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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
4
The snippet lists Charles E. Rose as News Editor WL. Siemen as Circulation Manager W. T. Lockard as Business Manager and Milford R. Griffith as Advertising Manager, identifying key newsroom personnel in the publication’s masthead.
President Nixon urged resilience after the Vanguard rocket failure to launch a token satellite. He said Americans must work, not wallow, stressing that the setback does not erode scientific ability or leadership. allies and enemies watch, but Americans must press on.
In a rare split the AFL-CIO and Teamsters vote five to one to expel each other while pledging no retaliation and continued local cooperation. Tensions rise as James Hoffa is blocked from leading, Harold J. Gibbons acts to block picket line crossings, and warnings of retaliation and possible reversals linger amid fractured unity.
Southern School News reports that about one quarter of Southern school districts now have biracial enrollment after the Supreme Court desegregation decision. The piece notes rising enrollments for both races, declining Negro-to-white ratios due to out-migration and white growth, with District of Columbia showing the largest shift.
A Census Bureau report shows education yields lower unemployment and higher average years of schooling among workers. The last March survey found unemployment declines with higher education, with college graduates faring best while those least educated face higher joblessness. Overall education levels rise over time aided by the GI Bill, bolstering arguments for federal scholarship aid.
The passage describes Jesus washing the feet of his disciples at the supper before the Passover. He explains the necessity of spiritual cleansing, identifies Peter’s resistance, and notes that not all are clean, with Judas as the betrayer looming over the scene.
The piece argues Congress should expand service academy enrollment to meet missile age needs with science and engineering training. It praises Southern Association admission of fifteen Negro colleges, notes John E Kennedy's views on education and leadership, and profiles aging Army cavalry mounts at Fort Riley, emphasizing historical military context and personnel.
Soviet premier Bulganin sent letters to NATO leaders and Nehru in a bid to disrupt talks, but the move backfires as Eisenhower confirms attendance and pre-meeting talks among Dulles Macmillan Adenauer Gaillard frame key issues. Khrushchev joins in, yet the effort fails to derail theParis conference and may raise hopes for agreement on East West tensions.
Do it yourself power tools spark serious injuries as experts warn that many amateurs lack up-to-date techniques and safety knowledge. The Pfizer Spectrum review notes fatalities are rare but lacerations burns and fractures are common. It laments ignored grounding and mishandling of tools while praising the DIY spirit.
Teamster Union leaders Dave Beck and James Hoffa have been subpoenaed as witnesses in a federal trial here alleging Hoffa illegally won the Teamster presidency. Attorneys for 13 rebel rank and file members report many volunteers want to testify about corrupt Teamster officials and Hoffa will testify early next week, with dates pending each witness’s availability.
Commissioner John A. Field Jr. announced that the State Tax Department collected 606,168 in general and store license fees through the first five months of the 1957-58 fiscal year. The November revenue included 7,419 in store license fees and 2,723 in general taxes, with last month adding 1,212 in fees for automatic devices.
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