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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
4
A 1934-era editorial argues that American supremacy in economy and world standing faces global challenges. It cites reciprocal trade accords under Cordell Hull, tariff extension debates, and fears of disrupting allies and livelihoods if tariffs are raised or free trade expands.
The article notes British distrust of ceding sovereignty to the United States and preference for UN or a directly elected NATO body, while Macmillan positions Britain as a team leader with allies. It also covers a mid-1950s economic outlook, a Christmas creche controversy in Ossining New York, and a sharp defense of church-state separation before the Supreme Court, with critical cultural commentary.
A passage from Saint John presents comfort through faith in God and Jesus. Jesus reassures belief in the Father, promises a place in his Father’s house, and asserts he is the way to the Father. Thomas asks how to know the way, and Jesus declares he is the truth and life.
The piece notes 48000 federal scientists would be paid at top grades immediately with 4000 new hires at top rates costing 25.9 million annually. Mentions the NS Savannah nuclear ship and Savannah name, educational TV limits, joint NY NJ educational station ideas, subway strike publicity by Gimbel and Macy’s leaders, and calls for a presidential disability law to avoid power vacuums and potential civil strife.
A humorous vignette depicts an office worker boasting a oversized hat bought on impulse and a wife’s rebuking questions. Hollywood’s imaginary restaurateur creates a coward sandwich with exotic ingredients served on milk toast. Mark Twain muses on trading experiences for a fraction of their cost.
Soviet Premier Bulganin offered to ban nuclear bases in central Europe if the United States drops plans for bases in West Germany. He urged peace and co existence while Western leaders face pressure to begin negotiations with Moscow to ease Cold War tensions and possibly avert nuclear war.
Science Speaks outlines a new basic research method using radioactive strontium to study bone knitting in living rats. Drs J Heller H Konic and L Fox develop SR-85 as a safer isotope with gamma ray measurement to track fracture healing minute by minute.
The Agriculture Department reports 1957 saw a bumper crop despite planting delays. Corn reached 3,402,832,000 bushels, near the 1956 peak, with oats up from 1956 and sorghum grain more than doubling prior output. Hay tonnage rose by nearly one tenth from 1955.
State Veterans Affairs Director C. B.Collier Jr. reported 11 370 claims for West Virginia Korea veterans bonus were received in the first full month. About 60 percent were irregular and needed verification, with many lacking signatures. He expected most payments within eight months and noted a new check preparation step delayed mailing. Tax audits aim to prevent under or overpayments and force first come first served processing.
President plans for Ike to depart Paris between 7 and 10 oclock Thursday night local time, arriving home by 7 or 8 am EST Friday due to time zone differences. Hagerty says the goal is for the president to meet all 14 NATO leaders in Paris and then visit European friends.
In Manhattan a Youth Consultation service helps 13 to 25 year old girls facing adolescence with 30,000 cases in 50 years. The Episcopal sponsored nonprofit operates from 27 West 25th Street with 16 case workers and 13 consultants. Also mentioned are Anna English seeking a name change to Zaruts, Johnny Marks noted for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and various Broadway and film figures.
A feature on Apia and Satapuala highlighting tourism and development. It notes Samoan hospitality, scenic drives from Satapuala to Apia, New Zealand administration under a League mandate, and plans for a democratic legislature by 1960. Exports approach ten million dollars, and bi monthly flying boat service boosts travel.
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