01 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1958
Page
1
A century after Darwin announced natural selection the theory dominates biology. Darwin’s grandson, a noted theoretical physicist, discusses the impact and warns overpopulation could trigger ruthless natural selection again. An international congress of zoologists will meet in London in mid July to honor the milestone.
A Democrat charges a Republican censure bid on the House influence panel aims to cover up for Sherman Adams. Rep. Peter F. Mack Jr. says the Adams Goldfine affair embarrasses the GOP. Curtis accuses Democrats of pigeonholing the motion as the panel resists public sessions.
Senate Rackets Committee identified four suspects for questioning over attendance at the Apalachin NY gathering last fall. Names listed include Joseph Profaci and John Montano among others as witnesses tied to the Mafia crime syndicate and labor unions.
A rebel raiding party seized four Americans from a United Fruit Co sugar plantation at Guaro in Oriente province. Two U S diplomats seek release of 41 other Americans and 3 Canadians seized since Thursday as raids continue.
Gov. Harold Handley said Indiana state police would investigate charges of a fix in Lake County grand jury probes into Carpenters Union officials profiting on highway land deals. A transcript of a Senate Rackets Committee hearing will be received soon and given to the grand jury. Holovachka’s handling drew criticism as the governor suggested the county’s cleanup remains incomplete.
Washington July 1 UPD A 5 cent penalty on postage due mail takes effect. The Post Office rule adds this fee to any unpaid or underpaid mail. Another change raises air mail limits for overseas military parcels to 70 pounds and 100 inches combined, up from 2 pounds and 30 inches.
Notices announce ad copy acceptance until 5 PM Thursday for a seven day advisor list and savings. The brief item emphasizes deadline and ad submission guidance for holiday period.
United Press International reports that Indiana experienced warm conditions as July began with temperatures around 96 expected statewide. Monday saw highs of 86 in Fort Wayne 87 in Indianapolis 88 in South Bend and 89 in Evansville while surrounding areas ranged from 85 to 92 in Louisville Cincinnati and Chicago regions.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower planned a private observance of their 42nd wedding anniversary with no public events. The couple were married July 1, 1916 in Denver Colorado and gifts remained secret.
Government jet fighters renewed dawn patrols against Druze rebel positions near Beirut International Airport. Ground forces and irregulars push toward hills ten miles southeast of the capital as fighting continues through the night.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles says the House Appropriations Committee cut of 872 million dollars in foreign aid endangers U S security. He warns the move could doom the free world and notes President Eisenhower may appeal to restore funds.
The Weather The Weather By U. S. Weather Bureau River stage reads 12.1 feet and is falling as the map shows current river conditions.
Yesterday's high reached 86 degrees with a low of 62 overnight. No precipitation was recorded.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with a mid 60s low. Thursday stays warm and humid with partly cloudy skies. Indiana continues fair and warm through Wednesday with a low 64 to 69 and high 88 to 92. Illinois shows fair south and central regions and scattered thunder showers in the northwest tonight, with a 60s low and warm humid conditions by Wednesday.
The U S Senate voted 64 to 20 for Alaska statehood on July 1 signaling a swift path to statehood. President Eisenhower expected to sign after House approval, with a fall referendum still required in the territory. Celebrations included a gold river dye and a 49th star ceremony.
Frederick H. Mueller of the Commerce Department told the Milwaukee Rotary Club that the United States is headed toward the greatest period of economic activity the world has ever seen. He projected no guesswork and said peaks of 1955 to 1957 would look like mole hills next to the forthcoming boom. He criticized retailers for sowing fear and noted the powerful impact of economists predicting lower mood when indicators miss records.
Japan successfully launched its first full scale rocket reaching at least 30 miles. Professors Hideo Itokawa of Tokyo University and Masao Takeya of Osaka City University declared the test a success and said data would be sent to the International Geophysical Year headquarters.
In Los Angeles on July 1 7 the bridegroom of Barbara Ann Burns was sentenced to five years to life for narcotics charges. David James Mack 27 a former movie technician was convicted of supplying heroin to the bride before their marriage and his attorney planned an appeal.
Washington July 1 President Eisenhower will hold a news conference on Wednesday at 9 30 a m. The announcement came from the White House detailing the schedule for the day.
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