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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1950
Page
5
The text covers supply, transport, administration, and casualty handling as military operations. Colonel E. C. Burkhart notes he has not been advised on policy for cases where such tales are not submitted to Army authorities.
A police surplus sale in Colorado Springs drew Richard Johnson who bought a wood cart and a set of Vertetinn blinds for 25 cents each. Johnson said he may use the car but has not decided what to do with the blinds.
A string of fragmentary weather and odd events describes snow traces and cold readings across towns. A wild cobra reportedly attacked a cracker and was killed when the cracker exploded, ending the snake threat in a startling note.
City and county spending plans highlight a large parcel for law enforcement and major welfare relief costs. County revenue relies on property taxes for about 92 percent, while municipal funds depend 37 percent on this source and 19 percent on gross sales taxes. Other income comes from licenses permits police court fires charges and services. Thailand Parliament to consider abolishing registered brothels in Bangk Thonbur with about 900 currently registered and a push for a new district for prostitution controls.
Prague authorities ask citizens to heat no rooms in daytime and avoid using home electrical appliances after 4 p.m. Stores on main streets are told not to light display windows until 8 p.m. to conserve electricity.
Mrs Ella Hagler reports her 27 year old cat Little Sister gained a full set of teeth after years of bare gums. The animal drooled like a human infant until the teeth appeared, marking a remarkable veterinary moment in Loveland Colorado.
New Delhi reports post treaty migration after the minorities accord signed last April. 1,313,686 Hindus returned to East Pakistan while 547,492 Muslims moved from East Pakistan to India. Prime Minister Nehru disclosed the figures in parliament.
Fishermen in the British crown colony of Singapore quarrel over permission to reenter now restricted Indonesian waters. Deputy director T W Burdon said a conference with Indonesian authorities is being arranged to resolve fishing problems. Scarcity of fish locally and short supply from Indonesia and Sarawak have driven up prices.
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