02 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1955
Page
1
The West Virginia State Dental Society announced its 49th annual meeting will be held at White Sulphur Springs July 24 to 27. President Dr. R. H. Davis of Clarksburg stated the dates and location.
West Virginian Transportation Co. must obtain state approval before route changes in north central West Virginia take effect. Notices say 21 bus runs, including Clarksburg to Fairmont and Wheeling, may be cut February 1, drawing protests from residents and business groups. PSC official says changes require a hearing, possible in Clarksburg, with unions seeking input on impact.
Charleston report says a United Fuel Gas Co official told the Public Service Commission the 1952 rate order would leave the firm with a $953,063 annual loss.
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin vice president and business manager Harry L. Hawkins, 59, collapsed and died at his Cynwyd home Tuesday night. Also reported were Helen Keller praising East West closeness, a fatal car crash in Carlisle injuring Cpl. Paul A. Brown, a rise to a record 7 million Social Security beneficiaries, and West Virginia ranking fourth in US Savings Bond sales.
Dependable home town dealers offer a wide selection of used cars with low down payments and easy terms. Highlights include a 1953 Chrysler four door at 1795 dollars, a 1953 Chevrolet four door with radio and heater, and a 1951 Ford Country Squire station wagon at 1095 dollars. See Classifieds for more details.
The Tri County area endures a brief reprieve as temperatures dip below freezing and fresh snowfall covers secondary roads with ice. Cars leave ditches while main routes stay clear, with continued snow and sleet expected, plus a forecast low near 15 to 20 and more flurries tonight and tomorrow. Groundhog predictions aside, colder air settles in.
Ira H. Hayes famed Iwo Jima flag raiser was buried today at Arlington National Cemetery near the Marine Memorial. The ceremony honored the Vietnam era hero whose life contrasted with battlefield glory.
PORT OF SPAIN Trinidad Princess Margaret rested after a 7000 mile trans Atlantic flight. The first official engagement is a garden party at Government House at 4 15 pm EST. The Princess arrived Tuesday to begin a four week tour of the Caribbean praised as the most successful personal appearance in the history of the British West Indies.
Charleston lawmakers push a bill to shorten the presidential electors process by removing residential electors and unify licensing, with companion bills advancing to end multiple licenses for hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The Tax Commissioner says unified licenses reduce overlap and avoid confusion for mercantile owners. A $25 per store general license would replace varied fees, potentially lowering combined costs for large firms.
As Patricia Knight remains under care at Grafton City hospital her fund totals 1055.62 with 922.62 audited deposited and 83 in cash awaiting deposit. The 13 year old has burns across two thirds of her body but is expected to recover after two blood transfusions and other treatments. attending surgeon donates services again.
Reports from Taipel say Chiang Kai-Shek balks at evacuating the Tachens unless the United States publicly guarantees defense of Quemoy Matsu and other offshore islands. Red China widens pressure as Nationalist defenses deteriorate and long range artillery is deployed on captured Yikianghsas Island. Nationalist leaders resist evacuation despite mounting peril.
In Denver, Mrs. Garni 13 told Domestic Court Judge Joseph Cook she left her husband after he chose their dog over her. She testified she grew tired of the family dog and demanded a divorce, claiming her husband preferred the pet to his wife.
A Tuesday blaze destroyed a one room frame house in Huntington killing nine month old Edward Pott, son of Mrs Cleo T Pott. A basket of clothing next to an open gas heater ignited the fire while the mother Mrs Cleo T Pott was at a neighbor's. Two other children escaped.
A deadly tornado outbreak across three southern states leaves at least 29 dead and 125 injured as shanties, school buildings, and plantations are leveled. National Guardsmen search debris across Mississippi Alabama and Arkansas. hospitals report numerous mangled and stunned victims and missing persons.
United Nations diplomats reported no response from Red China to the UN invitation seeking representatives to discuss a cease-fire in the Formosa conflict. The so called little war off Formosa appeared to be growing larger, with no official Chinese reply yet.
New York reports an all new group of witnesses to be rounded up for questioning in the strangulation death of Mull-millionaire draft dodger Rubinstein. Investigators say the day’s sessions will focus on yesterday’s disclosures and the home quiz unearthed fresh leads.
London dispatch notes Moscow says the Supreme Soviet will meet Thursday but provides no reason for summoning the rubber stamp parliament early. Western observers suspect a Kremlin move to advance armament or respond to Formosa tensions, while Western powers remain preoccupied.
London officials consider stripping diplomatic immunity from Russian embassy staff except the ambassador and impose special security measures to prevent leaks after a spy case exposed nine officials with access to secret files.
News dispatch reports that more than half of the Army's atomic cannons are expected to be deployed to Europe soon, with officials stating preparations are advancing and strategic aims are underway.
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