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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
1
A Friday market rally extended as news of President's improvement after weekend surgery lifted sentiment. Railroad shares recovered from early losses, rising over $1 in initial trading, while hopes for stronger auto sales fed gains in data issues.
West Virginia Republicans meet to pick a chairman to succeed J O Lakin with Cecil Underwood’s preference shaping the choice. John D Hoblitzell is a leading name amid speculation. Democrats plan two rallies and a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner as they organize for campaign work. Esther Hell and Ralph Bean hold key posts in Beckley and Wheeling while Arthur Koontz is reelected national committee man. Walter Hallanan is chosen as Republican national committeeman and Frances Stubblefield as national committeewoman.
State Police report two fatal traffic crashes on West Virginia highways during the weekend. Raymond A. Southern, 34, of Beckley died when his car left the road near Charleston. Charles L. Wilson, 38, of Weston died on U.S. Route 50 west of Grafton after losing control and crashing into a utility pole. Weather data shows highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s with current readings around 81.
Japanese scientists report elevated radioactive levels in Tokyo air, seeding concern over environmental exposure and potential health implications amid ongoing monitoring and international attention.
The Rev. Ernest L. Roberson warned at First Presbyterian Church that minds have blind spots of our own making and hinder seeing the gospel of Christ. He cited examples from a bird, Helen Keller, and Florence Nightingale to illustrate how people resist unavoidable limits and how faith can transform effort if we yield to God. The piece ends noting the ongoing Genesis story and the role of divine creation through us.
A broad heat wave covered the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic Seaboard with no relief in sight. Weather forecasts said the hot, dry air mass was widespread and was difficult for cold air from the north and west to penetrate.
Fire Chief John Proctor announced a meeting of the Graftor Fire Department tonight at 7 30 at the fire station to elect officers and discuss important business.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 4 that military courts have jurisdiction over civilians accompanying troops abroad. The decision upheld two service wives convictions for murdering their husbands. Clarice B. Covert of Atlanta was convicted by an Air Force court martial in England in 1953 for the ax murder of MSgt Edward E. Covert, and Dorothy Krueger Smith, daughter of Gen Walter Krueger, convicted by an Army court martial in Tokyo the same year for the fatal stabbing of Col Aubrey D. Smith.
Police reported a one day record figure in Tokyo with three deaths attributed to self harm. The incident drew attention to rising suicide attempts in urban areas and prompted official statements from authorities.
West Virginia Methodist Conference at Buckhannon announced 571 pastoral appointments for the coming year. Rev. Chester G. Steyer and Rev. H. F. Durham returned to their churches. Several ministers reassigned across Grafton, Williamson, Milton, Caretta and other circuits. 1,100 delegates attended. Bishop Wicke preached and ordained 34 elders and 31 deacons.
Washington amid sentimental repeal voting hushed vigil by Barbara Eisenhower joining the Eisenhower family two years ago. The President wished his son Maj. Eisenhower and his brown haired wife Barbara a happy wedding anniversary during a bedside visit ending about 5 36 pm EDT. Mrs Eisenhower had been with her mother at the hospital since Friday afternoon. Barbara was brought from Fort Belvoir with her mother's approval to visit Doc on the young couple's ninth anniversary. President and Mrs Eisenhower will observe their own 40th wedding anniversary 19 days from today on July 1.
A brief marriage license filing was reported in Centreville, noting Samuel N. Sheppard aged 93 and Annie Miller, with the unusual age difference highlighted as the notable detail. The notice emphasizes the standard filing without additional circumstances.
New Haven Conn German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told Yale University exercises the Western powers must stay united against Soviet aims to dominate the world. He warned that peaceful co existence is a tactic and not a sign of accepting Western ideology, urging readiness to reexamine policy as world events unfold.
Funeral services were held in Fayetteville for J. Alfred Taylor 77 former congressman and Democratic candidate for governor and longtime Payette Sentinel publisher. He died Saturday in a Montgomery hospital after about a month of illness. Taylor served four terms in the House of DelegatesSpoke as Speaker in 131 later served two terms in Congress elected 1922 and was the 1928 Democratic nominee for governor. He left a widow four sons and two daughters.
The Association of Circuit and County Clerks named James Dix of Keyser as president at the close of their three day meeting in Martinsburg over the weekend. Other officers named were Raymond Wolfe of Clarksburg as vice president and A M Brown of Winfield as secretary. Bluefield was selected as the site for the 1957 state convention.
President Eisenhower walked 15 feet to a chair and rested well after an intestinal operation. White House officials said his post operative condition remains excellent and he may resume full duties in four to six weeks. Sherman Adams arrived to set up a temporary office as schedule says he is in full command.
Washington The House approved a sharply slashed foreign aid bill, cutting $11 billion from a $3.8 billion measure and sending it to the Senate by a 273 to 122 vote. The funds aim to bolster U S military and economic positions in the global fight against communism. President Eisenhower sought at least $600 million restored as the minimum, but the House firmed its stance awaiting Senate action.
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