British Place Naval Forces At U.S. Disposal
London reports Britain will back the United States in Korea by placing naval forces in Japanese waters to support action there. Prime Minister Attlee announced the move in the House of Commons with Churchill endorsing the decision as a shared duty. Seoul reportedly fallen to North Korean forces. Kimpo airfield captured. morale of South Korean troops remains high. American planes bomb and strafe the advancing Reds, claiming the destruction of 811 enemy tanks in a single mission.
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Doctor Sander resumes practice after license reinstated
Concord bulletin reports Hermann Sander given permission to resume medical practice by the New Hampshire board of registration in medicine. His license had been suspended following acquittal in March on a murder charge related to a cancer patient's death.
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Fire In Cupboard Sparks Alarm In Grafton Home
A cupboard fire at Carrie Frantz’s residence at Barrett and High streets caused excitement but only ten dollars in damage. Sixteen Grafton volunteers responded after a Boy Scout punk stored in the cabinet ignited, extinguished before firemen arrived.
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High Streets
Grafton Volunteer Fire Department
John Proctor
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Cleanup Progress After West Virginia Floods Hits North Central Counties
West Virginia counties ravaged by flash floods report ongoing cleanup and rebuilding. National Guard crews dynamited and removed the superstructure of an old covered bridge swept down Middle Island Creek in Doddridge County to clear debris and restore routes.
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Charleston
West Virginia
West Union
Doddridge County
National Guard
Middle Island Creek
C&P Plans Big Projects Across West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports nearly a million dollars in construction funding approved by C P plans for multiple West Virginia communities. The projects aim to upgrade infrastructure and spur local development, with details on locations and timelines forthcoming.
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Charleston
West Virginia
UN Calls For Armed Force Use In Korea Conflict
The United Nations authorized military sanctions and calls for armed force against the invading Korean forces. The vote was seven to one with Yugoslavia the sole supporter. Egypt and India abstained due to instructions delays, while Russia boycotted. The decision followed President Truman announcing U.S. aid including planes and ships to Korea. The council acted ten hours after that proclamation.
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Five New Appointments To State Agencies Named
Gov Patteson announced five appointments to state agencies. Richard Raine of Rainelle gets a six year term on the Conservation Commission. Dr Roy C Curry of Huntington is named to a five year term on the dental examiners board. Dr Carl Lee Dove of Saeger also joins the dental examiners board for five years. Marshall A Shanklin of White Sulphur Springs takes a four year term on the embalmers and funeral directors board. Dr R H De Witt of Parkersburg appointed to a three year osteopathy board term.
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Patteson
Richard ©. Raine
Rainelle
Conservation Commission
Thomas H. Clagett
Bluefield
Roy C. Curry
Huntington
Board of
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C. C. Browning
Omar
Carl Lee Dove
Saeger
Robert Davis
Clarksboro
Marshall A. Shanklin
White Sulphur Springs
C. L. Lobban
Embalmers and Funeral Directors
R. H. de Witt
Parkersburg
Osteopathy
TH. Lacey
Public Library Moves To New Location
The Grafton Public Library will occupy new headquarters on the third floor of the Grafton Bank and Trust Company building after July 10. The room, on the corner of Ethel and Boyd streets, will be accessible from either street. Mrs. C. F. Shafer, chairman of the Eastern Star Womans Club.
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C. F. Shafer
Eastern Star Womans Club
West Virginia flood leaves 150 homes destroyed
In a six county survey Red Cross reports 150 homes destroyed 900 damaged and about 1000 families homeless. About 1200 people in four counties are fed daily while 386 families seek rehabilitation aid. Weston cases show 900 homes damaged by five foot flood.
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Red Cross
West Virginia
Relief Agency
Robert Pierpont
Ritchie
Lewis
Doddridge
Tyler
Lloyd Morris
Weston
Morris
Westor
Proctor Reelected President of Firemen’s Assoc
Proctor Reelected President at Mill Creek meet near Huttonsville. North Central District Firemen's Association, a WV Firemen's branch, elected officers including vice-president Robert English of Dailey and secretary-treasurer Charles A. Miller of Elkins. New member Webster Springs joined, bringing total departments to 14. Other members listed include Hikins Dalley Huttonsville Buckhannon Lington Philippi Grafton Newsburg Tunnelton Rowlesburg.
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Farm Report Charleston WV Signals Solid Grain Outlook
Heavy spring rains damaged some crops but the crop service reports a bright outlook. Wheat yield is projected at 1,365,000 bushels, with 19.5 bushels per acre, reflecting fewer acres but steady yield. Oats and barley prospects are good, pastures improved by rain boost milk production to 16.4 pounds per cow, the highest on record.
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Charleston
Ays
West Virginia
Firemen To Parade In Thomas For Fourth Of July
Grafton fire department adds Thomas West Virginia to July 4 schedule joining Terra Alta and Oakland. Parade at 6 p.m. after 10 a.m. Terra Alta visit and 1 p.m. Oakland Maryland parade.
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Grafton
Terra Alta
Oakland
West Virginia
Maryland
Polio Epidemic Fears Rise In West Virginia
The State Health Department warned of a possible polio epidemic as 24 cases were reported by June 24, matching last year’s tally. Officials noted WV faced a severe surge previously, and a clearer outlook would emerge by the third week in July.
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Charleston
West Virginia
State Health Department
Question of World War III unsettled in Korea era
Washington dispatch notes ongoing concern in democratic nations over whether U S intervention in Korea could trigger a second global conflict. Pravda in Moscow remains noncommittal, leaving the risk assessment unresolved.
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Washington
Korea
Russia
Moscow
Pravda
Warren McVicker Hurt In Farm Equipment Accident
Warren McVicker twenty six of near Webster was seriously injured when a trailer of hay fell on him yesterday afternoon at the McVicker farm. He suffered a fractured skull and is a patient at Grafton City Hospital. His father Truman McVicker reports the prognosis remains uncertain.
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Webster
Truman McVicker
McVicker
Warren
Handley Speaks at Local Kiwanis Dinner
Virgil T. Handley head of the Social Security office in Clarksburg was guest speaker at the Kiwanis club dinner. He praised the Social Security Acts while Merritt Feather presided. Curtis Detker announced his resignation to Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Paul Shahan led singing as plans were made for a July 4 holiday meeting.
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Kiwanis Club
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Kiwanis
Joe Avins
Pring Athens
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Sewickley
Pennsylvania
Paul Shahan
Man Seeks Est. in Awlor Nannte Incident
A man sought an estimate in a local incident at Awlor Nannte, with details limited to the readable fragments. Authorities reported no further information available in the accessible text.
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