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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1949
Page
4
The RCA Building at Rockefeller Center rises as the tallest structure in the area at fifty six feet tall. Local records reflect ongoing construction and the building's prominence in the skyline.
Tunnelton October 15 The Junior Order United American Mechanics Invincible Council No. 147 changes meetings to twice monthly on the second and fourth Wednesdays starting October 12. All members urged to attend October 12 meeting for reports and new laws.
In Charleston the Public Service Commission approved rate increases for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. that would add up to 630000 in gross annual revenue, yielding about 400000 net after taxes. General Manager J R B Crigler says this is far below the 684000 wage increases granted to employees and cites wartime and postwar costs as exceeding the approved hikes.
A shy railroad worker Klauenberg sought a young clerk, was told she was engaged, yet pursued her and arranged a theatre party. Within a year they wed, Mary Hoffert then 21 and Klauenberg 25, beginning their married life.
Proctor Barlow oversees a fragile family drama as Marvell faces exile from his past and seeks funds to start anew. Elizabeth’s memory, a painful carriage, and a bitter memory of a fatal night drive Marvell and Proctor toward confrontation. Ben Hall arrives with quiet tension as the Boston household watches their fates unfold.
The interview with Mrs. Klauenberg highlights a career marked by frequent relocations as her husband advanced through railroad posts. She notes moving from Fairmont to Pittsburgh to Baltimore and Dayton before Graf ton arrival in 1948. Her children attend three different schools in three states, and she enjoys meeting new people and active club life.
Claude Ebert, longtime leader of a Grafton store since 1928, blends work with civic effort. He is a hunting and fishing enthusiast who also enjoys bowling and credits loyal employees for his success. Local readers join in wishing him continued health and future achievements.
Chinese Press dispatches report Communist troops advancing toward Canton. The Hong Kong telegraph notes forces have reached the Pearl River Bund, Canton's main thoroughfare, signaling a critical point in the city’s defense and surrounding operations.
Reports describe Canton as quiet with citizens indoors last night while underground agents in civilian clothes roamed streets. Early morning sightings of Communist personnel preparing for regular troops, occupation described as peaceful with no violence and no defense by Nationalists. The Red drive toward the south aimed to trap 80,000 garrison forces.
Across Capitol Hill Senators Mundt and Ferguson argued the verdict could push new Communist registration laws in the next session, but appeals seem to delay any decision. The final outcome rests with the U S Supreme Court on the Smith act of 1940 which criminalizes advocating violent overthrow.
A Soviet desert region east of the Caspian is cited as an atomic test site. A Soviet army deserter says foreign aircraft flew over during experiments at high altitude. He speculates U S planes from Bahrain in the Persian Gulf could have observed Russia's bomb program.
The Danish minister and several Communist Party leaders confront possible prison terms up to ten years and fines up to ten thousand dollars as a major political dispute unfolds. Reports suggest Indiana and Illinois operators may sign contracts with unnamed parties. Negotiations for a new contract linked to a September strike are at a critical point, with talks to resume Tuesday in multiple regions.
Observers say charity begins at home as coal regions show hard economics. The steel strike hampers Lewis bargaining with coal operators. With steel plants not feeding coal into furnaces, miners’ demands face stiffer resistance the longer coal stocks rise. George H. Love of northern and western mine owners warns seizure could replace concessions. Lewis presses forward, operators risk “cutting our own throats.”
Saturday night listings across NBC CBS ABC and Dumont present a mix of dramas comedies and musical programs. Highlights include Dick Powell and Judy Canova appearances with regional festival coverage and talk segments featuring Senator J. P. Kem.
Classified rates and payment terms for all insertions with per word pricing and minimum charges. Items listed include FOR SALE furniture stoves carriages coats a Mercury Glub Coupe and coal deliveries plus rental notices and lost items. Public contact details and dates appear for each listing indicating a busy local classifieds page.
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