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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1960
Page
1
Hal Boyle writes on a lighthearted recovery from TV Western addiction noting many people are hooked on Westerns rather than work and family. After reckless viewing and sleep disruption, a moment of stopping the program induces calm and a path toward normal life, suggesting a spontaneous cure may occur.
San Francisco as the AP reports a state Senate fact finding panel heard that American homeowners lose about 500 million dollars yearly to fast talking home improvement salesmen. Vernon A. Libby of the San Francisco BBB cites unscrupulous suedeshoe salesmen who drum up costly work then vanish after yielding poor workmanship and unpaid bills. Lamar Childers of Alameda County Building Trades Council notes many are professionals who move rapidly from town to town. The scam involves high priced work sold as essential and financed by the homeowner, with deceptive promises of tax writeoffs and fake model claims. After completion, the contractor vanishes, the bank taken in good faith, and the homeowner stuck with debts. The committee is weighing licensing for home improvement salesmen.
Washington AP Barbara Powers, wife of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, returned to Washington unwilling to back away from the case. She declined to answer questions after a public sobbing spell in New York, collapsed briefly at the airport, then spoke to reporters saying the government should do more.
The Senate voted Monday night to pay FBI Director J Edgar Hoover his full salary when he retires. Senator Styles Bridges, a Republican from New Hampshire, sponsored the measure noting Hoover's 34 years as head of the FBI. Hoover, 65, has not indicated any retirement plans.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors postponed a hearing on the water bond issue until September 12 to allow supporters time to prepare their arguments.
A fragmented public notice from The Daily Review empire outlines varied contact lines and office addresses in Hayward San Leandro Fremont and San Leandro. It lists rates for sanctation beer and Sunday editions, with uncertain references to actions under a congressional act and multiple office locations.
Los Angeles based remarks by retired Air Force General James A. Doolittle call the space race a war and urge a stronger U S effort. He contrasts views with Dr T Keil Gle pron head of the NAS A while noting Russia leads in missile development due to priority. Doolittle criticizes public lethargy and urges urgency to avoid complacency.
In Washington the American Bar Association debate centered on how the United States should respond to World Court findings the approach being urged by President Eisenhower and the ABA House of Delegates. Supreme Court members presented opposite views as 4000 lawyers attended events amid discussions of policy and forest legislation funding.
Prince Souvanna Phouma was designated premier for a second time with Western-backed support after a coup and civil-war threats. King Savang Vatthana named him premier-designate in Luang Prabang, amid ceremonies attended by Army Gen. Phoumi Nosavan.
Lakeport LAKEPORT UPI Ronald C Lyon 57 of Kelseyville, foreman for the Lake County Highway Department, was killed Monday in a head on collision about 14 miles south of here. His truck struck a gravel truck and trailer driven by Walter Cray eng 27 of Antioch paving company.
In Los Angeles at age 71, M Sgt George J Hunt the veteran of World War I and a long Army career will retire from the Air Force after a five year stint as a guest officer. He notes younger servicemen lack discipline but praises education yet laments modern monkey business. He plans to live with a Denver niece and work with youth after retirement, recalling his earlier 1920 retirement from Pershing’s expeditionary force and a return to Army life.
A coast guard hearing was scheduled today into a collision off the New York City pier between a coastal freighter and a ferryboat on the Hudson River. About 200 passengers were aboard when a jagged hole tore the ferry’s upper deck. One woman, Katherine Cella, 70, of Montclair New Jersey, was hospitalized with a fractured wrist and injuries.
In Los Angeles a driver stopped after a pedestrian accused Ali driving. Johannassen, 27, was hospitalized with a gunshot wound. Albert Wheeler told police a car narrowly missed him and Johannassen as they crossed, prompting Johannassen to shout. The driver returned fire with a .22 caliber pistol and fled.
In Elisabethville Congo Premier Patrice Lumitimba faces a Kasai clash with tribal forces backing secession. U N plans seizure of Belgium’s Kamina base in Katanga as Belgian troops exit, with hundreds of maintenance personnel remaining. Lumumba’s forces risk Kasai invasion while Katanga tightens defenses and mined routes hinder movement.
Almanac Today lists notable dates: Cleopatra’s death by asp in 30 B C, Benedict Arnold’s 1780 treason promise at West Point, George Root born in 1820, Huey Long born in 1893, MacArthur arrives in Japan 1845. Thought from WH L Mencken questions truth in arts and life.
Washington AP report: Senate and House conferees remain deadlocked on a minimum wage and foreign aid funding, aiming to resolve both to avert adjournment. Debate centers on raising the minimum from $1 to $1.15 or $1.25 in staged steps and restoring foreign aid funds.
Harald J. Burton Jr., 37, pleaded guilty to stealing 21.75 from a store in Cortland. City Judge C Camarino sentenced Burton to a suspended six month fall term and one year probation, stressing police trust and consequences for crime.
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