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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1950
Page
1
Citizens assured Fire Chief Harry Curry there will be no lapse in Grafton fire department efficiency after this week’s dissention and volunteer resignation. He said cooperation has returned and a standby fire truck will be kept on the Beech Street crossing to protect the South and West Gratton areas.
Curbs Now Mr Curry outlined efforts to air dissension in a dignified judicial hearing on Monday night while Earl Layman and Gerard declined to press charges against Fire Chief John Proctor or others. Layman had no comment and would only testify at a trial. Virgil Zickefoose sought to join the resignations list. Curry defended the department’s continued efficiency, saying Grafton citizens should not fear a drop in capability. See GRAFTON page 5.
Washington reports show some congress members puzzled by U S forces operating in Korea without a formal national emergency or war declaration. General Omar Bradley and NSRB chair W Stuart Symington provide lawmakers with a detailed explanation of United Nations actions and presidential power to draft manpower.
Milford Gibson of Kingwood, president of the West Virginia University Alumni Association, was recommended to the U.S. attorney general by Senators Neely and Kilgore to succeed D. Paul Camilletti of Wheeling as assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Camilletti resigned to seek the Republican nomination. Gibson has practiced law in Kingwood since 1946, after stints in Elkins and five years with the FBI in Washington. His father, the late Joseph Gibson, served as district attorney for the Northern District from 1939 to 1947.
Nelson Austin of Knottsville consigns purebred Jersey dairy heifers to the Jersey sale at Jackson's Mill on September 29. The stock will be led to the sale for potential buyers and farmers in the region.
Taylor County officials investigated the death of Charley Nebeski a 67 year old Russian born resident who had lived in the United States 30 years. He was found dead in his bed at a small shanty in Dogtown Flemington after a day without food his body in advanced decay. Coroner Ona C Jefferys noted the man had been bedfast for weeks and last seen alive at 8 PM yesterday by neighbor Arnold Shaffer. He had worked in mines and belonged to United Mine Workers Local 887 but had no living relatives in the country. The coroner said no inquest would be held and death was attributed to natural causes.
The centennial of Grafton s Methodist church will be marked August 21 to 28 led by West Main Street Church pastor Reverend Paul E Trimpey. The week features special services a hundredth anniversary fellowship dinner a historical pageant and addresses by former pastors and churchmen inviting all six city congregations to join.
Washington reports draft calls will stay elevated through 1950 with the Army targeting 800000 in uniform by year start. September draft call rises to 50000 and October will add 50000 more, likely keeping overall strength about 100000 below the goal by end of October.
Rain forced three band concerts scheduled at Grafton High School to be postponed. The senior band led by Paul Shahan will perform tomorrow at Pruntytown 3:30 p.m., Bullsville 4:30 p.m., and East End 6:30 p.m. after lunch. Geach McKinney announced the updated schedule.
City Council approves a four-part package tax plan proposed by Dr. Robert F. Gerkin to cover a shortfall in general funds. The package includes an annual motor vehicle operator license up to 2 dollars per person, a professional license up to 15 dollars, a general privilege tax on business, and a sewer tax for water users. The measures aim to generate at least 26000 in revenue for street sewer repairs and other improvements.
West Virginia plans to provide 1128 men for September and October draft calls, based on one seventieth of 100,000 national total. Local Taylor and Barbour county quotas were not yet received as of noon today. officials expect figures early next week. Colonel Dana R. Hamilton says physical examinations could begin August 7.
Flemington reports a Civil Air Patrol Cadets meeting to confirm attendees for the Langley Field encampment August 13 to 27. About 25 cadets from Clarksburg Fremont area will travel by bus due to Air Force transport needs. Also noted is Roger Findley in Grafton hospital for infected foot after stepping on a rusty nail at Simpson grandparents’ home.
Washington report outlines a near 77% increase in old age and survivors insurance checks as a bill nears final congressional action. The measure would raise benefits for about 3,000,000 beneficiaries with October 1 effective date and uses a simple conversion table for lower brackets.
Washington reports say North Korean forces pressed a savage armored assault along a 200 mile front, deploying about 90 000 troops in nine divisions. General MacArthur described the action as a savage fire fight concentrating on the First Cavalry near Yongdong, with a wedge formed between US 25th Division and South Korean Sixth near Tehow Village. Intelligence foresees critical decisions in coming days as supply problems threaten the invaders' advance.
Army private Carol Edwin Neale faces a murder preliminary hearing in Charleston for the death of 29 year old Virginia Frazier, a waitress, who was shot in the temple at Neale s home early Wednesday. Police say he claimed the gun discharged accidentally while showing it during furlough from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Lawton.
An American soldier describes the Korea conflict as do-or-die with a 200 mile front along the last natural defense line near Pusan. North Korean forces aim to breach the line while Allied troops assume orderly retreats are possible if needed. Heavy losses mounting but officials warn against undue optimism amid the pivotal battle.
Washington reports show strong support among Congress for substituting full homefront mobilization for President Truman's limited economic control bill. The House Banking Committee approved the plan 8 to 1 after rejecting Baruch's all-out substitute 10 to 9. John Kunkel vows to press on the floor with his fallback price proposal. The Baruch plan aims to set prices at July 24–28 lows. Carl Vinson backs Baruch. otherwise, military leadership signals possible shifts. For 4-H members, about eight to ten boys and girls from Taylor County are set for state camps at Jackson's Mill August 7–14 for boys and August 14–21 for girls. blanks available at the county agent's office.
Congress acts to restore family allowances for service members with identical bills in Senate and House. The plan raises government payments and reduces from pay above World War II levels. Proposed monthly totals: wife or dependent parent 57, GI contributes 30, two dependents 90, child 25 or 60 if only living parent.
Charleston reports the West Virginia Korean War casualty toll rising with ten more residents added. Killed is Private Jackson Snyder of Marion County, wounded include Bily G. Mees of Paden City and Corporal Richard D. Hand of Elm Grove. Seven listed as in action include George M. Barrick Jr. of Morgantown and Lowell D. Fisher of Charleston.
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