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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

6

West Virginia Senator Bean outlines unity and reform plan

State Senator Ralph J. Bean of Moorefield said Democrats will cooperate with Republicans to push a clean government program. He expects re election as Senate president and anticipates a unified 1957 legislature with 58 42 house and 21 11 senate margins. He listed possible leaders and urged efficiency in mental institutions and Racing Commission reform plus board of control reorganization with “good citizens.”

Charleston Senate Ralph J. Bean House West Virginia Moorefield GOP Bean William C. Marland State House John Athos Kanawha County Carson Fayette County Campbell Ohio County Martin Berkeley County Marland State Racing Commission Charles ‘Town Racing Commission State Board of Control

Community Plans Must Be Practical in Iowa City

An Iowa City piece argues that rich seeming local resources can become white elephants under current economics. It urges planners to pursue well defined research and market oriented tactics, encouraging regions to align technology with nearby industries and materials.

Iowa City Iowa

Bennett Cerf Punchline Panel Repeats Revolving Door Joke

A 1960 Bennett Cerf gag features a sharp quip about a policeman watching a revolving door. A little old lady questions why he stands in place, and he replies it’s going around with the wrong people. The piece reflects Cerf’s humor style and syndication by King Features.

Fraser Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Curiosities and Crises Tangle in Odd Editorials

A clipped, fragmentary column surveys global woes and oddities from oil shortages to bans on Sunday driving. It mentions a $1 billion Hyderabad Nawab, clergymen as drivers, a century‑old African native offering longevity tips, and a quirky note on porridge and habits, all in a satirical, scattershot tone.

Red Africa

Motor Carrier Hearings and Estate Notices in West Virginia

Public Service Commission hearings in Clarksburg on December 11 1958 seek amendment to permit H-1030 for contract coal transport to loading facilities in Harrison Barbour and Taylor Counties under L E Cleghorn and Burdett. Also notices to creditors for Henry A Canfield and Clara Lydia Casteel estates, deadlines May 2 1957, in Grafton and Morgantown with related filing requirements.

M. C Harrison County Court House Clarksburg Public Service Commission of West Virginia P.S.C. MC Furvier Harrison Barscar Taylor Counties L. E. Cleghorn M.C P B.C. MC Harrison, Barbour and Tay L.chon Henry Ucanfield Henry A. Canfield Parrish Building West Main Street Grafton John K. Burdett Taylor County West Virgin Clara Lydia Casteel Walter L John K Burdett West Virgini

Indian Tepees Yet In Town

Akron man James Jay Black, 76, builds Indian tepees near the business district, attracting children and startling passersby. He has studied Indian lore since boyhood, collecting headdresses tomahawks and other items, and displays a portrait of an Indian girl on his shed wall. The piece notes a royal python referenced as the longest snake in the world.

Akron O.P James Jay) Black Ee Town Black

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