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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
1
The Weather Bureau cautioned of possible severe local thunder storms with strong gusty winds, similar to tornadoes that hit southwestern Pennsylvania Tuesday, likely to affect the tri state district late this afternoon and evening.
Final tallies show 45 claims filed for school children accidents, totaling 064.55 with the largest at 122.55 and smallest 2. About 2,700 of 3,600 Taylor county pupils were insured during the year. Insurance covers accidents at school from one hour before to one hour after dismissal, excluding football practice and play.
A West Virginia editorial urges statewide observance of Grafton Memorial Day to honor veterans across wars. It notes low veteran turnout and compares funding with Forest Festival and State Fair, urging community and state support to elevate the event and expand the National Cemetery.
Secret briefing at the Pentagon brought together top military leaders from the United States Britain France Australia and New Zealand to discuss a joint strategy for countering Communist aggression in Southeast Asia. The talks focused on security cooperation and potential actions, with no Indochina commitment announced, and planners expected to extend conversations later. Meanwhile French forces in Indochina battled Communist units along the Annam coast near Saigon, as fighting spread from Hanoi toward central areas despite efforts to hold positions with air and artillery support.
President Eisenhower plans radio and television appeals to rally public support for his legislative program as Congress has less than two months to act before adjournment. Key items remain in committee or stalled while he prioritizes securing passage of measures considered urgent for the nation.
Dublin pupil Brendan Green, 24, protested a teacher’s hug claiming affection, while Taylor County officials under state orders to integrate white and Negro schools prepared for next fall. State Superintendent W W Trent urged use of available buildings and staff to phase in integration, with June meetings and parental transport guidance as counties plan the process.
In Manchester England Tom Somers 62 earned 16 pounds weekly to sit in a rowboat under Exchange Bridge and rescue workmen from the River Irwell during bridge painting. In Des Moines Iowa Virginia Moe Gidner 33 admitted driving 38 mph in a 25 mph zone to counter constant talking and was fined $13 by Judge Howard Brooks.
Weather in the Tri County area turns hot and humid with temperatures rising from 74 to 85 degrees and overnight lows near 50. Scattered thunder showers are expected tonight with cooler conditions tomorrow. Nationwide the midsection endures violent weather including a tornado in Texas and snow in South Dakota as storm fronts move east.
Memorial at Blue Mont cemetery in Grafton shows a self arranged stone for Nan Stout Armstrong Edwards dated February 11 1896 with a farewell verse. The inscription questions readers about neglect and lists Psalm 3419 and a forgiving final verse. Investigations note Mrs Edwards aged nine, previously a teacher in Ringwood Preston and Taylor counties.
Local authorities issued a warning for two Ohio fugitives believed headed toward the area. They are a man and a woman in a light blue Studebaker with Ohio plates NA 3E. The couple, armed and dangerous, left Massilon around 4 yesterday and a three state alert is in effect.
Investigators heard the first monitored telephone calls from Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens. Transcripts cover three conversations between Stevens and Sen. Everett M. Dirksen as the Senate subcommittee probes the dispute.
A Dallas man, Cassi C. Lenginger, sent $300 to Los Angeles Treasurer LV McCardly with a note recalling a one year jail term for forgery six years ago and thanking the city for care. A separate item from New York offers a picnic tip to wrap and chill hamburgers before grilling.
Miss Ocie Virginia Sigley of Inelton shares the West Virginia Farm Women Council Scholarship worth 100 dollars in home economies with Lulu Belle Taw of dane Lew as co winners.
United Nations observers debate in the Security Council as Semyon Ksarapkin denounces Thailand's request to send peace observers to Indochina. Russia vows to oppose consideration, while the council votes 30 to 1 to place Thailand's request on the agenda despite Moscow and France opposition.
A Belgian Sabena freighter was attacked near the Austria Yugoslavia Red Hungary border. One crewman died and two were wounded. a British crew member was unharmed. The incident occurred near Murska Sobota as the crippled plane landed in Graz. Reportedly an older MiG fighter was involved.
Indianapolis cab driver Hubert Brown reported that William Cody robbed him of $10 and forced him to drive downtown. Cody fell asleep during the ride, Brown alerted police who arrested him.
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