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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
4
In a 19th century notice a weekly paper notes a past event with maritime evacuation reporting. The publication details indicate a long running schedule from 1870 with daily distribution except Sundays since 1903. The item preserves local historical wording and references military and telecommunication terms.
The article notes a manpower squeeze from the draft impacting food retailers with about 70 percent of industry employees male and 64 percent aged 18 to 35. It calls for a gradual manpower adjustment and a core of essential workers, stressing perishables require stable staffing and efficient handling. It also mentions Evacuation of 25,000 U.S. Marines from Hungnam and related military actions.
In a festive tale Mrs. Santa Claus outfits in a makeshift suit and vows to bring gifts to every child including those in poverty and an orphanage. Dando the helper guides the sleigh as they plan a bright Christmas for all, defying scarce resources.
The article reports that General Dwight Eisenhower has received an intensive briefing on Western Europe defense progress, with speculation that he could be named supreme commander for Western Europe within hours.
Officials expect President Truman to outline emergency measures including a four million army and strategic defense spending after a national emergency proclamation. The report notes signs of mobilization across civilian products and references Republican leader Thomas Dewey.
Donna and Pete drift through a dim bar scene in postwar Frankfurt where a locked pay-for-play toll keeps the accordionist silent for a moment. Donna presses Pete about their past and a secret son, while a stern stranger at the bar watches, hinting at a dangerous family web shaped by adoption, war, and escape.
In a New York address to the County Lawyers Association Dewey urged universal mobilization to resist Soviet aggression. He proposed registering all citizens over 17, building 100 divisions, expanding air and naval forces, and enacting universal service now to prevent world domination by communism. The speech drew sustained applause.
The document discusses a 1949 act directing excess front registrations to the state general fund and notes the current biennium budget includes Jars for each year. Board secretary H. K. Baer argues increased college funding is needed for higher salaries and operating costs amid capital expenditure requests for three and a half mill.
Rail unions clash over 40 hour week with bases stuck at 48 hours. Army seizure of railroads described as a farce by Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen spokesmen who fault the National Mediation Board and presidential assistant John Steelman for handling wage negotiations.
Classified ads show rates for single and multiple insertions, then list items including a clearance sale at Thomas Furniture Exchange, lost package and beagle, and notices of fiduciary matters. Also includes announcements of barbering school, medical and legal notices, and an ordinance exemption for certain professions in Grafton.
City Clerk announces a public hearing in the Council Chambers of Grafton West Virginia on December 19 1950 to hear all interested parties and objections before the council acts within the premises. Dorothy R Beavers is noted in the filing.
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