Striking CWA Local Rejects Back-To-Work Pact in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Local 4372 of the Communications Workers of America voted 117 to 48 against a back-to-work agreement with Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co ending a long, violence marked strike. Members favor terms of the new contract but oppose settlement until 19 discharged workers are reinstated.
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Communications Workers of America
Robert Arnett
CWA
Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co
Budget Costs Citizens $6 More Next Two Years
Ohio state government costs rise about six dollars per citizen annually for the next two years. Governor ONeill projects total state costs at about $1.707 billion, with highway programs funded largely by federal aid and highway bond proceeds. Legislature considers pay raises for state workers despite ONeill not proposing raises beyond automatic increases.
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C. William O’neill
U.S
Ohio
O'Neill
Lost graves of War of 1812 veterans found in Mapleshade
Independence Village Council seeks 55 missing markers from Mapleshade Cemetery veterans graves. Markers removed and repainted but owners cannot recall exact plots or placement details. Community effort to locate proper graves proceeds.
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Independence Village
Mapleshade
Marine sergeant convicted of assault at Parris Island
William E. Rich 23 of Canton North Carolina was found guilty by a special court martial of assault on recruit Kenneth Allen Benjamin at Parris Island South Carolina. He faced reduction to sergeant and a $50 a month fine for three months. Another drill instructor Sgt Clinton L. Jones of Pensacola Florida faced similar charges and was reduced to private first class with 30 days confinement and a $50 fine.
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Pensacola
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Kenneth Allen Benjamin
New York City
Laverio Cglussich
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dominick Tomaro
East
Convicted Sgt Faces Discipline in NJ Marine Case
Sergeant Rich was found guilty of striking recruits and shocking Pvt Ingilma in New Jersey while Tomaro received a 30 day suspended sentence for disobedience. Prosecution witnesses challenged the defense and more trials were pending for Sgt Corey and Cpl Walsh as summary and special courts martial proceeded.
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Chrysler Averts Strike in Detroit Settlement Reached
Chrysler Corp and union negotiators reached an agreement on grievances to end a threat to halt assembly and idle about 100000 workers at Detroit area plants.
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Chrysler Corp
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United States Asks Compromise Plan in UN Middle East Debate
The UN General Assembly suspended debate as the United States worked on a compromise to remove Israeli troops from Egypt and the Gaza Strip without sanctions. Henry Cabot Lodge consulted with delegates on a plan to withdraw forces and avoid revival of hostilities while meeting Arab concerns.
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Gaza Strip
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Thailand
Middle East
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Mollet Sees Progress In Talks With Eisenhower
French Prime Minister Guy Mollet, after talks with President Eisenhower, is reportedly convinced the breach in French American policies has narrowed. The discussions focused on the Middle East crisis while avoiding UN sanctions and Israel troop withdrawal issues. Hagerty noted no details were released.
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Guy Mollet
Eisenhower
Egypt
Mollet
United Nations
Hagerty
Middle East
Thieves Loot Safe Eludes Fresno Deputies
Fresno County deputies kept a five day vigil near a vacant farm house where a stolen safe was hidden. A Tuesday sighting led to a failed vehicle start and a borrowed pickup delivering the team to the scene. the safe was found open and $174 missing. Sheriff Willmirth called it an unforeseen mix of factors.
Ohio Congressmen Face Strong Pressure to Cut Ike Budget
Ohio lawmakers report heavy mail from business leaders and voters urging cuts to President Eisenhower's 72 billion dollar peacetime budget. A Bricker aide cites volume rivaling all other topics, while Laushe's office notes about 35 percent of daily Ohio mail mentions the budget. Republicans in the Ohio House urge trimming, targeting savings amid discontent from supporters who backed Eisenhower.
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Senate Eyes Plans to Boost U S Newsprint Output
Sen Potter says Senate hearings on newsprint prices and supply could yield two main approaches. A fast tax write-off to spur new U S newsprint plants and government aid to develop cheaper power in Alaska. The inquiry follows a $4 per ton price rise by Canadian manufacturers.
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Potter
R-Mich
Senate
U.S
Canada
Alaska
Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Russia builds four missile bases in Czechoslovakia report
West Berlin tabloid Nacht-Depesche claims Russia is constructing four rock et missile bases in Czechoslovakia that could threaten Paris and London.
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Russia
Czechoslovakia
Paris
London
Hoover Sweeper Ad Sells Quickly for Mrs. Jones
Want ad in the classified columns brought results for Mrs. Bess Jones of 116 N Lancaster St. She advertised a Hoover sweeper with attachments for 20 dollars in excellent condition and the buyer was found promptly. The Messenger readers are reminded to use Want Ads for selling unneeded items.
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Bess Jones
N. Lancaster St
Floods Hit Northwest As Sun Melts Snow
Floodwaters from melting snow inundate parts of three Pacific Northwest states with Wilson Creek Washington and Weiser Idaho among hardest hit. Evacuations occur as towns are cut off and INg support assists. Roads flood along US highway 95 blocking traffic and isolating communities.
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Washington
Idaho
Wilson Creek
Spokane
Weiser
Idaho National Guard
Senator Rus sell moves to strip economic aid from Middle East plan
Senator Russell leads a Senate amendment to remove economic aid from President Eisenhower's Middle East resolution. The measure would limit the action to a statement of willingness to use military forces if needed and strike House approved authority to spend up to 200 million dollars on military and economic aid. He warns military aid could spark an arms race and worsen regional tensions.
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Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Eisenhower
Middle East
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Senate
Wilson Hints Defense To Use Thor Missile
Secretary of Defense Wilson said there will be one IRBM and hinted the Thor rocket will be adopted over the Army Jupiter. He noted Jupiter tests may continue briefly as parts could influence a final 1500 mile range weapon.
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Washington
Air Force
Thor
Army
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Seven Down 13 To Go Turncoat Leaves Red China
Seven returning American servicemen still in Communist China after the Korean War were identified. Samuel David Hawkins, the youngest, said he quit the mainland in disgust at Soviet actions in Hungary. He was captured in battle in 1950 and dishonorably discharged in 1954. Hawkins indicated plans depend on work opportunities and showed awareness of Hungarian upheaval via Hungarian students in Peiping and Voice of America broadcasts.
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S. M. Backe
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Voice of America
Banker Predicts Vets Loan Rate Hike
John F. Austin Jr of Chicago told the Columbus Mortgage Bankers Association that Congress may raise GI home loan rates from 4 1 4 to 5 percent soon but will likely limit increases to a 5 percent ceiling. He spoke at a Tuesday night meeting, noting the association’s view on the ceiling.
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John F. Austin, Jr
Chicago
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New York Uses State Police in Milk Price Strike
State troopers patrolled highways across New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania to curb violence in a milk price strike in its third day. The Tri state Master Dairy Guild members pressured for higher raw milk prices amid outbreaks of gunfire dynamiting and picketing while about 3500 dairy farmers were involved and 10 percent of metropolitan milk was withheld. Health officials said the fresh milk supply remained unaffected.
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Union Quiz Implicates Teamsters in Portland Gambling Scandals
A Senate inquiry into labor racketeering hears James Elkins claim Teamsters officials and Portland District Attorney William Langley conspired to protect gambling joints in 1954. Langley faces indictment. Local 690 Spokane allegedly lent over $50,000 to gamblers in Seattle and Spokane, with Dave Beck and Frank W. Brewster named in testimony.
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Ore
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Elkins
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Langley
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Seattle
Dave Beck
Frank W. Brewster
Judge Brennan Backs Red Exposure Amid Senate Inquiry
Supreme Court nominee Justice William J. Brennan Jr. says he favors congressional exposure of Communists but urges perspective after 1954 witch hunts. Senator McCarthy questions target his stance while Senator Case backs swift Senate confirmation for the Eisenhower appointee.
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Supreme Court
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Clifford P. Case
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Eisenhower
Sherman Minton
Five Day Forecast From North to South
The outlook calls for near normal to three degrees below normal temperatures with highs from 40 to 46 and lows from 24 to 28. A cool Thursday followed by a warmer Friday and a colder weekend into Sunday, then a warming Monday. Precipitation near two tenths of an inch mainly in showers on Sunday.
Jersey Girl Puppy Dog Still Missing
In Bellmawr New Jersey four year old Mary Jane Barker has been missing since Monday. Parents and police entertain a possible kidnapping theory tied to the missing family puppy. Frank Barker urged the kidnapper to leave the girl at a church and return the dog.
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Bellmawr
N. J
Mary Jane Barker
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Frank Barker
Mar shals Can Exclude Lawyers From Probes
The Supreme Court rules fire marshals may bar lawyers from closed hearings in fire investigations. In a 5-4 decision the court upheld lower rulings against two Dresden, Ohio men who refused to answer questions unless their attorneys were present.
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Supreme Court
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Dresden
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