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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

4

Newspaper masthead and rate notice from Gratton edition

The page displays masthead details for Monte F Bourjaily editor and publisher Lee Roberts managing editor William Cockrell advertising manager William P Turner publisher's representative W T Lockard business and production manager Mrs Elizabeth Bayhurst office manager. It lists subscription rates and carrier information for West Virginia and Virginia with terms of 1 to 12 months and year options, noting second class matter status at Gratton Post Office and referencing the 1917 act. Tuesday, June.

Ylor Barbour Preston Leweck Bocen Gratton W. Va

Missouri and California News Shaping 1952 Presidential Bets

The piece traces Missouri Senator Stuart Symington as a leading Democratic hopeful for President, contrasting his career with Truman and noting California’s pivotal primary, where Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver vie for delegates. It discusses Seaton's Interior post as a strategic move to aid Eisenhower and the political maneuvering around McKay's resignation and Senate dynamics.

Harry 8. Truman Missouri United States Franklin D. Roosevelt William Douglas Henry A. Wallace Democratic State Convention Stuart Symington Symington Truman Senate Pendergast Washington Air Aid Air Fo Wls National Securiy Resources Board Reconstrucction Finance Corporation Amherst Mass Yale Rochester N. Y Baltimore St. Louis Florida California Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Stevenson Kefauver Ane Fred A. Seaton Nebraska Dwight D. Eisenhower Seaton White House Douglas McKay Oregon Warne Morse Clarence A. Davis Melway Mérie Richard B Lberger Mebay Vven Neuberges Ad Education Congress

Nike missile system advances amid interservice dispute

The inter service clash over anti aircraft defense yields new details on the Nike missile program. The Nike system is the only operational supersonic air defense missile, costing about a billion dollars and with an estimated range of 29 to 30 miles. An improved Nike B version is in slow deployment, featuring a bigger warhead and doubled capability.

Entieaire Army Fysteus P Nike

Pan American history milestone marked by Panama Congress 1826

In Panama City June 24 26 1951 leaders from 21 nations including Eisenhower attend a commemorative OAS session honoring Simon Bolivar and the 1826 Congress of Panama. The event recalls Bolivar the Liberator and the Monroe Doctrine era while detailing early Pan American cooperation and military arrangements.

Ashington Eisenhower Panama City Organization of American States Congress of Panama Simon Bolivar OAS Council Panama Hisenholwer United States Colombia Central America Peru Mexico Spain Bolivar United Steps Washington South America James Monroe U. S Venezuela Chile la Plata Brazil John Quincey Adams Monroe Latin American Russia North America

Next secret Nike weapon eyed with atom head claim

Report notes high defense officials tout a still secret Nike project with an atom head capable of destroying fleets that evade interception. Officials claim the fallout would not injure civilians and express growing confidence in the weapon's development.

Nike Iftis

Arbitration Growth Since the Establishment of AA A

The article notes that arbitration has grown since the American Arbitration Association was formed. About 1 percent of labor management disputes are settled by arbitration. Many contracts include arbitration clauses and state laws support arbitral rulings with limited grounds for appeal. A panel of 18,000 volunteer arbitrators, experts across trades, handles cases with each side selecting one arbitrator and a third person as chair. Their work is said to stabilize employment and reduce strikes, contributing to economic prosperity.

Siice American Arbitration Association Labora Sen

Nursing Profession Evolution Shapes Future Roles

Preliminary reports from Hebb indicate a five year trend showing shifts in nursing duties. Graduates discharge responsibilities under physician supervision, with ward aides handling routine tasks. The push emphasizes expanded nurse education and greater professional stature to advance the field.

Hebb Eam Quese Murse Italy

West Virginia Staffers Honored by Benson for Superior Service

Two West Virginia employees of the Farmers Home Administration received Superior Service certificates from Secretary Ezra Taft Benson in Washington, D.C. H Trell Reker of Morgantown and Hayward L. Hinzman of Lewisburg were among 24 recipients from 12 states. The ceremony included a trip to Washington and highlighted the agency’s role in making or insuring loans for farm families unable to obtain credit elsewhere.

West Virginia Farmers Home Administration Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Washington, D.C Kenneth W.shaffer H. Trell Reker Morganstown Hayward L. Hinzman Lewisburg Department, of Agriculture

Rosemont Community Notes Highlights Local Visits

Rosemont and surrounding areas note a parade of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Sterling and families from Baltimore and Shinnston visiting Sterling relatives. hospital patients at Grafton City and St. Mary’s in Clarksburg. numerous callers to local homes in Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Flemington, Fleming, and Weirton. Mrs. Lindy Devart’s return from Philippi Hospital. and general family gatherings among local residents and friends.

Earnest Sterling Baltimore Maryland John Sterling Shinnston Charley Sterling Floridia Mayles Grafton City Hospital Rosalie Gobel Painesville Ohio Frank Christian James Christian Polly Ka Christolop Weirton Frank M. Christian Susie Michael Flemington Robert Marks Gandy Robert Jr Martha Bailey Johny Harris Leslie Ellen James Boring Nellie McHenry Clarksburg Dennis Payne Bridgeport Hugh Miller Bruce Marsh Robert Jones Grafton Lloyd Waller Treasie Bensky McWorder Gabel. Bensky Lindy Devart Philippi Hospital Harry Bailey Ann Devart Ruby Sandy Rosa Johnson Marie Crouse Alma Crouse St. Mary's Hospital Clarence Jones Clinton Mitchell Gene Jone Jeanie Jones Chodwit Ocie Stewart John Webb Ray Smith Josephine Layman Odie Payne Wallie Hawkins Charles Hawkins Jem Jones Charidon Dauina George Clarksbury Ave Thelma Butley Ste ‘Ert Guain Hepiibah Homer Brown Theodore Ane

Tokyo Cabby Collects Overdue Fare In U S

Beverly Mass residents aided by Tokyo cabby and Chief Edward Ancone to recover a $20 overdue fare from a Beverly airman recently transferred to the United States. The serviceman’s family was contacted and agreed to settle the bill. The incident shows cross border cooperation via postal and police channels.

Beverly Mass Japan United States Edward Ancone Good Business Tokyo Aucone

No Drought Aid From Soil Bank Benson Declares

In Beaver Dam Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Ezra T Benson told farmers that drought relief will not come from the soil bank plan. He warned the program is not a drought or plow up measure and stressed its aim to reduce surpluses and conserve resources during his remarks near a farm city meeting.

Beaver Dam Wie Ezra T. Benson Eisenhower Tenson Midwarmlands Benson Chicago Washington Capitol Wheat Mt

Education Check Shows Short Way To Get Degree

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reports that some engineering students could advance to graduate studies without completing their senior year. The six week summer survey tested 10 juniors from 10 colleges in chemistry physics and metallurgy. About half could pursue advanced degrees after additional undergrad training. The program will repeat with full scholarships for participants.

Troy Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute RPI

Wasps to Fight Aphids Move by UC Biocontrol Force

Albany Calif The University of California department of biological control mobilizes thousands of wasps to combat the spotted alfalfa aphid, a pest that cost California alfalfa growers about 13 million dollars last year. Three species bred at the department are shipped weekly to heavily infested counties in Northern California and 10 other states, as officials call the effort experimental but promising.

Albany Calif University of California Department of Biological Control California Department of Biological Control

Freezing Strawberries Year Round and Garden Pest Tips

Practical notes on freezing strawberries for year round use including sugar syrup methods and proper freezing. Also guidance on garden pests focusing on cabbage worms and butterflies, with steps for washing, slicing, and labeling frozen berries, plus early season pest control and use of organic dusts.

Veterans cash in state bonds to buy U S Savings Bonds

Virginia World War II veterans holding Armed Forces Leave Bonds cashed them today. State Savings Bond Director Thomas H. Vanderford said several hundred ex-GIs hold bonds averaging $200 each. He noted the bonds earn no interest for at least five years and urged holders to cash and reinvest in U S Savings Bonds.

Charles Lonis Ginia Veterans of World Sam Bill Patel Thomas H. Vanderford U.S

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