10 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
1
General Maxwell Taylor, U S Army chief of staff designate, arrived in New Delhi from Tokyo for a two day visit described as social. He plans to return to the United States after the stop.
City officials led by City Manager L. J. Lear Sr. request an audit of Grafton's books from the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner in Charleston. No reason given. outcome pending a formal decision and timing unclear. The move echoes prior audits tied to city finances and looming administrative changes after the recent election.
A garbled international wire brings reports of medical observations in Gothenburg after a death linked incident, American Medical Association teaching limits in Atlantic City, West German Bundestag resistance to rearmament, Chicago health case totals, a Civil War survivor's hospital return in Duluth, an Milan to Paris express collision with casualties, and Red Cross swimming classes at Tygart Lake Park amid cold weather.
Unseasonably cool conditions continued across the Tri-County area with today’s high near 66 after a 63 high yesterday and 48 low. At noon today the temperature was 64. Forecasts call for cloudy skies and occasional rain tonight and tomorrow with continued coolness into the overnight hours.
The forecast calls for temperatures about 3 to 6 degrees below normal with a cooler weekend ahead. Showers are expected over the weekend totaling roughly half to three quarters of an inch, then turning warmer Tuesday and Wednesday.
Your home town dependable dealers offer a large selection of used cars with drastically slashed prices low down payments and easy terms. Featured ads include a 1953 DeSoto Piredome eight four door sedan with two tone paint tubeless tires 20 000 miles one owner and drives like new and a 1950 Oldsmobile two door. For more details and a larger selection see the Classified Advertising section on page five.
In New Orleans Chief Ted O’Neil of the Louisiana Wildlife Commission says trappers face a bright future thanks to Davy Crockett. He notes raccoon pelts rose from 50 cents to 3.50, spurred by demand for coonskin caps.
The West Virginia wing of the Civil Air Patrol begins a three day drill to test crash locating and rescue response capacities with Air Rescue Service experts from Westover Base assisting. Maj. Robert K. Gobel leads the exercise which includes nearly 100 mobile radio units and dozens of aircraft across multiple squadrons statewide.
Willie Mae Benson reported to police that a thief stole five dollars from her while she napped. She woke to find five one dollar bills missing from a purse tucked in her brassiere for safekeeping.
Daniel W. Fry, a Puente California resident, lectured in Chicago to 459 attendees at $1.50 each about encounters with extraterrestrials. He said a saucer landed near White Sands on July 4 1960 and that spacemen took him in a craft that traveled 6000 miles per hour round trip to New York in half an hour, noting they chose him for his disbelief.
Bill Campbell captain of the U S Walker Cup team falls to Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando Florida 3 and 1 in the semifinal round of the French Amateur championship at Paris.
General Motors Corp shut 20 plants nationwide due to wildcat strikes disrupting parts supply. Temporary shortages linger after strikes, with about 59,260 union workers affected. Plants were expected to resume by Monday.
In Stockholm Sweden authorities say two recent blasts at Soviet buildings were merely teenage pranks. Police report youths involved and stress no intent of harm. investigations continue to identify suspects and motives amid tense security measures.
Evangelist Billy Graham wrapped a five day Paris crusade drawing 42 000 attendees with 2 254 decisions. He described the meeting as more successful than expected and said a Russian princess pleaded for him to carry the word to her homeland while he would go only if invited.
Dr. Dwight Harrison Murray, a 67 year old Napa California general practitioner, was named president elect of the American Medical Association by the House of Delegates. He has spent four years as chairman of the AMA board of trustees and will become president in 1957.
General Motors announced plans to build a lightweight 400 passenger train capable of speeds above 100 miles per hour for long distances. The design, developed by GM Electro Motive at LaGrange Wisconsin, aims to reduce rail deficits by offering lower cost passenger service. The project, funded at under 1000 dollars per seat, features a single diesel locomotive, underseat luggage compartments, air ride suspension, and easy boarding across platforms, with unveiling anticipated later this summer.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said Russia’s approval of the Austrian peace treaty gives ground for hope she will meet other wartime pledges. He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the Soviet action was a significant deed. Chairman Walter F. George indicated the committee will likely act on the treaty early next week.
President Eisenhower signed a bill increasing federal payroll by 0.8 percent, adding about 160 million dollars to government costs. The measure raises pay for postal and other federal employees effective March 1, with a across-the-board raise for most workers. The White House press gallery described the action as a necessary adjustment to ensure fair pay and avoid labor unrest.
Dr E L Caveny of the University of Alabama told an American Medical Association convention that widespread panic from a sudden atomic attack could be reduced if the public is emotionally well prepared. He said calm, orderly reactions depend on training in handling daily crises and that civil defense and mental health programs at the community level build this resilience.
U S Army announces plans to auction surplus property in Vienna as withdrawal from Austria progresses. The bundle includes over 100000 tons of vehicles coal tents fabric and other goods. Steelworkers chief McDonald urges raising the federal minimum wage to 1.25 per hour citing 75 cent current rate as inadequate.
Wheeling Steel Corp representatives and the CIO United Steelworkers will hold a June 13 meeting to begin negotiations on new wage rates. Key figures and plant locations are expected to participate as talks open in Wheeling.
Adm Arthur W Radford, chair of the Joint Chiefs, said Russia's approval of draft extensions would leave the military facing serious shortcomings in the Reserve program. Senate Comms tee to approve four year extension, while the House stalls action on the plan.
Brownville Pennsylvania report states Myles Dolan, a West Penn Power lineman, was killed when his automobile struck a culvert after a car door flew open and slammed shut. The incident occurred during idling. Police noted the front door opened and closed violently.
In Chippenham England The C J Lytle Ltd pleaded guilty to misadvertising charges. Prosecutor C Seats testified research claimed a person would need to consume grapefruit daily to justify the advertised health benefits. The case centers on alleged winter cold and flu protection claims.
The station reports generally poor streams for the season’s start this Saturday. Taylor streets were noted as reported as good by the valuation commission.
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