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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1947

Page

2

Western diplomats debate German reparations thrust at Moscow

At London briefing Western officials describe Soviet demand for about 10 billion dollars in German reparations funded largely from current production as the sticking point likely to derail the Big Four conference on Germany. US and Britain resist agreeing to reparations without secured concessions, while Secretary of State Marshall ties German economic unity to removing trade barriers.

Sulletin London Marshall Russia United States Germany John M. Hightower V. M. Molotov Molotov Bis Britain U. S George C. Marshall Ernest Bevin Moscow

Polish groom waiting at Ellis Island after ship arrival

The first Polish war groom to wed, Tadeusz Stefan Laturski of Warsaw, waits at the Batory's pier in New York as his fiancée Cecilia Mioray from Detroit fails to appear. Laturski is taken to Ellis Island. multiple lines note next of kin details and time stamps for arrivals and proceedings. The 107th Tank Battalion National Guard will conduct the firing squad for the Wednesday ceremonies with full military honors, officiated by Col. John W. Hollister of Fairmont alongside other officials.

Tadeusz Stefan Laturski Warsaw Batory New York Laturski Cecilia Mioray Detroit Mich Ellis Island International James Bassett Reder Jack J. Bell Clara Bell Cleveland William Cohenour Richard V. Cohenowr Blue Sulphur Springs W. Va Lawrence C. Dunn Flora Dunn Follanshee Daryl L. Jennings

Inflation and dairy policy clash with Harriman bill

Administration opposition solidifies Republican stance as Taft defers the Harriman bill amid warnings to the senate policy committee. A Democratic official notes no other broad anti inflation measure will be proposed by government departments. The piece also cites the US dairy cow population and warns excess fluorine intake can harm children's teeth.

Taft Senate Democratic Policy Committee United States

Retirement Policy Debate by Dr. Klumpp in Charleston

Dr. Theodore G. Klumpp urged scrap of calendar retirement for workers and favor fitness based quitting. He warned rigid ages create a senile dependent class and raise economic burdens on ongoing workers during a Kanawha Medical Society address.

Charleston Theodore G. Klumpp Klumpp Kanawha Medical Society

Regional award honors span Taylor county families

The Kins and Mrs. Montgomery vie for the honors as Taylor county families push to claim regional recognition. Rec. ribbon winners include Carl Smith, Henry Vincent, Pam Findley, and others, with eight white ribbon households named such as Charles Miller and the Nuzums among listed families.

Kins Montgomery Taylor County Carl Smith Henry Vincent Pam Findley H. W. Rogers George Pos W. A. Brown John C Ernest Find J. A. Po Charles Miller J. C. Nuzum W. A. Bolyard Luzadder Henry Anderson R. W. Roberts Jon

Local merchants prize program highlights community event

Murray outlines the program as over 199 prizes were awarded by Rotary and Kiwanis leaders. Charles Jarrett of Rotary presented prizes while Charles N. Prickitt of the Taylor County Board of Trade spoke on farm support. A quartet performed songs, with Dr. Robert F. Gerkin as toastmaster and A F Shomo giving the invocation. County Agent Lloyd Reid introduced farm families.

Murray L. Bush Swish Osing Eeter Living Coat Morgantown Charles Jarrett Rotary Club Charles N. Prickitt Taylor County Board of Trade Board of Trade Lloyd Reid Kiwanis Rotary Presidents

Smooth Operator Preyed On Taxi Driver In Louisville Park

Louisvill e cabbie Albert Huesman described a captured assailant as a smooth operator after a man forced him at gunpoint to drive to Iroquois Park. The attacker chained Huesman to a tree in freezing weather, took $20, and fled. Police freed the driver with hacksaws after 15 minutes.

Louisville Albert Huesman Iroquis Park Huesman John, Meeks Charles Troxell Hackaws

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