Harmony Marks Assembly Ends Peaceful Virginia Session
Virginia lawmakers praised a harmonious 1958 General Assembly that approved a record budget and uninsured motorist law while avoiding major controversies. Senators lauded teamwork and predictability, though some lamented too many laws and a lack of substantive action on key issues.
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Richmond
Harmony
General Assembly
Senate
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Suffolk
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Assembly
Almond
Charles R. Fenwick
Arlington
Robert Y. Button
Culpeper
State Will Need Extra Avenue
A Senate Finance Committee member warned that in two years the General Assembly must find an additional 20 million dollars in revenue to maintain current services. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. noted the 1 billion-dollar general appropriation bill used 29 million in surplus for recurring costs, with prior practice favoring non-recurring spending like construction. He urged restraint across legislative and executive branches and the public. The page also lists local notices and ads including a Tuesday special dinner and lodge meeting notices.
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Richmond
Senate Finance Committee
General Assembly
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Senate
Assembly
Byrd
MOOSE
Heavier Federal Spending Aims To Create Jobs And Aid Business
The Eisenhower administration moves to speed public works and release 200 million dollars for private home construction loans. He proposes funding to extend unemployment benefits and higher highway and water resources spending. Democratic and Republican leaders discuss expanded public works, tax cuts, and potential debt limit increases to stimulate the economy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Sen
Douglas
D-Ill
Rep. Simpson
R-Pa
Blatnik
D-Minn
House Public Works Committee
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Congress
Public Works Administration
House Group Won’t Probe Rubber Dispute
The House Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations tentatively rejected hearings on the United Rubber Workers O Sullivan Rubber dispute as Republicans pressed to probe Taft Hartley Act provisions. Union leader Buckmaster vowed to renew the request, citing perceived unfairness while a NLRB hearing on company charges against the union proceeds.
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House
United Rubber Workers
O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation
Associated Press
Washington
Buckmaster
United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
Afl-Cio
Republican Committee
Subcommittee On
Carl D. Perkins
Kentucky
UAW
Akron
Ohio
Buck
Perkins
O’sullivan
O'Sullivan
National Labor Relations Board
North Korea Agrees To Return U S Pilot
The North Koreans said Capt. Leon Pfeiffer of Kenosha Wisconsin will receive humanitarian treatment after his Sabre Jet was downed near the DMZ. The U N Command warned any Red planes crossing the truce line would be shot down and pressed for return of a hijacked South Korean airliner.
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Panmunjom
Korea
North Korea
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Military Armistice Commission
U.N
Leon Pfeiffer
Kenosha
Wis
Reds
Pfeiffer
Olaf Kyster
Kyster
U.N. Terri
Tory
Kang Sang Ho
South Korea
Kang
Weekend burglaries hit two Wyck St firms
Police report two Wyck Street businesses entered over the weekend. Rice Trew & Rice Co and The Green Chemical Co suffered break ins with minor thefts and damaged doors. no other losses reported. Investigations led by Officers Hill Miller and Shumaker continue. An attempted entry at J R Alexander's office, 117 N Loudoun, was noted but failed. An election meeting of FP W members is announced for March 10 at the home. Watch offers advertised by Hodgson and Brown.
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Wyck St
Rice Trew & Rice Co
Green Chemical Co
Charles Hill
Harry Miller
Jack Shumaker
J. R. Alexander
N. Loudoun
Warm Springs
Bath County
Hot Springs
Deerfield
Augusta County
Goshen
Rockbridge County
Gordonsville
Orange County
Virginia
National Park Service
Washington
Snowstorm Pounds Virginia With Record-Setting Snow
A late season snowstorm drenched Virginia with up to 17 inches. Blue Ridge areas saw the heaviest falls while Rockingham and Bath counties logged new 12 to 17 inch records. Schools closed across several counties as traffic deaths occurred and highways opened after snow removal lags.
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Old Dominion
Blue Ridge Mountains
State Highway Department
Warm Springs
Harrisonburg
Madison
Garment Strike Negotiators Reach Agreement
Striking garment workers and dress manufacturers reportedly reached a wage and overtime package to end the six day old strike affecting nine Eastern States and 105000 LGWU members. Mediators said a full settlement could come today or tomorrow as contract enforcement remains unresolved.
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New York
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
LGWU
Robert F. Wagner
U.S
Herbert H. Lehman
Harry Uviller
David Dubinsky
Unoin
New York City
Winter Snow Delays Fears of Spring in Local Area
Snow added two inches overnight piling up on rural roads and school grounds. Officials recall the February storm while predicting mixed rain and snow could return Friday with highs in the 40s and nightly lows near 25 to 30 degrees.
Rebels Retreat Into Jungles To Begin Guerrilla Activities
Indonesian government troops landed at Bengkalis on Sumatra's east coast. Rebel forces under Lt. Col. Achmad Hussein clashed with the invaders and then retreated into the jungle to wage guerrilla warfare.
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Singapore
Bengkalis
Sumatra
Achmad Hussein
Miss Argenbright Named Honorary Chief by Rouss
Judith Anne Argenbright, senior at Handley High School, named Honorary Fire Chief of the Rouss Fire Company for the Apple Blossom Festival parade on May 1 and will compete in the in town Honorary Fire Chief contest. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Argenbright.
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Judith Anne Argenbright
Rouss Fire Company
Miss Argenbright
William Argenbright
van Fossen St
Handley High School
Glee
Vivace
Winchester Junior Evening Star
Honorcourt and
Handiian
Eisenhower Nominates Cross to FCC to Replace Mack
President Eisenhower nominates Democrat John C Cross to the Federal Communications Commission. He replaces Richard A Mack who resigned under fire. Cross, 53, is assistant chief of the State Department tele communications division with about 22 years in the field.
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Washington
Eisenhower
John 5. Cross
Federal Communications Commission
Richard A. Mack
Cross
State Department
White House
Mrs Eisenhower Arrives at Lowry Air Force Base Denver
Mrs Eisenhower wife of the president is greeted with a bouquet by dignitaries upon arrival at Lowry Air Force Base Denver. She traveled from Phoenix to visit her mother Mrs Elivera Doud of Denver before continuing to Washington. Maj General Eugene P Mussett Lowry base commander assists Mrs Eisenhower to a waiting auto.
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Mamie Susenhower
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Phoenix
Ariz
Elivera Doud
Washington
Eugene P. Mussett
Eisenhower
Whiteside Fails To Appear for Quiz
Miami lawyer Thurman A. Whiteside did not show for a House committee questioning in Washington. The panel, led by Chairman Harris, held a closed session, while Whiteside had earlier testified to a grand jury about his ties to former FCC Commissioner Mack and financial dealings related to Channel 10 Miami.
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Washington
Thurman A. Whiteside
Miami
House
Federal Communications Commission
Harris
D-Ark
Whiteside
FCC
Richard A. Mack
Richard A. Hunt
U.S
Grand Jury
Mack
House Committee
National Airlines
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Harmony Marks Assembly
Middletown Lions Club
Middletown Fire
Richard Feder
St. Louis
Feder
Patricia
House Banking Committee
Rep
Rains D-Alas
House Group
FP. W
Elgin
Bulova
Gruen
Jewel Hodgson & Brown
Jakarta
THE
Barr
Judith Argenbright
Argenbright
Rouss
Siak
Caltex
Pakanbaru
Dumai
Sumtara
Indonesia
American Standard Vacuum
Royal Dutch Shell
Stanvac
Palembang
Pakning
Caltex Medan
Padang
Rumbai
Bechtel Construction Co
Ike
Mamie
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