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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

4

Daily Chronicle: 1870 Founded Paper Delivery Details

The item lists founding year as 1870 with publication seven days a week except Sunday and outlines national advertising reps, multiple city addresses, and subscription rates by mail and carrier. It notes entry as second class matter at Grafton West Virginia post office under March 8 1870 act, date June 1 1956.

Bottenelli-Kimbell, Inc New York Lexington Avenue Phila Slphia Cheatnut Street Detroit Lafayette Street Chicago Michigan Street Pittsburgh Fourth Avenue Mall West Virginia Virginia Utside Virginias Taylor, Barbour Praston Grafton W. Va Congress

Safe Driving Message for Holiday Weekends

After a deadly three day holiday weekend the article urges caution on the roads. It highlights traffic accidents and drownings as holiday killers and urges drivers to treat others as potential hazards while promoting safe travel and restraint during upcoming four day breaks.

Pressway

Silent striker ruling alters labor relations in court ruling

The Washington Court of Appeals upholds that a silent union member who does not disavow a strike can be deemed to acquiesce and participate in the strike action. The decision, supported by the CIO as amicus, broadens agency liability for labor actions across labor unions.

United States Court of Appeal Washington United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers CI0 Congress of Industrial Organizations

Truth for Today Let Us Ask The Bible pastor reflection

A 1955 Globe Syndicate column urges obedience to parents and authorities, linking faith and love of Jesus to keeping His word. It warns that defying parents or guardians leads to spiritual harm and punishment, praising humble obedience as true heroism.

Jade Jesus Globe Syndicate

Grafton Commits to Public Support in Progress Drive

Continued discussion outlines why the Committee For a Progressive Grafton earns backing. Members highlight Red Cross Salvation Army Heart Fund and support for school activities bands football trips and Little League financing. Voters urged to see ad on Page 6 for member names.

Grafton Carr China Company American Red Cross Salvation Army Heart Fund Yes Voters of Committee Progressive

Air Force Academy plans redefine college look in Colorado Springs

Architects Skidmore Owings Merrill unveil a futuristic campus layout for the new Air Force Academy seven miles north of Colorado Springs. The design centers on a dramatic modern chapel and a quadrangle plan amid Rampart Ridge. Projected costs total about 140 million dollars with 56 million for scholastic and housing structures, 36 million for utilities and roads, and 31 million for the airfield. Construction starts soon as the academy aims to ease West Point and Annapolis workloads, with initial cadet classes beginning at Lowry AFB in Denver.

Air Force Ac Cadet Social Center John F. Sembower Central Press Association Chicago United States Army West Point Navy Annapolis Air Force Academy Rockies Colorado Springs Skidmore, Owings and Merrill United Nations New York City Rampart Ridge Academy AIR Forces Air Arm Lowry Air Force Base Denver Secon House of Representatives

Pigeons Hatch During Blizzard in Chicago Window Nest

A Chicago woman, Mrs. Edna Whaley, watched four eggs hatch amid a blizzard with winds up to 61 mph. By morning the eggs had disappeared and four healthy pigeons remained, hatched during the storm.

Chicago

World's largest eagle is the wedge tailed eagle

The wedge tailed eagle is the world’s largest eagle, building nests about eight feet in diameter and nearly as deep, with sturdy construction observed in its habit.

March of Events Inside Washington

Inside Washington a roundup shows clouds on a rosy economy with CIO Steelworkers seeking higher wages across major steel firms and UAW locals threatening strikes at Ford and General Motors. Eisenhower reassures on air strength while intelligence warns of Soviet heavy bombers and fast fighters. Democrats attack Salk vaccine handling as atom submarine Sea Wolf advances the A-sub fleet and minimum wage debates loom at 75 to 125 cents per hour.

Eisenhower United States Russia Pentagon Air Force Congress Wayne Morse Richart L. Neuberger Oregon United States Navy Senate Labor Committee White House

Italy Rejects Neutralist Stance on Austrian Treaty

Italian Foreign Minister Dr Gaetano Martino told the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee that Italy will not be bound to neutrality. He cited Stalin’s view on neutral Italy and noted postwar Soviet policy now pursues neutrality and alignment, while Germany remains a key factor in the changing stance.

Italy Gaetano Martino Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Martino Stalin Germany

What is American Strength Dr Henry Mo Wriston Speech

Dr Henry Mo Wriston, president of Brown University, spoke at the American Lyon and Steel Institute dinner describing American power as stemming from vast territory, large population, resources, industry, wealth, ingenuity, and spiritual heritage. He urged restraint and self discipline to sustain power and protect spiritual resources.

Henry Mo Wriston Brown University American Lyon and Steel Institute Couuney

Postmaster Puts First U.S. Stamp On Display In Postoffice Exhibit

Hundreds visit the Gratton U.S. Postoffice lobby to view Loren A. Hoffman acting postmaster’s philatelic displays. The exhibit features early U.S. stamps including a 1847 issue on a cover and a mint 5 cent Franklin, with related parcel post and special delivery stamps.

U.S Postoffice Gratton U.S. Postoffice Loren A. Hoffman United States Are Express, Company Baltimore Maryland Smith & Mallonee Fetterman Benjamin Franklin George W. Howard & Co Jad I. Smith Fetterman, Taylor Co Hoffman U.S .Parcel Post Mollonee William Morlonee Meadland Tose Washington Franklin Madison Grafton

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