07 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1957
Page
1
The FORECAST calls for cloudy and warmer conditions with a chance of rain in the northwest this afternoon. Tonight will be warmer with occasional rain in the north, followed by a mild Saturday with showers and possible thunderstorms by the afternoon. 24 hour temps show a high of 42 and a low of 21 yesterday, with today’s readings around 45 at 11 am and 50 by 11 am today.
Grafton merchants announced Christmas shopping hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 12 to 14 and 20 to 23, with regular hours on other days. The list includes Heflins Archdeacon's Penney's Style Shop McCrory's Evans Furniture Sieler Furniture Beverly Shop Petreys Fort Pitt Lear's Photo Wilson Florist DeLaney's Appliance. Firemen plan tree sales with a pony ticket fundraiser.
GETTYSBURG PA President Eisenhower approves reappointments for two Democratic Interstate Commerce Commission members. Rupert L. Murphy of Georgia and Anthony F. Arpaia of Connecticut will have terms extended through December 31. Sent to the Senate after Congress returns.
Delegates at a West Virginia education conference heard state schools are symptomatic of wider issues, with Feaster’s $100000 study showing students two grades behind national norms by ninth grade. Ro hrough urged clarifying causes beyond symptoms, as discussions prepare possible legislative action. Vanguard satellite failure sparks prestige concerns as NATO talks loom, with officials noting progress and mixed reactions from allies.
The Grafton detachment released names of two drivers who passed their examinations yesterday. Bernice M Luzader of Grafton and Irene Menear of Grafton were listed among the successful examinees. The activity report includes eight accident reports and two investigations among many items such as 33 warning tickets and 27 operator examinations.
Boston priest Rev Daniel Linehan reported results from Antarctica near McMurdo Station. He and Adm George J Dufek tested ice depth and seismograph data showing the region rises above sea level and ice accumulates about one inch per year. The work aims to clarify whether the station would be submerged if all polar ice melted.
Moscow papers lead with the U S Vanguard satellite test failure and deride American prestige. In Washington scientists study wreckage for causes while a new rocket awaits investigation and possible launch in weeks.
United Press reports rain mixed with snow cleared standing snow from the eastern third of the country and dropped about an inch of water in Paducah Kentucky Little Rock Arkansas and Dyersburg Tennessee. Weather Bureau says the pattern will repeat today with rain and snow for nearly all regions as a low pressure system moves from the central plains toward the Ohio River Valley bringing warm moist air from the Gulf. Temperatures rose to 30 in New England and into the 50s in the Midwest.
Grady Dithworth, 18, known for safe driving awards, allegedly led police on a 25 block pursuit through red lights at speeds reaching 90 mph before being caught. The incident follows his noted safe driving record.
At 7 55 a m a bugle sounded from a platform above the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor as a memorial service opened. The event began a nationwide drive to raise funds for a permanent memorial at the site and recalled the loss of 1 102 crewmen. In Florida a theft occurred at Weigner’s car on the courthouse square, a cardboard box containing a six foot six inch diamondback rattlesnake was reported missing.
President Eisenhower, on the Pearl Harbor anniversary, expressed concern over the Vanguard satellite test failure at Cape Canaveral. He ordered a full Defense Department report from Donald A. Quarles as officials assess why the rocket exploded after launch. White House aides noted Russia’s prior satellite success and pledged steady resolve.
Charleston press reports the first four days of the bucks only season show nearly 5000 deer killed. A commission spokesman noted Thursdays tally at 535, making the week total 4767. The season ends at sundown today and final figures are expected next week.
Footprints found in Elmwood Cemetery and near a nearby barn raise hopes in the Maria Ridulph disappearance case. FBI activity and a volunteer search, totaling thousands, continue with police optimistic an outside suspect is involved.
Pope Pius XII completed a week of spiritual exercises and, concealed by a velvet curtain, heard the last sermon of the “Sermon of the Memories” by a Jesuit priest in the chapel of Pope Urban VIII. Eight cardinals and 50 bishops attended the four daily sessions, as advent season prayers and meditation continued.
Daily Bible reading feature promoted in the Sentinel urging families to read a portion each day. The notice highlights the old American custom and the Krat blessing and directs readers to Page 4 for today’s reading.
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