02 May 1958
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1958
Page
1
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania April unemployment rose to 509000, the highest level since before World War II, with over 10 percent of the workforce jobless out of 4.6 million. The state paid 41.04 million in unemployment claims and the jobless fund balance fell to 232 million, the lowest since.
An El Al Bristol Britannia with 63 passengers and 11 crew, taking off from London, landed safely at Idlewild after radio alerts indicated a missing left wheel. Ground crews and spectators watched as pilots balanced on the remaining gear. a wheel of similar type had been found in London earlier.
Mrs. Fred Sass found Tina a quiniature French poodle wandering in an alley near Chicago. Tina had been missing since Monday and feared stolen by burglars who ransacked the Shipley apartment. Atty and Mrs. William Shipley offered a $1,000 reward plus a $2,500 mink coat for Tina’s return. Shipley later delivered a $1,000 check to Mrs. Sass, ending the ordeal.
Indiana County Civil Defense Director G W Marbach announced a countywide participation in the nation wide CD test scheduled for Tuesday May 9 to 1 am. Officials will sound a long blast of three to five minutes and residents should tune to local radio. A second three minute wailing blast signals an attack.
Police search for six year old Kathryn Hampton missing from a St. Louis slum district after a Wednesday night disappearance. She is the daughter of James and, Mrs. Hampton, described as a mommy's girl and blonde. The case follows a nearby incident where a two year old was hurt two weeks earlier.
Washington The Air Force chief of staff General Thomas D White backs President Eisenhowers defense reorganization bill before a wary House Armed Services Committee He says he supports the proposed bill and would not quarrel over language if objectives are met He favors unified commands for all combat forces and unified strategic and tactical planning Pate opposes key features warning they could erase the Marine Corps and other services The committee seems unlikely to approve the presidents plan and may leave service roles to the secretary of defense The hearing proceeds with support for retaining congressional power to assign military jobs Store your furs Phone 5-528 20x
William Livengood Jr announces in Indiana that G. B. Ruffner of 1067 Philadelphia St Indiana has been named Chairman of the Indiana County Livengood for Governor Campaign Committee. Ruffner is a leading Indiana merchant and tire distributor and authorized agent for Hawkinson Tread Service.
Indiana State Teachers College plans four new buildings including dormitories and a music arts facility to boost capacity. Current enrollment runs around 2300 to 2400 with fall 1958 projections near 2425 and up to 3100 with full use of existing and new facilities. Bids on the four buildings and the music arts project are set for May and June 1958 with permanent housing for 330 more students and a long awaited music department headquarters.
In a Security Council speech Soviet delegate Arkady Sobolev denounced the Eisenhower Arctic inspection plan as a gimmick arguing it seeks military intelligence from Soviet territory. He condemned Secretary General Hammarskjold and said NATO nations fueled the U N chorus. He urged the issue go straight to a summit with no pre talks.
Dr. Rhodes Stabley head of the Indiana State Teachers College English Department was admitted to Indiana Hospital yesterday as a medical patient. His condition today is serious but responding to treatment. It was reported he suffered a heart attack yesterday at school.
Secretary of State Dulles departs for a NATO meeting in Copenhagen to push Soviet acceptance of international military inspections along polar frontiers. He offers a bargaining deal: Moscow may see curbs on northward nuclear bomber flights if it accepts the U S inspection system.
ABILENE TEXAS Major Joseph B Maxwell and Major James Graves were aboard a B47 bomber over Dalhart when an explosion caused a fire and wing damage at 30 000 feet. Lt James E Obenauf of Grayslake Illinois remained at the controls with a parachuteless crew member and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for guiding the plane to a safe landing while the other officers bailed out.
Gazette Sports Editor doh Harwick reviews annual Swing Out events at TSTC in a feature on the sports page. The column emphasizes reading speed and comprehension as key to steady sports coverage.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers tonight. Low 41 to 50. Saturday mostly cloudy and warm with scattered showers and thundershowers. High 66 to 75.
Government statistics show mixed signals for the economy as March store and wholesale sales rise from February but remain below a year earlier. Durable goods in wholesale gained while nondurables rose, auto manufacturing stayed weak, and tax refunds rose to 2.452 billion dollars. Food assistance from government surplus stocks reached 4.37 million people, up from 3.44 million a year ago.
The four men aboard the ketch Golden Rule were jailed in Honolulu on criminal contempt charges after a failed bid to sail toward the mid Pacific nuclear test zone despite court orders. Skipper Albert Smith Bigelow of Cos Cob Connecticut refused bail at arraignment. Crew members include William Huntington, Orion Sherwood, and George Willoughby, all opposing nuclear tests with Quaker or Methodist affiliations.
A well kept black short haired medium sized dog is expecting pups and seeking its owner. It can be claimed by calling Indiana 5-8655 after 7 30 p m. Two dogs a mass terrier beagle and a part German Shepherd are also seeking good homes and may be reached at the same number.
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