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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
7
Britain’s National Health Service marks its first birthday as costs rise. The scheme covers 48 million Britons with 23 900 family doctors and 3 090 hospitals while economy critics warn of mounting expense and tax burdens.
The article outlines government support for families including a wife’s 828 baby benefit, 190 maternity expenses, and a weekly child allowance rising with each child. It notes improved maternal and infant health, debates on doctor-patient relations, and proposals to cap patients per doctor or create an independent medical service funded by taxes.
Guantanamo Cuba AP dispatch reports Fidel Castro rebels delaying full release of kidnapped U S servicemen to avoid attacks on mountain camps. Four more sailors freed after 20 days in rebel camps. remainder, including 18 Navy and Marine personnel, to come out in small groups over days.
Walter Reuther says unions will not mark time in talks with General Motors Ford and Chrysler with a strike deadline likely. He notes dues collection since June and signals possible 1959 model negotiations in August and September. He urges cost of living protections for pensioners and unemployed workers.
Belgrade reports Yugoslavia has recognized the Iraqi rebel government and will establish normal diplomatic relations. Tito, in talks with President Nasser, cables the Iraqi Premier that all peoples have the right to determine their own social system. No prior diplomatic ties existed between Yugoslavia and the Iraqi regime.
Two Army warrant officers were killed when a helicopter being demonstrated for reserve student officers at Fort Belvoir Virginia crashed south of Davison Army Air Field after likely striking a high tension power line. The victims were Chief Warrant Officer Charles R. Long of Orlando Florida and Warrant Officer Luther B. Harrell of Sunbury North Carolina.
Spokesmen for the American Dental Association told a House subcommittee that brushing is what matters, not toothpaste type. They urged federal action to curb misleading dentifrice claims as ADA officials criticized marketing of therapeutic toothpastes with unsupported benefits.
Harrell leaves his wife Eliza and two children Renda age six and Tony Eugene, noted in a short obituary style notice with emphasis on immediate family survivors.
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