Grafton Sentinel Ad Rates and Address List 1955
An old newspaper page shows advertising representatives in New York Philadelphia Detroit and Chicago with a West Virginia focus. The notice lists home delivery by carrier and subscription rates for 3 months 7.50 a year 890 weekly Friday publication date December 30 1955.
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Bottenelli-Kimball, Inc
New York
Lexington Agenas
Phila- Tpr
Detroit
Lafayette Street
Chicago
Igan Street
Pittscuret
Fourth Avenue
Dy Mall
West Virginia
Taylor
Bar
Holiday Travel Ban Urged After Historic Road Toll
The piece argues for a strict holiday travel ban to prevent repeat high death tolls on Christmas and New Year weekends. It warns that risky driving endangers students service members and families, urging use of public transport and delaying home visits to save lives.
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Raple
Economists call for steady year with jobs for new workers
Government economists and labor researchers urge a stable year avoiding decline while absorbing newcomers of working age. They favor tax cuts for lower earners and aid to farmers, plus road, school and construction spending to create jobs and justify policy.
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Aioe
Absentee Service Vote Could Shift 1956 Balloting
Eisenhower’s plan to mobilize service members and dependents for the 1956 vote faces New Mexico’s ban on absentee ballots. If abroad and domestic service votes align with home participation, about two million ballots could swing outcomes in several states. In 1952 civilian turnout averaged 62 percent, service vote 15 percent, with 1944 showing the peak under Ike’s Europe command and Adlai Stevenson guiding naval drives.
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Eisenhower
New Mexico
Europe
Adlai E. Stevenson
Secretary of the Navy
U S Health Good Forecast for Low Death Rate
The Metropolitan Life Study group notes U S death rate remains under 10 per 1000 for 1955 at 9.2, with influenza pneumonia and tuberculosis deaths near historic lows. Vaccine and medicines cut polio deaths, and the broader health outlook remains favorable for the coming year. Norway protests mail delays harming trade and urges the Post Office to prioritize speed for American mail.
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United States
Pep Ien
Ldwest
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Saints and Scientists Unite for a Global Human Family
A religious vision links universal peace to a world community guided by divine law. Science and religion must collaborate, with saintly scientists leading moral governance in the Atomic Age, forging leadership to redeem society and recapture humanity’s ethical compass.
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God
Abraham
Chaldea
Cardinal Newman
Albertus Magnus
Thomas More
St. Francis
St. Louis
Europe
America
Cience
Girls named in 1956 hurricane roster annou nces
The Weather Bureau plans to submit a new 1956 hurricane name list to the Inter departmental Hurricane Service in Miami. The roster includes Anna Betsy Crea Dora Ethel Flossie Greta Hat tie Inez Judith Kitty Laura Molly Nona Odette Paula Quenhy Rhoda Sadie Tere Yisel Vesta Winny Xina Yola and Zenda. None likely to be used beyond Molly as the season average is thirteen storms, with eleven named this year Brenda Connie and Diane.
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Weather Bureau
Miami
Anna
Betsy
Crea
Dora
Ethel
Flossie
Greta
Hattie
Inez
Judith
Kitty
Laura
Molly
Nona
Odette
Paula
Quenhy
Rhoda
Sadie
Tere Yisel
Vest
Nike To Join West Defenses Safeguard U.S. Bases
Washington reports Nike antiaircraft guided missile, now protecting 18 U.S. cities, will be sent to Europe to bolster Western defenses. Launching sites and underground storage will be built. main role is guarding bases in Germany and assisting major Western cities. Allies may receive information or technical details for possible local production.
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Washington
Nike
Europe
United States
U.S
Germany
Great Britain
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Racial Issue Goes For Vote At A A A S Meeting
The American Association for the Advancement of Science postponed a decision on segregation in the United States. The executive council planned a mail ballot to all council members before a formal decision, while endorsing a resolution backing easier access for foreign scientists.
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Atlanta
United States
American Association For the Advancement of Science
RAF Magazine Sees Jet Lag in Britain’s Fighters
A semi official Royal Air Force magazine claims Britain’s jet fighters rank third behind the United States and France. The Flying Review notes Britain has three types capable of speeds above sound, while the US has nine and France six. It cites the Leduc 022 at 1320 mph and the English Electric P1 at about 1056 mph in its upgraded version.
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London
Ith
Royal Air Force Magazine
Royal Air Force Flying Review
United States
France
Magaine
Praiiie
Washington
Air Force
Marines Move To Isle Bastion To Open Okinawa Transfer
Tokyo reports the U S 3rd Marine Division Headquarters will relocate to Okinawa on Tuesday to enable moving all Marine units from Japan to Tsane fortress. Maj Gen Thomas A Wornham and Gen LD White announced the plan as the Far East Army commander.
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Tokyo
U.S
3Rd Marine Division
Okinawa
Japan
Ts'ane
Thomas
Wornhan
LD. White
Far East
Data on American prisoners in China to be released
The State Department expects an early next year report on cruel and inhuman treatment of American civilians in Chinese jails. It covers interviews, refugee reports, and intelligence. the release timing may wait for all Americans to be freed to avoid jeopardizing their cases.
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Washington
State Department
Red China
U.S
Hong Kong
China
Adance
Homer’ W. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Reds
Two Dairymen For. Herd Butter Fat To Get WV said
Two dairymen are honored at the 1056 WVU Dairy Shott-Course at Jackson's Mills next week. The event runs Tuesday through Friday noon. Kinsey Holstein and Law's purebred jerseys exceeded 400 pounds of butterfat in 1954 DHIA, boosting dairy herd improvement in the Grafton area and the state. Dr. Robert Dunbar will chair. Dr. R. J. Werner opens with public relations talk. Hoyard Silage Show judges and USDA experts lead hay and silage workshops. awards include fertiliser and electrical spares. WVDA and other groups host demonstrations and conferences.
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Jackson's Mills
Woodbridge Stout
Taylor County
Stout
Kinsey
Law
Grafton
Robert §. Dunbar
T He University
R. J. Werner
Milk Industry Foundation
W. H. Hosterman
U.S. Department of Agriculture
H. Gordon
Usda Dairy Husbandry Research
Harrison College
Jackson's Mill
Washington Inside Rapchsind on GOP candidacy
Inside Washington, Friends of Senator Rapchsind spar over a possible GOP bid but support a delayed presidential decision. Knowland plans to announce around February, while Eisenhower’s second-term status remains undecided. Air Force posters promote postal service careers amid recruiting gains.
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W ‘Ashington
William F. Rapchsind
Eisenhower
Keiochend
Herold E. ‘Stasven
Senate
Knowland
Sale in Taylor County WV Probate Court lands and heirs
A 1955 chancery sale in Taylor County West Virginia offers one undivided sixth interest in five parcels to settle the Diora B. Currey estate. Parcels include 100 acres on Booths Creek, 33 1/2 acres by River Run, 26 acres by Run, 39 acres 148 poles, and 12 acres 24 poles. Bidding: whole property for one third cash, rest in three or six months installments with interest. Special Commissioner Francis L. Warder. sale date January 28, 1956. location Grefton Court House. Nes. day 7:30 PM. Coverage includes chain of title to Nathan Currey and heirs.
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Taylor
Greftoh
Taylor County
West Virginia
Redi
Booths Creek
Nathan’ Currey
Thomas W. Lawler
Jour Clerk’s Office
Tygurts
Daylor County
West
Virginia
Nathan Currey
Siles Dillon
Aylor County
Neid Currey
Henry A
Taylor County Court Clerk's Office
Boothsee
Elias
Martin
Creek District
Lot County
John Scranage
Taylor County Court
Diora B. Currey
Folllows
Viola Currey
Lee Currey
John Barton Currey
Stolen Auto Found Abandoned After Breakin in Birmingham
In Birmingham, Alabama, an automobile stolen from an agency by an advertising minded thief was found abandoned. Police report the car belonged to Motors and had items indicating an attempt to conceal the theft.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tater
Auto Is Motors
Cl & i
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Storting
Post Office Department
ArchBishop Richard J. Gushing
Zenda
West Defenses
RAF Magazine
Isle Bastion
U.S. Will
Wednnesday
WVDA
Senstor Knowland
Post Office
Postal Service
California
Edmund Bown
Beoway
Illinois
Brown
Ig Pte
Nixon
Wiliam F. Knowland
Chikasi Warisa
Francis L. Warder
Aald
Phos
Merle Batley
Taylor Sait
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