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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1954

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Publication Details and Rates

The Grafton Sentinel, published daily except Sunday, lists contact numbers and national ad representatives. It provides subscription rates by mail for West Virginia and Virginia regions, outside Virginias, and home delivery in Taylor Barbour and Preston counties, with post office entry details and date.

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Pakistan dismisses East Pakistan chief minister amid rioting

Premier Mohammed Ali ousts Fazlu Huq and cabinet after deadly jute and paper mill clashes that killed hundreds. Federal troops assume control as Ali signals strong border state against China and USSR while aiming to halt Communist penetration in the region. Geneva talks pivot from Korea to Indo China cease fire amid Western doubts about negotiating with Communists.

Mohammed Ali Pakistan East Pakistan United States Fazlu Huq India Huq East Bengal Ali Washington Turkey China Russia Geneva Korea Wan Waithayakon Thailand United Nations Assembly

European Defense advances in vote for ratification

The French Socialist Party in a conclave declared all three conditions met for ratification of the European Defense Treaty. It urged its Foreign Affairs Committee members to vote for adoption, a decisive step after two years of debate.

French Socialist Party Foreign Affairs Committee The National Assembly France United States Britain Popular Republican Party Lauiel Europe

Thruway Cost Doubles Amid Soaring New York Toll Road

State planners face higher risks as New York’s Thruway costs nearly double from a half billion bond issue to about 962 million dollars for 562 miles. Construction runs around 1.7 million per mile, with expensive condemnation for residential land and the Hudson crossing. The stretch through Catskills stays relatively level, but overall toll expressways become a costly proposition.

New York State Catskill Mountains New

Courts Martial Reformer Led Postwar Reform Movement

After World War I reforms transformed military justice under Bri Gen Samuel Townsell who died recently at an advanced age. The movement reduced overreach in courts martial and shifted to a system better fitted for millions of citizen soldiers. Senate committee actions backed Ansell’s views leading to lasting changes.

Bri Samuel Townsell Te Deneral Arehan Ansell Senate

Holy Ghost Power to Guide the Faithful

Amy faces family injustice and seeks correction through the Holy Ghost whose power empowers believers. The piece recalls Acts 1 4 5 8 and John 14 26, stressing belief in the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, and the Church Sacraments as means to witness and effect good.

Jesus Jerusalem John Judea Samaria Jesus Christ God Christ Globe Syndicate

Housing industry fears end of FHA amid scandals

Washington reports the housing sector fears Congress may kill the Federal Housing Administration amid ongoing scandals. Senator Harry F. Byrd may lead calls to end the program, though he claims no decision. The industry hopes for preservation due to FHA’s broader economic importance.

Ashington Congress Federal Housing Administration Agenc Harry F. Byrd Virginia Byrd Joint Congressional Committee On Eisenhower Albert M. Cole FHA Cole Senate Appropriations Committee Appropriations Committee Styles Bridges New Hampshire Senate Douglas Tennessee Kenneth McKellar Minnesota Edward Thye Thye

Barbour County voters defeat school bond and levy

Barbour County ballots on May 25 failed to pass a $585,000 bond issue and a $179,000 levy for a school building program by narrow margins. The bond appeal drew 3,008 votes for and 2,008 against, while the levy tally was 2,996 in favor and 1,999 opposed. Recourt and canvass officials noted challengers were discarded and recounts were agreed. Local personnel news includes Pvt. Wilbert Webb Ball and Miss Doris Wilson marrying in Richmond, Ind., as Ball heads to Fort Lewis for deployment.

Barbour County Board of Education Wilbert “Webb” Ball Doris Wilson Richmond Ind Ball Fort Lewis Wash Far East G. H “Rastie” Ball Kasson High School Cleveland Armed Services KHS Dayton Ohio Younge Webb Moatsville Garnett Opal Grafton Otto Waugh Old England Doyle Hardin Charles Freeman J H. Freeman Bernard McBee Cleveland, O Mire F. L. Ritter J. H. Semmerman Carl Reid Philippi Holly Bennett Laurel Creek Green England Pleasant Valley Friends Marguerite Freeman L. D. Semmerman J. H. Semmelman Harold Ritter Washington, D. C Duane Ritter

30 Day Forecast from Flemington Hits Monty Heat

The Weather Bureau predicts below normal temperatures for the northern half of the U S while the East South and far Southwest are expected to be above average. Rainfall should be above normal between the Appalachian Mountains and the Continental Divide with near normal rains elsewhere. Southwest and South Atlantic states face subnormal rainfall amid ongoing drought. Local notices include school graduation events and community gatherings in Philippi and Flemington with various speakers and diploma presentations.

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Flemington Choir Seeks New Robes

The Flemington Methodist Church choir, directed by Frank Hedrick, distributes donation buttons labeled UruG to raise funds for new robes. Choir members also plan bake sales as part of the fundraising effort to outfit the youth group.

Flemington Methodist Church Frank Hedrick

Knottsville Baptism Witnesses Attend Services

Notes OF Interest list Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Wunam and several others attending baptismal services led by Rev. William E. Craig and Rev. Rogers. Mrs. Paul Johnson of Parkersburg visited Miss Blanche Swisher and Mrs. Prudence Ludwick. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. Charles Gough visited relatives in Preston county. Hugh McDaniel and daughter Helen visited Mrs. Hugh McDaniel, a Hopemont patient.

Howard Wunam Leonard Williams Evelyn Gough Alice Williams Blanche Swisher Billie Nestor Oscar Waugh Jerome Boyles William E. Craig Rogers Paul Johnson Parkersburg Prudence Ludwick Charles Wilson Charles Gough Preston County Hugh McDaniel Helen Hopemont

State Seeks Workers In Security Division Examinations

Department of Employment Security seeks qualified men for interviewers counselors and local office managers with exams tentatively set for June 26. Merits-based vacancies welcome college graduates and experienced non graduates. apply by June 12 at local offices. Time and place to be advised. Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia receives honorary degree from Columbia University in New York during a three day visit.

Department of Employment Security Cording John I. Booth Gratton Booth New York Hainleselassie Tthopia Columbia University New York City

Community summer playgrounds curb crime in Hagerstown

A civic group in Hagerstown Maryland launched a city wide summer playground program to reduce juvenile vandalism. More than 1000 youths per weekday are supervised in games crafts and contests at numerous schools parks and playgrounds with support from businessmen housewives and volunteers. The effort began in 1997 and is funded by Community Chest local government contributions and individual donations. Each site has a trained supervisor and offers activities from crafts to sports and exhibits aiming to keep children off streets and out of mischief.

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