Pittsburgh Mayor Seeks Governorship
Harrisburg reports David L. Lawrence of Pittsburgh plans to seek the Pennsylvania governorship as a Democrat, facing Lt Gov Roy E. Furman. Furman, an underdog, compares his chances to Truman in 1948 while Lawrence faces questions about religious background and past roles in the Earle and Leader administrations.
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Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Jonghad
Roy E. Furman
Furman
Harry S. Truman
Lawrence
Richardson Dilworth
Dilworth
William Penn
George H. Earle
Earle
George M. Leader
Arthur McGonigle
William S. Livengood Jr
Harold E. Stassen
Eisenhower
Mrs. America 1958 crowned Helen Giesse in Fort Lauderdale
Helen Giesse, a 34 year old Cleveland housewife and mother of three, was chosen Mrs. America 1958 after competition with 48 state contestants. She wins 15,000 in prizes including a Fort Lauderdale vacation and a Hawaii trip.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Helen Giesse
Cleveland
Ohio
Giesse
States
District of Columbia
Billy
Susan
Bobby
Hawaii
Irene Runkle
Nampa
Idaho
Betty Bach
Columbia Heights
Minn
Elizabeth Stroupe
Mount Holly
N.C
Alice Hill
Muskogee
Okla
Ginger Carlson
Pittsburgh
Senator Seeks Debt Restraints Amid Forecast Revenue Shortfalls
Washington reports Sen. Joseph Co D-Wye urges keeping federal debt limits tight as Kerr predicts a coming request to raise the limit. O'Mahoney backs delaying model changes, hoping auto makers pass savings to buyers. Detroit sources note industry already committed to 1959-60 model work, with expected 1% drop in revenue.
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Washington
Joseph Co _D
Congress
O'Mahoney
Senate
House
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Senate Finance Committee
Kerr
Sen
Arthur V. Watkins
Rutah
Detroit
Watkins
Powell Supported By Congregation
New York congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. faces tax evasion charges while Harlem church leaders pledge full support. An overflow crowd attended sermons despite his absence, as Powell’s family and aides navigate renomination pressure and a government inquiry into grand jury handling and possible external influence on the case.
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New York
Adam Clayton Powell Jr
D-Ny
Harlem
Powell
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Board of Deacons
Board of Trustees
Democratic Party
Remain
Tammany Hall
Inez Powell
Adam Clayton
Skippy) Powell Ili
Hazel Scott
Paris
Grand Jury
Jacob K. Javits
R-Ny
Emanuel Celler
House Judiciary Committee
White House
William P. Rogers
Plane Makers In Agreement With Union
Three of Southern California's Big Four aircraft manufacturers reached wage deals with unions averting a regional strike. North American Aviation workers vote on a tentative contract giving 17 to 26 cent raises. Convair workers accept 17 to 27 cent raises. Lockheed MEM vote boosted 18 to 30 cent rise. Douglas negotiations remain unresolved for IAM and two unions.
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Los Angeles
California
North American Aviation, Inc
United Auto Workers
Columbus
Ohio
San Diego
Convair
International Assn. of
Lockheed Aircraft Tam
Douglas Aircraft Co
IAM
Lockheed
Missile Division
Marietta, Ga
Prospect of Gold and Diamonds in British Guiana Grows
British Guiana in South America is described as a potentially rich field for gold and diamond discoveries with some deposits already productive.
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British Guiana
South America
Teamster factional fight to seek accord in North Carolina
Local 391 union factions plan another meeting to nominate officers as trustees and court injunctions swirl. George W. Carter named president at Greensboro event. Hoffa allegedly suggested legal representation for both sides to settle the dispute.
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Winston-Salem
Teams- Union
George W. Carter
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Sate Corti
Hoffa
A. L. Gunter
Charlotte
North Carolina
Greensboro
R. O. Warren
Harry Stratton
Warren
Stratton
Gunter
Carter
New Mexico Holds Huge Uranium Reserve Status
New Mexico is described as having among the largest uranium reserves in the nation, highlighting its vast geological resources and potential impact on energy and mining industries.
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New Mexico
Insurance of Negro Leader Canceled
Monroe North Carolina Nationwide Insurance dropped Robert F Williams collision and comprehensive coverage after rocks allegedly struck his car and home amid racial unrest. Williams NAACP leader denied by police and questioned why coverage was canceled despite police not confirming shootings.
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Monroe, N. C
Union County
Nationwide Insurance Co
Robert F. Williams
Assa
Charte
Williams
NAACP
Elton Parker
Insurance Company
Raleigh
Parker
Nationwide
Monroe
Ku Klux Klan
A. E. Perry
Negro Organization
Hodges Sees Strong Support for Jordan Despite Rebuff
Governor Hodges predicted broad support for Sen. B Everett Jordan after a Rockingham County Democrat resolution opposing him. The governor said the measure reflected a minority view and noted Alamance and Mecklenburg Democrats endorsed Jordan for the remaining two years of Scott’s term. The state convention and executive committee races were set for Raleigh with Jordan favored by Hodges as July nomination loomed.
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Raleigh
Rockingham County
Hodges
B. Everett Jordan
Ing Jordan
Rockingham
W. Kerr Scott
Alamance
Mecklenburg
Jordan
Scott
Saxapahan
Haw River
Democratic Executive Committee
Wake County
Senate
Ben Trotter
Leaksville
Trotter
Diplomat's Daughter Attacked in Bronx Park
In New York, Frieda Abdoh 16, the daughter of Iran's UN delegate, was cut on the hand with a penknife during an attack by a teenage girl in a Bronx park. Her sister Masty 12 escaped unharmed as the assailant fled after an argument and a light bulb exploded nearby. Abdoh and her parents later reported the incident to police.
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New York
Iran
United Nations
Bronx
Oye
Frieda Abdoh
Masty
Djalal Abdoh
Frieda
Friedas
Abdoh
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Craig
John T Fonard
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Daytona Beach
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Hospital Care Association
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Cercling
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High Point
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Portland Cement Association
State Planters Bank
Richmond
Virginia
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Nash Jewelry CO
North Main ST
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