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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
4
Sam Ayers Circulation Manager is listed with pay rates of six dollars, twelve dollars, eight dollars and seventy five cents, and one dollar in a compact staff payroll snippet.
A historical overview notes repeal of Prohibition by the Twenty-first Amendment and discusses the Twenty-second Amendment limiting terms. It cites Eisenhower’s doubts about a second term, resurging talk of future presidencies, and a later discussion of Harriman’s potential bid for the White House. The piece covers global security, naval power, and the political climate shaping the 1960 race.
A reflective text discusses eternal destiny and heavenly merit, contrasting purgatorial purification with the final state in Heaven. It cites biblical and apostolic references on glory, mansions, and merit guiding salvation, urging readers to seek virtue and good works.
The column surveys Miss Mary Ellen Terry a 23 year old Broadway performer in Shoestring Revue recounting her career from childhood to television and dance. It notes Crosby dating publicity and glamor in Manhattan with jest about public relations and fashion.
President Tito launches sharp attacks on Albania Czechoslovakia and Bulgaria accusing them of resisting liberalization and returning to Stalinist rule He recalls Yugoslavia's ambassador to Hungary after Nagy kidnapping and presses a feud aimed at weakening Moscow stalwarts while strengthening Khrushchev liberalizers.
Kanawha County Circuit Judge Frank L. Taylor ruled a 1943 privilege tax law on corporations doing business in West Virginia unconstitutional. He certified the ruling to the state Supreme Court, in a case brought by the Tax Commission against the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co, which sought a refund for taxes paid 1950 to 1954.
An expanded aid program favors a benign U S policy toward Western European allies. Britain France the Netherlands and Italy may share in aid and in dollars to stabilize currencies and economies. The plan could include concessions to allied airlines and a pooling of mutual needs to ease rescue costs carried by the United States under Eisenhower efforts.
Morgantown reports final arrangements with the U S Department of Labor to finance a proposed study of occupational requirements in West Virginia coal mining. The project, led by West Virginia University president Irvin Stewart and Employment Security Director C S Davis, will also study education demands in two southern communities and run for several months.
The West Virginia Supreme Court was asked to overturn a Taylor County decision that a partnership existed between Sam Veltri and Antonio Veltri over a $2,000 1849 property purchase. Veltri claims sole ownership while Antonio alleges a partnership and a not fully consummated contract.
Miami Beach reports the American Farm Bureau Federation will honor state farm bureaus for achievements over the past year. California Illinois Indiana Ohio Vermont received double awards as about 6000 delegates gather from every state plus Puerto Rico. Texas led in new members with 15 states earning membership gains. Additional recognitions went to Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana for various categories including dairy promotion and citizenship activity in Washington Vermont Ohio Indiana.
In Tygart Valley Soil Conservation District 440 Taylor county farmers cooperate, 69 percent of county farms. Tree orders received from local officials. information available at SCS or County Agents' office in Grafton Post Office. Government cost share applications for tree planting start after January 1 1957. Office on second floor of Post Office building. Order trees early to avoid shortages.
Dr. Carl W. Blegen leads the University of Cincinnati excavation at Pylos Greece, revealing Eurydice the queen's 100 room palace. Findings include a 20 foot square reception hall, a powder room, 8,000 dishes, modern-like plumbing, frescoed rooms, and a habit of shattering cups at ceremonies.
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