28 May 1959
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
1
A report states that the company's earnings would grow to the stated amount through the return on its investment. The note highlights projected gains tied to the capital allocated and the anticipated performance of the venture.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company asked permission to raise rates in Kansas by enough to yield about 5.8 million dollars more annually. Kansas general manager J Hardin Smith said average home line increases would be 10 cents to 85 cents per month and party line increases 25 to 75 cents monthly, with extension rates rising 25 or 50 cents.
A telephone company proposes expanding service to wider areas without toll charges to improve Kansas service. The plan aims to reach more customers and enhance regional connectivity, pending regulatory review and approval.
The Kansas Telephone Company seeks a general rate increase in Kansas with a 7 percent return on investment. Kansas subscribers in the metro area would face higher rates, except four exchanges that will drop about 25 cents monthly. Some Missouri tolls would be limited. The plan includes zone calling changes and tolls crossing into Kansas.
The Kansas Corporation Commission is expected to hold hearings on Southwestern Bell Telephone's proposed rate increases affecting 486,724 customers with 685,000 phones in 167 Kansas cities. State officials note the commission may take several months to decide whether to grant increases fully or in part.
Page 3 report notes Thomas Gainey accuses jail guards of beating him and World Rutledge confirms he was burned with matches. The item recounts inmate abuse allegations and responses from officials.
Partly cloudy and warm with a chance of thundershowers late this afternoon or tonight. Low tonight in the upper 60s and high tomorrow in the upper 80s. Humidity around 78 percent at 6 am, 52 percent at 1 pm. Barometer 30.02 inches at 6 am, 29.98 inches at 1 pm. River stage 9.3 feet, Lake of the Ozarks 6.9 feet below full. Precipitation 0.04 inches in 24 hours to 6 am.
A three year old dog named AHOE RED from 10004 Mercier street appeared in municipal court with owner Paul M. Kastle. The Great Dane acted amiable while witnesses testified the dog was vicious, and the pair waited half an hour for the court session to begin in Judge Eugene Brouse's courtroom.
Judge John R. James impaneled a new Jackson County grand jury to investigate criminal law enforcement amid a surge in burglaries and robberies. He urged scrutiny of jail prisoner brutality and underworld links, noting a 128.5 percent rise in burglaries and 37.2 percent rise in robberies from 1956 to 1958 in Kansas City.
The Jackson County Grand Jury names its panel with Charles Griesa as foreman and includes executives from First National Bank Kansas City Life Insurance J A Bruening Company Independence Foundry Mehorway Furniture Faultless Linen and Standard Oil among others. Alternates include Curry Steel Products and Master Builders salesman John K Westfall.
Able and Baker, two female monkeys, survived a 15 minute 1500 mile space ride in the Jupiter nose cone from Cape Canaveral. Recovery delayed by opening the compartment. scientists report minimal ill effects and note telemetry limits hindered one science check.
Ed ward L Norris notes no rain in tomorrow's forecast but adds moisture chances remain in the Kansas City area. Tonight may see thundershowers north of the region. Tomorrow's high expected in the upper 80s with night low in the upper 60s. Municipal Air Terminal gauge shows 0.04 inch, heavier rain in surrounding metro. Knob Noster 0.74 inch, Clathe 0.64 inch.
Jefferson City May 28 The Missouri House adopts a Senate style half cent sales tax plan with a referendum, scheduling a special election October 6 and earmarking one fifth of the tax for schools until mid 1961. Debate centers on school funds and motor car sale exemptions.
Judge instructs the investigative panel to focus on police practices as the probe advances. The jury 10 panel emphasizes examining law enforcement conduct and related oversight.
Rabat May 28 reports a royal decree officially ends private broadcasting in Morocco starting January 1. The move consolidates state control over airwaves and signals a shift in media policy under the monarchy.
The appropriations committee voted to recommend unlimited funds for preserving round the clock strategic bombers and pledged to cover any extra costs if needed. Also the committee proposed a fifty thousand dollar ceiling on farm price supports per farm. In Paris a Debre spokesman rejected nationalist cease fire talks offers on the Algeria Tunisia border.
President Eisenhower names John Howard Morrow North Carolina educator as the first U S ambassador to the new African Republic of Guinea in Washington on May 28. The nomination marks a milestone in post colonial diplomacy and U S relations with Guinea.
Federal agents and police found Charles Andrew Scott, 30, on the roof of a Walnut Street apartment after pursuing him for a federal grand jury indictment in Memphis for selective service violations. He had fled in bathing trunks and was later jailed on a $2,500 bond after a preliminary hearing was continued. Scott is also wanted on a Syracuse fugitive warrant for child abandonment.
An old classified item advertises Sands Floral Co at 1106 Grand U with a promise of no more cost and more value. Includes Mellody McGilley Eylar Funeral and a contact phone VI 2-1793. Also references Broadway Motors and linnd Main Linnwoodl'd display ads.
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