Wirtz urges overtime use to create new jobs in Congress
Secretary of Labor Wirtz testified that expanding overtime pay could convert millions of hours into new jobs for the unemployed. He argued double time in many industries would deter regular overtime and prompt hiring, citing laundries hotels and restaurants. He noted a 12 million weekly overtime total in those sectors and warned against keeping 4.7 million jobseekers idle while overtime continues.
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Washington
W. Willard Wirtz
Congress
Wirtz
House
Labor Department
Indiana panel eyes smaller primary classes to curb dropouts
A legislative study committee voted to cut first three grades to one teacher per 25 pupils, while keeping grades 4–12 at 30 pupils per teacher. The move aims to reduce high school dropouts and may shift funds. public kindergartens also gain backing with a 60 to 70 pupil ratio proposal. County treasurers began receiving 12.7 million in property tax relief checks with unclear handling guidance.
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Robert Peterson Dlors
Rochester
Indianapolis
UPI
State Department of Public ‘Instruction
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Galen Colclesser
R Huntington
Peterson
George Ostheimer
Ostheimer
Indiana
State “Treasurer
Illiam Owen
Jl Asst
Eldon Crawford
Io‘eal
Indiana Board of Accounts
New Telecomm Contract Moves Philippines Link to US
New York based General Telephone says it secured a $2.4 million contract to design and build a radio communications system linking the Philippines with the United States. The project will use the tropospheric scatter principle to connect with Long Distance Telephone Co. and lay the first submarine cable between the two nations.
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New York
UPD
General Telephone & Electronics, International, Inc
Tues
Long Distance Telephone Co
Philippines
United States
Ex-Cashier Details Bank Funds Maneuvering Case
Former Farmers National Bank cashier Glenn Garrett testified about a $700000 bank funds manipulation tied to Ernest Mullins in a Chicago contractor embezzlement case. Garrett admitted to losing $200000 of his own assets and said three bank employees were aware of the juggling. The trial adjourned with a verdict expected next day.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Glenn Garrett
Farmers National Bank
Brookston
Ernest W. Mullins
Chicago
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Chicagoan
Mullins
Garrett
U. S. District Court
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Wave
U.S
Jesse Eschbaugh
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US Company Forms Canadian Subsidiary
Lexingon, Mass based UPD tek Corp announced formation of a Canadian subsidiary Luna Trek Business Products Ltd in Toronto to handle offset printing microfilm and photocopying services.
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Lexington
Mass
Upd~tek Corp
Luna Trek Business Products, Ltd
Toronto
World's Fair Mixed on Success and Shortfalls
The World's Fair enters its midway point amid financial strain and optimistic projections. Officials report overall break even with a sizable budget, yet attendance lags and several major concessions faltered amid stiff competition among giant sponsors.
Fair officials defend dining options at local venues
Officials say complaints overlook the variety of eating places with more than 1,200 restaurants offering everything from 25-cent hotdogs to gourmet meals. The Old Salem Room of the YMCA hosts a program chaired by Frank Lucas with details to be announced. A luncheon with the Anderson Lions Club and Lt. Gov. Richard O'Ristine is planned for July 30.
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Old Salem
YMCA
Frank Lucas
Anderson Lions Club
Richard O' Ristine
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