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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
5
Continued on page one mile bridgehead near Changn yong and first reports of the counter action show progress by the Americans. Along the northern front two Red divisions probe Allied defences for two days in the Uisong area, posing another threat.
Harriman Weaver reports back to President Truman after talks with General MacArthur in Tokyo and a tour of the Korean battlefront. The White House adviser expresses optimism on war status as infrastructure projects proceed.
Hollywood actress Arlene Judge filed for divorce from George Ross, a New York insurance executive, in Charlotte Amalie Virgin Islands court. They wed in Fort Lee New Jersey in January 1949 after prior divorce from Henry Topping. the action awaits September term.
The Scots of Cape Breton hold an annual clan gathering to honor Scotland. At St. Ann's Nova Scotia, 1,800 Scots gathered to hear Sir Charles Heck for MacLean, a special emissary, as they celebrate their heritage and Gaelic ties.
City manager Harry Curry announces adoption of the 1950-51 budget set for Tuesday night at the city council meeting after word that the state tax commission approved the budget yesterday. The move allows adoption to proceed and formalize the plan for the coming year.
In Chicago the report notes that twenty seven states have raised motor fuel taxes since World War II. The American Public Works Association cites the need for funds to address infrastructure and public works programs as the main driver behind these increases.
Parrish Agency offers several low cost properties including a 5 room bungalow with full basement and furnace in Brownlow Park priced at cost. A 6 room home at 513 W Main St reduced to 9200 with $500 down and monthly rent payments. A 6 room home at 345 W Main with garage and refinished interiors. An 4 room unit at 239 W Wash St with private entrance, modern features, and laundry. A new 4 room bungalow at 403 Cemetery Ave with full basement, modern kitchen, copper plumbing, and price around 3500 to 6300 depending on terms.
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