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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1950

Page

4

Guerrilla Pranks Increase Behind U S Lines

Reports from Washington indicate a rise in communist guerrilla activity in South Korea behind front lines. Field reports claim guerrillas dressed in American gear sow confusion, with one battalion reportedly surrounded near Taejon as fighting continues. Bad weather hampers Allied air operations, though American and Australian aircraft exploit clear moments to strike enemy troops and tanks.

Washington South Korea Taejon U. S Supa International Soundphotog

Wanted by FBI Ten Most Wanted List adds Tattooed Bandit Kling

FBI places Thomas Kling 44 on the Ten Most Wanted list after an attempted tavern holdup in Bayonne New Jersey his hometown Kling served in prison in Philadelphia from 1934 to 1947 His 1934 Hawley Pennsylvania bank robbery with a gang netted 39433 dollars and remains his most notable crime The report also covers air war results near Seoul and Wonsan including tanks destroyed planes damaged and bombed bridges as part of ongoing North Korea fighting President Truman remains in Washington for weekend briefings on world events

Thomas Kling FBI Bayonne N. J Justi Philadelphia Hawley International Seoul Wonsan Chuneju Taejon Truman Washington Potomac

Miss Marian Elaine Oates to represent Miss Mineral Daily News

A young contestant named Marian Elaine Oates nicknamed Paggy was chosen to represent the Mineral Daily News Tribune of Keyser at the 17th annual North South Football Game. She is 17 and from Wet M ton high school. Also highlighted are Jo Ellen Jill and other local entrants in the pageant alongside plans for the August event.

Marian Elaine Oates Paggy Mineral Daily News Tribune of Keyser Nancy Daugh Dan So Gey South Duane Laidley Gazette Leading Daily News Jo Ellen Jill

Train Crew Clears One Ton Rock Near J Tower

Dougherty mile west of J Tower reports a rock weighing about one ton delaying a train for about an hour. In 1930, Dougherty and fireman F G Dotson arrived in Parkersburg at 2 40 a m with train 107. Dougherty learned the crew was not ready as the train came in earlier than expected.

F. G. Dotson Parkersburg

Korea War Mobilization and Navy Enlistment Trends

A Senate view on Korea mobilization emphasizes targeted manpower with specialists over large troop numbers. President Truman may seek limited controls on steel and high priority metals, with price and rationing measures under consideration. Navy recruitment shows a sharp week over week rise, 2100 volunteers, driven by Korea fighting and unrest. Mauna Loa eruption reports note no deaths recently.

Korea Congress National Guard Lyndon Johnson Texas Truman Navy

21 Year Old Leaps Into River Chaos in Charleston

Police identify a 21 year old man found dead after jumping from a South Side incident near a bus. Witnesses recount a wallet message and a struggle to recover belongings while authorities investigate the Kanawha area death.

Charleston Rleston James J. Maroney Cha Mom' Et

Helmistedt Key Figure in Early German Communications

Helmistedt has long stood as a central figure in German communications since early times, shaping networks and strategies across regional and national channels. His work influenced telecommunications policy and the evolution of messaging practices within Germany.

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