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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1950

Page

6

Roosevelt Divorce Looms As Faye Heads To Mexico

Actress Faye Emerson heads to Mexico City seeking a quick divorce from Elliott Roosevelt. She claims no other man is involved and notes a private, long-planned reason for the split. A property settlement exists, terms undisclosed, and she hopes Mexican divorces are swift.

Roosevelt Faye Mexico New York Faye Emerson Mexico City Elliott Roosevelt Iman Georgeanne Gigi) Durston Emerson

Coal Shortage Forces End Of Major Baltimore and Ohio Trains

Baltimore headquarters of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces the suspension of numerous coal burning passenger trains due to an Interstate Commerce Commission order mandating a one third reduction in service for lines with low coal reserves. Effective 11:59 p m January 8 trains 61 62 72 75 76 135 136 252 253 350 351 462 and 465 are discontinued from Cincinnati to Washington Pittsburgh Wheeling Kenova and other connections.

Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati Washington Indiana Wheeling W. Va Pittsburgh Baltimore Kenova Grafton Charleston Buffalo Toledo Richwood Burnsville

Rail Route Listings and Schedule Notes

The document lists several travel legs between cities including Burnsville to Richwood and Washington to Philadelphia with numerous pairings such as Pittsburgh to Cincinnati and Cincinnati to Pittsburgh. It notes service discontinuations on specific days with Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays and other days missing.

Burnsville Jet W. Va Richwood Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brunswick, Md Brunswick

Webster Car Recovered After Webster Theft

A 1946 Chevrolet sedan owned by Gerald Fitawater was stolen from a Webster garage last Friday night and recovered Saturday afternoon in Ritchie county. The car was found in a ditch near Harrisville with a large stash of stolen items including candy cigarettes and pop from a local robbery. Significant damage occurred to the vehicle, but it was returned Saturday night for repairs.

Webster Gerald Fitawater Ritchie County Harrisville

Navy Secretary Breach of Faith Spurs Admiral to Quit

Vice Admiral Gerald F. Bogan said Secretary Matthews breached faith by not seriously considering letters from flag officers on unification act policies. Bogan plans retirement instead of accepting demotion to rear admiral and command of Fleet Air Jacksonville after his letter was made public.

San Diego Calif Matthews Gerald F. Bogan Bogan Fleet Air Jacksonville Fla Navy Charles G. Crommellin Washington Congressional Committee Armed Services Committee of Congress

Insanity verdict for Sutton farmer in death gun battle

Otha Carder, 40, the Sutton area farmer, was found insane after a New Year’s gun fight with officers over a felonious assault warrant. The State Mental Hygiene Commission ordered placement in a mental hospital as his mother Edna Carder was killed during the standoff. Police reported Carder fired 10 to 12 rounds while officers fired 30 to 35 times. a coroner ruled Mrs. Carder’s death a gunshot from an unknown assailant.

Sutton Otha Carder State Mental Hygiene Commission Carder Guy Carder Here Edna Carder A. P. Armstrong Jand

Births and Health Highlight Strong U S 1949 Totals

About 3.7 million babies were born in 1949 marking a third year over 3 percent of the population. The death rate fell to about 9.7 per 1,000, with immigration and births lifting the population to roughly 150.5 million. Farmers plan three tons of hay for each milk cow for winter feed.

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DC abortion charge filed in death of woman with two children

Police booked Ralph Myers, 44, of Arlington Virginia, on a charge of abortion after a mother of two small children died. Captain Robert V. Murray said that was the only charge permissible under District of Columbia laws.

Ralph Myers Arlington Virginia Robert V. Murray Lan District of Columbia

Mysterious severed finger found in Hoboken gutter

Hoboken police pursued leads after a severed finger was found in a gutter yesterday. Chief Marotta said a state alarm was sent to hospitals and doctors and fingerprint files are being checked to identify the hand’s owner and solve the grisly mystery.

Hoboken N. J Arthur “Marotta A.tate Marotta Hudson County Medical Examiner

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