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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
1
Italy's Communists suffered a humiliating defeat in a 24 hour general strike aimed to paralyze the nation. Seven hours after the 6 a.m. start the effects were faint except in major northern factories, the CGIL's strongholds, marking a rare government-backed failure.
State department bulletin reports Russia may secure a German peace treaty next year and withdraw occupation troops, with talks likely to involve the Soviet backed German Democratic Republic in a move tied to the creation of a Western German state, a scenario officially acknowledged for the first time.
Washington reports that Rep. Jarnell Thomas faces up to 32 years in jail and a $40,000 fine after pleading nolo contendere to federal payroll kickback charges. House members expect resignation. expulsion possible. Thomas’s term continues as New Jersey seeks a possible special election.
John L. Lewis reinstates a three day work week in hard and soft coal mines beginning Monday December 5. The move aims to lift workers spirits before Christmas as 16,000 Illinois miners stay home while 120,000 West Virginia miners also idle. UMW reps praise the decision amid scattered nonunion mining activity. In Frankfurt Germany American officials voice concern over rising nationalism as neo Nazi trends and nationalist publications gain visibility despite limited civilian support.
State School Superintendent W. W. Trent outlined recommendations to the state board to tighten emergency teaching certificates. After consultations with McDowell, Mingo, Wayne, Boone and Logan counties, he urged renewal rules to require six college credits and proposed higher pay for special emergency certificates. current rules grant three credits and $15 below regular pay. He noted the shortage is greatest in the mentioned counties and discussed a one year renewal period.
Wirt county's 400000 bridge across the Little Kanawha river near Elizabeth was to be formally opened today. Attorney General William C. Marland would give the principal address, with 105 year old Dr Dave B Stewart to cut the ribbon. The span aims to boost trade for Wirt Calhoun and Gilmer counties toward Parkersburg, fulfilling a long held local dream. A parade featuring a 1913 model car carrying Marland and Dr Stewart planned to mark the event.
The West Virginia State Medical Association denounces a Nurses' Association resolution opposing socialized medicine. In a bitter newsletter report from November 5 the medical group calls the nurses' stance an all-time low and urges members to explain compulsory health insurance provisions to nurses.
Morgantown will house the first of five mobile rescue stations announced by State Mines Chief Arch J. Alexander. The trucks, costing about 100000 dollars, will be delivered about December 15 and stationed at Morgantown Elkins Charleston Beckley and Welch.
Robbers invaded the No 2 State Liquor store in East Beckley early today and escaped with two cases of whiskey and two bottles, totaling 131.40. Police found a 35-pound rock used to break the front door. the crime was discovered at 5 a.m. by officers.
Ruth Frame 19 of Nicholas county drowned in swollen Polk Creek after escaping Weston State Hospital. Superintendent Charles A. Zeller reported the body was recovered yesterday. Patrick Eplin, who joined the escape, was pulled from the creek by Weston firemen at the time.
A new armory for organized reserve corps activities serving a 19 county area will open here Saturday. Col. Andrew R. Reeves, head of the West Virginia Military District, will speak at the event.
The state issued a charter to G. & J. Coal Company of Kingwood. Capital is $5,900 with stockholders George J. Watson Blanche Watson and Virginia Hornbeck all of Kingwood.
President Truman faced the nationwide coal mine walkout with calm anticipation as John L. Lewis reaffirmed a three day work week. Officials indicated the White House expected the miners to return to work Monday, while no official comment came from the president at his vacation retreat.
The Army will release 30,000 draftees and 21 month volunteers today under the 1948 Selective Service Act option plan. Draftees from November 1948 will be first released after 12 months service, with December 1948 and January 1949 draftees to follow after 12 months. About 400 ROTC graduates will also be released after 12 months.
HAL BOYLE's Poor Man's Philosopher lecture extols America's young minded seniors. He argues the U S fosters youthfulness by choice, not age, noting pension psychology and a shift from rocking chairs. He cites Grandpa and Grandma adopting new arts, travel, and style as evidence of enduring vitality.
Downtown Grafton will glow with festive lights on Main Street as Monongahela Power installs lighting equipment by tomorrow. Charles J. Jarrett, the manager, said the setup should be finished and by Saturday the business district will shine. Stores have added Christmas displays and carols are heard in the streets as shoppers begin early. the town embraces the Yuletide atmosphere.
Malone, president of the Taylor County Board of Trade, told the Sentinel details of a campaign to raise 100000 for a factory building. The group has about 75000 in pledges with many potential donors yet to be approached and a smaller-investor outreach planned. In Charleston, nine new policemen were appointed to the force by Mayor R Carl Andrews.
A C Spurr president of Monongahela Power Company at Fairmont was elected to the board of directors of Wheeling Steel Corporation yesterday.
West Virginia hunters totaled 106 deer killed yesterday, per the Conservation Commission, part of 3,250 legal kills in the first three days of the season. County tallies include Pocahontas 41 Webster 26 Grant 23 Nicholas 8 Clay 6 Hancock 1 Monroe 1 Fayette 0.
More than 130 people are expected for the Taylor County Farming for Better Living banquet at St Paul s Methodist Church at 6:30 pm tonight. Reverend Walter S Overstreet of Buckhannon will address the group as executive secretary of the West Virginia Methodist conference Church Board of Education. Attorney 0 Wyckoff serves as master of ceremonies for the Kiwanis Rotary and Lions clubs sponsored event.
Citizens report unlit street lamps to Mononga help. Monongahela Power Co promises rapid repairs after public notification. Community event honors Taylor county farm families completing 1949 project books with awards including a $25 saving bond from Upper Monongahela Valley Association.
Reverend F. Carl Davis of First Presbyterian will speak at the memorial service at the Elks lodge Sunday at 2 pm. The event honors William G. Ross Foster Carrico Ed Willey Paul Seros and William Coyner. Exalted Ruler Jack Nuzum invites the public. ritualistic services will be led by lodge officers.
Edward J. Smith arrives as the new superintendent succeeding A C Gordon, after transfer to Hampton VA. A disabled World War II veteran from Boston, he served five years eight months, mostly in the Pacific, and comes from Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso Texas. His wife joins him as he praises the warm friendliness of Grafton people.
The Grafton Senior High School Mixed Chorus of 100 from a 175 member voice class will perform The Lights of the Christmas Story on Thursday December 15 at 8 15 p m in the senior high school auditorium. Richard Falls narrates Barbara Redinger accompanies. Soloists include James Yost Robert Rogers George Moyer Wilford Brown James Glenn and Barbara Redinger.
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