06 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1955
Page
1
A fragmentary note reports a widow’s day marked by a mysterious event. Reader details are sparse, but the line hints at a significant incident affecting the widow, with no clear names, places, or dates available for confirmation.
The Sentinel endorses the Citizens committee for a progressive slate led by Bolyard, Kiger, and Moats. It labels opponents as noisy, baseless critics and urges residents to study the roster, choose leaders who will attract industry and create jobs, and vote decisively tomorrow.
Reports from Saigon indicate thirty battalions of regular soldiers trapped rebel forces in Cochin China as a second offensive targets retreating warlord troops. The day also notes strikes, storms, campus unrest, and political appointments across the U S and abroad with multiple regional items.
Local dependable auto dealers offer a large selection of used cars with low down payments and easy terms. Sample listings include a 1953 DeSoto Firadome sedan with 20,000 miles and two-tone paint and a 1950 Oldsmobile 682 Door. See the classified advertising section for more details and listings.
Cloudy periods with high temperatures of 80 to 88 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms expected mainly in the western areas this afternoon or tonight. Tuesday looks partly cloudy and warm with additional scattered storms.
In Grafton a Tuesday municipal vote will decide if the city keeps its governing body or yields control to one man. The Progressive Grafton slate pledges water improvements require voter approval and calls out meters as an issue. The committee cites past incinerator debates and attacks by Charles W. Lockard, urging rate adjustments and adherence to initiative laws.
Polls open 6 30 a m to 7 30 p m for voters to elect three men for four year terms. Candidates include O C Bolyard William Wesley Gatrell Earl F Keener Roy J Kiger Thomas Madden Paul K Moats A T Mosear and Dr R D Stout with precincts listed across Evans Furniture Garage Keener Motor Co Ellers Filling Station Taylor County Board of Trade Fire Station Hotel Grafton Lincoln Street Rosier Motor Service Garrison School Old Bluebird Store Layman's Garage W O Sturm Residence West Grafton School and Beech Street
Rev. Chester G. Steyer of Clarksburg named pastor of Andrews Methodist Church succeeding Nat G. Barnhart on leave. Conference also assigns ministers: Henson to St. Paul’s, Preed to West Main, Suite to St. John’s Pruntytown, Huffman to Blueville Peterman and Haymond.
West Germany's Konrad Adenauer resigns as foreign minister while remaining chancellor in Bonn. He names Heinrich Von Brentano as his successor, Brentano previously led the CDU in the Bundestag for six years.
Area weather offices predict possible showers this afternoon after a warm weekend with highs near 80 degrees. Noon reading hit 80, yesterday’s 82 noted. low last night was 64. Humid and cloudy conditions expected to persist tomorrow.
PARKERSBURG West Virginia six independent colleges may receive industry aid as the West Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges plans a conference with representatives of the state Manufacturers Association and the Chamber of Commerce. The college group led by Wesleyan President W J Scarborough includes Wesleyan Bethany Davis Elkins Alderson Broadus and Morris Harvey Colleges.
Washington reports personal income rose to a new record annual rate of 295.6 million dollars in April, driven by stronger factory employment. The Commerce Department cites gains in metals, non ferrous machinery, and durable goods as key factors, reflecting ongoing momentum from last September.
A Wheeling municipal election opens a slate of 152 contests statewide this week. Polls today mark the start as the rest are set for Tuesday across West Virginia.
Mrs Jewell Bell says her husband former Corporal Otho G Bell, one of 21 American POWs who refused repatriation after the Korean truce, wants to come home. She has letters dated April 5 and 15 through the Red Cross noting passport issues and difficulties leaving Red China, with remarks that parts of his case are unexplained.
United Steelworkers negotiators representing about 600000 steel workers open contract talks in Pittsburgh aiming for a substantial wage increase before the Jung40 strike deadline. USW President David J. McDonald and six negotiating teams confer on demands to be presented to U S Steel, the nation's leading producer.
The U S Army says Sgt Walter W Winter of the 173rd or 175th Signal Battalion was seized at machinegun point by Red Czechoslovak border guards after crossing the Iron Curtain frontier while traveling in motion pictures. He is reported stationed at Thionville France.
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