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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

5

West Virginia Briefs Cover Accidents and Appointments

West Virginia briefs report Robert Wilson of Monogah treated for accidental gunshot wounds in a local hospital after hunting mishap near railroad tracks. Funeral services held for Anna Watkins, aunt of FD Jude Harry E. Watkins, who died after a paralytic stroke. Foxhunters to show dogs at Jacksons Mill over three days. Mary Mullins, 71, killed by a freight train near Chesapeake. Ralph Munn of Carnegie Library Pittsburgh to speak at West Virginia Library Association open day. Funeral services planned for Paul Val Myer, 59, administrative assistant to Adj. Gen Fox and wartime State Guard commander. West Virginia University names Elizabeth E. Downey as junior acquisitions librarian.

Pairmont Anna Watkins Jude Harry E. Watkins Weston Jackson's Mill West Virginia Charleston Mary Mullins Chesapeake Morgantown Ralph Munn The Carnegie Li Paul Val Myer Adj Charles R. Fox Commader State Guard Huntington

Convicted Reds Taken To Court For Sentencing

In a tense家 scene from a feature, Marvell pleads with Proctor to become executor and secure Katherine's future after Katherine's tragedy. Marvell offers to renounce his bequest, insisting Katherine will come to Proctor's home, while Proctor maintains firm control and silent dignity, masking deeper motives.

Proctor Marvell Kit—Katherine Ben Kit Elizabeth

Congress debate on wind tunnel funding and television signals

The report notes Truman's claim Russia staged an aerial blast as Congress revises wind tunnel funding from 70.62 million to 250 million dollars. About 100.09 million would go to large wind tunnels at an air force engineering center with site undisclosed. Television antennas are short due to transmission frequencies.

Air Force Engineering Center

Marshall and Johnson Press Unity in Civilian-Control Defense Hearing

Gen George C Marshall told the House Armed Services Committee that military unity is essential during the transition to peacetime defense as the Air Force unification feud continues. Defense Secretary Louis Johnson testified that the armed forces must remain under civilian control and not operate for the interests of any single service.

George C. Marshall House Armed Services Committee Washington Air Force Unifica Louis Johnson Johnson

Hurl charges at U.N. meeting condemning waves of despotism

At the United Nations General Assembly in Lake Success, U S and Soviet officials exchange sharp condemnations. Benjamin V Cohen addresses 42 members as Andrei Vishinsky also denounces the recent New York trial and conviction of 11 Communist leaders as a crime.

Czechoslovakia Benjamin V. Cohen United Nations General Assembly

Cleveland expert testifies on defense cost savings goals

Robert Meller of Cleveland Ohio testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington claiming Secretary Johnson's economy program aims to save more than a billion dollars. The discussion references Pociske and an international context with a $20 figure.

Robert Meller Cleveland, O House Armed Services Committee Washingon John

Mosquitoes and salt water myths and fashion echoes

Fragmentary notes discuss mosquitoes avoiding salt water and a playful remark on salty thirst. Fashion reference notes multi colored jackets recalling Biblical Joseph. Various tech and wildlife items are sketched in brief, including radar for birds and penguin eggs shipped to England.

Joseph

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