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Newspaper
El Dorado Times
Location
El Dorado, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1964
Page
6
In a reader letter a mother complains her son sees women in revealing outfits at a beauty shop and asks whether to confront staff or manager. Abby replies that sexual exposure is common in salons and suggests avoiding bringing the boy rather than scolding the employees.
Activity marks El Dorado’s growth era as Grace Courts is torn down and Murphy Oil plans a modern two bay service station on North Washington. New law offices for Brown Compton and Prewett rise on North Washington beside Monsanto lot, while overall growth benefits the city.
Phil Nelson, recent representative to Arkansas Boys State in Little Rock, addresses the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Rufus Garrett Hotel. He describes three speaker types he heard at Boys State, outlines a typical day, and notes lessons on informed voting and Americanism. Gerald Cook introduces him.
The Senate approved raising the temporary national debt ceiling to 324 billion dollars, up from 315, to extend government borrowing room through June 30, 1965. Treasury Secretary Dillon forecast a peak near 321 billion in the 1965 fiscal year, providing a 3 billion contingency leeway. Alonzo Elliott, 73, co creator of The Long Long Trail song, died in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Washington AP reports that housewives found a small grocery bargain last month but overall family budgets did not improve as higher clothing transportation medical care and recreation costs offset the saving. The Labor Department index stayed at 107.8 for the second month in a row, meaning 10.78 dollars bought goods costing 10 dollars in the 1957 59 base. One line notes June prices may rise slightly, while workers with three dependents saw weekly take home rise to 92.18 and single workers to 84.40.
Sen Barry Goldwater, former presidential hopeful, handled final arrangements for his youngest daughter Peggy Goldwater and Richard Holt's Beverly Hills wedding set for Saturday. He kept a tight schedule at his Phoenix hilltop home and planned to attend the 8 30 p m ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral after a prewedding pool dunk left him with a tender heel. Holt works as a junior oil firm executive. the couple will honeymoon in Hawaii before residing in Beverly Hills.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev joined a circle of colorfully costumed dancers with Swedish folk musicians in Stockholm. He playfully urged Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko to dance as well, saying Davai Gromyko, and the two rubbed elbows with locals in a lighthearted moment.
An Agriculture Department spokesman warned the new wheat stabilization program could bring market confusion next Wednesday. Bakers and Pacific Northwest growers threaten court action challenging legality while mills may cut or halt flour grinding.
John M. Purcell, student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, serves as student supply minister at First Presbyterian Church for the summer. He preaches at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays and is a Coast Guard Reservist. The Purcell family includes his father and grandfather, both Presbyterian ministers. They live at 1101 Smith Ave in the Presbyterian Manse. Stuart Davis, 69, renowned abstract artist, dies in New York after a heart attack.
Lt Cmdr James W Wassell, son of WWII navy hero Dr Corydon Wassell, leads 200 sailors at Meridian Naval Air Station tasked with locating three missing civil rights workers near Philadelphia Mississippi. His brother recalls a prankster with a strong sense of duty and a habit of calm leadership under pressure.
Pattern 9200 by Marian Martin offered in misses sizes 10 through 18 with a two button neckline and high waist seam. Includes yardage for size 16 and mail handling charges. directs readers to The El Dorado Times Pattern Dept New York for ordering and catalog access with 250 designs.
Revival services will be held at Marysville Methodist Church 17 miles west on highway 82. Services begin Sunday and continue through July 3 at 7 30 p.m. The Rev George Cleary will be in charge.
A beige tapestry handbag was lost in the downtown shopping area Friday afternoon. Mrs. Leona Schinks can be contacted at Nn. 3-6874 for information. A reward is offered for the bag's return.
Detroit AP reports the Big Three auto makers GM Ford and Chrysler begin wage contract talks with United Auto Workers, with sessions set for GM Tuesday Ford Wednesday and Chrysler Thursday. Key issues include early retirement pensions and longer breaks, amid political timing and potential strike risks.
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