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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
1
NEW YORK (UP) Steelworkers face an imminent strike or a renewed wage agreement as talks stall. Union leaders meet to decide whether to strike next week or extend contracts while industry insists on no pay hikes and warns of shutdowns if no extension is accepted.
A family with bags parked downtown feared a long stay after seeing a red violation sign on a meter. A child exclaimed they had not received a ticket. A nearby fire on North Western Grade prompted firemen to remove a window sash to vent smoke. The Star’s calendar contest drew votes from Memphis via air mail. Rain is forecast with possible afternoon thunderstorms and warming to humid conditions tomorrow.
A short visit in Montreal features the royal couple as they wave to onlookers with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in attendance during their travels. This moment captures a moment of cordial public greetings and royal observation.
The House backed a bill to curb Supreme Court power to invalidate state laws. It aims to prevent federal laws from superseding state laws unless Congress says so or a direct conflict exists, applying to past and future statutes. The measure, opposed by the Eisenhower administration, drew 114 Republicans and 111 Democrats in favor, with the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee set to test its strength Tuesday.
Danish sources say Mrs Niita Khrushchev will join her husband on a Scandinavian tour in August. The Soviet premier's wife stays out of the limelight and is little known to Westerners.
Buenos Aires reports ongoing military unrest and protests by Communist and Peronist labor unions threaten Frondizi's government. Alsogaray named to head economic and labor ministries amid cabinet reshuffle. High military leaders remain unsatisfied, with fears of a coup and army officers at large in Córdoba.
A semi trailer grain truck rolled downhill with no brakes hitting a car and smashing two homes. Victims include Ralph Redlin and Ruby Redlin and Martin Dick of Superior. Four injured include Reuben and Mrs Widell and Earl and Mrs Hayes.
The Senate approved repeal of the 10 percent passenger travel tax effective August 1 and a 10 percent communications tax repeal effective July 1 1960. The move would affect revenue in a bill extending current tax rates for another year. House action or highway funding implications remain uncertain as debates continue.
ALBIERS AP The French army says it regained control around the eastern port city of Bone after repulsing the largest assault on a major Algerian city. The communique tallies 31 rebels killed, 15 captured after 12 hours of fighting. Six French soldiers died.
Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr calls a statement by Del James M Thomson vitriolic and false He denies bitterly denouncing Sen Boothe or calling him an integrationist Beverley former Alexandria mayor opposes Boothe in July 14 Democratic primary for State Senate The race centers on segregation and integration issues Thomson backs Beverley Boothe RSOP opposition to Massive Resistance noted
Mass killer Charles Starkweather died in the Nebraska State Penitentiary electric chair at 2,200 volts after a month of court action and family efforts to halt the execution. His last words were questioned as witnesses watched the basem ent chamber scene. Carol King and Caril Fugate figures in the case, with the spree beginning in January 1958 and ending in Wyoming.
New York AP Patterson versus Johansson postponed to 9:30 p.m. EST Friday due to wet infield at Yankee Stadium and looming weather. If needed a second postponement could move it to Saturday with TV plans continuing in 135 cities. Tickets near break-even sales around 450000 dollars.
Roberto Arias husband of British ballerina Fonteyn has been granted safe conduct to Brazil two months after leading a failed revolt. Arias former Panamanian ambassador in London took refuge in the Brazilian embassy after landing in Panama’s Pacific coast with armed revolutionaries aiming to overthrow President Ernesto de la Guardia.
Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo lies in a coma in Spoleto Italy after pneumonia and heart disturbances. Dr Alexander Schiff says the strain from years of horn blowing weakened his heart though no heart attack occurred.
Three workers were injured when a scaffold collapsed at Plumly Lumber Corp on N Kent Street around 7 40 p m. Thomas Bloom 43 suffered a skull fracture in fair condition. His nephew Elmo Bloom 24 had a deep head laceration in satisfactory condition. Walter Crowder 37 had a possible ankle fracture and burns and was in good condition. The accident followed blocks on the scaffold shifting after a 17 foot drop. Rescue squad transported the injured to Memorial Hospital.
Senator Dirksen predicts the president might reject a $4.06 billion health labor appropriations measure to protect the budget. He notes no chief executive vetoed a major appropriation since 1948 amid past budget balance pressures.
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