25 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
1
President Truman ordered seizure of the nation s railroads at 4 PM Eastern Standard Time Sunday. The action comes as authorities intensify measures amid ongoing tensions and transportation disruptions nationwide.
Grafton man A W Pressler of 304 Mackin Street learns of his brother Technical Sergeant Robert Pressler's death in Korea. He was killed August 11 1950 near Chinto by small arms fire after bravery under fire. Survived by parents and siblings, with prior service in World War II earning a Purple Heart. Arrangements for return pending. Front reports indicate multiple Allied actions on the Taegu front with counterattacks by South Korean and American forces, and renewed enemy thrusts near Kumha Kigye and Masan. Air and artillery continue to press the fighting, with several enemy tanks and vehicles destroyed and trains sighted near Pyongyang.
A fragmented reminiscence describes smoke from an incinerator in Grafton and a summer afternoon in Fetterman. The piece notes Republican support in Tay lor county with the Grafton Sentinel pledging to back Republican nominees while promising balanced coverage of Democratic candidates. The column closes with the hopeful push for war effort critique and defense spending.
Republicans in Taylor County meet at 8 p.m. at Republican headquarters 115 West Main Street to outline plans for strong fall majorities for congressional nominee Francis J. Love County Clerk Ed St. Clair and House of Delegates candidate Gough Ridenour. A party insider says the campaign hinges on national unity and wartime patriotism, urging turnout to support a Republican majority in county and state offices.
City manager Harry Curry told Rotary members last night the administration plans a two way communication network for both police and fire departments. Headquarters would be at City Hall with hookups to cruisers and fire trucks. He did not know the cost. the Turtle Derby fundraiser may bring about 600 dollars. Page 5.
In Landsberg Germany a German steel magnate and 18 other Nazi war criminals were freed for good behavior after serving two thirds of their sentences totaling seven years in most cases. The exodus was the largest from Landsberg since the U S began using the prison where Hitler wrote Mein Kampf. Prisoners hid their faces from cameras as they fled in rain to waiting cars amid shouting guards.
Thousands of West Virginia railroaders face job loss if the nationwide rail strike begins Monday. Road operators in the state await White House signals as Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio officials weigh possible layoffs or service cuts. President Truman’s cabinet meets to discuss steps, with officials speculating an imminent seizure of rails to avert disruptions.
Roundup of state news reports 126 pints from Chillicothe residents headed to Korea. Ohio and West Virginia stories mention wage proposals at Timken Roller Bearing, Taft’s critique of the Korean crisis, Lausche's potential party vote, polio measures in Hambleton, and Army reserve recalls. Spencer hires a social worker. labor leaders back Truman against communism. West Virginia Beer Commission suspends licenses for selling after hours and to intoxicated persons.
Washington D C The Air Force has developed a parachute with a built in brain. The new model uses a timer set before takeoff and automatically opens at a pre set altitude to ensure safe high altitude jumps.
Three births reported at Grafton city hospital port on Wednesday August 23 and yesterday. William Newton and wife of Newburg welcomed a 4 lb 7 oz boy at 12:48 p m. Martin Newton and wife of woute 2 Grafton welcomed a 9 lb 5.5 oz boy at 10:25 a m. William E Stafford and wife of 246 Grand Street welcomed a 6 lb 15 oz boy yesterday at 8:28 a m.
Gus Gianakos manager of Manos theater is awarded an expense paid trip to New York. He will attend Stork Club backstage introductions to Radio City Music Hall celebrities and visit MGM offices after outshining Battleground in Annie Get Your Gun business. He flies Monday. Astor Hotel will host him. George Wagner will assume management duties next week.
Four day strike by 46 Hammond Fire Brick Co workers near Fairmont triggered assault charges against Charles Collins and Edsel Goodwin. Magistrate D C Eddy set bond at 500 each. They allegedly attacked company president Lee Ford, who suffered a broken jaw and head injuries and was hospitalized. Ford’s injury comes amid reports of a roadblock near the plant and vandalism including broken windows.
Emil Schram will retire next month from his $100000 a year post as president of the New York Stock Exchange. He has held the post for ten years. Chairman Robert Boylan confirmed the impending resignation and said it would be submitted September 14 to form a committee to select a successor.
Dominick Lobis of 481 West Main Street faced a police court hearing with attorney Hugh R. McPhail. He was charged with obstructing the view into his business by blinds. Judge J. Guy Allender continued the case and set a trial date for Monday at 9 am.
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