25 May 1959
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1959
Page
1
International leaders across the globe expressed condolences after the death of US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. Tributes came from Canada Germany Japan India Pakistan and Israel praising his role in promoting peace and defending the free world amid Cold War tensions.
The article recalls how Dulles shaped U S foreign policy with strong moral principles. It notes a 1953 or 1959 armistice context and cites a statement that reporters say reveals his core thinking.
Lowry Sr and Andrews face continued hearings after admissions of the early morning May 14 break in. Dixon notes the window putty had been removed and a $60 theft occurred during the incident.
The article outlines marketing quotas for wheat with penalties of 1.07 dollars per bushel for excess production. It discusses acreage adjustments required before a deadline, the impact on farms with up to 320 acres for feed, and penalties where quotas are exceeded. It also references related events and notes about individuals connected to the policy changes.
The Little Rock recall election sets six school board seats as a test of integration stance amid conflict between segregationists and moderates. A predicted 30,000 voters would decide if incumbents remain or are ousted, amid tensions over Gov Faubus and the city’s closed foreign schools. Also reported were two burglaries as Joyce Menninger and a Charles Street resident reported thefts from their homes, with clues pointing to entry via windows and porch areas.
The Heiskel Engineering and Manufacturing Company of Williamsport opened a new engineering department on the former Buchanan Broom Works site. Heiskel already uses rooms in Williamsport town hall as offices. Pulaski County Board of Education fired 44 teachers and administrators on May 5 after a segregationist majority presented the firing list, with three moderates leaving the meeting to protest a lack of quorum.
President Eisenhower canceled church plans and prepared a tribute after Secretary of State John Foster Dulles died at his Gettysburg home. The death occurred as doctors reported his condition extremely critical and his family and aides, including Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder, assisted during his final hours.
A June Reader's Digest article advises couples to improve harmony by avoiding criticism from husbands and helping wives accept their sexual role. It promises guidance on both partners learning the true meaning of femininity to achieve happiness.
A compact career sketch of John Foster Dulles from birth in Washington to key posts. Notable steps include early participation at the Hague peace conference, Phi Beta Kappa graduate at Princeton, law degree from George Washington University, service in World War I, diplomacy work with the United States, and roles as adviser, senator, and secretary of state. The piece outlines his involvement in world events and policy positions, noting later health issues and resignation.
A fragment suggests readers are urged to submit tips on local oddities and incidents for a weekly contest in The Daily Mail. It mentions a Williamsport housewife injuring someone on a rail, a Summit Avenue derailment, and various humorous or strange civic anecdotes.
Cerl C Crim of Okmulgee Oklahoma, 44, was named Driver of the Year by the American Trucking Association. He is a father of two teenage daughters and recognized for his safe driving and service to the industry.
A prayer note from W. Dale Oldham of Anderson Indiana asks for God to be a shelter amid gogen secular culture. The request asks hearts and minds stay fixed on Thee and to find security through Christ.
Two cars were damaged in a crash on Jefferson Street. Ernest R. Clevenger, 24, was driving west and collided with George Barker, 40, traveling east. Clevenger was charged with failing to grant the right of way by Patrolman Don Smith.
A collage of film and TV listings features The Texan with Rory Celhaur and Bill Longley’s card shark tale, Restless Gun with John Payne, Father Knows Best with Hubert Young, Wells Fargo Tales, Bold Journey on underwater Mediterranean exploration, and Gas Voice of Music with the Akron Symphony. The schedule also includes Peter Gunn and Cabin TV Theatre films with cast details and guest stars.
The page lists a dense TV and radio schedule with programs tied to Paul Jones Kerosene slot by time and show titles. It includes daily entries for news weather sports dramas comedies and multiple network programs across channels.
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