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Grafton Sentinel

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Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1950

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Republican Leader Calls Back to 1948 Platform Principles

Senator Morse urges GOP to draft a statement of party principles echoing the 1948 platform. GOP senators meet to discuss the plan as Chairman Gabrielson seeks a campaign statement. Morse says the 1948 framework offers a clear policy direction for the party.

Washington Morse R-Ore GOP Guy G. Gabrielson Millikin Colorado Senate Republican Taft Ohio Senate Congress

Mercy killer Dr. Sander wins town support vote

In Candia New Hampshire a vote of confidence from 605 of 650 registered voters backed Dr Herman N Sander 40 amid murder charge for injecting air into cancer patient Abbie Barretto 59 to hasten death The doctor free on 25000 bond awaits Hillsboro county grand jury action as townsfolk praise his dedication and humane welfare stance The New Hampshire Academy of General Practice also voiced support

Herman N. Sander Abbie ©. Borreto Goffstown N. H International Soundphoto Candia Sander Abbie Borreto

New Year Baby Not Here Yet in 1950 County

Grafton and Taylor county have no 1950 births by 10:20 AM as Sentinel checks with Grafton hospital. Associated Press reports on first babies elsewhere, Barton's Department Store offers a layette to the first local baby, no time limit. Parents and doctors urged to notify Sentinel immediately.

Grafton’s Taylor The Sentinel Grafton Associated Press Graftonians Storian Barton’s Department Store Sentinel Offices

Parrack Dies at 74 in Kingwood Home

Frank E. Parrack, 74, Preston county attorney and West Virginia state bar executive council member, died at his Kingwood home after a month of illness and a recent minor operation. A 1903 WVU Law graduate, he practiced in Tunnelton and Kingwood, served as assistant U.S. attorney from 1924 to 1933, and was a former Preston county prosecutor.

Kingwood Frank E. Parrack Preston County West Virginia State Bar Parrack Tunsnelton and West Virgina University College of Law U. S

Laughs At Science And Automobiles In The Sixties

Hal Boyle argues modern science promises wonders but has yet to improve human relations. He recalls 20th century marvels from automobiles to television and warns against pursuing endless gadgets without uplifting the human spirit. He questions the value of eternal life if society degrades. He suggests science should focus on social progress, not just speed and gadgets.

Hal Boyle New York Joneses Ponce de Washington John Lewis George H. Love Pittsburgh Consolidation Love Pittsburgh Island Creek Coal Company West Virginia Lews

Peace group protests Jap prisoner over war tax status

In Shland Kentucky peace activists protested outside the Federal Correctional Institution seeking release for Katsuki James Otsuka an American born Japanese inmate who refuses to pay war taxes. Commissioner Yager ruled Otsuka not a pauper due to cash and assets and announced no immediate release. pickets vow to continue daily as bromley and others condemn the tax, claiming his sentence should end with payment.

Shland Peace Group Katsuki James Federal Correctionaltation Here Otsuka Ernest Bromley Wilmington Beu U.S C.G. Yager Was Bromley Ray Olds Henry Dyer Kenneth Champney Yellow ‘Springs Wallace Nelson Covington Lloyd Danzeisen Brookville Ohio Danzeisen

Lawrence Cornwell Burned In Home Explosion

Lawrence Cornwell age 30 of Independence suffered severe burns in a New Year’s Eve home explosion. He was cleaning auto pistons in a gasoline filled pail near a heating stove when ignition sparked the blast. Neighbors and firefighters battled the flames. about one hundred dollars damage. Cornwell is hospitalized in Gratton City in satisfactory condition.

Lawrence Cornwell Independence Newburg Cornwell Morgantown Gratton City Hospital

Power Co to Spend 71000 on Grafton Substation Upgrades

Monongahela Power Company plans 71000 in improvements to Grafton including a larger substation capacity, two new power centers near Hazel Atlas Glass and Knotts Avenue, and automatic systems. Charles Jarrett, district manager, says several phases and further rural expansion in Taylor County are planned as funds are approved and lines extended to reduce voltage loss and improve service.

Monongahela Power Company Grafton Charles Jarrett Hazel Atlas Glass Company Central School Knotts Avenue St. Johns Street Jarrett Tncrenpe. Inc Taylor County

Famed French Scientist Georges Claude Released From Jail

Georges Claude, 77, famed French scientist credited as the inventor of neon lights, has been released from a prison term for Nazi collaboration.

Paris Georges Claude

Truman Denies U S Troop Use to Block Formosa

President Truman reportedly stands against deploying American troops to impede Communist forces on Formosa. He may still provide economic and political backing to Chiang Kai-shek and offer advisory help, while NSC members urged no change in policy. Critics warn of imperialist backlash in Asia.

Washington Truman Formosa Chiang Kai-Shek National Security Council White House Congress United States Chang Americas

Dewey Attacks Socialized Medicine In State Address

Governor Dewey will denounce federal plans for nationalizing medical care in his annual message to the New York Legislature. He argues New York already maintains high health standards without socialism and criticizes compulsory health insurance promoted by the federal government and Oscar Ewing.

Albany N. Y Truman Dewey Britain New York State Ayate New York Federal ‘Security Oscar Ewing John Foster Ee

Montana Cold Wave Bites With 32 Below Zero

A brutal cold wave from Canada sweeps Montana with temperatures plunging to 32 below zero. Officials warn of intensifying icy conditions as a north wind drives the artic air mass into the state and toward Wyoming with further lows forecast to dip 30 to 40 below tonight.

Helena Montana Canada United States

Gambler Herbert Noble Faces Continuing Threats

From his Oak Cliff home in Dallas, gambler Herbert Noble, hospitalized after a Saturday night shooting, warned he may take the law into his own hands. He cites six life threats, including a prior murder attack on his wife and ongoing dangers to his daughter Freida, insisting he has done nothing to deserve these assaults.

Dallas Texas Herbert Noble Oak Cliff Noble Freida

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