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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1957
Page
4
C. W. T. Lockard named business manager and Milford R. Griffith appointed advertising manager reflecting staffing changes at the organization. The terse notice records these two appointments and their respective roles within the company.
President Eisenhower advocates Balanced Unity as the goal of the NATO alliance, welds together about one sixth of humanity under a unified security strategy. He notes NATO forces totaling 1.3 million in Europe, Atlantic, and North American commands, and praises deterrence through missile bases. His Paris return after a stroke boosts morale and renews commitment to mutual security.
The United States plans to raise its UN technical assistance share to 30 million of a 100 million dollar program and join a potential half billion dollar development fund as other nations contribute. In farming policy, four states will let land be tree or grass planted for five year shifts to curb surpluses with higher payments possible. U Alexis Johnson conducted two years of informal talks with China’s envoy to Poland, achieving prisoner releases but not recognition of Communist China.
The text records Jesus speaking about love keeping his word and the coming of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes abiding in God, peace given, and Jesus announcing his departure while obedience to the Father remains central. The passage notes the world’s opposition and the disciples’ future belief.
Editorial notes diplomats move from Europe to Asia with Bohlen MacArthur and Johnson to Bangkok while Middle East grows in focus. A Wittenberg College alumdonates a million to fund higher education. Toronto Library reports weak book returns. a Stanford meet gathers physicists from multiple nations including five Russians and Nobel laureates amid hopes for mutual exchanges.
A jovial party winds through a late night street scene as Tompkins the skipper, nicknamed Three Sheet, becomes a bridegroom with Lucinda. A constable leads away the harmonica playing reveler, prompting playful quips about future name changes and nuptials.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will fly to Madrid from Paris to meet General Francisco Franco for a five hour visit at Franco's invitation. He will report on the NATO meeting and discuss potential Spanish missile bases, while Franco weighs joining NATO despite Spain's exclusion.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles flies from Paris to Madrid to brief Francisco Franco on NATO summit outcomes. Informed Paris sources say the United States might favor placing missiles on Spanish soil if Franco requests, though no such proposal appears certain today. Dulles plans a five hour visit with Franco at El Prado Palace before continuing to Washington to discuss Europe North Africa and the Charter of Paris.
New York The federal retrial of Teamsters chief James R. Hoffa ended in a hung jury after 28 hours of deliberation. The court discharged the jurors as they could not reach unanimous agreement, with notes requesting legal clarification and one juror reportedly holding out. Hoffa's attorney had asserted a coercion charge prior to dismissal.
Washington sees Murray Snyder defend Defense Information duties after Vanguard launcher failure. Navy officials Norton and Bennett criticized prelaunch publicity, while Snyder asserts truth and accountability, urging press support as a new Vanguard test looms.
The Agriculture Department announced the value of United States crops in 1957 at 17.55 billion dollars, down from 18.78 billion in 1956.
In Boston a neighbor reported Betsy Whatley moaning, leading patrolmen to find her semi conscious in a darkened apartment. A six pound twelve ounce boy was born during the rush to hospital with both mother and infant reported in good condition. The piece also notes a Census Bureau job opening for an interviewer in Spencer Roane Calhoun and Clay counties with an upcoming interview day.
Mayor Howard Bartlett instructed city police to seize and destroy all stray canines after numerous complaints of dogs running loose. The action aims to prevent the city from "going to the dogs" and follows community concerns.
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