Union Rejects GE Wage Increase Offer
The CIO International Union of Electrical Workers rejected General Electric Co. wage rise proposals of 4 to 5 cents an hour as inadequate for GE workers. The IUE conference board called the offer insufficient compared with worker needs and company capacity. GE had offered the raise to about 220,000 employees represented by the two unions.
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New York
CIO International Union of Electrical Workers
General Electric Co
IUE
United Electrica Workers
Ind
GE wage talks tighten as unions seek annual pay rise
The Anderson Herald reports GE’s IUE and UE unions, with contracts expiring June 1 and April 1, 1955 respectively, remain at wage-reopening talks. GE cites past unworkability of an annual wage while both unions push for unspecified increases and a guaranteed annual wage. The IUE’s estimated average wage is $1.88 per hour among 132,000 workers.
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Anderson Herald
IUE
Officer Denies Part In Slaying Of Strip Teaser
Lt. Cmdr. Markle T. Smith of Connersville Indiana denies involvement in the fatal stabbing of Lynn Williams a Negro strip teater dancer. Oakland police found four traveler's checks signed by Smith in Williams apartment and the Navy has him in custody after bringing him back from Honolulu. Smith's lawyer says he is innocent and has advised him not to speak or be photographed as he has not been charged yet by military or civilian authorities. Smith served over 20 years in the Navy and was captured on Guam after Pearl Harbor. He was en route to a new assignment in the Philippines and checked out of a San Francisco hotel on May 14 the morning of the stabbing. He and his French wife Lione spent four days in Connersville visiting his parents then traveled on. his wife later went to French Morocco. Smith was previously married and divorced with a young son.
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Oakland
Calif
Markle T. Smith
Connersville
Ind
Lynn Williams
Navy
Smith
Honolulu
Guam
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Philippines
San Francisco
Lione
Carl Smith
French Morocco
Great Commission Graduation Set
Great Commission Schools holds its seventh annual commencement on Friday May 28 at 8 p.m. in West 23rd Street auditorium. Rev. Lorne A. Sparks will deliver the address and diplomas will be conferred on 21 seniors across three departments.
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Great Commission
West 23Rd Street
Lorne A. Sparks
The
Bible Institute
David Billheimer
Faye Messerschmidt
Michael Rough
Wanda Bracken
Roberta Burk
Carolyn Burtin
Joanna Bustin
Shell Premium with TCP Boosts Engine Power
Shell introduces TCP additive blended into Shell Premium Gasoline to reduce pre ignition and spark plug misfires. By fireproofing deposits and making them non conductive, TCP claims to restore engine power within two tankfuls. Ongoing use preserves benefits. Available only at Shell Dealers.
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Shell
Elkhart Woman Dies in Two Car Collision
Mrs Aerta F Lighter 54 of Cassopolis Michigan died after a two car crash at a northern Elkhart intersection when she ran a stop sign police said her death followed the collision at the edge of Elkhart and Cassopolis authorities continued to investigate the accident on Monday night
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Elkhart
Ind
Aerta F. Lighter
Cassopolis
Mich
Insurance all Forms Call Joe ONeill
Insurance all forms offered by Joe ONeill. Contact by phone 6143 for policy filing and coverage options. Local service emphasis with quick guidance on required documents and tailored plans. Offers include property and casualty lines with client centric support.
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Joe O'Neill
Graves Block Road Route Impasse in Indiana Toll Plan
Mrs Dave Magnuson of Chesterton withdraws objections to moving a century-old cemetery that blocks the northern Indiana toll road route. Engineer Herman D. Hartman says rerouting the highway could cost 100,000 and will be discussed at the Indiana Toll Road Commission meeting in Indianapolis. The cemetery in Portage Township has not seen a burial for 70 years and was the sole objector to relocation.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Dave Magnuson
Chesterton
Indiana
Herman D. Hartman
Wabash
Indiana Toll Road Commission
Indianapolis
Hartman
Portage Township
McCool
Loan authority sought in Indianapolis
The Public Service Co. of Indiana asked the Public Service Commission Tuesday for authority to borrow up to 40 million dollars on promissory notes to pay part of the cost of its 1947 1955 construction program. The utility said it has arranged with seven banks to get the money on its notes.
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Indianapolis
The
Public Service Co. of
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Milk Bottles Colored to Protect Homogenized Milk
In Denver and other regions, colored milk bottles in red, brown, or green may become standard. Scientific findings show strong light damages homogenized milk. The human eye accounts for about a quarter of an ounce.
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Denver
Retired Workers Plan Meeting in Madison County
A meeting of Anderson area retired workers of the UAW CIO will be held at Madison County Industrial Hall at 1 30 this afternoon to elect the first year officers. Arnold McFarland and Rex E Roberts organize a program with Dan Bedell as principal speaker and Rev A George Harris opening. Refreshments, prizes, and a planned picnic follow. Over 250 are expected.
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Anderson Area
Uaw-Cio
Madison County
10Th St
Arnold McFarland
Rex E. Roberts
Dan Bedell
Indianapolis Area No. 3
A. George Harris
East Lynn
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