First U.S. Army GI Ken Shadrick Believed Missing in Korea
Kenneth Shadrick, a 19 year old from Skin Fork West Virginia, was reported killed in Korea but his family holds out hope. He left Pineville High to join the army at 17 and served in a bazooka squad with the 24th Infantry Division. His death reportedly occurred near Sojong in South Korea, leaving a missing status while relatives await official notification and news reports. Crossed lines describe his background, family, and faith in a mistaken casualty report amid wartime speculation.
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Kennth Shadrick
Sojong
South Korea
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Virginia
Maryland
Graduate Enrollment Hits New High At The University
Morgantown July 7 The West Virginia University graduate school reports 1445 summer session graduate students for 1945-46, a record driven by 600 World War II veterans. The registrar notes 1169 grads enrolled last year and cites veterans advancing to advanced degrees plus many teachers pursuing master's degrees for higher pay.
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Communist Reds press enveloping move near Suwon air strip
MacArthur reports heavy fighting below Suwon as American and South Korean troops face up to 90,000 Communist forces with about 150 tanks near the city and its air strip. U.S. fliers see ten huge tanks and claim sustained engagement while development of a new land weapon may come in six months. Navy notes uncertain submarine sightings and reveals heavy cruisers Helena and Toledo with seven destroyers joining a task force from the west coast.
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Relief for Rheumatism and Nerve Pain Ad
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Reds Show Military Tricks as Occupation Grows
Russian forces in East Germany showcase river crossing drills and fortification encirclement using tanks. American experts view the maneuvers skeptically, noting Russians still train Germans and have about 2000 tanks in East Germany, more than the combined Western powers in Germany could muster.
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East Germany
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Par rish Agency Real Estate Listings Offer Various Homes
The Parri sh Agency presents multiple properties in a rural and near city area including a 7 room home on 120 acres with 40 percent tillable land, a near Rt 50 bungalow with 5 rooms, basement and modern plumbing, a colonial mansion at 363 Wy Main with 12 rooms, 3 baths, two kitchens and full basement, and several other residences with features like free water, furnace systems, and spacious layouts aimed at quick sale.
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