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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

4

Feengea im 1518 Daily except Sunday publication note

Feengea im 1518 weekly newspaper details published by Sentinel Publications at 103 Latrobe Street. Subscription rates and delivery areas listed, including carrier delivery in Taylor Barbour and Preston Counties. Addressed to subscribers in West Virginia and Virginian regions with various rates for months and years. Entered second class matter at Grafton post office.

Feengea Im Sentinel Publications Latrobe Street Monte Mira Elizabeth Hayhurst Levant West Virgin and Virginia Mat Virginian Taylor Barbour Preston Grafton W.va

Stevenson Africa Europe tour signals 1960 White House bid

Adlai Stevenson shifts from defeat to a broad Afro European tour seen as a prelude to another presidential run. The piece outlines Democratic strength, Southern resistance, and Stevenson’s unique standing for the 1960 nominating battle. It notes Johnson’s political leverage, Harriman’s stand, and past three time bids by leaders like Clay Adams and Cleveland.

Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Europe Africa White House Evers Eisenhower Demie Senate L. B. Johnson Texas Congress Johnson Averell Harriman New York Mae William Jennings Bryan Henry Clay John Quincy Adams Grover Cleveland Franklin Delano Roosevelt Roosevelt Harry S.truman

Promoter at Heart Aide Seeks Ireland Comeback

Ambassador Scott McLeod, newly confirmed to Ireland, pitches a tourism revival plan with a package deal including round trip air tickets, a car waiting at the airport, and luxury motels built by private American capital. He contrasts his optimistic views with Khrushchev’s TV prophecy, urging freedom and economic renewal.

Ireland Scott McLeod State Department McLeod Dublin Green Isle

Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy at Nazareth

A crowd gathers as a man asks Jesus to heal his only son afflicted by a violent spirit. The disciples fail to cast it out, Jesus rebukes the spirit, heals the boy, and teaches humility and faith. The crowd is awed by God’s power while discussions about greatness arise among the disciples.

Jesus John

Mail: Maine sardines and North Carolina tobacco swap

In a light exchange Senator Kerr Scott of North Carolina sent Maine sardines to Senator Frederick Payne. Payne returned peach and honey flavored chewing tobacco from North Carolina, noting Scott chews, while the deal sparked chatter about gifts between state lawmakers.

Kerr Scott North Carolina Frederick Payne Maine Payne Scott Congress

Eisenhower Urges GOP Unity Behind Platform Pledges

President Eisenhower used the national Republican conference windup to urge unity behind the party platform and budget. He warned against personal preferences derailing victory, stressing the platform as a solemn commitment and pledging to use all powers to enact it. Prescott Bush and Meade Alkorb weighed in on the conference’s positive impact.

Washington Eisenhower GOP Suport Congress Prescott Bush Meade Alcor

Eisenhower foreign aid fight shows early gains

In Washington, President Eisenhower's aggressive push for foreign aid appears to be paying off as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves 3.367 billion for next year, cutting requested funds to about 227.3 million while preserving a 500 million loan fund. The bill faces a long road through both chambers before passage.

Central Press Association Ashington Congress House Post Office Committee House Arthur Summerfield Senate Eisenhower Post Office Defense Department United States Atlan Titan Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee House Foreign Affairs Committee John Foster Dulles Eugene J. McCarthy Dminn John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Backets Committee James G. Cross Bakery Workers Union

Postal Funds Yet Uncertain

Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield warned Congress he needs an additional 149.5 million to maintain mail service after July 1. A House subcommittee pressed for a concrete plan using existing funds, and Summerfield failed to provide one before a Tuesday hearing, delaying approval.

Washington Arthur E. Summerfield Congress House Appropriations Summerfield Subcommittee J. Vaughan Gary Gary Gordon Canfield

Hollywood Actor Ted Jordan Faces Domestic Strife

Hollywood actor Ted Jordan admits his life is complicated after marriage to Li St. Cyr and reports frequent questions about his wife. Jordan, a Broadway performer, is said to be married to a brunette named Joanne Moore, with ongoing speculation about his personal life.

Hollywood Broadway Ted Jordan Li St. Cyr Jordan Ted Mat Joanne Moore

Diesels Win Over Steam for Chicago Railroader Baxter

Locomotive engineer B C Baxter aged 70 marks 50 years with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway this month. He recalls steam engines as hard on the body and says he prefers diesels, noting they jar riders less and he would choose a diesel anytime. He dislikes coal burners and believes diesels offer a smoother ride.

Chicago B. C. Baxter Chicago and Northwestern Railway Baxter

Father of Old Glory honors Reid at grave marked after century

The United States marks Flag Day while Samuel Chester Reid, designer of the flag, receives renewed recognition. A neglected Newark grave in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood is finally marked after a caretaker’s discovery, with Rep. Dorn’s push for a monument failing in Congress. Reid’s life includes naval service, privateering in the War of 1812, and efforts to standardize the flag’s design as states joined the union.

House Appropriations Dan Flood Pennsylvania Jerry Klein Central Press Association United States Samuel Chester Reid Brooklyn Green Wood Reid Francis E. Dorn New York Congress Dorn Anthony Knoetgen America Vermont Kentucky Indiana Ohio Ilinois Louisiana Mississippi Peter Wendover James Monroe Capitol Norwich Conn Pofter Brie England General Armatrong Azores New Orleans Andrew Jackson Sandy Hook

Truth About Hungary Revolt Editor's Note

Former Hungarian premier Ferenc Nagy now based in Herndon Virginia advocates UN action on the 1956 Hungarian revolution. He argues the UN bungled its response, urges a special General Assembly session to review a five member committee report and condemn Soviet aggression. He says the revolt united Hungarians against a Communist minority and foreign occupation, and demands accountability for the puppet government and Budapest’s destruction.

Hungary Ferenc Nagy United States Nagy Imre Nagy Herndon Leonard J. Snyder Central Press Washington United Nations General Assembly Europe Inter United Navas Budapest Specia Kadar United Nations Committee America U.N

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