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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
4
In Taylor Barbour and Preston counties the service offers home delivery by carrier with a monthly rate of eight dollars and a six month option of seven fifty per month. Availability in Grafton West Virginia 1870 under an act of Congress dated March Wednesday June 12 1957.
A dated nationalist column argues against easing trade with Red China. It cites Britain's relaxed embargo, Formosa’s blockade, and the Korea war as motives to keep a strict ban. It warns that recognizing Red China would threaten UN security and U.S. allies, and demands keeping the armistice framework intact while stressing costs of reversal.
The reading recounts Jesus sending messengers to villages, urging hospitality and healing. Woe is pronounced on Chorazin Bethsaida and Capernaum for not repenting, warning that Tyre and Sidon will fare better at judgment. The text emphasizes the kingdom of God near, and the fate of cities excluding reception.
MEL HEIMER recalls Coney Island’s chaotic allure as a faded underbelly of noise and dodgy thrills. He describes half-man half-animal exhibits, a memorable parachute ride, and a near scare with a 14 year old ride companion, ending with a weary laugh at bravado.
France moves to exploit Sahara Desert resources by appointing a post for a minister to oversee the vast territory. The plan follows years of exploration across southern Algeria and French West and Equatorial Africa with oil and minerals seen as boosting France’s independence and global power.
Washington notes Ike revived a Coolidge style breakfast with House Republicans at the White House. Hoover recalls Coolidge hosted mixed parties for entertainment, often at odd hours, charging costs to official entertainment. The piece contrasts Ike’s one party guest list with Coolidge’s broader approach and questions breakfast purpose.
A large international fleet of 108 warships from 18 nations gathered off Virginia to be reviewed by Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson. The three lead ships Canberra Boston and Northampton prepared to sail for a four hour ceremony after lunch with top officials aboard. The fleet stretched 114 miles from Hampton Roads to Cape Henry, honoring Jamestown’s 350 year legacy as 78 American and 33 foreign vessels steamed by. About 250,000 spectators were expected along beaches seawalls and bridges.
Former Army Sergeant Major Thomas D. Bolter was cleared after telling police his capacity was 18 pints of beer while sitting. When asked about standing, Bolter replied that he falls over, prompting the officer to note the claim.
In Wausau Wisconsin Rothchild resident Leon Meyer recalls an event from summer 1944 when he punched an arrow tip from his nose. The tip reportedly penetrated the nasal passage and remained for more than a decade without causing pain before being removed.
Public Utility Commission ordered a rate cut last March causing Manufacturers Light and Heat Co. to refund pennies to about 80,000 gas customers who used service briefly in a 15 month span. Each rebate check costs 10 cents, reflecting the small but widespread payout. Fort Carson, Colo. Lt Stewart Kidd faces a family tradition snag as future Captain Kidd if promoted beyond his current rank.
Travel writer Temple Manning Hat highlights lesser known Mexican destinations. Readers learn how first visits become explores, meeting locals and discovering San Jose de Purua a healthful spa 120 miles from Mexico City with hot mineral pools and orange groves. Toluca offers markets crafts and Nevado de Toluca volcano with crater rim lakes.
Cincinnati astronomer Dr Paul Herget says the U S satellite launch could show a brief glint to observers from Chattanooga to Santiago at about 3 a m during astronomical twilight. Amateur groups will watch with small telescopes as the two and a half mile per second satellite orbits in 90 minutes at 200 to 300 miles up.
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