West Virginia Virginia Subscription Rates and Post Office Note
Rates by Matt cover delivery regions in West Virginia and Virginia with service gaps. Details include 3 months 3.76 dollars 6 months 7.50 and 1 year 12.00 outside Virginias, plus 1 week 0.20 2 months 1.80 6 months 7.40 and 1 year for home delivered by currier where available in Taylor Barbour and Prato. The notice states BIS entered as second class matter at Grafton Post Office under March 9 1870 act. date December 13 1955.
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Matt
West Virginia
Virginia
Virginias
Currier
Taylor, Barbour and Prato
Suuaden
BIS
Grafton
W. Va
Tax Cut Could Reach Four to Five Billion, Group Says
The Committee for Economic Development argues a 4 to 5 billion dollar tax cut is possible if the 1957 budget is kept at current levels. They oppose debt reduction now, saying inflation risk is insufficient, and favor prioritizing individual tax relief with broader cuts for corporations and a potential 50 percent earnings tax, amid political maneuvering.
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Committee For Economic Development
Gvor Humphrey
the Treasury
Congress
Harriman Attacks Eisenhower Aides At Labor Convention
Governor Averell Harriman of New York denounced Eisenhower aides and labor policies while addressing the newly united labor federation. His fiery speech drew cheers of Give in hell Averell and pitted Harriman against Adlai Stevenson’s moderation. He urged faith in a strong union to raise living standards and stabilize labor relations, signaling bold political action from the new federation.
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United Labor Federation
Averell Harriman
New York
Eisenhower
Averell
Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
James P. Mitchell
Ion
AVE
Hatheo
Harry S. Truman
Stevenson
Truman
Herriman
Adlai
Guided missiles race begins under Wilson directive
Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson has authorized Army and Air Force to pursue guided missiles without range limits to spur development. The Army prioritizes missiles production while the Air Force focuses on long range systems, the Navy on ship launched missiles, and all aim to be assigned to services per their missions once ready.
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Secretary of Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Army
Air Force
Navy
Emi le
One Shot Polio Immunity Program Amid Vaccine Shortage
The supply of Silk antipslco vaccine ran low after early year one shot immunity plans reduced booster use. The original two shot rule was abandoned to test if one shot suffices next year. The nationwide shortage persists as polio season nears with spring demand rising and cautious administration by parents and clinics.
Fluoride favors decay resistence in water study
A fragment reports on effects of fluoride in water and its impact on dental health. It mentions a study involving about 400 children in Newhboreh, noting possible development changes and concerns over tooth decay resistance amid activist commentary.
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Newhboreh Noy
Wallpaper of the Heart by Reverend Joseph Manton
The Core Of Life urges choosing uplifting wallpaper for the heart over home decor. It warns against jealousy and gloom, urging Christians to surround themselves with faith, hope, kindness, and joy to foster happiness.
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Jemon
Lavendar
Fluoridation Study Shows Limited Growth Impact
A study across the Audi son River region finds eight years of fluoridation in Eweston with 400 children, Kingston area without fluoridated water shows 50 percent higher tooth decay, while researchers Dr. David B. Ast and Dr. TAann note no growth or development effects.
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Eweston
Audison River
Kingston
David B. Ast
Bureau of Dental Health
New York State
Taann
American
Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Ancient Word Bank
A crossword style compilation with clues and partial answers drawn from varied terms such as places, elements, and common nouns. The grid references and enumerations hint at a themed puzzle containing geographic, chemical, and linguistic entries with multiple connections and a few obscured terms.
January Term Jury Lists Opens Court January 9
The January term circuit court opens January 9 at 9am with petit jurors reporting. Grand jurors are not named publicly. Reported names include Booths Creek Louis Biffle Jr. and many others from Grafton Flemington Simpson and surrounding areas.
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Circuit Court
Booths Creek
Louis Biffle Jr
Bridgeport
Carl William Cooper
Grafton
Dorsey J. Shingleton
Flemington
Raymond Nick Carder
Carl L. McBee
A B Christmas Choir Attracts Grafton Friends
Grafton residents attended Alderson Broaddus College Community Christmas program at Philippi in the College Field House. The 60 voice College Oratorio Choir performed A Christmas Carol Service under Mrs Shirley D Johnson and Dr Walter C Johnson Jr. Rev Joseph D Billups presided. Representatives from Baptist Student Movement discussed outreach as 25 Morgantown students joined a 6 30 pm program in College Chapel.
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Grafton
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
Joseph D. Billups
Campus Life
Shirley D. Johnson
Walter C. Johnson
Oratorio Choir
Peycke
Gruber-Wilson
Adam
Christ
Ouring
Morgan
Niles
Art
Haworth
Leontovich Wilhovsky
Neidlinger
Baptist Student Movement
Alderson-Broaddus
Elmer Dierks
Baptist Student Work
West Virginia
James B. Miller
Tom Cory
B.S.M
West Virginia University
College Chapel
Baptist Student Movement of
Morgantown
BSM
Alderson - Broaddys
Bennett Cerf Retells a Saint Nicholas Tale on 23rd Street
The fragment recalls Clement Clark Moore who lived on 23rd Street New York in 1823 and wrote A Visit from Saint Nicholas a century later, with garbled OCR text noting Chel sea residence and a poetic slipstream.
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23Rd Street
Ninth
Tenth Avenues
New York
Clement Clark Moore
Chelsea
Saint . Nicholas
Clark
Kinnaird
Dockr
Fragmented OCR item on wartime incidents and chem/industry blast
Readable text cites a Canadian cannery fire with forty thousand cans of something exploded, plus vague mentions of diplomats, jute bands, and guerrilla activity involving two women. The passage is unclear and mostly garbled, offering few verifiable facts or dates.
Dog Prefers Hot Water Bottles for Sleep
Washington dispatch reports Maj. and Mrs. Gerald Gentry’s hound Friend hates sleeping indoors and on a bitter cold night was coaxed into a dog house with two hot water bottles. Since then the dog refuses to sleep without them, revealing a peculiar phobia of confined spaces.
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Washington
Friend
Gerald Gentry
Gentry
Army Vacancies In 7 Branches Open To Volunteers
M/Sgt. Ralph L. Reed, Graf ton recruiting officer, reports vacancies in seven Army branches effective December 1 and open on a first come basis to volunteers. Jobs include medical service engineers police ordnance quartermaster signal and transportation corps. Combat groups such as infantry artillery and armored unassigned also open. About 50 to 150 Army schools eligible for high school graduates. Enlisted WAC member Mildred Ice, Rt. 3 Wallace W Va, to basic at Ft McClellan after enlistment October 19. listing had been omitted. WAC enlistments offer career training. James T. Prie nd of Gassaway enlisted in regular Army unassigned.
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Ralph L. Reed
Grafton
Clarksburg
U.S. Army
Reed
Corps of Engineers
Military Police Corps
Ordnance Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
Transportation Corps
WAC
Mildred
L. Ice
Rt. 3
Wallace
W. Va
Herbert R. Ice
Ft. McClellan
Alabama
James T. Priend
Gassaway
Car Fire Report Uncovers Baptists Parked Over Manhole
Police rushed to a scene in Muncie after a car fire. The vehicle was found parked over an open manhole from which vapor rose, claimed to affect about 4 000 Baptist students nearby.
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Muncie, Indl
Webster PTA Meeting Report and Local Notices
The Webster PTA meeting covered officer reports and program plans for January. Members discussed book shortages for pupils, a possible text book drive, and the 4-H club by the next meeting, with Mr. McWile showing two films and refreshments provided by Mrs. Getz and Mrs. Stead.
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Ster Pta
Herbert R.mcwi
Sindissctmes Caros
Wanedith
Cauley
McWile Hams
Leo . Moore
Lotta Getz
Nancy Stead
Tata J
Fenet
Stead
Getz
Grafton
James
Gulls
Newark
Ohio
Norfolk
Virginia
Gearl Gull
Gull
W.s.c's
Methodist Church
Arthur G. Bailey
Clarksburg
Gilbert Carpet
Mary Simpson
Toledo
Myrtle Poston
Painesville
Oitton
Gantt
Willian
Stevenson Seeks Open Bid for 1956 Democratic Nomination
Adlai E. Stevenson plans a full field campaign for the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination, shifting from his 1952-reluctant stance to a professional-led effort. Harriman and Truman reportedly push Stevenson, while some see a drive to blunt his momentum. Also noted is Dr. Walter A. Patrick's approach to nuclear waste disposal, turning materials into solid rock to fund and safeguard power production.
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Ashington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Politica
Milliam
Americans For Democratic Action
Stéventson
Walter A. Patrick
Johns Hopkins University
Patrick
Ty Patrick
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Baptist Youth Fellowship
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