24 May 1963
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
1
Congress approves principle of equal pay for equal work for women under the Fair Labor Standards Act with enforcement by the Wage and Hour Division. The measure, backed by President Kennedy, targets about 27 million workers and sets a one year lead time to full effect with longer phase in for collective bargaining groups.
More than 600 New Yorkers gathered at the Waldorf Astoria for Kennedy birthday tribute and a fundraiser. Each guest donated at least 1000 dollars to the Democratic party, while Kennedy quipped about Eisenhower nearby. The event followed by late entertainment and a private visit at the Smiths’ apartment before he returned to Washington.
Dayco Corp reports earnings for the first six months ending April 30 rising sharply from the prior year. Net earnings totaled 1,727,129 dollars or 1.31 per share, versus 935,711 dollars or 69 cents per share a year earlier.
A draft NATO communiqué outlines a four point program to strengthen alliance nuclear capability. It assigns Britain's V bombers and Polaris submarines to General Lemnitzer and creates a deputy for nuclear affairs at his Paris area HQ. It also covers US Omaha command planning and broader nuclear information exchange while balancing nuclear and conventional arms.
Francis Lazzaro a Lake High School senior born in Italy gained a graduation present dream as classmates raised over 1000 dollars to bring his parents to Detroit for his commencement. His mother and father from Fossa Italy arrived to a tearful welcome seven years after first meeting the United States.
A warming trend brings normal highs near 79 and lows around 56 this weekend. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 42 and Saturday highs in the mid 70s. Showers possible Sunday afternoon and evening or early next week. Yesterday's high reached 61 and overnight low 37.
Katmandu Nepal AP The American Everest expedition seeks emergency helicopter aid for marry ed Bishop and William Unsoeld after a solo frostbitten night at 28 000 feet. Hornbein and Gerstad escaped frostbite rumors. Dyhrenfurth reports missing tents and oxygen depleted.
A lighthearted observation contrasts a neighbor’s loud old car with a newer model’s quiet operation. The humor hinges on unexpected disturbance from calmness and ambiguity in daily n eighborhood life.
The Alabama Supreme Court confirmed Albert Boutwell as mayor and nine councilors in Birmingham. Rev F L Shuttlesworth hailed the move as progress on race relations, while the Chamber warned racial strife damaged the economy and deterred industry. Boutwell vows to appraise problems and seek a harmonious solution, but rejects the May 10 settlement without authority.
Hiram Ohio AP reports Miss Sandra J Clark of San Jose California will become dean of women at Hiram College on July 1 succeeding Miss Maxine Vogeley who has resigned to pursue graduate study in languages.
Fidel Castro’s Moscow visit signals Cuba as a full fledged Soviet satellite with ongoing military and economic backing. Khrushchev pledges aid if attacked while Kennedy warns of a dangerous crisis if Cuba acts against the United States or Caribbean nations.
Vatican officials say Pope John XXIII, 81, shows steady energy gains and worked briefly before a nine day retreat. Health concerns linger over anemia and a stomach disorder, delaying the Ecumenical Council's September start and raising questions about whether 2,300 bishops can reconvene, with reform topics reduced from 70 to 12 revised items.
Space hero Gordon Cooper rests briefly in Houston after a homecoming parade with wife Trudy and daughters Camala and Janita. He will soon resume work on the technical report covering his 22 orbit flight with doctors and engineers, a process expected to take four to six weeks.
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