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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

6

Young Grafton youth aims for Naval Academy success

David Lee Currey son of Mr and Mrs Russell Currey of Grafton Park plans to enter the Naval Academy at Annapolis after graduating from Grafton High School. The freshman is active in Boy Scouts and a Sentinel carrier with a 70-customer route on Beech Maple and Wilkin streets. He enjoys football and basketball and works after school in the Sentinel mailing department while studying hard for his goal.

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West Virginia Forms Six Member Civil Defense Council

West Virginia creates a six member advisory council on civil defense air activities as part of strengthening state government against potential enemy attack. The appointment was announced yesterday by Cone.

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Mount Hop mine to resume production after idleness

Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates said it will raise output at the Mount Hop area mine near Mount Rope and link to Bears Fork properties, boosting daily tonnage to about 1,000 and expanding reserves from five and a half to 17 million tons as consolidation with Loup Creek coal interests proceeds. The Page company's prior operator shift, government notices, and regional workforce changes are noted.

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Bethlehem Struggles With Jobs Tourism After British Exit

Bethlehem residents face unemployment after Britain left the mandate, with relief projects offering rare work. Tourist trade has waned as travel conditions stay uncertain, while Arab refugees cling to hopes of returning home, often leading to demonstrations that yield little change.

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Basketball Rise and Political Ambitions Mentioned

A newspaper fragment notes discussions around Christlike influence and a general's stance on politics. It asks if an Army career affects his public image and mentions Charley Cooper of Baton Celtic signing for the NBA after starring at Duquesne University.

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Truman Contiued Continent? Churchill Ill and Ike for President

The article discusses wartime leadership, noting Winston Churchill’s illness and the selection of Dwight D. Eisenhower as supreme Allied commander. It raises the question of whether Eisenhower should run for president.

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