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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
5
The United Mine Workers said several contracts, effective until January 1, return to five days of production in most areas while Virginia and other mines run on a three day week during company by company negotiations. Officials declined to name agreeing companies. Terms mirror recent district pacts, reached over about two weeks.
Two Red Central News lines report several thousand Communist troops landed on Matsu Christmas night from a nearby island and were repulsed with heavy casualties. Nationalist sources say Matsu is being reinforced against another Red attack expected at any moment. Nationalist warships bombarded Red positions on the Min river opposite Matsu. The Nationalist Air Force says a two day aerial attack disrupted Communist plans for invading Hainan Island.
An analysis asserts that Indonesia has a future oriented stance and potentially exercises control over China in practice. It notes no clear evidence of broad Chinese mass opposition to the Communist regime. The new government expresses a commitment to honor its international obligations.
Public notice states that many offices will remain closed for a period, with City Hall Court House and state and federal offices affected. In addition the Post Office and the First National Bank will also observe closures.
The Grafton Sentinel will publish its usual Monday edition on New Year’s Day. The paper will go to press at 10 a.m. so employees may enjoy the remainder of the holiday at home.
An old poll lists actors in ranking order with Gary Cooper Cate Grant Betty Grable Esther Williams Humphrey Bogart Clark Gable and others. It notes Grable’s leg appeal skidding from the second run and marks Williams first appearance and Cooper’s eleventh.
Real estate ads list multiple properties at 500 Watkins St 1 Ad ison St 161 Ross St and more. Details include 6 rooms and bath price cuts to 3000 or 2500 cash with loan options. Locations near West Side school church stores Rt 50 and Addison St features bungalow blueville two story homes and spacious lots.
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