Oklahoma Sooners Stun Notre Dame Rival in Bowl Action
Oklahoma's fired-up Sooners, led by Bud Wilkinson, crushed Louisiana State 35-0 in New Orleans to stretch their winning streak to 21. The performance contrasted with Notre Dame atop the final AP poll, while Ohio State, Santa Clara, Rice, Maryland and others posted notable postseason wins amid a bowl-season crowd surpassing 400,000.
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Preston County Lawyer Expires
KINGWOOD. Furewaly services will be held here tomorrow for Frank E. Parrack 74 member of the Executive Council of the West Virginia State Bar A former Preston county prosecutor and assistant United States attorney he had practiced law in Preston county since 1903 He died unexpectedly at his home yesterday after an illness of about a month Willie Anderson won three consecutive U S Open golf titles in 1903 1904 and 1905 a mark Meyer sup.
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WVU Marshall Games On Tap After Holiday Break
West Virginia University hosts Geneva Pa while Marshall heads to Dayton for a game after a 67-48 loss to Beloit in Huntington. Beloit then leads 13-11 overall as Marshall struggles with shooting and free throws.
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Godwin Shaffer Receives State Charter Today
Godwin Shaffer Inc a furniture and cameral appliance business at Grafton received a state charter today with a capitalization of 25000. Incorporators include Kenneth O Godwin Eleanor J Godwin and Donald V Shaffer of Grafton. Other charters listed include Gilmer Insurance Beckley Morris Charleston Cox Company City Beverage Fairmont and related incorporators and capitals.
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Grafton Sentinel offers DC trip contest for youths
Grafton youths ages 11 to 14 may enter to win a trip to Washington, D. C. The contest is sponsored by the Grafton Sentinel for its carrier delivery bays and is expected to end in February. Several carrier routes are open and youths can enter by becoming Sentinel carrier boys. Details on routes and contest entries are available from Mrs. Clyde Dale Norris at the Sentinel office.
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575 Railroaders Return To Their Jobs
Baltimore observers report about 2575 railroad workers resuming duties on the Baltimore and Ohio line after a period of disruption. The move follows settlement talks and affects multiple freight and passenger services. Officials anticipate restored schedules and normal operations within days.
Second Life Claimed By Hydman Blaze
A Christmas night fire in Hyndman Pennsylvania and adjoining Cumberland Maryland killed 67 year old jeweler H Somers Fischer and injured his wife as their apartment and jewelry shop burned. The blaze destroyed 26 buildings and devastated the town’s business district. Nearly 4,600 workers nationwide were furloughed due to reduced coal traffic and work weeks.
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College Basketball Results From Last Night Reported
The Associated Press lists scores across many games including NYU 67 over Dartmouth 39, Cornell 39 vs Brown 32, La Salle 80 over Western Kentucky 69, Duquesne 59 over Rutgers 54, LSU 69 over Muhlenberg 58, Temple 61 over St Josephs 53, Maryland 55 over North Carolina 53, Louisville 74 over Tennessee 63, Kentucky State College 63 over Maryland State College 78, Indiana 60 over Midwest, Michigan State 50 over Illinois 50, Bowling Green 75 over Brigham Young 50, Utah State 58 over Town 62, Wisconsin 59 over Illinois 50, Loyola Chicago 58 over Utah 52, Kentucky 57 over Arkansas 53, Washington St Louis 55 over Vand erbilt 53, Bradley 65 over Ohio State 46, Nebraska 47 over South Dakota 40, Drake 67 over Detroit 53, Toledo 55 over Arizona State 45, Denver 64 over Southwest Rice 54, George Pepperdine 65 over Far West </S>
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L. E. Williams Wins Keepsake Diamond
L E Williams of 10 Addison Street has been announced as the winner of the $500 Keepsake diamond ring from Grafton Jewelry Company. The prize drew much interest across northern West Virginia as the prominent local store conducted the giveaway.
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Grafton Bears Face Elkins In First Confer ence Clash
Grafton High meets Elkins Tigers in the Big Nine opener on the road after a 51 40 victory over Philippi and St Augustine hosts Tunnelton High as anticipation builds for a rugged prep basketball week. Elkins recently fell to Wheeling, a strong state runner up, while Grafton aims to sharpen after a 85 31 loss by St Augustine to St Francis.
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Truman aide Austin plans Caribbean ferry link proposal
Warren R. Austin, head of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations, leaves the White House after conferring with President Truman. He heads for a Cuban visit and discussed a plan to connect the Caribbean Islands with the U.S. mainland by ocean-going ferries.
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Papagos Denies Entering Politics After Dictatorship Warning
Field Marshal Alexander Papagos 63, commander of the Greek armed forces, rejects rumors he will enter politics. In Athens he states dictatorship would be the grave of the country, calling the idea unacceptable and alarmist.
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Bearcats Face Busy Week With Local and Out-of-Town Tests
Grafton High's Bearcats travel for their second road game of the season and brace for four straight conference contests. Shinnston looms as the week’s highlight, following a win over Benwood Union, with Elkins also on the schedule. St. Augustine and Kasson prep squads clash with St. Francis and the Alumni in a busy prep basketball slate.
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Legal Notices of Tresspass and Appeals in Court
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Airliner Skids On Runway Injuring Four In Salt Lake City
A 21 passenger Challenger Airlines jet slid from the runway at Salt Lake Municipal Airport during a snow storm injuring four people in a car it struck. The plane inbound from Denver skidded about 300 yards but was not badly damaged. Airline president Donald Duff cited icy runway conditions and noted no serious injuries on board while authorities review state and city tax provisions.
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Miners Return to Work After Labor Dispute
Illinois has about 23 000 UMW miners while West Virginia and Pennsylvania together exceed 200 000, signaling a broad resumption of work. Critics say unfair labor practices have blocked a wider walkout, and John L Lewis continues a three day week since December 5. NFL stars Steve Van Buren and Johnny Lujack are noted for 1949 rushing and passing leaders respectively. Bamboo is described as rapidly growing to 60 70 feet in months.
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Martinsburg tax stance limits interstate commerce says official
Officials debate Martinsburg sales tax as restraint on interstate commerce. Mayor Stotler cited conference with state officials. Two manufacturers would pay the tax this year if replaced by a license ordinance next year. Assistant AG Burns Stanley noted the charter allows a general licensed tax. He reminded municipalities may levy against items taxed by the state.
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