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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
4
A reader listing shows Milford newspaper staff roles and a 516.00 amount, attributed to advertising or circulation. Names include Charles E. Rose and WL Siemon with roles as editor and circulation manager, plus W. T. Lockard as business manager and Milford R. Griffith as advertising manager.
A summary of Bandung era tensions and Cairo discussions highlights Soviet dominance at the Cairo Asian African conference while Western powers face pressure amid Algeria Cyprus and Indonesia revolts. The piece notes U S vulnerability due to colonial ties and growing Soviet influence challenging Western neutrality. It also reports recent price index trends and reduced factory worker purchasing power signaling economic tension.
The National Education Association outlines a long term federal aid plan starting at 23 per student and rising to 100 by year four with total first year costs near 1.0 billion. It would fund teacher salaries and continue current programs including vocational education and lunches while offering 20,000 undergraduate scholarships and 5,000 graduate fellowships.
The essay discusses John van Druten and his plays as he grapples with life’s ultimate question. It notes the conflict between pursuing worldly gain and caring for the soul, set against modern temptations in the city. Van Druten’s work is praised for addressing this struggle, though he did not present a definitive answer.
The gospel records Jesus telling the disciples that soon they will be without parables and can ask in his name. He notes the Father loves them for loving him and believing he came from God. He foresees their scattering yet assures his presence with them and offers peace amid world affliction.
Editorial notes Dona Felisa Rincon de Gautier was lauded as Lady of the Americas in 1954 and, as San Juan city manager for twelve years, signed 3,000 municipal bonds in New York amid banker acclaim. An electronic sentry system from Electro Secretary Industries would alert designated persons by phone to fires or abnormal conditions without alarming thieves.
A guest of honor at a town banquet recalls fifty years of service and personal ascent from a lone arrival with a red bandanna to owning a bank, newspaper, hotels, oil wells, and a TV station. He notes carrying about 400000 in cash and 750000 in securities. The Wall Street Journal cautions on judging disputes between friends and strangers.
Western and East German border crossings see about 500 Communist spies monthly. Agents range from underground couriers to top level operatives linked to Ernst Wollweber's network. West Germany arrested 5,200 last year for security threats including a Bad Godesberg boardinghouse keeper with taped rooms wired for sound.
New York based science editor reports tips to stay sober while social drinking. Factors like mood, oxygen, room temperature, carbonation, and food affect alcohol absorption and intoxication. Dr Meerloo notes tolerance varies, with caution urged as factors like inebriation potential change per individual and situation.
A new liberal arts college to be located in Parkersburg will be named Ohio Valley College. The Ohio Educational Foundation approved formation of new organizations with West Virginia representation. Evangelist Leon Matheny announced the plan at a Marietta meeting as the church launches a $1,000,000 fundraising campaign to start construction.
Former President Harry S. Truman to keynote the 1958 Democratic congressional campaign in a banquet setting with pricing at $100 a plate. The event highlights Truman's nostalgia for Washington days and hints at friction with Eisenhower and Nixon, including his absence from White House advisory calls. A separate note mentions the 1957 Mikos comet tail spanning about five million miles observed in space.
Youthful scientists in the government condemn the rush to train more scientists while jobs vanish after budget cuts. They cite a pay raise pause and students warning about being pushed around. Engineers in New York say defense orders shrinking hurts research prospects and firms seek services privately.
Daring diver photographer Luis Marden, aided by Fletcher Christian’s descendant Thomas Christian, discovered Bounty relics at Bounty Bay Pitcairn island after diving 167 years post burn. Encrusted copper and bronze parts show British ownership marked by a board arrow. remains lie under 40 feet of turbulent water awaiting expedition.
Tobin secures a Ford win as he completes three of the Junke event, with entries noted as orme et chat in the report. The item reflects a partial scoreboard and limited readable details from the segment.
Fragmentary OCR text records a city story with references to a meeting and a weekend event in West Vi. The readable bits mention Thursday and a lead into a local feature. Entities are unclear due to corruption.
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