Multi-Scene Western News Digest from WV and Beyond
A brisk roundup with items from Nevada to West Virginia includes the Atomic Energy Commission canceling an atomic blast due to winds and a rescheduled test, Western Big Three foreign policy debates in London, a mine rescue attempt in Pottsville, tobacco growers voting in Charleston on acreage reductions, a federal grand jury indicting Williamson pharmacist Patrick Conley, Senate Democrats forecasting approval to extend the reciprocal trade law, Wood County teachers receiving pay raises, Cincinnati’s Philipp L. Charles named WV tax office director, Ravenswood voters rejecting a municipal power plant sale, a health summit in Washington on the Salk polio vaccine, a Kanawha County store fined for mislabeled molasses, March welfare aid totals released for the state, a double homicide and hostage situation in Praceville, Sen Bricker’s second bid to amend treaty powers, Huffman case arguments before the Kanawha County court, a Kanawha Supreme Court appeal by William Mead or, and Gov Marland designating Israel Anniversary Day in West Virginia.
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Washington
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Charleston
David L. Huffman
Kanawha
State Supreme Court
Charleson
William A. Meador
McDowell County
Today’s Drive ’em away Used Car Bargains
Local dealers advertise a selection of used cars with drastically reduced prices low down payments and easy terms. Examples include a 1951 Plymouth four door sedan and a Ford Crestline. See the Classified Advertising Section on page five for full details.
Bands Offer Big Concert At 8 15 Pm In Grafton High
Grafton Senior and Junior Bands present a three part concert at 8 15 p m in the Grafton High School auditorium featuring marches waltzes swing numbers and Latin American melodies under director Robert K Wiant. The program ends with tributes to Glenn Miller and Alma mater followed by presentations of letters to senior band members.
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Grafton
Grafton High School
University of West Virginia
Robert K. Wiant
Sherp
Glenn Miller
Nell
Earl J. Cutp
Ronald Nicodemus
Owen Phillips
Teddy Landsbury
Ramona Jackson
Robert Bolyard
John Stephenson
Sandra Courtney
Janet Tucker
Charles Currey
Kent Harman
Bill Harman
Annabell Pitzer
Elizabeth Grow
Lovellia Whitescarver
Murrell Smallwood
Franklin Phillips
Donald Fitzwater
Joseph Getz
Carol Bartlett
Betty Paugh
Donna Cooper
Carol Ewers
Marilla Gerkin
Jo Ann Childers
Jonetta Sergent
Lois Sandsbury
Linda McKeen
Joan Bennett
Frances Fast
Carol Keener
Jennie Hendrickson
Jackie Westfall
Burglary Suspects Hunted After Rex Parkview Dwelling Break In
President Eisenhower backed voluntary polio vaccine distribution while warning he could use compulsory powers. In Rex, three Grafton youths face burglary charges for breaking into Hayward McPhearson’s Parkview home. one jailed, two others sought. Shackelford, in County and City custody, resisted arrest and needed 14 stitches after a scuffle outside Union Lunch. Articles say household items including a tron, toaster, and mixer were stolen and later recovered.
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Grafton
Taylor
Hayward
Tusaie) McPhearson
Parkview
Rex Shackleford
Front Street
McPhearson
Sand County
Union
Shackelford
Vehomly
Fair Weather Forecast Proven Off By Local Reading
The Tri County forecast for fair and warmer weather proved inaccurate as noon gauges hit 50 degrees and plunged to 43 overnight. Forecasters remain hopeful, predicting a high near 55 today with a low around 50 tonight and a warmer trend anticipated tomorrow.
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Tri-County
Government halts Cutter polio vaccine pending probe
Washington bulletin reports the government ordered the Cutter Laboratories polio Salk vaccine withheld from the public as investigators review six paralytic cases among children vaccinated with it. The note adds none were used in Grafton.
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Washington
Cutter Laboratories
Berkeley
Calif
Health Department
Gasoline Tax Increase Faces Enforcement Plans
Charleston officials from major gasoline distributors and the state Tax Department met to discuss enforcing a 1 cent rise in the state gas tax. The 6 cent levy, up from 5, takes effect June 10, following a fast 90 day enactment from the prior July 1 start.
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Charleston
Stite
Steel Workers Serve Notice Of New Pay Demand
The CIO United Steelworkers served wage reopener notices on Hart negotiations across 1096 basic steel and mining firms with about 600000 workers. The union pledges possible strike if no wage agreement by June 30, 1956, and seeks higher wages across the industry. Benjamin F. Wed chairman of U.S. Steel commented on 1955 prospects in the steel sector.
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Pittsburgh
Fir
CIO
United Steelworkers
Hart
USW
David J. McDonald
Holtee
Ub Woomibie Steel
Uae
Benjamin FF
U. 8. Steel
Mollohan Votes Against MRT
The House Armed Services Committee approved a compulsory military reserve training program by 331 to 32, giving Eisenhower authority to call up up to 1,000,000 reserves in emergencies. It includes a 45 day recall to active duty under court martial for noncompliance as part of building a 900,000 man ready reserve by 1960. Representative Mollohan of West Virginia voted against the measure.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Eisenhower
Robert H. Moliolson
Striking Bus Crews Say Boss Won't Talk
Atlantic Greyhound bus drivers allege company refuses to negotiate as strike persists. Federal mediator Joseph Wright recessed talks indefinitely on April 12 after a key member of the management team left town.
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Charleston
Atlantic Greyhound Corp
Joseph Wright
Neely Seeks White House Answer on Fuel Import Lobbying
Senator Matthew Neely of West Virginia demanded a response from Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. after accusing the State Department of lobbying against his plan to curb residual fuel imports. The dispute centers on alleged legal violations and policy lobbying during the administration debates.
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Washington
Matthew M. Neely
D-Wva
Herbert Brownell Jr
Neely
State Department
Wilson's Barrier on News Blasted By Press Leader
In New York the American Newspaper Publishers Association leader condemned Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson for restricting information. ANPA President Richard B. Slocum urged an end to censorship as reporters warned against power abuses at a Waldorf-Astoria event.
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Eisenhower
United States
Associated Press
New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Congress
International
American Newspaper Publishers Association Today
Charles E. Wilson
American
Richard B. Slocum
ANPA
Philadephia Bulletin
Loothe Publishers
Waldorf-Astoria
Association
Slocum
Motorists Storm At Raise In Fine
In Monroe Wisconsin drivers threaten to storm city hall after officials raise parking violation fines from ten cents to one dollar and one cent. The move sparks unrest as motorists protest changes and question enforcement. Local authorities have not yet commented on potential revisions or delays.
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Monroe
Wis.r
City Hall
Atom-Powered Merchant Ship Plans Under Way
Washington reports work progressing on the first atom driven merchant vessel to surpass earlier atomic submarines. The ship, nicknamed the U S S Atoms For Peace, will use a compact nuclear firebox and is to be built from plans drafted by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Maritime Administration.
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Washington
U.S.S
Atomic Energy Compsession
Maritime Administration
Eisenhower Proposes New Farm Aid Plan for Poor Families
President Eisenhower asks Congress to back a far reaching farm program aimed at 1.5 million low income families on small farms. The plan blends education guidance and credit to lift income, with pilot programs in at least 50 counties and 12 non farm job training programs for farm youth. The message stresses long term goals and immediate start.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Benson
Texas
Pennsylvania
Truman's Choice Adlai Named My Democratic Pick 1960
Former President Truman said Adlai E Stevenson is his choice for the Democratic nomination in 1960 and refused to nominate a ticket. He praised Tennessee Governor Frank G Clement and noted the final ticket is up to the convention. In Florida, the Senate introduced a bill to force the University of Florida and Florida State football teams to play annually.
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Chicago
Harry S. Truman
Adlai E. Stevenson
Tennessee
Frank. G. Clement
Truman
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Senate
University of Florida
Florida
Left handed killer theory cited in Sheppard murder appeal
Cleveland Ohio defense aide asserts new evidence shows Marilyn Sheppard was killed by a left handed attacker. Dr Samuel H Sheppard seeks to overturn his second degree murder conviction and order a new trial based on affidavits from criminologist Paul L Kirk. The affidavit alleges the weapon was a short instrument and a motive involved sex attack.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Samuel H. Sheppard
Sheppard
Common Pleas
Edward Blythin
Paul L. Kirk
University of California
Sam
Marilyn
Blythin
Kirk
Court of Appals
Shepards
Dynamiters Invade Bell Exchange in Atlanta Strike
An explosion beneath a telephone operator at Southern Bell’s Atlanta exchange narrowly missed causing serious injury. The blast followed a wave of strike violence as Southern Bell filed a $60,000 damage suit against the Communications Workers Union.
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Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Commonications Workers Union
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Boston
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