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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1959
Page
1
U S employment rose by over a million in April reaching 65,012,000 with unemployment dropping by 735,000 to 5.7 percent. The gains surpassed expectations, supported by longer factory work weeks and higher earnings, as overtime pay boosted weekly factory earnings to 89.87 dollars.
Spinning windstorms across the central Great Lakes killed one person in Ann Arbor and caused extensive damage. The University of Michigan roof and press box suffered damage while Illinois saw walls damaged and store windows broken. Tornadoes and heavy rains lashed Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin as weekend storms swept the nation.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union sponsors a 7:30 p.m. prayer service at Braddock Street Methodist Church to seek God’s guidance for the Geneva Conference and world peace.
California Governor Edmund G Brown begins to take himself seriously as a possible vice presidential contender in 1960. His moves could threaten presidential aspirants by splitting California’s delegation and giving Brown leverage if he secures a favorable son designation. His position could also make him attractive for a second spot in a national ticket.
Lillian Thompson describes racing to her shelter as a Oklahoma tornado struck Saturday night killing five neighbors and injuring nine. Her husband worked in Ada when the twister hit. nearby residents and the Daniels family suffered heavy losses as debris scattered across the hills.
Winston Churchill, 84, visibly misty eyed, waved goodbye to the United States from Idlewild Airport after a seven day visit. He met with President Eisenhower and former officials in Washington and stayed with old friends in New York, expressing gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirming Britain and the United States unity.
Industry and union teams begin seven week talks to avert a potential June 10 strike by about 500000 steelworkers. David J. McDonald pushes employment security and shorter hours funded by higher wages, while management cites inflation risks and stockholder comparisons.
Moscow AP reports the Soviet Union's first census in 20 years shows large population gains in the Urals Western and Eastern Siberia and Far East as part of plans to shift people east and industrialize. Overall population reaches 208.8 million an increase of 18.1 million since 1939.
A collision between a train and a crowded bus north of Mexico City left 16 dead and 29 injured. Most victims were women and children. the bus was destroyed and bodies lay along the tracks. The driver also died.
Belgium's bachelor King Baudouin arrives in Washington to begin a 21 day U S tour. President Eisenhower and Acting Secretary Dillon greet him at National Airport with full military honors.
London reports Prime Minister Macmillan sent Khrushchev another letter backing President Eisenhowers call for a limited nuclear test ban. A spokesman said the letter links with the Washington announcement. Congressional sources say Eisenhower stressed Russians should accept a limited atmospheric test ban even without an inspection agreement.
The Big Four foreign ministers met in Geneva three hours late as a dispute over East German participation delayed the start. A seating plan was announced with East and West Germans at separate tables and the Big Four at one round table, with Germans as advisers not full participants.
Geneva reports note Molotov Dulles Acheson Eden and Bidault now out of the limelight as successors prepare for major talks. Herter Gromyko Lloyd and Couve de Murville bring varied resumes, while Molotov remains a benchmark of skill in diplomacy and Gromyko the young veteran of Kremlin diplomacy.
Samuel H. Beer, 47, Harvard professor and liberal, was elected national chairman of Americans for Democratic Action. A Kenned y ally, Beer will delay active leadership to finish a book on British politics. ADA outlined a 10 year program emphasizing full employment, civil rights, UN conference, and $4.0 billion in aid to developing nations.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to authorize U S participation in a 1.0 billion dollar Inter American Development Bank. The U S would invest 450 million dollars while Latin American republics supply the remainder. The move follows a 21 nation conference begun January 8.
Woman's Auxiliary at Winchester Memorial Hospital announces Pencil Day on May 15. Brother Moose Regular WEEKLY ME hosts tomorrow night at 8 with door prize refreshments and an invitation to join for fellowship.
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