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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
4
In Grafton West Virginia the paper shows subscription rates for home delivery by carrier where available in Taylor Barbour and Preston counties. Rates include 1 week 1.80 2 months 3.90 6 months 7.80 and 1 year 15.60 with a 32.006 month term noted. Published Monday June 24 1957.
A warning on Soviet negotiator Valerian Zorin in London disarmament talks. He is portrayed as a master saboteur aiming to disarm the West and expand communist influence, while Stassen faces pressure from Dulles and allied advisers. The piece contrasts this with a Chamber of Commerce midyear forecast predicting continued growth and a boost from federal education funding and highway work.
Dr Autrose Caliver leads a campaign through the National Commission on Literacy to educate 4,000,000 native whites in mountains and 3,001,000 native Negroes in industrial centers, to extend 3Rs to civil life amid concerns about widespread illiteracy and economic costs. Moonshine taxes and seizures feature in related notes on liquor and enforcement.
Gospel excerpt from Luke urges trust in God for daily needs and heavenly treasure. It exhorts seeking first the kingdom and almsgiving, promising provision and eternal rewards. Believers are urged to be ready like servants awaiting their master's return.
Special to Central Press Association reports President Eisenhower bounced back from a three episode stomach upset in one day and returned to work with vigor. Officials say the rapid recovery confirms excellent overall health following last year’s surgery. Doctors tested heart action and recovery, both deemed perfect. Labor and Middle East aid notes follow with women workers now one third of the labor force and renewed push for military funding. National parks face expanded facilities to accommodate vacationists.
The article notes executives from major insurance firms and business groups warn that heavy political spending risks a backlash. It cites leaders urging prudent use of funds to avoid political jeopardy and maintain stable, credible business behavior amid evolving public scrutiny.
Mexico Missouri publishers Mitch and Bob White co editors met in Washington with the National Citizens Committee to Curb Inflation. The two day session featured top economists bankers and lawmakers as the committee seeks to curb inflation amid rising prices and expanding government spending. The effort began with a protest letter from Missouri citizens advocating reduced spending and inflation containment.
Soviet naval push into the Mediterranean is viewed as a show of strength to guard Arab interests and challenge the US Sixth Fleet. Baltic and Black Sea submarines reportedly towed to Egypt, with surface ships to deter Israel shipping and probe American forces. Turkey fears encirclement as Soviet moves follow arms to Egypt and past talks of joint action with the United States for UN mediation.
Virginia Governor Thomas B. Stanley opened the 49th annual governor conference in Williamsburg attacking President Eisenhower’s federal schools aid proposal as unwarranted. The four day gathering focuses on highway and school problems with sessions on year round schooling to better utilize buildings and resources.
Florence is praised as a world center of beauty culture and learning funded by American contributions to rebuild war damage. The piece highlights the Vecchio Palace Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo with its octagonal dome, Giotto’s Campanile, the Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and the city’s abundance of palaces churches and museums.
Paris hosts 42 American mayors from towns named after Lafayette as part of a bicentennial tribute. The itinerary includes Lafayette's birthplace in Auvergne, Chartres, Montmartre view from Sacre Coeur, and tours of Loire chateaus and Chambord. Highlights feature La Grange Bleneau, the Fourteenth Century chateau, and Yorktown reenactments with French and American forces.
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