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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
3
Dr Herman N Bundesen outlines tetanus dangers and booster schedules noting infection can follow minor wounds. He urges immunization for infants and lifelong boosters, and explains Toxoid and anti toxin use with wound severity. He also answers a reader question on diabetes and pregnancy risk.
The San Jose Mercury and News resume publication after a 128 day shutdown tied to the West Coast’s longest newspaper strike. The Mercury returns with a 54 page edition and the afternoon paper follows as contracts signed by the San Jose Newspaper Guild and the Stereotypers Union end the walkout that began February 14.
Southern Democrats foresee House approval of a states rights bill opposed by the Eisenhower administration. Rep. Charles A Halleck, GOP floor leader, away as debate opens. he may back the measure signaling a rift with the administration. The bill, backed by Rep Howard W Smith, aims to restore constitutional balance between federal and state powers, but opponents say it targets civil rights and labor laws.
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia says he will oppose any Senate amendments to the House passed measure extending present corporate and individual tax rates for one year. The Senate Finance Committee, led by Byrd, summoned Budget Director Maurice Stans and Treasury expert David A. Lindsay to testify as the wartime tax rates expire June 30 and a revenue loss of 3.1 billion dollars a year looms unless extended.
Tokyo AP reports Red China warned millions in Canton area of Kwangtung province that raging flood crests on the swollen North and West rivers will strike Wednesday. Communist authorities say the floods may be the worst of the century and could deal a sharp blow to Red economic hopes this year.
Mass killer Charles Starkweather remains hopeful for a court review of his case. He was convicted in the slaying of 17 year old Robert Jensen of Bennet Nebraska, one of 11 admissions. Starkweather contends his trial was unfair due to court-appointed attorneys.
The court denied the application on Monday. Stark Weather, told of the decision, said he still had hope. Albert J. Ahern Jr., among the applicants, said he will ask the court again.
The order states the ial was without prejudice to renewing constitutional issues in Nebraska courts. Nebraska Attorney General Beck said he will seek a Supreme Court execution date once he obtains the order. This would be Starkweather’s fifth death date while Caril Ann Fugate, 16, awaits a new trial before the state Supreme Court.
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