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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1955
Page
1
Reports say Egyptian anti aircraft guns opened fire and a heavy barrage forced four Israeli aircraft to flee over the Gaza Strip today. Two military spokesmen confirmed the strike as tensions rise in the area.
In National Education Week remarks Roberta Bush, Music Supervisor for Taylor County Schools, argues teachers underpin the nation’s future. She laments underpaid, overworked staff, a shrinking pool of qualified teachers, and rising outmigration to states offering higher salaries.
The piece surveys mayoral and gubernatorial contests in Kentucky Mississippi New Jersey Virginia Indiana Philadelphia and other cities to gauge 1956 and 1958 political trends. It notes potential shifts in party strength, with focus on Kentucky’s electoral votes, Mississippi’s Coleman candidacy, and Philadelphia's mayoral race as a bellwether for GOP gains.
National Education Week feature at St Augustine's Catholic grade and high schools invites parents to visit 7 to 8 pm. Faculty will present report cards and a room tour of students work while students write week end entries from a youth appreciation view. Sister Anita says the event helps parents become better acquainted with faculty and see what their children are doing.
A powerful northeaster pushed offshore, killing at least 16 people in New England. Cold weather seized the nation's midsection with snow over the Great Lakes and northern Mississippi Valley, and subfreezing temperatures spread across the Great Plains and Midwest.
The United States may provide defensive weapons to Israel if Allied investigations show need to offset Soviet bloc deliveries to Egypt. Israel will present a long list of defensive weapons to the State Department in coming days, with consideration promised but no commitments until new reviews of the Middle East situation.
Washington editor James B Pope urged legislation to curb federal agencies withholding information from the public before a House hearing. Pope of Louisville Courier Journal and former ASNE FOI chair warned of danger to liberty amid secrecy. He faulted Congress secrecy but said FOI issues are nonpartisan, noting deterioration at the Pentagon fostered by political pressures.
Snow flurries are forecast for Tuesday with colder air and possible rain tonight. Yesterday's high reached 63 degrees while overnight low dropped to 30. Tonight and Saturday night are expected to be chilly with lows around 29 and 40 degrees recorded at 11 am today.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and Yugoslav President Tito issued a common accord urging independence for satellite states. Dulles met Tito on Brioni for seven hours amid fears the move could anger the Kremlin. Observers noted ambiguity over independence and no clear effect on Western plans or the Germany question.
President Rhee pinned the Republic of Korea's top military decoration on U S Air Force General Nathan F Twining and then urged greater support for the ROK air force. The two men conferred privately for more than 45 minutes after the brief ceremony.
Four children aged one to six died from carbon monoxide poisoning after car exhaust fumes entered their home near Beckley West Virginia. Bishop Wilburn Campbell to conduct funeral rites. father Watts and mother Watts survived. Coroner ruled deaths accidental as family slept on the second floor.
Washington brief reports Army Secretary Wilbur Bricker approved a civilian advisory committee report urging that chemical, biological, and radiological warfare be included in regular unitary planning. The document rejected the idea that such warfare is horrifying and urged recognition of its unique potential.
Denver bulletin reports Dr Paul Dudley White stating President Eisenhower will make his own decision about running again in 1956. The White House plans remain under review as officials weigh health and political considerations.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a section of the Code of Military Justice allowing arrest of an ex serviceman for crimes committed in uniform is unconstitutional. Robert W. Toth, 24, who had been discharged, faced charges of murdering a Korean civilian in 1953. He had been free on bond while appealing to the Court.
In Geneva Molotov returns from Moscow amid a three day conference break to seek proposals to end the stalemate on German unity. Western foreign ministers were not present in Geneva for the recess.
Graham draws about two thousand Cambridge undergraduates to hear him speak Sunday night and speaks to thousands more across the nation this week. After the talk about Christ, about 160 lingered to discuss spiritual decisions.
A City Council meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. to sign a new water reservoir contract with L and H Construction Co. Acting City Manager Walter Wolfe announced the plan and noted the meeting time and place.
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