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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1959
Page
12
In Columbus a bill mandating equal pay for women on the same job as men gains Democratic support for a House vote next week. The measure seeks equal compensation and is framed as reform within labor relations.
In Moscow Borin Pasternak accuses a British reporter of betraying his trust by publishing a poem he wrote in a dark mood without permission. The uneven text also touches on US labor politics as Kennedy Mitchell and Taft-Hartley proposals spark debate on reforms and potential passage in Congress.
The Senate subcommittee hears Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz urge national action on juvenile delinquency as he decries declining family life and cites Soviet rhetoric. He proposes stronger parental education, court openness, and labor reform measures while noting crime rates rising.
Reports from doctors said Secretary of State Dulles underwent a hernia operation described as successful. The procedure involved removing tissue and fluid as a precaution against recurrence while doctors evaluated possible malignancy. White indicated no final diagnosis was made during surgery. microscopical results awaited.
President Eisenhower nominated Edward Eddleman for promotion to general and to command United States Army Europe. The officer, born in Texas and living in Lake Charles Louisiana, has served three tours in Europe and led the 58th Army with armor and divisions. He is married to Lorraine Heath of San Antonio and they have a son John Heath Eddleman.
Cleveland police report Mrs. Martha Zaborny, 6, was found beaten in her home on Thursday night. She was seen alive in the morning by a neighbor. robbery not believed. A purse with some money remained untaken. Several people including former husband Adam Zaborny were questioned. Evidence indicated motive unknown and alcohol bottles were found at the scene.
Erie jury acquits Harrison Rogers of extortion charges after a 90 minute deliberation. Prosecutors said he threatened to reveal alleged inheritance secrets to the IRS to obtain $100000 from his father Lewis Rogers, Albion business president, who died September first. The defense said discussion centered on a will change that would cut the son as beneficiary.
In Natchez Mississippi a Utah man saw a newspaper item about Hugh Thornhill a year old boy who faced loss of vision from glaucoma. Dr C B Flynn of Monroe Louisiana examined him and reported great improvement with treatment, predicting sight could return within two months.
Citizens in Natchez raise money to help Hugh Ferguson after an accident in which his eye was treated by Dr William Ferguson. The seventh birthday boy recovered with no operation needed and returned home to Natchez as aid continues. In Kathmandu Nepal King Mahendra announced a new constitution for a country lacking a real constitution.
Ohio Commerce Director John W. Bush announced an investigation into reports that licensed real estate agents keep down payments from prospective buyers when deals fail. He called for strengthened policy requiring brokers to place funds in a bank or similar safe place to protect customers, even if some cases still lead to losses.
The Senate Rackets Committee probes juke box racketeering amid push for labor reform. Senators focus on alleged mobster ties to Teamster Local 266 and operators aiming to control New York coin machine business. Witnesses cite violence and unlawful organizing as part of a broader pattern.
Rep. Richard M. Simpson presses for a new GOP declaration of principles to define party stance before the 1960 platform. Meade Alcorn leads a committee to reassert GOP principles, aiming for a unified position on trade, taxes, defense, civil rights, and budget balance.
The Republic of Korea ended negotiations with Japan after Tokyo backed repatriation of Koreans to North Korea. Seoul warned of drastic measures and the government said it would take whatever cost and any action to block the plan.
Paris police raided the headquarters of the Nationalist Party and homes of seven leaders as eight members were arrested and questioned on charges of endangering external security. The crackdown, ordered by President Charles de Gaulle, aims to end street demonstrations and parallels actions against Algerian rebels from Tunisia.
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