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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel publication details and rates

The Grafton Sentinel published on weekdays by Grafton Publishing Company at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia. It lists staff including MR. MacLeod general manager Eldora M. Nuzum news editor and notes AP news rights and subscription rates 9.00 for six months 15.60 per year outside Virginia and West Virginia.

Grafton Publishing Company, Inc Latrobe Street Grafton W. Va Telephone MR. MacLeod Eldora M. Nuzum Viginia West Virginia

Security in Senate Speech on Domestic Spending and Defense

Senator Byrd warns that domestic outlays have risen 77 percent since 1948. He argues that amid a war on communism, excessive home spending on welfare and socialist programs risks weakening the nation. The speaker links budget choices to anti-Soviet aims.

Byrd United States

Hard Work and Economy Behind National Security

The text argues real security relies on domestic hard work and rigorous economy to fund abroad efforts. It condemns a bankrupt government as unsafe for national security, stressing prudent fiscal policy and energy use at home.

War lessons from Korea reshape military weapon roles

The Korea conflict shows jet fighters and giant bombers underperform for close combat while Navy carriers and traditional infantry prove pivotal. Tanks, once deemed obsolete, influence ground advances, and old weapons underscore enduring value amid evolving strategy.

Navy Air

Ives on the Lam: A Western Novella Fragment

Ives travels with a young rider through the range toward Hammer as he recovers from a gunstrike. Cory Lund’s schemes and Brule’s betrayal loom while a tense ride through a familiar Montana landscape ends at Hammer’s gate. The episode blends danger, loyalty, and memory of Colonel Carradine’s shade trees with a wounded man’s struggle to recall the past.

Hammer Sombra Tamerlane Hammer's Gate Dante Colonel Carradine Ives Texas Plains Montana

Vacation Bible School at Pruntytown Methodist

Pruntytown Baptist and Methodist churches host daily vacation Bible school at the Pruntytown Methodist church this week from Monday to Friday at 9 30 am for community children not yet enrolled. The Amomia Sunday school class plans a covered dish dinner Friday at Hazel Bartletts home. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday evening at 7 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Edgar Daugherty and daughter Joyce return home after a two week visit with Mrs Daughertys mother Mrs George Jones in New Bethlehem PA.

Pruntytown Amomia Pruntytown Baptist Church Hazel Bartlett Valley Falls Road Ladies Aid Society Edgar Daugherty Joyce New Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Washington March of Events War Plans and Korea View

Special to Central Press reports top war planners from the Army Navy and Air Force detached from Korea focus on potential all out atomic conflict with Russia. Analysts say Soviet recovery lags WWII damage, expect two years before real atomic warfare. U.S. war readiness projected to exceed Russia by 1952, shaping Korea’s view of future conflict.

Air Force Navy U. S Korea Ashington Army Theo Pnazve United States Russia Soviet Union America Truman Washington Koreas Htoltorkand

Hammer Range Homecomings and Hidden Past Enemies

Brian Ives returns to Hammer to avert a landowner clash led by Colonel Carradine. He is guided by Tana Carradine and Marybelle Lund, connected by family ties as Cory Lund’s sister. A tense reunion unfolds with Tom Feather, old friends, and a wounded Ives awaiting the colonel’s arrival and answers about the uncanny welcome and past loyalties.

Sombra Carradine Ners Brian Ives Nester Marybelle Lund Brian Carradine Tolk Cory Lund Marco Stois Hammer Ives Sovely Tana Carradine Tana Tom Lund Cory Tom Feather Weather Marybelle Land Tans Hera Feather Grandfather Marybelle Marybelle Lamb Marco Stoll Jingle St. Ives

Community Club Meeting Planned at Gene Thorn Home

A list of members including Elaine Whitescarver Judy Gray Mary Ellen Carpenter and others notes the next meeting will be at Gene Thorn's home on Monday evening August 14. All members are asked to bring projects and project books to the session.

Pruntytown 4-H Club Ellen Jane Wiseman Lovellia Elaine Frankie Whitescarver Larry Cooper Eddie Sinsel David Bartlett Gene Throw Judy Gray Mary Ellen Carpenter Ruby Paul Yeager Charles Brady Curry Johnny Lannan William F. Whitescarver Gene Thorn

Marine Panel Pushes Tank Program Briefing

Gen Lawton Collins reported to a House military subcommittee on the army tank program while President Truman briefed by the full staff including Omar Bradley Hoyt Vandenberg and Forrest Sherman. Rep Philbin declined comment on the testimony.

J. Lawton Collins Army House Rep. Philbin D.-Mass President Truman Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Hoyt Vandenberg Air Force

West Frankfort shortstop dodges curb warning

Bob Murphy, 19, West Frankfort, Missippi Ohio Valley D League, was ordered to the curb after admitting five errors in one game. Police Chief Guy Baker warned the next offense, in traffic or at short, will cost him. Murphy, a St. Louis native, kept his head low as he replied he was the fellow who made three errors.

Ives Montana Tana Nester Tom Talwaya Tom Feather West Frankfort Bob Murphy Guy Baker Murphy St. Louis

Classified rate sheet and help wanted notice

Classified ad terms with per word pricing and discounts up to six insertions. Also an immediate help wanted ad seeking man or woman to service Watkins Products in Grafton with no investment and $45 weekly average starting now. Include contact and mailing details.

Watkins Grafton E. K. Shuey Sta. Alumbus Ohio

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