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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
14
New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller urged a major overhaul of national government to enable able men to meet the era’s dangers and opportunities. Speaking to a Senate committee, he argued the executive branch remains insufficiently geared to support a president amid rapid global change.
Rockefeller proposes a super post of first secretary of government to handle foreign and national security, ranking above Cabinet officers, with power to act for the president. Domestic affairs would gain an executive assistant to head planning and management and a consolidated department of transportation.
The House approved a 15 cent minimum wage increase and a limited coverage extension by a 341-72 vote, shaping session rules as conservatives dominate. The coalition favored a smaller bill over Roosevelt’s broader plan, leaving the Senate to face a post convention challenge and continuing debate over coverage and overtime pay.
Warren County supervisors heard a request to declare donations to private schools tax deductible under a new state law allowing up to 25 percent but took no action. They considered budget impact, potential tuition changes at John S. Mosby Academy, and pending superintendent cost estimates. The meeting also covered road addition into the secondary system, a group insurance policy for county employees, livestock claims, reassessment plans, a tree planter purchase for reforestation, and humane shelter use for stray dogs with no决定.
Five Black protesters were arrested for trespassing after a group of 28 marched past a park guard at Glen Echo Amusement Park in Montgomery County Maryland. The demonstration followed a sit in linked to desegregation efforts in Virginia and Washington.
The report notes a pay scale of 1.25 dollars per hour across three annual steps and cites the addition of 3,509,000 new workers in retail and service organizations generating at least one million dollars annually.
Rebel bus strikers return to work ending a four day disruption that halted service on 21 routes run by Fifth Avenue Coach Lines. Union leaders had opposed the stoppage as it collapsed suddenly with drivers flocking back to their garages and resuming routes.
Attendees listed include G. Alton Atwood, George B. Baggarly, Wilson J. Burke, Mr. Bowen, and clerk Julian Updike as they discuss plans for constructing a pound. The record notes the officials present at the session.
Hollywood AP report states the Andrews Sisters filed a lawsuit against Decca Records seeking more than $100,000 from a 1958 contract. They contend a proviso allowed Decca to retain funds for back income tax claims, which they say no longer exist, and demand payment.
Stevenson at Long Beach says he will work with the party despite divergent views and would back Nixon if needed. The piece notes a tight race with Rockefeller and quotes Rep. Quentin Burdick ahead in unofficial North Dakota returns. Burdick calls himself superstitious but asserts victory as more precincts report.
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