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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
1
Weather summary notes widespread cloudiness and frigid air with snow flurries. Daytime highs range from 15 to 22 degrees, with 10 to 15 in the mountains, and nights near 5 to 15 degrees except zero at higher elevations. Friday brings more clouds and snow, temperatures from the mid teens to mid twenties.
Snow and ice blanket streets in Grafton with traffic slow and taxis overwhelmed. Frigid conditions extend across Edwards Air Force Base and Europe as pilots and officials monitor the bitter spell.
Vienna 21 year old Maria Hauser refused to miss her wedding after a car crash on an icy road broke her arm. An ambulance carried her to church, where she directed the driver to proceed there despite injuries. The incident occurred on route to the ceremony Wednesday.
A brutal cold wave gripped West Virginia with new date records and two auto deaths from slick roads. Windland and Decker perished in crashes as temperatures plunged. Charleston dropped to six above. Forecasters expect a 10-15 degree rise Friday, but snow flurries and cloudy skies persist into the weekend.
Washington reports postal clerk Joe Biggs used a mail truck to deliver New York mail, ending near the George Washington Bridge. He ran out of gas and money, but officials dispatched a New York postal truck to recover the load and questioned the incident.
A United Press report notes a nationwide cold spell gripping all regions including the South. Temperature drops bring frost and disrupted travel while northern areas report record lows and snow across towns and counties. Authorities warn residents to prepare for continued cold conditions through the week.
New York transit leaders report some improvement in rush hour service amid the four day Motormen's Benevolent Association strike. North winds and freezing temperatures snarled highways, while leaky subway and bus routes faced ice. The TA noted more workers reporting, with 73 percent of normal service on the RT line and bus crews returning in numbers. Mayor Wagner pressed transit talks, though no settlement emerged. Across the nation, frigid air and snow disrupted the South and Midwest, with several cities recording subfreezing temps and major snowfalls. At least 18 deaths were linked to weather related crashes.
Authorities say Laura Rounds, 49, of Milwaukee, stole about $88 in merchandise from department stores and exchanged the items before taking them home.
Adlai Stevenson returns to Washington to join NATO planning at the State Department under Dulles with Eisenhower's blessing. A long Dec 3 White House talk left Stevenson wary of urgency against the Soviet challenge. He wavered about attending the Paris NATO summit, saying invitation uncertain unless compelling reasons arise.
In Mobile Alabama a dentist confronts a unusual dental tale as 17 year old housewife Mrs Katie Cordell grows new permanent teeth to fill two gaps after two of her teeth were extracted. The case highlights surprising dental development and the dentist's efforts.
American scientist Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner reports the Soviet Union began active study of earth satellites more than seven years earlier, saying Russia had instrumentation satellite research since 1950, with no artificial moon project launched in the U.S. until July 1955. Berkner, IGY leader, spoke in Washington.
CHICAGO A man and a child died and two children were in critical condition after eating fried chicken accidentally mixed with roach poison. Finis Kittinger 54 and Roger Van Horn 2 died. Susan Marie 15 months and Deborah 3 were hospitalized in critical condition at St Mary of Nazareth. The tragedy followed a kitchen mishap during meal preparation by the father. The mother, Darlene van Horn 24, was with them during the incident. The event prompted medical reporting and cautions about accidental poison in domestic settings.
President Eisenhower prepares for the NATO summit after a final strategic meeting with the National Security Council. Dulles to Paris to push talks while the U S offers new ideas on missile bases nuclear control and shared scientific work with NATO partners.
Police Chief Robert DeBarr reports a two day period of slick streets in Grafton with an accident causing 550 dollars damage to two vehicles. Lemual Theodore Boylen of Independence Route 1 struck the left front of Clifford Wilson Wells of 1312 West Main Street near Keener Shriver Motors. The noon time crash at 1 45 p m was investigated by DeBarr and Patrolman Hickman, with no arrests and road conditions blamed. DeBarr urged drivers to travel only when absolutely necessary.
A 5 day forecast notes Fraser Colorado recorded a subzero reading at 21 degrees. The report also mentions a high of 82 degrees in Los Angeles and references U.S. Weather Bureau stations for the readings.
Charleston officials pressed for a 1958 59 administrative budget to hire more qualified engineers for West Virginia road construction. Dr William B Rossman urged higher salaries to attract staff for mental health facilities and accreditation goals, while health and labor budget requests highlighted funding gaps and need for improved public health checks in city water supplies.
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