West Virginia Roundup Faces Money Gap For Big Sandy Plan
The Army Corps rejected a plan to build locks and dams on the Big Sandy to provide a nine foot channel from the Ohio River to coal fields. Estimated construction cost near 62 million dollars, with annual carrying charges of 8.292 million and annual benefits forecast at about five million, suggesting the project would cost more than it would yield.
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Firepower Helps Hold Hungnam Beachhead
Allied ships planes and artillery joined in a round the clock bombardment that halted a major Chinese Korean Red offensive at Hungnam. Ground losses litter the battlefield as defenders strengthen the line while patrols spot fresh troop movements near Seoul. Air battles over northern Korea near the Manchurian border continue with two Sabres and two MiG 15s involved. one enemy plane is damaged. Tokyo reports U N casualties from November 27 to December 12 at about 13 100 with Americans comprising most, while enemy losses are estimated near 130 000. Gas mask rumors denied by Gen MacArthur headquarters and officials cite smoke grenades as the source of the odor. Washington notes 31 028 next of kin casualties as of November 24. The 4 131 casualties in the 4th U S Army and 2 891 in the Marine division are among the hardest hit. A South Korean justice minister denounces as slander reports of a December 16 mass execution.
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Intoxication Case Brings 15 Day Jail Term
George Weath of Plemington Route 1 was arrested by Officer Woodford on Saturday on an intoxication charge. At the Police Court held on December 18 he received a fifteen day jail sentence.
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Dolls Awaiting A Mother At Salvation Army
Dolls, many still unclothed, await a mother at the Salvation Army. Volunteers from multiple churches led by Mrs. G M Shroyer dressed 144 dolls for distribution to underprivileged children, with aid from 4-H girls and Hazel Atlas company staff.
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Excellent Voices on the Manos Stage Tonight in Grafton
Velma Zaryske introduced to Grafton music lovers at the Manos theatre with Love Is Where You Find It from The Kissing Bandit. James McCoy joins for Indian Love Call from Rose Marie and Play Gypsies Dance Gypsies from Countess Maritza. Zaryske, new to Grafton after moving from Uniontown last February, and McCall perform solos. McAvoy and Laura Powell also featured in a program of operetta, classic songs, and piano.
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Eisenhower Named Allied Commander for Europe Pact Force
President Truman selects Dwight D Eisenhower to lead a proposed million man allied army in Europe under the North Atlantic Pact. The decision follows a Brussels meeting of pact nations seeking a unified wartime to peacetime force.
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Hoover Urges Arm To Teeth And Home Front Warning
Former President Herbert Hoover urged arming the United States to defend Atlantic and Pacific frontiers while calling for a strong home front. He warned a Korea-like conflict abroad risks economic strain at home and urged Congress to rebuke Communist aggression and rethink United Nations reliance.
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Acheson Reports Conference Very Successful
Secretary of State Dean Acheson returns from Brussels where a million man international army under General Eisenhower was approved for Western Europe. President Truman announced extra U.S. troops will join the unified defense force in Europe. Acheson said the Brussels meeting was very successful.
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Two Big Shopping Days Left In Grafton Stores
Shoppers from Taylor Preston and Barbour counties rush to Grafton stores with two and a half shopping days left before Christmas. Freight and mail orders have been arriving, and stores report heavy buying, wide gift selections, and extra sales staff despite bad weather. Roads are clear into town.
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