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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
1
Across Seoul a raging fire consumed a 5 10 block area in the heart of the citys black market district flattening at least 200 shacks and shops and leaving about 6000 people homeless. Reports cited a massive urban blaze with extensive casualties and displaced residents.
Investigation into Sunday's fire at the West Side Board of Education building is conducted by three state fire marshal representatives in Charleston. Fire officials say the blaze appeared to start at the rear beneath the structure and spread upward. locals report observations near the riverbank and three people seen there. Damaged items include an old standby school bus, lumber, stoves, a compressor, war surplus gear, and many other articles. a full equipment inventory is pending.
In the Tri County area a heat wave eased with showers last night. A high near 88 degrees followed a sweltering 88 yesterday. Thunderstorms, 0.18 inches of rain, and clouds reduced humidity. noon temps reached 84 from 65. Tonight cools to mid 50s to low 60s. Tomorrow expected fair. Also in Stonington a missing John Madeira family cat was found at a lighthouse catwalk.
President Eisenhower warned that an all-out ban on trade with Iron Curtain nations or abrupt shifts in aid could ruin the United States. He argued such extremes could drag Japan toward Communism, threaten Pacific security, and undermine global freedom while stressing the need to balance aid, military supplies, and foreign competition.
Caribou Maine Tuesday game warden Ernest H Bailey arrested five airmen from Limestone Air Force Base during a wilderness survival test for fishing without a license and for using fur No excuse Bailey said.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged both free nations and the Communist bloc to guarantee Southeast Asian peace as he warned that Indochina could trigger a world war. He floated an international security framework for Indochina and a Southeast Asian defense alliance, possibly akin to Locarno or NATO, and said Britain remained open to such arrangements pending Geneva outcomes.
Karl D Hinkins, assistant Post master, has taken over the duties of the late Postmaster Howard F Courtney who died last Thursday night and will serve as acting postmaster until a vacancy is announced by the Civil Service and a postmaster is appointed under Civil Service rules. Applications for the post are accepted only after a Civil Service agent confirms a vacancy exists. The Postmaster General will appoint after reviewing recommendations or Civil Service results.
Two burglars entered a San Francisco store through a back door on Tuesday and began their work. After pausing for coffee they returned to the task but tripped a burglar alarm and were captured by police.
Former Gov Okey L Patteson announced in Huntington that the West Virginia Turnpike will extend toward Wheeling and south to Virginia, linking with a Florida route in a long range plan. Route choices remain undecided while work on the Charleston to Princeton 68 mile section aims to open this fall. The project envisions a multi lane highway with improved grades to ease truck travel, and tolls cited for the full route.
Washington briefing outlines the Geneva Far East conference with President Eisenhower and top foreign policy aides presenting to congressional leaders. Undersecretary Walter Bedell Smith, as chief American delegate, summarized the talks while Dulles discussed the broader international situation. House Speaker Joseph W Martin Jr called the briefing serious but hopeful.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to enact his 4.5 billion foreign aid program without cuts. He sent a mutual security report to the House and Senate to deter reductions, noting fiscal 1955 authorization would shrink the program about 40 percent over two years. He warned further cuts would be unjustified and unsafe amid ongoing threats.
In Indochina fifty French B-26 bombers destroyed five Communist Indochinese bases about fifty miles east of Hanoi. The French high command said the attack dropped 62 tons of bombs near the Hanoi Haiphong supply line and fighter planes released leaflets warning civilians of the forthcoming assault.
Hollywood gossip notes June Haver has chosen to leave the Catholic Church to marry Fred MacMurray next month after divorcing musician Jimmy Zito. Her six month stay in a convent last year is cited as part of her personal journey.
Guatemalan army plans reportedly bombed Copan and Santa Rosa in Honduras, frontier towns tied to an anti-communist invasion. Rebels under Castillo Armas pushed into Guatemala, cutting off Puerto Barrios Port City and moving HQ to Camotan. U.S. cautioned Guatemala against Soviet-backed meddling. UN Security Council urged renewed talks.
Cleveland board of elections faced a costly error in the primary election booklet. Clerk Ray C. Miller admitted the misprint prompted mailing 13,000 correction postcards at a cost of 260 dollars to fix the instruction to remove stub A and deposit in the proper stub box.
Ann Arbor reports three New York atom scientists presented a paper at the International Congress on Nuclear Engineering. They described liquid metal fuel reactors using fused salts to continuously purify fuel, claiming ten advantages including lower plant size and fuel costs, and potential cheap electrical power through thorium breeding.
Electromet Metallurgical Co. disputes a New York report that it will build a $30 million titanium sponge plant in Ashtabula Ohio. A company spokesman said no contract with the government has been signed, noting the usual process for titanium facilities.
Washington announces arrangements for Caribbean command US Air Force planes to evacuate Americans from Guatemala if needed. Spokesman Lincoln White stresses no order given and cites no anti American demonstrations in Guatemala City.
More than fifty mining teams are expected to take part in the eighth annual West Virginia First Aid and Mining Rescue Contest at Watt Powell Park in Charleston. State Mines Chief Frank B. King announced today.
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