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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1950
Page
1
A noisy column argues about deer hunting policy in a release from a conservation commission. It questions permits for anterless and branched antler bucks, suggests guiding illegal hunting of fawns, and condemns demographic pressure as race suicide. It mocks urban readers and highlights the paradox of hunting rights versus deer population management.
Members of the Taylor County Board of Trade and the Grafton city council met with Dr. Carl Frazier from West Virginia University to discuss municipal revenue options. Attendees included Mayor Bolyard and state official James Hatch, with an open meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday to report progress.
Former Secretary of State James Byrnes heads toward the Governorship of South Carolina. He has won the Democratic nomination in a state that leans heavily Democratic, effectively securing election. Two Men Fined In Court Yesterday By Allender No men appeared before Judge J. Guy Allender in City Court today. Two men, Tom Sander of Pruntytown and Mickey McFarland of Grafton, were fined $10 and costs for intoxication. both forfeited their fines.
Major League broadcasting and television policies are urged to change after Minor League president George Trautman reports a first month loss of one million fans across 444 clubs. He blames Major League telecasts in Minor League territory, warning the death of the Minors seems likely if changes aren’t made.
Federal mediators propose talks in Fairmont to end the Westinghouse walkout now in its seventh day. Conciliator Joseph C. Wright in Wheeling is ready to meet with management and the CIO International Union of Electrical Workers. William S. Parker of the union had said negotiations were not yet arranged. About 1500 production workers have been idle since last Thursday after a janitor incident led to discharge, reinstatement, and a three day furlough.
Washington reports the senate rejected action on the administration’s four employment practices commission bill while the house advanced a bill to spur private capital to underdeveloped areas with limited overseas investment guarantees under the Point Four program. McCarthy says White House files were stripped of adverse data in 1946. four witnesses, including one current State Department employee, provide statements. A 30,900 gallon gasoline tank exploded in Fairview Oklahoma injuring at least three men, threatening seven larger tanks and a grain elevator. A New York man was questioned after a burglary arrest at a police lineup.
The Kanawha Presbytery in Huntington authorizes five chaplains to go on active duty with armed services to respond to any defense department call. Four are naval reserve and one army reserve. The chaplains named are Reverends J Sherrard Rice, Daniel B Churton of Huntington Ira Watson of Belle Donald H Goshorn of Kanawha City and A D Ellison of Prenter.
West Virginia university horticulturists say they are close to establishing a new profit yielding blueberry strain. They crossed cultivated berries with native West Virginia varieties for 12 years. Seedlings now bear berries about four-fifths of an inch in diameter while preserving flavor. Work will continue to perfect the berry.
Morgantown sheriff says 30 year old Albert Moore confessed to killing grocer Joseph Blaney with an oar and tossing his companion Margaret Miller into the Monongahela River near Blaney’s cabin after a dispute over Miller’s attentions to Blaney. Autopsy showed Blaney died before entering the water. Moore, related to Miller, remained without charges at this time.
Prince Philip is expected to be promoted from lieutenant to lieutenant commander in the British Navy, with automatic advancement after eight years service and a raise of six shillings. Princess Elizabeth is reported to be expecting a second baby this summer.
A small American force on a sunlit Korean hill endured two days of brutal combat against North Korean tanks and infantry. Lieutenant Edward James recalls retreat to original positions, while mortars and a night assault left wounded and captured among the dwindling unit.
Beckley Estill miner Estill Hall faced a jury over the March 18 fatal shooting of his wife Hilda after alleging infidelity. The state seeks an first degree murder verdict, arguing Hall killed to free himself to wed Laura Lee Minor. Minor testified she remained in love and wished to marry him.
Huntington clerk recounts an incident where a customer paid a 20 cent purchase with two large bills and a counterfeit payoff. The woman insisted the bills were fake and left with change, leaving the clerk with a disputed 30 dollars, claiming she only received a twenty dollar note.
In Korea, North Korean tanks from 60 tons surged through fog as American positions faced a spearhead assault. An American officer estimated a division led the attack while Private First Class Edward Sheese of Terre Haute described camouflage using trees. AP reporter Tom Lambert relayed details of the clash with 11 tanks involved and air support from Allied planes tallying 65 communist tanks and 190 trucks knocked out the previous day.
General MacArthur reports proof of barbarity by North Koreans with official photographs showing four American troops tied and shot. Field dispatches say 187 U.S. prisoners were slain. A special communique blames North Korean leadership and warns that the guilty will face death if caught.
An AP dispatch details Red armor advances near Taejon as American tanks join battle. MacArthur’s air force mounted 315 sorties, signaling a major aerial push and North Korean jet activity. Casualties tally 27 dead, 94 wounded, 245 missing, amid reports of atrocity as two U S reporters are killed and bodies unrecovered.
The Korean town of Chocowon was quiet at dawn as battle activity grew. Civilians fled while artillery rumbled from the north and Communist guns opened fire, including mortars.
Washington reports explain 1-A classifications drive draft odds with older men called first. Men near 26 face higher chances as exemptions and dependencies affect eligibility. Draftees receive 14 weeks of training before assignment, with some sent overseas. Army spokesman says numbers will not be large.
In early morning fighting, Russian tanks and infantry storm the city, flank the American post, inflict high casualties, and force doughboys to withdraw south of the Kum river. U.S. planes strike North Korean tanks, claiming six knocked out while the enemy presses the advance.
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