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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
1
A partial OCR line discusses bond taxes and county funds with figures like 955 and 143. The text is garbled, limiting clear identification of people, places, or events. It hints at fiscal matters and allocations without coherent context.
ZON Indochina Loyal today reports a government drive against rebel forces led by war lord Ba Cut near the Cambodian border. Officials said this action was ongoing as fighting escalates in the region.
In San Francisco police anticipate an easy recovery of Mrs. Schatze A. Weicker’s white 1955 Cadillac hardtop convertible. The luxury car, ornamented in gold and valued at $6500, was reported stolen.
A man sent an unsigned letter to Governor Stratton from Springfield Illinois saying he will return the wheelbarrow he stole from the state fair in 1950. The note reflects his conscience and commitment to make amends.
Today’s drive ’em away offer from town dealers lists a large selection of used cars with low down payments and easy terms. Notable examples include a 1953 DeSoto Firedome 4 door sedan with two tone paint and 20,000 miles, and a 1946 Chrysler 4 door sedan.
A Grafton committee named The Committee for a Progressive Grafton forms to back Clay Bolyard Roy Kiger and Paul Moats for City Commissioner. It cites achievements from Tygart Lake to the new City Building and urges voters to elect three progressive councilmen next Tuesday, June 7.
The Supreme Court's prompt but reasonable desegregation order is expected to trigger decades of lawsuits as lower courts interpret it. Officials in the South forecast years of integration battles. Georgia and North Carolina weigh public schools to avoid rapid change. Louisiana adopts a similar plan. The immediate effect appears limited to four districts in Kansas, DC, South Carolina, and Virginia, the original plaintiffs.
Taylor County Red Cross chapter opens a beginners life saving class at 9 20 a m Monday in the Tygart Lake swimming area. Instructor Kathryn Tavlor leads with assistants Barbara Towles Jean Hinkins Annette Kunst and others. Enrollments by June 3. Regular lake swimming fee applies.
Chicago youth Robert Monk, 14, used his red neckerchief to signal the Dakota 400 as it approached a track obstruction near Baraboo. railroad officials praised the Boy Scout for his quick action that helped passengers avoid danger on the speeding train.
After a day of overcast skies rain and cold temperatures the Tri County area welcomed bright sunshine and clear skies. Yesterday’s high reached 66 with a 40 degree low last night. At noon today the thermometer stood at 64 and is forecast to near 70 by late afternoon. Tonight should be fair and cool with a low between 44 and 48. Tomorrow looks fair and somewhat warmer in the afternoon.
Film executive Sol Schwartz and his wife were chauffeured from London Airport to a hotel by a polite driver who, after 20 miles, removed his sunglasses to reveal comedian Danny Kaye. He admitted he had wanted to surprise them.
In Boulder Colorado thirty University of Colorado students faced disciplinary action after spending an unauthorized night in a mountain cabin with Sigma Nu Fraternity members. A university official stated the incident would have been acceptable if the overnight had been authorized but it was not.
The Senate today passed by 7 to 0 a postal pay bill granting an 8 percent pay increase for 500,000 postal workers. The measure now moves to the House for consideration.
New York police seek the Kinstiy bandit Catherine Stanton 18 Brooklyn sat beside a girl on a subway bench demanded money. After she said she had none he kissed her cheek and fled. Hours later Diane a 16 of Woolhaven NY was robbed of $4 by a young man matching the same description.
The Grafton Lions Club will host a six oclock dinner meeting at Cozy Rest to discuss the city water improvement program. Dr Robert P Gerkin and Willin Murray will represent the committee for Progressive Grattan with Jeli members joining in. Arrangements for state convention travel and for transporting two youths to Camp Horseshow will also be made.
U S congressional leaders and President Eisentin er discussed pressuring China to release all Americans held there. Four U S airmen were reportedly freed and arrived in the United States, with officials noting ongoing efforts for civilians still detained. The Switzerland talks yielded no new assurances of broader releases.
NEWBURY England James longtime Times of London war correspondent died Tuesday at 85. He pioneered wireless telegraphy while with the U S Army in 1903. He later secured Times use of a ship and De Forest radio system to relay dispatches from the Russo Japanese War aboard the vessel Holman.
Walter P. Reuther, president of the Detroit CIO, announced an extension of the strike deadline against Ford Motor Company until the coming Monday, signaling continued labor action and communications with management.
Ford Motor Companys South Side plant faced a walkout as CIOUAW Local 551 members walked off at noon. Plant manager Sam Simmons. union president Jim Hamby stated union headquarters ordered the action. Some workers were to return to tend gas and air fired ovens. police dispatched as a routine precaution.
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co plans to ship 8 million tons of coal to a Cleveland utility through an unprecedented 108 mile pipeline. Cooperation comes from railroads New York Central, Pennsylvania, and New York Chicago and St Louis. Coal to be mined at Georgetown open pit mine in Ohio, one of the world’s largest commercial operations.
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley said his recent election campaign cost nearly 300000 dollars while Taipei mayor Yu Shu Kao noted a campaign cost of 6000 dollars. Separately in Kannapolis North Carolina a wedding ring lost 27 years ago was found in sand near an outdoor well by a neighbor and described as in near perfect condition.
Britain orders mobilization of every car and truck to meet a nationwide railroad strike crisis. Prime Minister Anthony Eden's government gains legal power to assure essential supplies and services as Queen Elizabeth proclaims a state of emergency on Tuesday.
United Press reports a spate of crashes claiming 16 lives over two days. An airliner wrecked off a Lebanon Indiana runway, four airmen died at Shreveport Louisiana, and four others perished returning from Memorial Day races in Indianapolis. Fifteen individuals escaped injury in these incidents.
In Houston, Oklahoma announces that war dancers for the American Indian Exposition will be imported from other states for the first time. The event runs August 15 to August 20 and is directed by Robert Goorne J.
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