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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1950

Page

6

McCarran Defends Admin Against Republican Far East Criticism

Senate debate over Far East policy features Texas Democrat Tom Connally defending the administration while Nevada Democrat Pat McCarran denounces Democratic leadership. McCarran portrays himself as a staunch free enterpriser and critic of foreign entanglements as the Round-Up continues with reports on Yugoslav evacuation plans and political maneuvers over anti Communist amendments.

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Floods Swamp Streets in Kanawha County Areas

Heavy rain drenched Kanawha County communities yesterday, flooding streets and basements. About an inch and a half of rainfall caused low-lying sections to flood in Charleston, Dunbar, and nearby areas, with one route washed out near Green Hollow Creek.

Kanawhan County Charleston Dunbar Way Éeranch Hollow

Glennan Nominated by Truman for Atomic Energy Post

T. Keith Glennan of Cleveland was nominated by President Truman for membership on the Atomic Energy Commission. Confirmation by the Senate is expected, with Glennan to take office immediately upon approval.

T. Keith Glennan Cleveland Truman Atomic Energy Commission Glennan United States Senate International Soundphoto

Earthquakes, flood in Pacific and India peace plan noted

Water from hillsides rose to five feet in Charleston blocking traffic while a six foot flood depth formed in an underpass. Three earthquakes hit the Philippines region, location tentative due to vast shocks. India outlined a Korea peace plan to the UN with six permanent council members as a special committee.

Charleston Pacific Philippines Weather Bureau The Niles Manila India Korea Benegal Nhrmanent Fidy Yuugoslavia Norway Cuba Ecuador Egypt

Bombing Run Over Salerno Normandy And St Lo

The report notes B 29s over Salerno Monte Cassino and St Lo in Normandy with waves of eight planes dropping 40 bombs each from 7000 feet at 150 foot intervals. Clear weather meant no flak as Allied airpower aided ground advances. after bombing, fighter escorts continued.

Salerno Monte Cassino St. Lo Normandy

Allied Air Power Delays Taegu Offensive In Korea

Planes swept the area searching for targets as B 29s returned home. Allied infantry stood in foxholes and cheered delaying the communist offensive against Taegu. Bridges may have been knocked out while communists tried to render another unusable. Strong American reinforcements arrived on the southern Korean front to relieve infantry fighting near the 25th division units.

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Red Chinese and North Korean Forces Drive Pushed Fronts

Reports from the Korean war front describe a large communist bridgehead near Changnyong spanning toward seven miles from the Naktong as US 24th division holds the line. Korea Fronts: Taegu under threat from two Naktong crossings while Pohang remains in allied control on the east coast.

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ARLINGTON BURIAL FOR KOREAN WAR VICTIM

Distinctive burial caisson bears Lt Howell G. Thomas Jr first D C soldier killed in Korea. Arlington National Cemetery hosts the grave beside Gen Arthur MacArthur. Front reporting notes Red gains and U S forces holding bridgeheads near Taegu. typhoon birth noted in Pacific tests.

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Police on the Jump Chicago Nude Woman Attempt

Police received a telephone report about two nude women about to jump from the roof of a hotel on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Chicago

Malaya Coffee Prospects Tied to US Market Demand

A note from Singapore reports J W Ewart says Malaya could grow coffee if the United States guarantees a market. He comments on a pending US Senate bill to boost Southeast Asia coffee production to ease a world shortage. The piece touches on historical shifts in Malaya's agricultural industry and references past trade patterns.

Malaya Singapore United States J. W. Ewart U.S. Senate Southeast

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