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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1958

Page

5

Trade Bill Hits Big Snag in Congress

Washington AP reports the House Ways and Means Committee halted consideration of reciprocal trade extension Tuesday. President Eisenhower faced serious trouble as Democrats urged Republican help to pass a compromise. If no accord, trade extension could default, halting new concessions though existing agreements remain. The 24 year old Trade Agreement Act expires June 30 without extension.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Eisenhower Congress

Starkweather Says He Considered Surrender During Killing Rampage

Lincoln defense lawyers quoted Charles Starkweather saying he wanted to surrender at one point in January but was talked out of it by his girlfriend. The signed statement was read to reporters as the trial neared jury selection.

Lincoln, Neb Charles Starkweather Starkweather T. Clement Gaughan William Matschullat

Ouster of 12-year-old Suzanne Cripps over grownup look

Suzanne Cripps, aged 12, from Eastbourne England, was expelled from an exclusive private school due to her precocious outlook and body measurements. The headmistress cited disruption to school balance and Suzanne plans to attend a state high school. Her mother says the iron curtain attitude is breaking her heart.

Eastbourne England Suzanne Cripps Suzanne Violet de Viner Bennet Starkweather Caril

Hoover MUM He Denies Equal Time On TV

FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover refused an offer of equal time on television to answer charges that police snooping and spying were broader in the United States than in Nazi Germany. Hoover said he did not want to dignify Cyrus S Eaton with a reply after Eaton accused agencies including the FBI of investigating and creeping up on people on a Mike Wallace show.

Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover United States Naz Germany Voover Cleveland Cyrus S. Eaton Eaton Mike Wallace

Romney Sees Higher Car Prices Amid Labor Costs

DETROIT George Romney president of American Motors Corp. said on Tuesday that car prices are likely to rise due to labor costs. He commented as senator Paul Douglas proposed cutting the federal excise tax on cars if manufacturers lower prices.

Detroit George Romney American Motors Corp Romney Paul Douglas D-L

Bank Robber Collapses After Bank Heist Attempt in Oroville

Timothy J. Mahoney, 48, a former Army sergeant said to be jobless, attempted a 30 year Oroville bank robbery at Bank of America on Tuesday night. He collapsed on the floor, told police he hadn't eaten in three days, and was fed at the station. Police charged him after identifying him. remnants of notes suggest a planned theft. The incident, Oroville's strangest in decades, followed a 1928 tunneling attempt at another bank. FBI involvement followed.

Timothy J. Mahoney San Francisco Feather River Canyon Oroville FBI

Secretary Folsom to Quit Post

Secretary Marion B. Folsom has informed President Eisenhower he intends to leave the Health Education and Welfare Department this year. White House secretary Hagerty said Tuesday no confirmation or denial followed amid rumors Arthur Flemming might return to succeed Folsom.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Marion B. Folsom Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty Arthur 5S. Flemming Ohio Wesleyan University Folsom Hagerty

Chamber of Commerce Urges Immediate Tax Cuts

The United States Chamber of Commerce urged a general tax revision with immediate income tax cuts to spur economic expansion. President William A. McDonnell testified before the House Banking Committee advocating across the board rate reductions, repeal of discriminatory taxes, and depreciation policy improvements to encourage new investment and growth.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce William A. McDonnell First National Bank of St Louis House Banking Committee McDonnell

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