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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
1
Coroner William D. McClelland opens public inquiries into the Trans World Airlines crash at Greater Pittsburgh Airport that killed 22 people. The report lists multiple citywide happenings from Pittsburgh to Charleston and Wheeling, including injuries, protests, and local political updates.
New York reports the chance to avert a nationwide steel strike is fading as negotiations between United Steelworkers of America leaders and steel industry executives collapse. Plants at Gary Indiana and Pittsburgh began shutdowns while talks paused, with industry seeking a five year contract and the union pushing for three years. Expected production loss reaches about one million tons despite possible late day talks.
The Federal State Crop Reporting Service said West Virginia crops showed considerable growth due to favorable weather last week, with gains noted across key areas and crops.
Charleston officials state property owners abutting a new restricted highway have no direct access rights to the road. Assistant Attorney General Charles R. McElwee said the law does not apply when a conventional highway is rebuilt as a freeway. The State Road Commission, under a 195 statute, can acquire rights for lands where owners had access.
Charleston State Purchasing Director Samuel T Waller announced a March auction of surplus state road equipment in Buckhannon grossed 176000 dollars. About 118 buyers from West Virginia and five neighboring states purchased roughly 376 pieces, marking the department’s first surplus sale by public auction after using sealed bids. The auction drew broader participation and allowed small buyers to bid individually on items.
Hamilton Ohio six people were killed when a Pennsylvania railroad freight train struck an automobile at a crossing near the city. Butler County Coroner Garett Boone tentatively identified the dead as James Neace thirty and Claude Raleigh thirty eight both of Franklin Ohio and Jerry Stidham Breath elt County Ohio.
The Strand unseated the Moose to claim the Little League first half crown with a 5-2 win. Strand improves to 7-0 on the year while Ellis holds 4-3 for second. Moose threatened early but Strand answered with two runs in the first inning and added runs in later frames as pitching and defense sealed the victory.
Max E Rau was installed as secretary of Grafton Lodge No 308 BPO Elks to fill the unexpired term of the late CH Shingleton. He resigned as ven gure after being elected and is active with Taylor County Post 12 American Legion and a veteran Grafton businessman. Clyde T Hickman was elected treasurer to fill the unexpired term. The Elks National Convention will be in Chicago Illinois July 7 with Exalted Ruler Orland Crouse Jr to represent the lodge.
The Grafton hid temperature for 24 hours ending yesterday at 5 p m was 83 with a low of 78. Rainfall reached 53. At 11 today the outside temperature was 79. This morning s rainfall will not count until the 5 p m reading today is recorded.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer returned to the United States with a feathered headdress as a German white collar union leader presented him with a bright red Indian tomahawk. The union urged him to bury it and push a new social security bill described as a warpath by its advocate.
Emory Hebb faces a hearing at 1:30 p.m. after driving east on Route 50 and colliding with a town signboard. The car, owned by Dallas Runner, is cited in the unlawful taking charge. Hebb was arrested and released on bond ahead of today’s hearing. In Erie, Pa, reports of beach closures on Presque Isle Peninsula due to contamination were denied. only beaches near dredging operations were reportedly closed.
Charleston Circuit Judge Prank L Taylor issued temporary injunctions restraining State Auditor Edgar B Sims from collecting a new corporation license tax. Five out of state insurers and two West Virginia firms filed suits claiming the levies are confiscatory and threaten business exits. A hearings date will follow after motions attack the injunctions. The tax, approved by the Legislature in February, aimed to raise 1.5 million for teacher salary increases.
William Wright 78 of Gratton died at his home on Ross Street after a year of ill health. Survived by widow Georgia, six children, 15 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Retired B&O engineer, born 1877 in Moundsville, served 45 years, member of St Augustine Church and veterans groups. Burial at Bluemont Cemetery after services at St Augustine. Parish and lodge services expected. mine safety meeting and Dairy Day talk noted in closing items.
Warren Ohio amid a relentless manhunt for triple killer Alfred Buck Wilson as police check a sighting 159 miles away near Findlay and Hancock County officers sweep the area. Trumbull County Sheriff T Herman Thomas says no large posses will form and only regular law enforcement personnel will pursue Wilson who killed two of his common law wife's sisters and a 16 year old girl.
A wide storm unleashed tornadic winds up to 118 miles per hour across four southern states, strongest in Kansas City where crews cleared debris and toppled trees. Widespread power failures and flooded streets followed as additional towns faced heavy rain and street closures.
General Nathan F. Twining ordered aides to investigate William P. Lear and his private twin engine Cessna 310 flight from West Berlin to Moscow amid an official Russian welcome. Lear, owner of Lear jet equipment maker, toured Soviet sites with a NATO embargo context noted, promising to travel on to the U.S. plant. Also noted comedian Eddie Cantor’s wife Ida Cantor receiving heart treatment in Hollywood.
A state report on the Charleston to Palestine turnpike favors a route via Charleston to Palestine and Clarksville, with a Parkersburg spur option. It estimates a 168.24 mile length, four-lane design, and a high traffic service to cost ratio, concluding the Charleston Palestine Clarkshore corridor offers the best value.
President Truman and Mrs Truman toured Southampton on the S S United States. He praised American aid as profitable and noted signs of economic recovery and public happiness. He said Western Europe remains friendly to the United States and expressed optimism for a long future partnership.
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