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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes postage figures and dates for Taylor Harbour Preston Counties with a reference to rents and terms. The text mentions Grafton West Virginia and a December 21 1956 date, indicating a second class matter listing in the Post.
The piece reflects on winter as a time of mood, hope, and renewal, citing Shelley's line about Spring after Winter and Advent's climax. It notes Nixon’s Austrian visit over refugees, volatile politics, and legislative calendars, framing winter as a backdrop for national renewal and state governance.
The National Browscastin ae plans to extend network facilities to non commercial educational stations. It will transmit one hour programs weekly, produced by universities, covering mathematics humanities and government. Over 800000 will be spent across two thirteen week sessions in spring and fall. Ams TV network Co will record for repeat classroom use.
Jesus arrives from Galilee to be baptized by John at the Jordan. The Spirit descends as a dove and a voice proclaims him beloved. Jesus fasts forty days in the desert and resists Satan by Scripture, then begins preaching and selecting disciples.
Washington experts flag growing Bulgarian discontent under Communist rule with peasant unrest and possible Yugoslav influence via Marshal Tito. Officials warn a Bulgaria uprising could mirror Hungary, prompting Soviet military reinforcement and Kremlin headaches. A separate view questions the Egypt crisis motive behind Britain and France, suggesting they aimed to topple Nasser to remove him from power while safeguarding oil and trade interests.
Edgar Hoover argues in a United Press piece that juvenile delinquency stems from adult neglect. He cites 575,000 arrests in 1986, urges parents to provide moral guidance, and calls for unified community action, including churches, schools, and youth groups, to prevent youth crime.
Richmond, Va. The dollar value of building permits issued by Charleston West Virginia rose by more than 2.5 million in the first 11 months of the year, while Huntington and Clarksburg reported declines. Charleston totals reached 9,476,338 versus 6,900,306 a year earlier. Huntington fell from 5,617,925 to 5,339,616 and Clarksburg from 1,764,997 to 1,739,886.
A Casto Petroleum spokesman announced a new oil well near Garfield on the Jackson Wirt county line produced 655 barrels in its first two days. Parkersburg attorney Door Casto said the well should average about 109 barrels daily, well above the US average of 14 barrels. The 43 acre tract sits on a farm near Garfield, promising strong output.
In Berlin Connecticut lesser of two evils story reports that kindergarten pupils are again allowed a cracker break at midmorning recess. The issue arose because brushing after snacks proved difficult and there were too many brushings to manage.
United Press reports Vice President Nixon, en route to Austria as Eisenhower's envoy, signaled a higher quota for Hungarian refugees and increased U S funding. Hungary faces unrest under Janos Kadar while 146000 flee. Ishibashi elected Japanese premier, promising policy shift toward stronger trade with Red China. Deputy leaders discuss World problems with Nehru. Japan seeks final U S troop evacuation date.
In Spencer a raccoon rushed the door of state Senator-elect Roy McCulty’s home. He grabbed a cane to drive it away, but the animal bit his foot. State Police Sgt. H R Shields killed the raccoon and its head was sent to Charleston for rabies testing. McCulty received medical treatment for the bites.
London I prime minister Sir Anthony Eden's Conservative Party won a slim victory in a by election that was nearly a vote of confidence in his ministerial candidate Miss Yn Pik director of a pottery gained a thin majority of 15 against opposition Labor voters In Melton Mowbray Leicestershire about 100 miles north of London.
J Allen Overton of Parkersburg was named deputy general counsel for the U S Department of Commerce in a statement from Senator Chapman Revercomb. The 36 year old attorney previously served as executive secretary of West Virginia’s Republican state committee and was a former state House member. He has worked as an assistant to the Commerce Department counsel since April 1955.
A geographic display in Milwaukee shows Christmas greetings in 31 languages. The Graphic Arts Building features a large map with country lights spelling Merry Christmas in each native tongue, reflecting cultural diversity.
The Gratton army reserve unit met for a pre Christmas gathering wearing fatigues while work on the unit tank continued. Lt Michael McLaughlin led instruction on three fundamental attack methods for armored units with sand table demonstrations. The session covered the grease gun by the unit commander and discussed hand and arm signals and close order drill led by Ste Glen Hunt.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reported a weekly rise in loans outstanding at 45 representative banks in the five-state area, including West Virginia, totaling 17.303 million dollars. Loans trends are watched as key business indicators for the district. In Raleigh, North Carolina, Church Square features four churches facing the state capitol.
Eugene Oregon snowfight frontline crews dig out the Cascade mainline known as The Hill a nine mile grade with 12 to 25 foot drifts. Charlie Riedel leads a rugged team fighting blizzards to keep trains moving between Portland and San Francisco as alarms of trains on time echo from a tough transit corridor.
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