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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1950

Page

6

UN Security Council weighs steps for Korea cease fire

The Security Council meets this afternoon to decide possible actions against North Korea. Delegates anticipate measures from economic boycott to military intervention, with the U.N. under State Department guidance. Ambassador Ernest Gross and Warren Austin led U.S. efforts in Washington and New York. Trygve Lie warns the Korean crisis mirrors a broader cold war, urging a negotiated end to avoid further eruptions.

Washington United Nations Korea U. N. Security Council Security Council State Department U.N Ernest’ Gross New York Warren Austin Young Republic South Korea U. N Trygve Lie Lie

City Bus Service To Fairgrounds Announced Tonight

W C Lawson owner of Grafton Transportation announced start of bus service to the old fair grounds at the request of Grafton Volunteer Fire Department. Jefular Parkview and Maple avenue routes go via the fairgrounds with 6 35 p m and 7 15 pm departures. Main street terminal buses depart 7 30 7 50 and 8 10 p m tonight. returns at 9 45 and 10 10 p m. Service runs nightly as a cooperative measure with the fire department.

W. C. Lawson Grafton Transportation Company Grafton Volunteer Fire Department Lawson Jefular

Huntington Voters Vote On Bond Issue For A New Hospital

Huntington and Cabell county voters will decide in the August primary on a $750,000 33 year bond for a new public hospital. The city council ordered a referendum to fund the project with a matching federal aid plan totaling about $1.5 million. The hospital would add 217 beds at the present county detention home site.

Huntington Cabell County

Freight carloadings on B and O Railroad rise and fall

Revenue freight handled on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the week ended June 24 totaled 59 617 cars, down from 61 073 cars in the prior week and from 61 518 cars the week ended June 17.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Bids Open On Two Bridges And Six Road Projects

Charleston dispatch reports bids to be opened by the State Road Commission on two bridge projects and six road jobs totaling about 535000 dollars. Planned work includes replacing a floor on the East Street bridge over the Little Kanawha in Parkersburg and building a new bridge at Minnehaha Springs on State Route 39. Additional work covers leveling and resurfacing 15 miles of Route 39 between Richwood and Millpoint, with other improvements in Upshur Marshall Wetzel Tyler Monroe and Grant counties.

Charleston

Grafton Welcomes Newest Citizens

The city hospital reports two births. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Lawler 1339 West Main Street welcomed a daughter at 6 53 p m Sunday June 25 weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs James R Fletch Route 4 welcomed a baby boy at 1 40 a m Monday weighing 6 pounds.

Wilbert Lawler West Main Street Pie James R. Fletch Route 4 Bors

Acheson Briefs His New Deputy Local

A reader friendly summary notes deputy sheriff admits Mr. Drummond to jail for booking on an infpication charge. He will have a hearing before Justice Ona C. Jefferys. Tax measures aimed at raising about 60 000 dollars annually take effect this Saturday in Sly KY.

Drummond Justice of the Peace Ona C. Jefferys

Protests Against New Fees Hit City Theaters

Readers report ongoing opposition to new theater fees totaling about 14000 dollars annually. Officials ignore the protests as the changes proceed despite public outcry.

Four Continued From Page On Korean War Support

Informed sources cite no White House confirmation that the United States will back South Korea. At Lake Success officials reportedly expect U N backing for possible military action against Communists.

White House U. S Strom South Korea Lake Success United States U. N

Rivalry Between Raphael And Michelangelo Revealed

In London, Attlee met the British cabinet to discuss the situation while a delegation spokes his country will support the motion. A Vatican Museums assistant notes alterations to Raphael frescoes, showing Michelangelo recast as a captive, altering the David entering Jerusalem scene.

London F Attlee Devalecio Redig de Coshpos Vatican Raphael Vatican Palace Siete Elangelo Pate David Jerusalem

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Fairgrounds Richman & Son Iasurance W. Main Fairmont, W. Va Adams Street Turner New Hospital Rm Cour Malone Main St Harry Batson Taylor County Arthur A. Schuck Valley Forge William S. Marsh Upshur, Marshall, Wetzel Tyler Monroe Grant Counties Grafton Stanton Grand Army of the Republic Los Angeles Calif Douglas T. Story Francis Smith Margaret ‘Thompson Esther Shore Women’s Relief Corps Story Jasera Acheson Truman U.S North Atlantic Treaty Council Charles M. Spofford New Yorke Dean Acheson Spofford High Command Michelangelo W.D.T.A Barton’s Was Krinkle Krepe Oxfords
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