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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1960
Page
2
A collage of quirky, partially garbled UPI items covers theft, debt, travel plots, a hotel census fuse incident, trout escape at a lake museum, a dog catching a burglar, and bank alarm wire-crossing pranks. Names and places include Orange New Jersey, Cuba, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Roseville, and Pittsburg Kansas.
Geneva reports say a ban on all nuclear explosions appears nearer than since talks began with the United States Britain and the Soviet Union. Macmillan told Parliament that a treaty text could come within a reasonable time, though points on moratorium length inspections and other issues require negotiation. The Camp David plan envisions bans on aerial sea and underground blasts with a monitoring system and a provisional pause on small underground tests while studies proceed.
At the disarmament conference in Geneva the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union discussed a potential treaty to outlaw nuclear weapons tests. US delegate Fred M. Eaton warned that even with inspectors, a ban would require strict verification while noting Western hopes for progress after two decades of talks.
Treasury officials say budget prospects remain firm with a 4.2 billion dollar surplus forecast for the new fiscal year starting July 1, despite the prior year steel strike. They note revised tax revenue estimates for 1960 may dip by at least 500 billion, but stress the likelihood of a deficit is not necessary. Spending could also be reduced below Eisenhower’s January projection.
Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson ordered an immediate investigation after a two column advertisement appeared urging voters to back Humphrey for a square deal while Kennedy supporters faced similar calls. The ad sparked denials from both campaigns and inquiries into legality. Charles Greene, former Milwaukee party chair, admitted promotion but declined to identify backers. The Journal-Republican questioned the ad’s legitimacy, citing legitimate channels.
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