26 Jul 1957
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
1
Cloudy with high in the low 80s and a cool night. Tonight partly cloudy with 50s eastern areas and 60s western areas. Yesterday daytime reached 92 at Tygart Dam with a 64 low. Morning readings include 77 at 11 am and 64 at 7 am.
Miss Noel Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Annabelle Wilson, competes for Calico Queen of the Taylor County Fair. Sponsored by Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Tau Phi Lambda, Noel campaigns by securing subscriptions to The Sentinel, with votes tied to subscriptions.
The Cuban government heightened security amid threats of violence as the 26th of July movement planned a nationwide general strike to commemorate its founding fourth anniversary. In New York City Webb & Knapp announced a $66 million sale of three skyscrapers including the Chrysler Building, the largest real estate deal in the city’s history. Dr John Bodkin Adams pleaded guilty to 14 of 16 forgery and drug charges in Lewes England. President Gamal Abdel Nasser arrived in Alexandria for a policy speech on the fifth anniversary of King Farouk’s abdication. A Turkish air force jet crash in Bursa raised the death toll to 23 with seven more killed in hospitals. The House Commerce Committee voted to void a federal court ruling on railroads breaking anti trust laws and owing damages to non scheduled airlines. Coast Guard found wreckage bits as survivors search continued off Block Island Rhode Island. A British officer said a ground assault was possible against rebel forces endangering British Mideast prestige. Preston Oil started $40 million plant work across the Ohio River in Frost Kentucky.
William E Reed damage controlman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Martin Reed of 4505 West Main Street Grafton departed Norfolk Virginia June 19 aboard the heavy cruiser USS Albany for a South America midshipman cruise The annual event for Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps students from colleges and universities nationwide provides on the job training for future Navy and Marine Corps officers Ports of call include Valparaiso Chile Balboa Cristobal Panama Canal Guantanamo Bay Cuba with return to Norfolk in early August
In Amarillo Texas Marion Clark trainer for the Sioux City Western League club stepped from a hotel crossing a street A passing woman driver created a draft and his trousers were torn from him only the belt and seat remained as he fled back inside The incident highlights a humorous moment on a street scene while Washington reports President Eisenhower voiced great disappointment over stalled school funding legislation.
Governor Cecil H Underwood meets with Senate President Ralph Bean House Speaker W E Flannery and leaders to draft bills for an extraordinary session of the 53rd Legislature on August 5. They will consider amending laws for the Korean Veterans bonus and potential bond terms, sources say. The group may seek new revenue to pay bonds at higher rates and discuss removing the interest ceiling. A July 1 liquor tax increase provides 1.8 million annually to meet bond payments if the ceiling is lifted.
The Roman Catholic Congregation of the Council changed the fasting and abstinence period for Catholics from the eve of August 15 to the eve of December 18. Osservatore Romano reports the adjustment follows many orders worldwide asking for easier observance during the vacation month of August.
The low temperature reported to the Weather Bureau this morning was 138 degrees at Piney Wyoming. The high Thursday was 109 degrees in Yuma Arizona and Needles and Thermal California.
A two story building collapsed during a gay wedding near Saladin's Citadel in Darb El Ahmar Cairo killing dozens of guests. Police reported 63 bodies recovered with at least 34 children among the dead and 13 others in serious condition. The bride Fatma El Shhay, 19, survived with injuries while bridegroom Mansour Adbel remained unaccounted for. Fire and police crews continued recovering victims into the morning.
A 27 inch deluge on Kyushu Island causes floods and landslides. Police report 157 dead and 249 missing, with Nagasaki and Ishaya worst hit. Japanese press cites up to 3,000 dead. thousands displaced as homes destroyed and towns cut off. U.S. Navy notes 100 missing in a landslide area.
Charleston businessman Hubert A. Kelly age 59 was named the new motor vehicles commissioner by Gov. Cecil H. Underwood succeeding Joseph P. Confiry. Kelly longtime Kanawha County Republican leader ran for county sheriff last November and fronts Hubert Kelly Motors along with two Charleston realty firms.
Temperatures will average two to three degrees below normal with a warming trend expected Saturday and Sunday. Cooler conditions return Monday or Tuesday with scattered showers and totals under half an inch.
DETROIT Mayor James Tierney of Garden City was critically wounded by Lester Ellerhorst 52 owner of Gyp sum Construction Co in a dispute over a new police station. City attorney Russell Swarthout 44 was hurt while grappling with the suspect. The incident followed a Planning Commission meeting where Swarthout warned of a lawsuit over overbilled costs.
The U S Navy reported an electrical fire on the ammunition ship Mauna Loa, a 5450 ton vessel carrying 3500 tons of munitions. Five miles off Ambrose Lightship, about four miles northeast of the Ambrose light and six miles north of Atlantic Beach, with 150 to 200 crew aboard. Navy destroyers firefighting ships Coast Guard cutters and New York Fire Department units fought the blaze, confined to the engine room, no immediate danger.
Washington Union leaders plan to boycott an AFL CIO Ethical Practices hearing over corruption charges involving Dave Beck and top officials. Vice President Hoffa rallied backers in Chicago as the 1.5 million member Teamsters face scrutiny and possible exclusion from the united labor movement. Executives reviewed a bill of particulars detailing charges against Beck Brewster and Brennan.
The selective service system announced that college draft deferment tests will be reduced from three to one per year starting with the 1957 58 school year. Test scores influence draft deferment decisions by local boards for students pursuing studies.
ERIE Pa A Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad engineer questioned the meaning of right of way as he stopped his coal and iron ore train at a crossing to prevent a tractor trailer from crossing. Raymond Borst refused to move his trailer, sat in his cab, and the police eventually directed the train to back up while traffic backed up for blocks.
City Manager Harry B. Batson said excessive use of municipal water in Gri occa has kept the ban in place. The Gratton pumping station runs about 2.2 million gallons daily, near the current input, while leaks and a burned booster pump complicate pressures citywide. Residents have largely cooperated, but patience remains as relief via rain is hoped.
Investigators from the CAB and FBI scrutinize a Convair two engine airliner after a blast ripped a hole in its side over the California desert. One passenger, 8. F. Binstock of Canoga Park, killed after being ejected at 10 000 feet. Twelve passengers and four crew unharmed. Binstock had carried 135 000 in flight insurance naming his wife Eva as beneficiary. Flight originated in Las Vegas and was bound for Los Angeles when the emergency landing was made at George Air Force Base.
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