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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1958
Page
4
In Mexico City, Ford Chevrolet and Plymouth remain the top sellers as European models buzz through busy traffic. local buyers show strong demand for U S autos despite the influx of European makes.
Jim Bishop recalls an interview with his daughters Gayle and Ginny from the Times Herald of Olean New York. He notes their careers plans and marriage expectations while fondly detailing their childhood mischief and close bond with him and their mother Elinor.
The piece notes auto workers may strike as contracts lapse with GM on May 29 Chrysler on May 31 Ford on June 1. Eight weeks of 1958 model supply await, with industry planning to shut for 1959 models. About 400000 or more workers face unemployment or underemployment amid weak sales and a strained union treasury. President Walter Reuther urges continued work without a contract, a shift from three years ago when contracts staggered and strong sales constrained strikes.
The Hoover annual review notes nearly five major crimes per minute and a homicide or rape every four minutes, with property crimes at record levels. It cites a 10 year high of 11,218 federal convictions and expands FBI reach into kidnapping, interstate theft, and aircraft and vehicle damage. It also highlights civil rights duties and domestic intelligence efforts against espionage and communism.
All car imports are on a quota basis and American companies, which have long led Mexico's market, are holding to their percentages with government backing. Mexicans like the flashy American car, the gaudier the better. Americans may complain of flair and fins, but Mexicans ask for more.
Mexico remains a major, price sensitive market for Detroit firms with General Motors Ford and Chrysler dominating about three quarters of the 35 000 car quota. Observers note official figures understate actual imports as private buyers and smuggling push totals toward 45 000 annually.
In London’s Regent's Park Zoo a display features seven thousand animals including birds beasts and fish. A special play section for children allows interactions with ponies goats rabbits llamas and lambs under hostesses care. Execution by burning remained legal in England until about 1790.
The Logan Act inquiry centers on whether U S citizens may discuss or influence foreign relations with governments abroad. The House committee will examine expanding the act to curb private interchanges aiming to affect U S policy, with notable scrutiny of a recent industrialist subpoena.
Washington writes that Richard M. Nixon proves durable under heavy schedules and relentless campaigning. The piece highlights his stamina across five events in one week, his readiness to answer questions, and his wife Pat’s robust involvement, including a keel laying for an atomic ship in New Jersey.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Phylis Gates moving toward Broadway producing as she leaves Rock Hudson's orbit. William Holden is rumored to earn about 2000,000 from Bridge on the River Kwai, while Juliette Greco discusses Roots of Heaven amid Hollywood tensions.
Tomorrow offers a strong period for planning and pursuing new leads with positive financial outlooks. Birthday readers see pleasant prospects and job matters improve next month with rewarding results by September. Travel periods are mid July and late December.
George Conover received a scholarship at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy as 22 Miami University seniors were awarded scholarships fellowships and assistantships. Lawrence Hughes Kenyon, son of Rev A L Kenyon, returns home for his father’s 25th ordination anniversary. Middletown YMCA promotes seventh annual Free Learn to Swim Week with Al Kiester supervising lessons. Bonnie Murray, daughter of Mrs Lurton Diver, to perform in Florence Wise Revue at Gordon Theater featuring military toe tap oriental slave and jazz tap numbers.
In Tokyo a favored horse lost as 900 bettors blocked the track. Sandy Strickland from Gloucester set a 133 hour piano ponding world record before seeking medical rest. The piece likens baseball flaws to bullfighting, noting a rookie striking out with bases loaded in a pivotal game.
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