UN Forces Engage In Major Korean Front Battles
Reports describe a North Korean division assault near Chorwon while three South Korean columns clash with a large North Korean force around Chunchon. UN and Allied units push from the Yalu toward Samsu and Nanam, with bombardment near Chongjin and patrols advancing six miles north. North Korea seeks a defense line as Fifth Air Force targets Antung Sinuiju bridge and U S Marines move toward Changjin.
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Radiation resistant dog tags distributed nationwide
Amvers distributes 150 million radiation resistant plastic dog tags across the United States. When mailed they show only name and address. They may be taken to a blood typing station to determine blood type and then carried at all times as information for rescuers in case of injury.
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Amvers
Weston pioneer Louie Wohine dies at 62 in West Virginia
Funeral arrangements are under way in Weston for Louie Wohine a Weston glass industry pioneer. Austrian born immigrant who arrived in 1905 helped organize Weston Glass in 1919 founded Louie Glass in 1926 and West Virginia Glass Specialty in 1929 now operating in Weston.
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West Virginia Glass Specialty Company
Woning
Ludwik Glass Company
Glenville
New Weston Glass Company
Huntington Glass Company
Kenowya
Wayne County
UN Suffers Setback in Big Push
The United Nations offensive continues with gains toward the Manchurian border but on the north central front a sharp reverse occurred as Chinese forces reportedly drove six miles into South Korean positions. A U.S. First Corps spokesman called it the first reversal in the two day offensive.
Doctor Races The Stork In Snowbound Grafton
In snowbound Grafton, Dr Paul P Warden began a dawn trek at 5 00 am to reach Mrs Charles Solzenfels at 215 High Street before delivering at Grafton City Hospital. Eight taxi drivers failed to reach, police aided as city workers shoveled through heavy snow.
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Charles Solzenfels
High Street
Grafton City Hospital
Paul P. Warden
Warden
Captain Messenger
Snowstorm Rages From Cleveland To New York City
A furious winter storm blankets Dixie and the east with 19 to 24 inches of snow in many areas. Wind gusts up to hurricane force, high tides, and widespread power outages cripple transit in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. City and airline services suspend. U S Steel plans plant shutdowns in the Pittsburg district affecting about 50,000 workers.
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Savage Blizzard Paralyzes Grafton and Taylor County
A brutal blizzard shuts down Grafton and Taylor County with 19 to 24 inches of snow. Temperatures near 10 degrees above zero and heavy drifting halt transportation. Buses and taxis canceled, trucks and walkers fill streets, while rail service runs late and utilities report minimal damage. Fire officials warn residents to check furnaces and avoid fires as emergency crews face travel dangers.
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Grafton
Taylor Eouny
John Proctor
No Rural Mail Here In Taylor County Snow Delays Deliveries
Rural mail is halted in Taylor County as heavy snow blocks routes. Only two of five rural carriers reached the Post Office while city carriers and staff reported, ensuring first class mail and papers in the city. Star routes to Fairmont, Clarksburg, Philippi, and Barbour County are tied up, with only one pouch arriving from Fairmont. Mail by train is late and parcel post delivery is suspended due to travel restrictions.
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Fairmont
Clarksburg
Philippi
Barbour County
Fairmouth
Grafton Sentinel Reports Snowbound Day Delays
Blizzard disrupts operations with skeleton staff unable to print full edition. Carriers remain loyal as the paper battles heavy snow drifts to bring readers national state and local news, comics, and features.
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Grafton Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Grafton Snowstorm Paralyzes West Virginia Cities
The worst November blizzard in Grafton history has halted business and paralyzed transport. Clarksburg led the state with 30 inches, while Grafton had 24 and Charleston 17. Roads are largely one way or closed, rail service lags, and downtowns are sparsely staffed and deserted. Huntington largely escaped heavy snow with lighter totals elsewhere.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Charleston
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