World News Roundup: Korea War Echoes and Accidents
Reports from Moscow warn of U S aggression beyond Korea as Washington mobilizes for broader conflict. In Tokyo a C 47 transport with 26 aboard crashes offshore near Oshima Island. survivors are being rescued as searches continue. Britain’s Attlee plans a Sunday broadcast on defense and global tensions. Australia begins recruiting volunteers for Korea. about 1000 apply in Sydney. Korea’s former king’s grandson declines political comment while starting college in Kentucky.
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Mobilization debate clouds House banking session
Washington discussion centers on home front mobilization plans in secret House Banking Committee session. Opinion diverges on launching full controls with elder statesman Bernard Baruch as a favored path, while Republicans like Jesse Wolcott of Michigan say Baruch's plan could gain crossparty support.
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Washington
House
Record Production in Steel Industry Reaches Peak
Washington reports record steel output before the Korean crisis, with May production at eight and a half million tons and 606,500 workers employed. Bethlehem Steel prepares its second quarter results, signaling a highly prosperous period ending June 20.
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Washington
Bethlehem
Stee
Stockpile Rubber Under Marshall Plan For U.S. Military Use
The United States has stockpiled rubber totaling seven million tires under the Marshall Plan. Readied for overseas aid participants, the funds are earmarked for military needs, though Civitan motorists will benefit only indirectly.
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Washington
Civitan
Dissension Flares In Grafton Fire Dept Over Control Of Wheels
In Grafton volunteers resign from the fire department after a dispute with City Manager Harry Curry. Vice Chief Karl Layman and 11 others quit, requesting removal of Fire Truck No. 7 from Layman’s Beech Street shop. Curry’s statement praises Layman’s service yet notes the resignations, while the city plans to retain control of administrative matters. Washington news links President Truman’s stance on wage and price controls and Korea era military moves, with references to MacArthur and potential policy changes.
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Karl Layman
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Laytman
West Grafton
Shel J. Gerard, Jr
Nee Kelly
Harold L. Murphy
Haller
William Jell
Paul Stewple
Marylyn Kemapie
Fort Ui Edwards, Jr
Donion Stockett
A.D. Duckworth
William Fp, Warder
William D. White
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Layman
Beech Street
Harry Curry
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Sentinel
Samuel J. Gerard, Jr
Clarence L. Kelly
William Mayfield
Paul Stemple
Forest Edwardsan
Don E. Stockett
C. Earl Layman
Red Infiltration Of U S Lines Is Eliminated
Washington reports a timely air strike eliminated a Communist infiltration attempt behind a U S 25th Division regiment on an undisclosed sector of the Korean battleline. Four enemy tanks were knocked out by South Korean bazookas in the left sector while South Korean forces press the Yongdok area on the east coast with U S land and naval support.
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Washington
Yongdok
U.S
Air Force Plans Expanded Strength and Korea Operations
The Air Force will grow to 58 combat units within 12 months and to 60 groups by January 1953 under House Armed Services Chairman Carl Vinson. The aim is 648,311 officers and men. Reports from Korea note good weather enabling record air operations, with 288 combat sorties recorded by Wednesday and expect stronger activity.
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Washington
House ‘Armed Services Committee
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Korea
Political Advertising Deadline Announced by Grafton Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel will accept political advertising in every issue through Saturday July 29. Candidates may run ads on Monday July 31 but those will be withdrawn from the Sentinel’s going through the U S mails to rural routes. It is illegal to mail political ads on election day.
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Grafton Sentinel
City to decide on incinerator tonight
City officials meet at 1730 on Biveside drive to decide if the new incinerator from Goder Incinerator Firm of Chicago will be accepted. Tests have weighed materials and monitored smoke and efficiency, with cans noted as reducing performance. outcome hinges on smoke and can separation.
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Biveside
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Goder
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Inois
Hay
Patrick Sharpe
Vom Chicago
Sharpe
More Precincts In Primary Than 48 General
Charleston report notes an unofficial tally from 55 counties showing the 1950 primary will feature more voting precincts than the 1948 general election. Counts show 2,813 precincts, up from 2,788, with Kanawha County adding the largest increase as permanent registration files were sifted. See page 8 for details.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Ordinances Prepared On 2 Taxes In Grafton City Council
The Graf ton City Council gave first reading to two taxes a 50 cent monthly water sewage charge and a $15 annual professional tax to boost revenue. A second reading is set for August 15 as officials draft two more ordinances a license tax on automobile operators and a gross sales tax. A third ordinance on the auto operator license was read but not approved and will be rewritten. More than 15 Grafton citizens attended.
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Grafton
General MacArthur Back in Tokyo After Korea Visit
General Douglas MacArthur returned to Tokyo this morning after a surprise second visit to the Korean front. He said the UN commander remains confident of victory despite potential setbacks and conferred with Lt. Gen. Walton Walker, President Syngman Rhee, and Ambassador John Muccio during a tour of Eighth Army HQ and wounded soldiers.
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Wide Variance Of Opinions On Mobilization Needs
Washington debates mobilization as President Truman favors partial steps while Bernard Baruch and Senator Taft advocate divergent courses. Baruch urges full war footing with controls, Taft supports taxes but opposes broad presidential powers over business and industry. Congress eyes elections as public sentiment grows.
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Bernard Barich
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Stabbing of Young Girl Investigated in Parkersburg
Prosecutor Renner says a 14-year-old boy who witnessed the stabbing of Sally Flaherty in an alley Sunday night has hired a lawyer and will not answer further questions. Sally and her brother were riding bicycles when the attack occurred. Sally is reported somewhat improved. The witness described the assailant as a man 20 to 60, wearing rolled denim trousers.
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Charleston
Tav Ernstion
Parkersburg
Charles V. Renner
Sally Flaherty
Sally
One Arrest Reported By City Police Today
City police reported a single arrest this morning. Bud Flannagan of Grafton was arrested on July 24 by Patrolman Smith for parking in a restricted Latrobe Street area. He paid a $1 fine plus costs.
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Latrobe Street
Shriver Chosen Commander of Taylor County Post 12
Lloyd L. Shriver a local garage owner was elected the new commander of Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion at its meeting, succeeding Herbert Spencer Jr. He will assume duties after the officers installation on Wednesday August 9. Norman Watkins was elected first vice commander and William Murray second vice commander. Clarence Grow became adjutant and Arthur G. Yates was re elected finance officer. Other officers elected included Torlock Rasmussen Bert Miller Crawford Compton and William C. Pembroke. Norman Deakins was chosen sergeant at arms.
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Lloyd L. Shriver
Taylor County
American Legion
Legion
Herbert Spencer, Jr
Mr. Shriver
Norman Watkins
William Murray
Clarence
Grow
Arthur G. Yates
Torlock Rasmussen
Bert Miller
Crawford Compton
William C. Pembroke
Norman Deakins
Hill
Petition Presented On Overnight Parking Protest
A petition with 54 West Main Street residents challenged an ordinance banning overnight parking. The city council referred it to City Manager Harry Curry, who said he had not yet investigated the issue. Earlier, Lindsey T. Mahaffey urged lighting at West Washington and Steel streets due to complaints of unlit blocks.
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West Main Street
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Steel Street
Signature Blocks Way Charleston P West Virginia Fourth Largest City
President Truman must sign a bill allowing the Census Bureau to combine Parkersburg and South Parkersburg counts. If approved, Parkersburg would move ahead of Clarksburg to become the state's fourth largest city, with Huntington Charleston and Wheeling still leading. Fifty counts were taken as the census proceeded.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
Senate
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Clarksburg
Four Year Medical and Dental School Sought Again
West Virginia Medical Association members push for a four year medical and dentistry school. An executive council resolution urges the legislature to establish the program in the state and was to be presented at Whitesburg Springs convention to delegates. The proposal aligns with a 1951 assembly call for action next January.
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Charleston
West ‘Virginia Medical Association
Whitesupher Springs
21 Year-Old Youth Sought in Charleston
Charleston authorities search for James Ramey a 21 year old wounded fugitive wanted on assault and shooting with intent to kill. Deputies set a roadblock near Lincoln City after a sighting at Williamson bus station only to find no trace. Ramey, described as a bad actor by police, reportedly escaped custody three times last weekend after being shot by his wife Hilda at Rameytown. Police warn he may be armed and urge the public to report sightings.
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