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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1960
Page
1
Governor Rockefeller submits a pay as you go budget proposing a record 2.035 billion dollars in spending with a 66 million dollar cushion, no general tax cuts, and a surplus earmarked for reserves. He predicts continued good times but warns inflation could threaten growth.
Bridge 6 page features radio TV listings and small ads for classified sections. Obituary Market and Sports items appear on Fulton Phoenix page with brief notices and scores.
Gov. Rockefeller calls for a 15.3 million reduction from last year's 6.48 million operating budget for the New York States Barge Canal and shifts to roving crews to operate locks and dams. Retirement of the canal yacht would save 100000 annually, while debate over transferring the canal to the federal government continues.
About ninety ambulance workers including drivers and oxygen technicians walked off their jobs at five major firms serving 49 hospitals in New York Westchester and Long Island. Local 643 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters seeks a ten dollar weekly raise over a two year contract. Companies offer raises totaling around two to four dollars.
The Common Council voted to abolish Schenectady’s volunteer fire department of 290 members founded in 1962. Service ends July 1 while the city retains its paid auxiliary professional firefighting force.
Former Senator Herbert H. Lehman says he will be out of town the night of the State Democratic Committee dinner and would not attend if present. He argues his attendance would be seen as endorsing current leadership and that he and allies oppose the party bosses, amid reform efforts with Mrs. Roosevelt and Thomas K. Finletter.
The State Health Department in Albany reports its infant care manual Baby Book is the perennial best seller with 107,357 requests last year. Since 1948 the department has distributed over 800,000 free copies and offers about 120 publications, including Kit Goes to the Dentist in second place with 102,595 requests.
Moscow announced a second powerful rocket hit the Pacific target area ending tests. The 44,000 square mile mid Pacific test zone was opened to ships and planes. Officials did not reveal exact distance or final accuracy.
The House Rules Committee begins steps to move a pared down civil rights bill toward a vote. Southern leaders anticipate amendments to add court referees or federal registrars, while opponents warn additions exceed the bill’s scope.
Carmen Basilio manager DeJohn and Joseph Netro were banned for life from boxing in New York. Norman Rothschild fined 2000 dollars for payments to an unlicensed person. Arena Boxing Club and Rothschild each fined 1000 dollars. Genovese payment details and lies cited by the commission.
The government opens a non jury hearing in Tulsa led by U S District Judge Rosco H Savage against 29 major oil firms charged with conspiring to raise and regulate crude oil and gasoline prices in 43 states between 1956 and January 1957 amid the Suez crisis. Each company faces up to 1000000 in fines per count, with a potential total of 1150000.
Still at plow Marlboro J. Still active in farming, World War I veteran mule Jack, aged about 55, is described as graying and rheumatic yet continues to pull a plow for owner J. Edward Naylor. The piece highlights enduring mules that outlast expected lifespans.
The report notes the collapse of an Algerian revolt with the rebel leader surrendering. In Washington, Defense Secretary Gates and Air Force chief Gen. White defend U.S. missile and defense strength against Soviet gains. They maintain a balanced program offsetting a missile lead, while Democrats and some Republicans push divergent views on rapid buildup. A Wisconsin official discusses naming unnamed lakes as he handles a large list of lakes yet to be named.
The State Department says a new report places missing Ogdensburg NY woman Miss Harriet Benton in the Antigua area or nearby Caribbean islands aboard the yacht Raider. Coast Guard and Navy units have not located Benton or the yacht and officials caution the information is unconfirmed.
A Nogales housewife reports her dog recovered from a hangover after being given a seltzer tablet and a coffee drink. The anecdote highlights curious canine resilience and a quirky home remedy.
In Yubari on Hokkaido, 25 miners died after a gas explosion in a northerly Japanese coal mine. Eighteen workers remained trapped 3 600 feet underground as rescuers pulled out ten more and nine escaped earlier. Survivors spoke of roaming smoky tunnels and near cave ins.
Algiers reports the eight day revolt ending as insurgents surrender to a strong army presence. General Crepin announced Pierre Lagaillarde and Joseph Ortiz were in custody with a possible future treason trial and lingering public support for the leaders.
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