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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
6
Takron officials state no 5 percent premium or price increase on nylon yarn. Du Pont and Chemstrand Corp involved in negotiations as nylon yarn prices have recently risen, but no immediate reductions planned.
Gov. Knight, seeking the Republican senate nomination, urged a substantial and immediate federal tax cut at a luncheon of service clubs. He argued easing taxes on workers in the power income bracket would pump money into the economy, clashing with President Eisenhower who ruled out an antirecession cut for now.
Egremont Massachusetts voters defeated a proposal to purchase three acres for burial purposes as the town of 851 has no room to bury its dead in Riverside or Town House Hill cemeteries.
Navy tests the F4H jet fighter from McDonnell Aircraft in St Louis. The flier, a two seat swept wing craft, completed a successful flight of about 20 minutes at speeds near sound. Pilot Robert C Little controlled the craft while engineers watched closely. The plane, 56 feet long with a 38 foot swing wing, carries air to air missiles and long range nuclear delivery capability powered by two GE engines. McDonnell cites best range among Navy fighters and emphasizes production implications for its 4202 employees and 1500+ subcontractors from 28 states.
Los Angeles City schools approve a 5 to 1 plan keeping the 4500 to 8230 minimum to maximum pay range and allocating 1.3 million for internal adjustments. About 73 percent of teachers receive 0.04 to 0.5 percent raises, with bigger boosts for those with advanced degrees and experience. The board also authorized cost estimates for a 4.4 per cent general raise and a higher minimum by 1 per cent. Nonteaching staff get no 4.4 per cent hike.
Charleston Army report says a lead shielded bulldozer has been developed for use in radioactive areas. Maj. Gen. E. C. Tischmer, chief of Army Engineers, announced at the American Society of Military Engineers that further equipment improvements are planned to cope with the nuclear age.
King Faisal opened the first Arab Union Parliament in Amman declaring the union will seek stronger ties with other Arab states.
A Saugus baker, J. A. Whitt aged 68, is in serious condition after a Thousand Palms crash that killed his wife Virginia 69. Whitt suffered a broken arm and other injuries. Lt. Samuel R. Morigi of Oxnard Air Force Base was injured but not seriously and taken to base hospital.
Eugene Ormandy and the 104 musician Philadelphia Orchestra arrived in Moscow and were welcomed by the Soviet music world. Ormandy greeted pianist Emil Gilels at the train, exchanging warm embraces after the Kiev departure.
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