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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1956
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel founded 1870 is published each weekday by Sentinel Publications on Latrobe Street. The managing editor is Roberta Lee and office manager is Mrs Elizabeth Hayhurst. Subscription price listed as 1.30 and 1.80.
The piece argues the Big Lie cost lives in World War II and warns of Soviet propaganda as Hungary refugees in the United States reveal differing lifestyles. It notes fear of Red influence in France and urges American publicity to counter propaganda. It also describes a New York bomb case stressing counter-intelligence needs to deter saboteurs.
A twenty man committee from business labor industry and agriculture endorses sweeping real property tax reforms. The study urges better assessment by trained local assessors and stricter enforcement to reduce personal taxes and boost state revenue. Political debate centers on filibuster reform and civil rights integration.
The passage from Matthew chapter seven warns against hypocritical judgment and urges self examination. It urges asking seeking and knocking as means to receive, and cautions about casting holy things before swine. It ends with the call to enter the narrow gate and find life.
Republican strategists push a liberal legislative agenda with more federal aid for schools health insurance and reclamation projects. Nixon expected to lead new Republicanism while opposing more dissent within the party as Dems split behind Johnson and Rayburn. Relations between White House and Capitol Hill show strain over disarmament and refugees. Tito visit prospects hinge on Nehru’s talks. officials debate inviting the Yugoslav leader as US aims to address satellite issues.
Republicans swept major races in West Virginia in 1956, breaking two decades of Democratic wins. Chap Mann Revercomb won the U.S. Senate seat, Cecil H. Underwood captured the governorship, and Virgil Rohrbough became state school superintendent. Eisenhower carried the state electorally. A first budget session and a zoning law for a $30 million radio astronomy center marked the year. A Democratic primary battle and the Kilmore death accelerated events, reshaping WV politics.
Britain Greece and Turkey may open talks on Cyprus future with Britain offering home rule and potential Commonwealth options. Greece rejects the constitution but may join talks after UN debate. Turkey demands protection for TurkishCypriots and favors keeping shift to negotiation. The United States supports a negotiated path toward a peaceful solution.
In San Francisco the Matson liner Mariposa debuts women dining room staff, first in Pacific service, as the Monterey follows. Marine Cooks and Stewards union backs the move amid staff selection from hundreds of applicants. Waitresses live aboard, wear gray uniforms, and earn $259 monthly base pay while touring Tahiti and Australia.
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