05 May 1959
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1959
Page
1
United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel Corp leaders vow to avoid government intervention as 70 company and 92 union reps meet to outline demands and counter proposals for 1959. The settlement impacts about half a million workers across steel, aluminum, and auto industries.
Mrs. Jen nie Loitman Barron, a Massachusetts judge for life and Boston known as the "judge with a heart," was named American Mother of the Year. She is mother of three daughters, two living, and was the first woman named Massachusetts Superior Court justice for life last February. She was chosen from a field including mothers from all states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Minnie Mermaid notes that warm May days in Sarasota answer a poet's question about rarity of a perfect day. She claims any day in May in Sarasota is ideal, urging readers to enjoy the season. Noon temperature listed as 86 degrees. full details on page 2.
Sir Winston Churchill, in a sentimental White House visit, travels via four poster bed to meet President Eisenhower on the second floor. The aging war leader keeps late hours, dining quietly with the Eisenhowers and Anthony Montague Browne, before retiring in the Rose Room.
The U S Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Prince Edward County in Virginia to integrate its public schools next September. The ruling nullifies a 1965 delay, directing immediate steps to desegregate both elementary and white high schools despite violence concerns in the rural, Negro majority county.
Former President Truman urged Congress not to cut foreign aid or the mutual security program. He argued funds can support both programs and cautioned against slashing the Development Loan Fund, noting administration requests and prior signals from its spokesmen.
President Eisenhower said a Geneva foreign ministers conference must show progress toward easing East West tensions to justify a later summit. He named Khrushchev as the sole authoritative Russian leader and urged both sides to act with wisdom as steel wage talks loom. He avoided specifics on Truman invites and predicted a strong Republican showing in the 1960 South.
State Atty. W Mack Smiley refuses to file an information against Ralph Edward Jones held in Manatee and Sarasota jails from March 31 to April 19 without a full preliminary hearing. The probe centers on a forged $55 check at Food Fair Cortez and U.S. 41 with ties to Sheriff Roy Baden and a key witness. The case has featured delays, hearings, and questions over the handling of Jones and co-defendant Jason Turner.
The Shah of Iran arrives for a London visit met by Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip and Margaret with royalty watching. The moment hints at potential romance as the Shah eyes Princess Margaret while officials introduce him to the royal party.
James La Rue aged 46 of Bradenton died in a Fort Lauderdale hospital from injuries after a head on collision with a truck on U S Highway 27 near Andytown on April 17. Police say he apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
President Eisenhower told reporters he is confident authorities will punish those responsible for the lynching of a Negro kidnapped from a Poplarville jail. He said a new civil rights law was not discussed, noting Mississippi officials sought and received FBI help after the state law was violated.
A pre birthday feature on page 5 notes that Harry Truman's wit remains undimmed after three quarters of a century. A Sarasota freshman legislator blocks a secession bill in a page 11 report. Fashion show highlights school children on pages 14 and 15.
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