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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
2
President Eisenhower signs emergency legislation providing nearly 700 million dollars in federal advances to states to extend unemployment benefits by 50 percent. About three million idle workers could qualify, with an average extension of 13 weeks at 30 dollars weekly.
Dayton AP report tells how 22 year old Marjorie Steinway, a sign carrying housewife, challenged radar speed zones. She was arrested May 22 for interfering with police duties, then released in court for $1 and other considerations. Police captain later said the wife helped law enforcement, while she warned of citizens becoming only taxpayers.
The Weather Bureau says West Virginia will see warm weather for the next five days with temperatures about 34 degrees above normal. North averages near 68 and south near 69, with showers Friday and again Monday totaling about a half inch.
In Algiers Premier De Gaulle urged complete integration of Algeria’s European and Moslem populations to keep the territory French. He pledged equal voting rights and opened the door to reconciliation while praising the junta that propelled his rise.
President Eisenhower addressed 11 000 at Annapolis urging world peace as the top goal for the 118th commencement. He linked peace to strong military power and urged graduates to stay current on military management while endorsing defense reforms facing Congress. Poindexter led honors as he received his diploma from Eisenhower.
Walter Tobe Belcher 64 of Anawalt died of a heart attack in the Bluefield Parking Building waiting room. Hank Burnley reported the emergency at about 3:35 p.m. Belcher, a former Anawalt councilman and local business owner, is survived by his wife Edna, daughter Marion Creasy, two grandchildren, siblings, and is to be laid to rest at Bennett Funeral Home in Northfork.
The piece notes political tension as California Democrats gain strength capping presidential prospects for Senator Knowland. It contrasts with prior gains and speculates on future party momentum in the state.
In San Francisco AP reports a Democratic surge in California’s primary. Edmund G. Brown narrowly tops Senate foe William F. Knowland by six to four in popu lar vote while both run on cross filings. Brown wins broad GOP support and leads Knowland in Alameda County despite Knowland’s national aims. Democrats outregister Republicans by about 990,000 as turnout reaches 32 to 46 percent of 6.28 million eligible voters. Brown calls Knowland reactionary and a presidential stepping stone. Bell urges general election evaluation.
Khrushchev urged President Eisenhower to consider large long term credits to finance a rapid expansion of Soviet America trade. He said Russia wants to buy machinery consumer goods and sell raw materials chemical products and machinery in a plan that could reach several billions of dollars. Officials doubt such volume but study the letter and await a formal reply and policy discussions with Britain and Germany.
CAPE CANAVERAL FLA AP The 65 foot Thor intermediate range ballistic missile launched from a tactical pad and rose through a smoke filled sky at 4 17 p m The test marks a major milestone in the 1957 missile program and could join NATO defense in England by next December Preliminary instrumentation reports indicate a normal flight and range details remain secret The missile travelled over 2600 miles in a prior test and blazed white with a yellow flame during ascent.
Two men were fatally shot in separate Kanawha County incidents Wednesday. John Courtney Wolfe, 67, of Standard, was shot in the back. his widow, Lou Verna Wolfe, is being questioned. Landon E. Lyons, 75, a retired railroad worker near Charleston, was found dead on his porch. Cecile Lyons is detained. A .38 caliber pistol was recovered, with two shots fired.
The House approved 108 to 79 an amendment to the defense bill adding 99 million dollars to sustain the Army at 900000 fighting men for the coming year. The move raises manpower and accelerates missile and antisubmarine programs, while overriding proposed cuts to the Army National Guard reserve and Marine Corps.
James W. Wiley twenty two an Athens Marine remained in critical condition at Bluefield Sanitarium after a stray bullet struck him at Club 52 near Bluewell. Police reported Sam Lavine forty one club operator used a gun to pistol whip another patron and allegedly fired the fatal round. Lavine posted a ninety six thousand dollar bond on a charge.
A northwest Wisconsin tornado killed six people and injured at least 82 as it struck near Menomonie and four surrounding counties. Hospitals were packed. officials appealed for private vehicles to transport the injured. Identified victims included a mother and child west of Menomonie. other deaths occurred near Wilson and Knapp.
President Eisenhower designated the week of June 29 as National Safe Boating Week. He issued the proclamation after signing legislation establishing observance of Safe Boating Week.
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