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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

5

President Truman Makes Five Minute Pittsburgh Stop

President walked the Pittsburgh station platform during a brief stop this morning. He then boarded the train, heading toward Washington where arrival is expected at 3 30 p.m. EDT.

Wunuuuculum Pittsburgh Truman Washington

Chiang insists on defending Formosa amid China clash

Chiang Kai-shek reiterated plans to return to the Chinese mainland or die defending Formosa against communists. He said he does not talk of death easily but added it remains in his mind if circumstances worsen. The remarks reflect heightened cross-strait tensions as coverage notes continued from the CHUSAN page.

Mosa Chiang China Formosa

Daily Across Puzzle Clues Blend Old Terms

A list of cryptic style crossword clues covers a range of definitions from valuables and edge of a hat to river Fr and vanquisher. Entries include nervous hints on avaricious ness and smaller terms like bungod and lames, with several archaic spellings and partial phrases suggesting a puzzle draft in progress.

Ahat Yemen Arabia

Nationalists vow to fight to the finish in Formosa

In Formosa the speaker pledges to keep her word and fight to the end if Formosa falls while Chiang expects other Nationalist leaders to join. A street death cited from a street cleaning water project caused an accident. Tonight also marks the final hearing on Ordinance 187 banning parking on the south end of St John Street.

Formosa Chiang St. John Street

Golden Horseshoe Awards Set for Charleston Ceremony

Students from 55 counties will travel to Charleston on Friday May 19 for a Golden Horseshoe ceremony in the House of Delegates chambers. Superintendent W W Trent will knight or lady each winner, then buses will transport the honorees on a Kanawha Valley tour of notable places.

Automobile Wreck Reported Fronting Daugherty Residence

An accident occurred in front of the Daugherty residence, with debris and activity noted by responders. No further details on injuries or vehicles are provided in the fragment.

Daugherty

New six room bungalow in Bluesville by Parrish Agency

The Parrish Agency offers a new six room bungalow in Bluesville with masonry construction and every modern feature including a rumpus room in the basement. It boasts an excellent location and is described as an excellent buy in every respect.

Bluesville

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