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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1954
Page
1
The House Veterans Committee plans a unanimous approval of cost of living increases in veteran compensation and pensions affecting most of the 314,872 ex-GIs and dependents on Veterans Administration rolls as of March 31. The measure aims to lift benefits for nearly all veterans and their families on the rolls.
The 87th Memorial Observance in Grafton West Virginia honors war dead with schoolchildren decorating graves. The article recounts the cemetery’s creation in 1867 1868 including burials of unknown soldiers and delayed dedication due to bad weather. It notes Samuel Swinton Burdett’s role in establishing the national cemetery and Major Bates selecting the site. The piece trails into the June 14 1868 procession with veterans and citizens marching to the cemetery as work continued earlier months.
An investigator from the Alcohol Tax Unit joined proceedings after a moonshine raid on May 19 at Parkview, home of Julia Dalton and Talmadge Croston. Dalton is charged with aiding and abetting Croston in manufacture and possession. she waived preliminary hearing and posted 500 bond. Croston fled. warrants issued but unserved. Officers reported 55 gallons mash 30 gallons raisin jack and moonshine found and destroyed. the still was missing with Croston believed to have left the state. The case now rests with the Grand Jury and state police continue investigation.
The State Supreme Court was asked to overturn Judge W M Watkins of Taylor County Circuit Court who held that Willie B Carroll had acquired a prescriptive right to use a road across land owned by Mabel L Watkins Oddford Watkins Lora B Luzadder and Clyde Phillips. The injunction suit dates back years as parties dispute if the road off U S 119 near Haymond is public or private.
Yesterday's predicted rain failed to materialize in the Tri-County area. A high of 77 and a low of 47 were recorded with noon reading at 72. Forecasters expect a high near 76 later today and partly cloudy skies tonight with 50 to 58 degrees. Tomorrow to be mostly cloudy with potential showers.
Geneva dispatch reports Western leaders appraising a proposedIndochina truce amid Vietminh offensive near Yen Phu. France warns of dishonorable terms as U S officials press for firm stand against concessions that could split Laos Cambodia and Viet Nam. Bidault urged caution while U S, Britain, and France weigh appeasement risks.
A British Labour delegation led by Clement Attlee and Aneurin Bevan arrives to visit Red China in August and September, signaling a propaganda aim to bolster Anglo American ties with the Maoist regime. The trip follows Geneva talks and underscores Labour support for improving relations with Communist China despite Cold War tensions.
BAY CITY Mich Min Ai Conkin a state highway department weight inspector blinked in amazement when he saw a chicken perched on a crossbar beneath a moving truck. The truck driver Delmar Gunden was equally astonished when Conkin stopped the vehicle and pointed to the feathered hitchhiker. Gunden estimated the chicken had ridden on his truck for at least 60 miles.
Federal agents arrested 11 leaders of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party in New York Chicago and Puerto Rico on seditious conspiracy charges to overthrow the U S government. Six arrests in Chicago four in New York one in Puerto Rico.
Ascension Day religious services will be held tomorrow at St Augustine Catholic and St Matthias Episcopal churches. Rev Father Michael Hannon announces Masses for the holy day of obligation at 8 a.m. and Holy Eucharist at 7 and 10 a.m. at St Matthias, per Rev Father Gregory A. E. Rowley.
In Edinburg Hidalgo County commissioners rejected the only bid for moving a slightly used courthouse. The bidder proposed charging 22,730 to remove the building from its site near the county's new 1.5 million dollar courthouse. In a separate note from England, tailor Maurice Graff was ordered to pay Norman John Martyr 12 guineas for converting his pants into a skirt.
The Navy reports at least 100 dead or injured after a Bennington carrier fire near the New England coast during a routine training cruise from Norfolk. Secretary of the Navy Thomas travels to investigate. Names of victims withheld. 2,900 aboard. Big emergency response includes nurses and medical crews. Captain Raborn recently assumed command. The Bennington, 33,100 tons, 809 feet, commissioned 1944, has a noted Pacific combat history. President Eisenhower extends sympathy as investigation begins.
Mrs Murray E. Young Sr of Lakeport Michigan gave birth to triplets after believing she would have twins. The father is a representative for a calculating machine company.
Patrolman Joseph Kiba chased 80 stray pigs at the Galat Packinghouse yards after a break out. He stepped in a hole while pursuing the thieves, injuring his knee and hip.
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