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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1958
Page
4
AP reports rising fear of renewed inflation despite the recession. Wages are climbing in several industries under contracts and negotiations. Steel firms cite July 1 automatic wage boosts. aluminum plans expect August 1 hikes. Auto wage talks stall but may add increases. price rises seem likely if wages advance.
The Treasury deficit for the upcoming fiscal year is expected to reach about 11 billion dollars, financed by borrowing. Government spending will exceed tax revenue by roughly 11 billion, a pattern that fed inflation in the 1940s and 1950s, according to the source.
Washington UPI Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson urged Congress to extend the surplus disposal and school milk programs without tying them to a broad farm package. He accused the House Agriculture Committee of stalling the administration’s program and warned that failure to extend could cost markets and raise surpluses. He noted the Senate already extended the law three months ago and said the school milk program would expire June 30 without prompt action. Benson cited a two-price wheat plan and a dairy self-help program as unattractive items in the omnibus bill. He suggested some lawmakers may seek a veto by bundling farm measures, and said cotton price supports must widen to avoid a 25% drop in next year’s plantings. He also noted his Russia trip may occur in late July and that talk of his resignation has quieted.
In Louisville circuit court a jury awarded Mrs. Mettie R. Ferguson 6275 after a man, Waverly Waters, fell through a ceiling while inspecting a sprinkler system two years earlier. Waters escaped injury. Ferguson sustained damages.
Two 10 year old boys admitted tying 7 year old Michael Evans to railroad tracks in Norwalk California to frighten him. The boy was rescued by his father Frank Evans moments before a train arrived. Investigators found the suspects by checking schools and the youths were released to their parents pending juvenile court action.
A mass of cold Canadian air advanced southward over two days and was forecast to reach the southern Tennessee border. Skies stay mostly fair with scattered storms along the front. Warmer, humid air from the Gulf regions will bring storms in the Gulf states and Rockies, while the West sees little change.
Barbara Burns 20, daughter of late comedian Bob Burns, was found guilty by a seven by five juried municipal court on narcotics charges after a two day trial. Sentencing set for Monday could bring 90 days to a year in jail. She tearfully claimed police promised immunity for naming her supplier. police denied any deal.
In Memphis Tennessee a local radio station reported a poll showing only 12 percent of listeners favor the rock and roll music associated with Elvis Presley. The result signals a shift away from the genre in Elvis hometown.
Sears, Roebuck and Company reported a 1957 newspaper advertising total of 46,472,000, a record and 78.1 percent of local retail ad expenditure. The year saw 3,606,882,122 in retail and mail order sales, seven new stores, and a total of 724 U.S. outlets.
Providence Rhode Island AP report notes Larry W Childers of Rock Hill South Carolina led the Delta Epsilon Sigma Theta chapter at Providence College this year He graduated with honors from Providence College run by the Catholic Dominican Order on a scholarship The student body heads the Roman Catholic scholars society at the college
Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with afternoon and evening thundershowers. West and North Central regions see isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms through Saturday.
In Austin AP report, the state Democratic subcommittee will decide by tomorrow on at least three eligibility disputes as it prepares to certify statewide candidates for the July 26 primary. Key questions involve Judge K K Woodley versus Graham Purcell, W Lee O Daniel’s governor bid eligibility, and Gordon Hollon’s capacity to run given a four year term and a possible resignation.
DETROIT AP Gerald Middaugh and Sarah McDonald both 21 were held for malicious destruction of property. Police say they broke windows in 15 business places firing stones from a sling shot. Middaugh told officers they did it “for kicks” and one bar patron was questioned after the incident.
A letter bearing a Confederate flag addressed to the Hotel Dirty Word Chicago was delivered to its intended recipient. Postmaster Carl Schroeder said the letter, originating in Columbus, Georgia, was received at the Sherman Hotel.
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