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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

4

Colombo Bandung and Bangkok anchor new world peace effort

In Wellington Colombo Plan nations review four years of self development funding totaling 5.6 billion dollars with a planned 8.4 billion by six years. Goal is native technician training increased production and nation building as former colonies gain independence. The Bandung talks, led by five Colombo nations, pushed aims of ending colonialism and UN membership.

Colombo Bandung Bangkok Cairo Bapest Jerusalem Diascus Wellington New Zealand Snl Ywuil United States Gamal Abel Nasser Egypt Britain France Chou En-lai Australia Pakistan Philippines Thailand Southeast Asia Bang Thailand Tis

Taxes and Spending Hits From a Nation in Debt

The Tax Foundation warns that taxes and government spending rise while revenues lag, leaving debt to mount. In 1936 each person paid 86 and the nation’s debt grows as public outlays expand even as tax cuts pass. Meanwhile a wave of bomb threats disrupts New York venues, with 28 devices planted and 23 exploding injuring 14. Police and Postal Inspectors pursue the bomber amid widespread nerves and unanswered questions.

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Minute Meditations on Atonement and Repentance

The text reflects on God granting forgiveness for sins while emphasizing that true repentance requires sharing in Christ’s sufferings. It urges voluntary penances, renunciation of one’s will, and accepting a portion of atonement to avoid added suffering, in line with biblical exhortations.

Christ

Eisenhower to back modern Republicans in 1958 primaries

White House sources say President Eisenhower will actively support "modern Republican" candidates in 1958 primaries, shifting from past broad support of all Republicans. He may also pressure Congress to back modernization, while aiming to curb right wing opposition.

Ashington White House Eisenhower GOP Congress Old Guard Congressional Thomas H. Kuchel California Prescott Bush Connecticut Senate Kuchel Joseph R. McCarthy Wisconsin McCarthy Senate Permanent Investigation Committee

West Alliance Gets New Life Top Brass To Confer In Paris

United Press reports a renewed push to strengthen NATO as Dulles Pineau and Lloyd meet in Paris with other foreign ministers. Adenauer fears Germany’s position and urges a firm NATO stance while Brentano pushes allies to renew ties and sustain alliance unity.

Paris United States Great Britain France John Foste Dulles Christian Pineau Selwyn Lloyd Uey North Atlantic Russia Middle East Hungary Eden Mollet Britain NATO Heinrich von Brentano Konrad Adenauer West Germany Adenauer Jinto Brentano Dulles Lloyd Pineau

Unvarnished view of Hungary spark and revolt

Russell Jones reports from London on the Hungarian anti Communist uprising, arguing the revolt was provoked by Communist rulers. He cites Oct 21 1944 Soviet movements, Ernő Gerő as the trigger, and notes student and industrial workers led the resistance with Imre Nagy and Pal Maléter emerging as key figures.

London Hungary Budapest Kremlin Ernce Cerae Teria Gerae Moscow Kiev Rimosoara Romania Parliament Square Geroe Russia Warsaw Jenis Horthy Imre Nagy

English Teachers Need in Smaller Classes

A Hamilton New York report from a New York state English Council committee urges high school English classes reduced to 25 students and total teacher loads limited to 100 students. It cites a Colgate study showing adequate student work only under these limits and calls for time for evaluation and conferences. Wayne County is highlighted for leading Michigan in sweet corn production.

Hamilton, N. Y New York State English Council Colgate Universit Wayne County America Michigan

Legislators Can Buy Old Chairs

The sergeant at arms of the Massachusetts legislature can sell House of Representatives seats for 15 dollars each. Members will sit in new mahogany chairs next year costing 172 dollars each, replacing chairs in use since 1897. The House authorized selling old chairs to members for 15 dollars each.

Boston Massachusetts House of Representatives House

Farmers Vote On Controls For 57 Votes

Washington reports farmers in 14 states vote on government controls for 1957 crops including corn cotton rice and peanuts. Up to three million farmers may vote with separate ballots per crop and at least two thirds approval needed to continue quotas.

Washington Agriculture Department Palmer

US Reds Draft New Constitution

The Communist Party of the United States has drafted a new constitution declaring independence from Moscow and calling for broader labor and Negro organizations. The draft, to be approved at the 16th National convention in February, would allow dissent after policy adoption while requiring obedience.

New York Communist Party of the United States Moscow Suncey Yugoslavia Soint National Committee

57 Business Outlook Bright Leaders Believe

Washington reports a 1957 business outlook from industry leaders who forecast a better year overall than 1956 despite signs of a levelling boom. They expect tighter finances, more jobs, higher sales for many industries, and lower profits in some sectors, contingent on a stable international situation.

Washington Idustry U.S. Chamber of Commerce Emerson P. Schmidt Chamber Schmidt

Tax Cut Hopes Dim as Treasury Spokesman Declines

A Treasury aide told a House Ways and Means subcommittee there is no prospect of tax relief next year. Dan T. Smith, special assistant to Secretary Humphrey, reiterated the administration forecast as work on the new budget nears completion for President Eisenhower to submit to Congress next month.

Washington Treasury Dan T. Smith Secretary of Treasury George M. Humphrey House Ways & Means Humphrey Administration Smith Eisenhower Congress

Judge Praises Hot-Rodder in Damages Suit

Des Moines district judge Dring D Needham praised Lemonte R Koontz of the Road Knights for his conduct in a case over parts stored in a rented garage. Koontz won 685 dollars against Bertha Ver Dught after suing for 900 dollars for the loss of parts deemed junk and hauled away by the defendant.

Des Moines Dring D. Needham Needham Lemonte R. Koontz Road Knights Bertha Ver- Dught Koontz

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