Progressive Grafton civic group grows to sixty eight
A civic committee for a Progressive Grafton gains 28 more members, totaling 68, pledging to back Bolyard Kig er and Moats in Tuesday's election. The group emphasizes water program facts, business and industrial leadership, and a forward looking city administration to attract industry, jobs, and residents.
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Committee For
Grafton
Bolyard
Kiger
Moats
Iiine Tves Setar
Five Day Forecast for West Virginia From United Press
The West Virginia forecast from United Press calls for temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal. Expect a warming trend over the weekend, cooler Tuesday, and warmer Wednesday. Showers or thunderstorms are possible Monday, totaling 3-10 to 1 inch.
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United Press
West, Virginia
Drive ’em away Used Car Bargains in town
Today’s offer a large selection of used cars with prices sharply reduced and low down payments. Highlights include a 1953 DeSoto Firedome four door sedan with two tone paint and tubeless tires, 20,000 miles, one owner, drives like new. Also a 1946 Chrysler four door sedan priced for a quick sale.
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DeSoto Firedome
City Manager Airs Record in Grafton Campaign
Grafton West Virginia City Manager L. J. Loar Sr. charges editor of the Graf ton News with false statements about city government. He cites audits of sewer and street projects, fire hose purchases, police and vehicle updates, incinerator use versus landfill costs, and water system improvements, arguing efficiency and transparency in municipal spending.
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L. J. Loar Sr
Grafton
Grafton News
Lear
W. Va
West Virginia
City of
Ochelle Road
Walnut Street
Ona Street
Beech Street
Warder Avenue
Market Street
Wilford Street
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State Health Department
Lions Air City Election and Water Program Debate
Grafton Lions Club hosts a forum noting a two year study of water improvements. Panelists Dr Robert Gerkin and William Murray discuss replacing the obsolete 60 year old tank with a taller structure, adding a new 12 inch line on Maple Avenue, and relocating booster pumps. They justify metering for PSC compliance and bond prospects, noting more than half of 2,800 water users would pay no more than present rates. Walter L. Jordan named full time delegate to the state convention. Dudley L. Simms nominated for international vice president. Installation of club officers set for June 30.
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Grafton
Crafton Lions Club
Soo
Robert Gerkin
William Murray
Lions
Maple Avenue
Public Service Commission
Sts
Industral
Walter L. Jordan
Clarksburg
Charles Cather
J. R. Barton
W. J. Ben Bush
West Virginia
Dudley L. Simm
Charleston
Third International
Simms
Grafton Club
Weather rises toward summer in Tennessee County
The Tennessee County area has gradually warmed after an unseasonably cold spell. Today highs near 78 degrees are forecast, with yesterday reaching 72 and 40 for the low. Noon temperature around 67, with tonight’s low expected between 45 and 52. Tomorrow looks fair and slightly warmer.
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Tn-County
Seven Dead and Forty Nine Missing After Japanese Storm
A Japanese storm last week left seven dead and 49 missing after the fishing fleet Kiyoshi Maru sank in rough seas off northern Japan. A lone survivor said the other six crewmen died with the vessel. Coast guard reports confirm one fisherman killed and 49 missing from the fleet.
Stout Declares For Economical City Government
Dr. R B Stout, candidate for Grafton City Council on the Satrell Moscar Stout ticket, outlines an honest pro growth platform. He cites 80 years serving Grafton voters, urges taxpayers to demand economy and three independent voices free of water meter influence. He trains in medicine, served as health officer for 18 years, and now works at West Virginia Industrial School and area hospitals.
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R. B. Stout
Grafton
Satrell-Moscar-Stout
City of
Stout
Barbour County
Harrison County
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
W. A. Sheppard
Fara
West Virginia
Fairmont
C. M. Rammage
Loyola University
New Orleans
Industrial‘ School For
West Germans Approve Four Month Trial Army Period
Bonn West Germany cabinet approved a bill for a four month trial period for all volunteer long service army personnel from generals to sergeants.
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Perio
Bonn
Germany
Miss Ireland Denies Ineligibility Amid Controversy
Merle McCurley protested a Miss Europe ruling that she cannot enter as Miss Ireland because she was born outside Northern Ireland. She called the decision ridiculous and asserted she is as Irish as the Blarney Stone, threatening a U.S. Navy response and referencing Tam as an honorary crew member of the aircraft carrier Tripoli.
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Belpast
Northern Ireland
Merle McCurley
Della V Jackson Taken By Death Services Sunday
Della Virginia Jackson of Grafton died at 9 p m Thursday in Grafton City Hospital born December 12 1871 to A N and Mary Virginia Sterling Barnhouse widow of Howard M Jackson survived by three children Alma Jarvis Gerald Jackson Fred C Jackson Sr three grandchildren including Fred C Jackson Jr and three great grandchildren she was a Methodist lifelong resident Services set for 2 p m Sunday at Knotts Funeral Home with Rev Harry T Rowe officiating burial in BluMont Cemetery calling hours after 7 p m today
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Grafton
Grafton City Hospital
A. N
Mary Virginia Sterling Barnhouse
Howard M. Jackson
Alma Jarvis
Columbus
Gerald Jackson
Charleston
Fred C. Jackson
Methodist Church
Knotts Funeral Home
Harry T. Rowe
First Baptist Church
Blue
Work Finished On Two Streets
Resurfacing on Market and Front streets is completed except final touches. The work, approved last week by council with a 6500 transfer and a contract to FP F Earp Company, had bids led by $11 per ton from Earp. Completion aids access to Grafton City Hospital and future bridge repairs for St Mary's Street.
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Fairmont
Keener’s Lane
Camp Towles Road
Earps
Market Street
Grafton City Hospital
Front Street
West Grafton
St. Mary's Street
Freed Prisoner Airmen Reunited With Families
Honolulu report describes the reunion of nine relatives with four airmen freed from Communist China. The men, including Lt Col Edwin L. Heller, returned after months in captivity, shared plans to swim and sightsee while noting moments of captivity. They admitted pleading guilty to violating Red Chinese air space and hinted at signed papers before trial.
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Burmese Workers Reject Taylor Visit in Burma
Radio Peiping quoted Rangoon press saying Burmese workers and the Peasant Party oppose Maxwell Taylor's proposed mission as U.S. Army chief of staff. The report claimed Burma’s people prefer peace and would not welcome a military liaison mission.
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Four masked men rob Cleveland Trust branch for $60000
A Cleveland Trust Co branch office was held up by four masked men using precise timing and escaped with an estimated $60,000. The incident occurred today, and authorities launched a full investigation.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Trust Co
Deputy Air Force Leader Heads to Meet Koreans
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Lewis Thompson arrived in Korea on Thursday to confer with U S and Republic of Korea military leaders on the buildup of the South Korean air force.
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Korea
Air Force
Lewis Thompson
Korean
U.S
Republic of Korea
Ford workers fund eyed in Ford UAW talks
Detroit report says Walter Reuther described the talks over Ford's proposed multi million dollar fund for laid off workers as entering a critical stage. The union and company seek pay during layoffs and other protections as strikes and negotiations impact Ford and GM plants nationwide. Discussions continue amid wage, pension and insurance debates with wildcat actions in several plants and Metuchen Mercury plant entering a second day of protest.
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United Auto Workers
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Ion
Atlanta
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Senate Clears Foreign Aid Plan for House Review
President Eisenhower's 3.408 billion dollar foreign aid program passed the Senate Thursday night and moves to the House Foreign Affairs Committee for possible trimming and checks. Hearings resume Wednesday as the bill faces a new test. Meanwhile Britain endures strikes as rail workers cause factory shutdowns and rising unemployment.
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Senate
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Joan Bésis
Pha
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