16 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1950
Page
1
The nation nears full mobilization as President Truman is expected to declare a national emergency within hours. The move signals a decisive step to prepare the country for possible war.
Senator Joseph McCarthy and columnist Drew Pearson clash over who started the Washington club brawl. Pearson plans libel action while McCarthy labels him Moscow-directed, with Truman urging unity and extended defense production. The piece outlines defense spending, draft expansion, and mounting national tension.
A clipped editorial voice reflects on President Truman’s message to the nation. It cites cuts to nondefense spending, asserts resolve against aggressors, and argues Americans remain united when facing external threats while debating isolation versus aiding non communist European nations.
The White House and the state department ignore Congress demand to dismiss Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Republicans in the House and Senate rally behind a resolution calling for his removal for the good of the country, while officials respond with silence.
A top labor union official says the railroad strike may be over with an agreement in Washington achieved during the night. Details are unavailable and the exact terms are not disclosed but observers expect a moratorium on some issues or binding arbitration. The walkout had crippled train service, delayed Christmas mail, and disrupted defense production, prompting government injunctions and a White House appeal before talks resumed late.
John Volti, trapped 400 feet below ground in Selleck Washington, was pulled alive after 54 hours of entombment. A massive timber beam pinned him, saving him from heavier rock. he suffered a shattered right arm and a beard crusted face, but remained defiant as his wife cried.
Charles E Wilson resigns as General Electric president to become director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. He will oversee President Truman's industrial mobilization powers, focusing first on anti inflation measures, as Congress pushes for price controls. House approves a 17.8 billion defense bill, with major sums for Army Navy Air Force and atomic energy.
Bernard Davis of Pearl street received sixty days in jail after appearing before Magistrate John Snider for driving a stolen car with a revoked license. He was chased over icy roads and captured at Lawson's filling station by Constable Ray Osborne. The 1937 sedan was reported stolen from Frey’s Service station at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and owned by Bert Malone of East Bluemont street.
Gus Gianokos told the Sentinel he plans two surprise stage shows at the Manos Theatre next Thursday night. He offers the venue for local singers and entertainers to organize and entertain Graftonians, following a Lights and Shadows suggestion to showcase nonprofessional local talent before Christmas. Details will appear in Monday’s Sentinel.
President Truman has proclaimed a state of national emergency and called the nation to marshal its strength against the communist threat in World War conquest. Acting Press Secretary Stephen Early announced the proclamation signed at 1020 a m eastern standard time.
Allied defenders abandoned Hamhung after fast Chinese attacks overwhelmed several outposts. U N forces pulled back to a ring around Hungnan as redeployed naval and air support tried to blunt the assault. Pentagon officials warned a major offensive to drive the Allies into the sea could come within 48 hours.
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