01 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1958
Page
1
Alaska marks the Senate approval of statehood with widespread parades and fireworks in Anchorage Fairbanks and Juneau. Celebrants toast victory while debates in Washington weigh the implications including tax burdens and constitutional concerns.
Massena New York July 1 A huge 30 ton dynamite blast breached a cofferdam revealing a new 35 mile lake as the St Lawrence Seaway project advances toward completion. Gov Averell Harriman and Prime Minister John G Diefenbaker watched as 500 foot walls of dirt flew skyward. The river flooding will take three days and the system will enable inland shipping from Duluth to Ontario with 360 miles of waterway ready next year pending deep draft access.
William J. Marsh co author of Texas Our Texas says Alaska’s pending statehood prompts questions about the line largest and grandest. He notes Alaska is not yet a state and suggests substituting brightest to reflect the intended meaning.
President Eisenhower urges Congress to act on Hawaii statehood legislation following Alaska approval. The push emphasizes adding Hawaii as a state, expanding the union as lawmakers debate the new bill.
The Senate approved Alaska admission 64 to 20, clearing the path to statehood pending presidential approval and a regional referendum. If finalized, Alaska gains voting representation, a governor, and state officials, with 103 350 000 acres under state control, while most land remains federal. Boundary proximity to the Soviet Union and potential development await next steps.
Forecast calls for fair and warm conditions with light southwest winds. Tonight’s low near 70, Wednesday’s high near 90, and Wednesday night’s low around 57. Temperature readings yesterday included 88 high and 79 at 6 p.m. Suprise times listed 4:32 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Crab Orchard Lake spillway and Little Grassy Lake noted in local observations.
A congressional committee advanced a $660 million federal education plan focused on science and technology. The final formal vote was slated for Wednesday, aligning with administration proposals to strengthen U.S. science and tech leadership against Russia.
A letter to the editor in the Kansas City Star quotes Henry O Winters age 74 saying he paid his first fine an overtime illegal parking ticket after marrying a woman with a car. He notes he has avoided hospitalizations jury service and fines until now.
Western and Soviet scientists gather at the U N headquarters for technical talks on detecting and identifying nuclear explosions as eight nations participate. U S delegate Fisk says the mission aims to lay technical groundwork for future decisions while Soviet chief Federov notes talks cover only technical phases.
Premier De Gaulle returned to Algeria for a second visit amid settler anger over unreconciled policies. A grenade attack wounded a dozen as he arrived at Telergma, with Gen. Raoul Salan leading military oversight during a tense political moment.
Senate investigators fault federal law enforcement for lax deportation actions as Mafia figures expand control across narcotics gambling and unions. undercover agent Mar tin F Pera testifies that Luciano may have staged the Apalachin crime gathering to coordinate rackets with American mobsters.
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States will not pay political blackmail for the release of Americans held by Cuban rebels and in East Germany. He urged UN led solutions in Lebanon and warned against immediate military intervention, noting over 40 Americans kidnapped in Cuba and nine held in East Germany since June.
Frank Zito of Springfield Illinois is listed among a cast of characters the Senate Rackets Committee will investigate starting today for involvement with an alleged criminal syndicate operating in labor unions and business.
A former mental patient shot and killed two police detectives as a standoff ended with officers storming the house. Lt. Truesdale and Det. Newberg died after being struck by gunfire. Genereux was captured hiding in a closet as tear gas and gunfire echoed through the residence. Police planned to hold him for charges.
Rebels entered sleeping quarters at the sugar mill and agricultural station around midnight selecting four Americans from the plantation: Alfred F. Smith Leconia New Hampshire agricultural superintendent James P. Stephens Jr. Edmond Oklahoma assistant superintendent Harley F. Sparks Frankfurt Indiana district superintendent and Jesse J. Ford Lakeview South Carolina district superintendent No violence reported during the raid 40 miles west of Moa where 12 engineers were seized Thursday night. Cuban crisis note mentions Castro forces and consuls awaiting decisions on kidnapped servicemen and civilians. Park Wollam Santiago consul connected with Raul Castro forces northeast of Santiago in Orienta province.
House investigators concluded Fox testified properly in public session about Adams and Goldfine. Chairman Harris said the panel unanimously stood by its actions and defended public testimony amid calls for secret sessions. Fox warned of libel suits and predicted Goldfine would refuse to produce requested records.
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