norstad travel to Tokyo for Far East discussions with MacArthur, returning to brief the president next week.
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Pusun
MacArthur
North Korea
Koresug
Manchuria
Chinju
Chinji
Pusan
Masan
Taejon
Truman
W.’ Averyell Harriman
Tokyo
Sione
Harriman
Lauris Norstad
Air Force
Frank B. Lowe
Washington
GOP Renews Blasts At Acheson
Fresh Republican criticism targets Secretary of State Dean Acheson in Washington after Presidents Truman statement that Acheson and Defense Secretary Louis Johnson will remain in the cabinet indefinitely. The pair faces ongoing political pressure over perceived unpreparedness in the United States.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Truman
Acheson
Defense
Louis Johnson
State Polio Cases Fall Below Last Year in West Virginia
West Virginia records 13 new polio cases this week, raising the yearly total to 65 versus 87 at the same point last year. Raleigh, Cabell, Kanawha, Clay, Fayette, Marshall and Wyom ing counties report cases, while whooping cough totals reach 47 across eight counties including Mineral and Brooke.
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Charleston
West Virginia
State Health Department
Raleigh County
Cabell
Kanawha
Clay
Fayette
Marshall
Wyoming
Mineral
Brooke
Joseph Warder Heads K of P
Joseph Warder has been installed as chancellor commander of the Grafton Knights of Pythias. Other new officers include vice chancellor Donald Poling, prelate Joseph Funk, master at arms Tom Gatrel, master at arms Joseph Fawcett, inner guard Charles Gough, outer guard Amel Kinsley. Deputy Grand Chancellor Hyle Sandsbury oversaw the installation with Ed St Clair and others assisting.
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Joseph Warder
Grafton Knights of Pythias
Donald Pol‘ng
Joseph Funk
Tom Gatrel
Joseph Fawcett
Charles Gough
Amel Kinsley
Hyle Sandsbury
Ed St. Clair
J.B. Ruppert
Rufus
Runaway Union Pacific Locomotive Tragedy Near Cheyenne
A runaway Union Pacific locomotive killed three train crewmen and injured a fourth near Cheyenne Wyoming after braking failure allowed the engine to speed down Sherman Hill. The out of cab incident led to a derailment and a damaged diesel switch engine. Rail officials blamed faulty brakes. Separately a House Appropriations subcommittee approved increasing funding for Voice of America to bolster anti Soviet propaganda emphasis. The plan includes six new broadcast stations and distribution of 200000 radios to foreign leaders for wider reach.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Sherman Hill
Borie
Washington (P
House
Senwer
Voice of America
Dean Acheson
Russia
Acheson
State Department
America
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