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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
4
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The Hoover Commission urged the military to boost daring basic research and develop radical weapons. President Shower ordered streamlined programs with an Assistant Secretary for research and development in each service. Dr Furnas cited a 1.6 billion dollar annual limit, urging nationwide reawakening to maintain leadership and effectively pool scientific talent to preserve peace.
The president of Indonesia, hailed as a bold revolutionary and father of his nation, travels across the United States during a state visit. He began his rebellion at 25 and now at 55 contemplates Marxist ideas amid democratic influences from Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln as Indonesia, a new 80 million nation across 3,000 islands, seeks strong ties with the United States.
A briefing on shifting coastal sovereignty from a three mile limit to extended claims up to 200 miles, with U S position on resources beneath shelves and UN Commission debates. The piece also touches on illicit baby adoption networks in Chicago linked to Senate hearings on juvenile delinquency and a federal crime bill.
In Washington the economy shows mixed signals with higher interest rates tightening money yet fuels record industrial expansion. Construction stays strong while housing lags and auto sales slump, yet personal income rises. Officials warn prices could rise if production doesn’t keep pace.
Woodbridge Stout of Taylor County outlines feeder calf prices from Jackson's Mill sales last October and invites farmers to consign calves before June 1. Prices ranged for First Regional steer calves 23.11? and helfer calves 17.49, Second Regional steer calves 21.45 and helfer calves 17.18. Stout emphasizes increasing consignments and connects farmers with local sale participants Brady Curry Truman McVicker Herman Cooper Arthur Poe and others.
Woodbridge Stout of Taylor County Extension outlines two main pest control options for home gardens. The all purpose mixture of methoxychlor mala thion and zineb is highly effective though pricier, or use separate methoxychlor zineb dusts with malathion as a backup for persistent pests.
Creston Iowa resident farmer Charles Wimmer reports a homing pigeon with a leg message has moved onto his farm near chickens. Wimmer says the bird appears settled and may be seeking a new home as it coexists with the flock on his property.
Two members of the Simpson 4-H Club Warren Lee Past and Charles David Kinsey attended an all day Charting Class meeting at West Virginia University Morgantown as Taylor County representatives. Accompanying them were Miss Helen Fleming and Woodbridge Stout County Agents.
Home expert Helen Fleming urges drycleaning or laundering woolens before summer storage. Use EQ 53 mothproofing, air and brush dry garments, spray seams, and treat storage areas with DDT options. Pack by fabric type, layer crushed tissue, and use dust proof bags or portable closets. Keep cool, seal cracks, and hang heavy items in proper wardrobe methods.
The Haymond Farm Women's Club met with Virginia Henderson on a Thursday afternoon. Devotions led by Bertha Montgomery, a garden lesson on controlling garden insects and diseases by Woodbridge, Stout, and Taylor, and county agent guidance followed. Minutes were read, roll called, and committee reports presented. Mary Matthew reported on Mexico and Lila Travis spoke of a trip to Jackson's MUM.
The Simpson Farm Women s Club held a June 14 meeting at the site church with devotional led by Woodbridge Stout County Agent. Reports covered recreation crit health nutrition and projects. County Craft Day is set for June 19 and County Tour Day for July 17.
Woodbridge Stout of Taylor County Extension Agent led a sheep shear ing school at Albert Matthew’s farm near Quk Grove last Friday. Associate Extension Animal Husbandman Joseph Embh from West Virginia University conducted the session. Attendees included Maude Davis and Bertha Montgomery among many others. refreshments were served by Barbara Watkins and Mary Matthew.
Coblenz Germany lorelei tale meets modern shipping as West German law allows family barge skippers to employ daughters and wives on Rhine crews. Women sail on Basel to Rotterdam routes amid tight regulations and international negotiations.
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