GM Likely to Offer Fresh Pact Settlement Plan
GM prepares a new proposal to settle with the CIO United Auto Workers before a Sunday midnight strike deadline. Ford’s wage package and guaranteed income for idle workers shape GM’s approach as UAW anticipates a three-year contract with raises and pension gains.
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UAW
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Ford
Rouge
Dearborn
Pepemmg
Monroe
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Kansas City
Buffalo
Cleveland
Linden
N. J
Tarrytown
Rochester
N. Y
West Mifflin
Pittsburgh
Bethlehem Steel, USW Trade Bargaining for Wage Increase
Bethlehem Steel and United Steelworkers begin wage talks with demands for a substantial increase. David J. McDonald leads the union delegation while Bethlehem negotiator Joseph Larkin outlines aims. Republic Steel to present demands later, with six firms in focus this week.
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Bethlehem Steel Corp
CIO
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Bethlehem
Cio-Usw
United States Steel Corp
David J. McDonald
Republic Steel Corp
Fire Killing Is Charged In Four-Child Tragedy
Detective Lt. James R. Beach said Amos Wilmer Thomas 33 signed a statement admitting he set the Friday blaze to harm his former wife Annie Lee Thomas. Two of her children died in the fire. Thomas pleaded innocent at arraignment and requested a preliminary hearing. Three warrants charging murder in arson were filed.
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Amos Wilmer Thomas
Annie Lee Thomas
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Justice of the Peace
Eugene G. Duckworth
Beach
Navy to expand reserve car tours by July amid quotas
The Navy announced up to 5000 qualified reserve cars will begin limited tours of duty starting July 1, doubling the current year's quota. In a separate note Hollywood reports singer Dick Haymes, winner of a deportation suit, plans to file for U S citizenship today in Reno Nevada.
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Navy
Hollywood
Dick Haymes
U. S
Reno
Nev
U S Readying Tariff Cutting
Congressional sources say the United States plans a new round of tariff cuts under a cam pus foreign trade bill. The measure, agreed by Senate and House conferees, would authorize the president to cut duties up to 5 percent annually for three years and extend the reciprocal trade agreements law to 1958. The bill advances to the House then the Senate.
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United States
Eisenhower
Senate House
House
Senate
Iron-Nerve Killer Meyer Dies in Texas Electric Chair
William Henry Meyer, 65, known as the strangest prisoner at Huntsville, dies in the state electric chair after admitting to restraining his estranged wife and fatally shooting his daughter’s mother. He refused a stay and a last meal, offering no letters or requests, while a brother-in-law alone visited him. Relatives said they did not want his body returned home.
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Tex
Death House
William Henry Meyer
Texas
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Po Meyer
Elsie Yearwood
Iton
Yearwood
Hat maker called back for quizzing about bribes in contracts
Senate subcommittee questions Chicago hat maker Harry Lev about alleged bribes and his ties to Mrs. Mella Hart who supervised his contracts with the armed services. Lev signed a restitution check to show good faith after disclosure of a 1951 cap contract and gifts to Hart.
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Armed Services
Leon M. Lavy
New York
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Leo
Sec Ciellan
New York Armed Services
Polio Vaccine Plans Delayed By Safety Standards
Surgeon General Leonard A. Scheele said it is unlikely all children aged 1 through 9 will be immunized this summer as vaccine manufacture remains a lengthy process. He cited a 90 day batch production cycle and stressed safety over speed while noting revised testing standards affecting six licensed producers. The goal remains to provide two shots for all first and second graders before the polio season begins in August, though nationwide supply may be uneven.
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Washington
Leonard A. Scheele
Scheele
Public Health Service
Eisenhower
Eden Gets Pressure On Strike
Britain faces a national rail strike as the Trades Union Congress presses for negotiations with the British Transport Commission. The 67,000 railway workers seek a $1.12 weekly raise from a base of $27.30 to address material shortages, with leaders hopeful Eden will adopt a mediation plan.
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Southampton
Eden
British Transport Commission
Slowpoke Driver Seen As Menace on Highways
Boston report quotes Philip C. Thibodeau of the Automobile Legal Association claiming slow drivers impede flow and provoke risky passing, arguing they are as dangerous as speeders and should face strict penalties.
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Automobile Legal Association
Philip C. Thibodeau
Drive Out Those Dust Catchers in Messenger Classifieds
Housecleaning begins and readers are urged to sell dust catchers to eager buyers in Messenger Classified Ads. Low cost Want ads yield high results with ad takers reachable at 31242.
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Messenger
Prison Riot Breaks at St. Louis Workhouse
Police used tear gas to quell a short riot at the St. Louis city workhouse Tuesday night after inmates set fires to mattresses and damaged the Old House cell block. More than 100 officers confined the outbreak to one block. firemen put out a blaze started by burning mattresses as warden Harold E. Baynes noted the unrest followed visits being limited to immediate relatives.
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St. Louis City
Harold E. Baynes
Lack of Exercise Linked to Diseases Says Medical Team
Atlantic City report cites Dr. Hans Kraus and colleagues from NYU institute. They warn hypokinetic life increases risk of heart attacks diabetes back pain and stress related ailments, noting bus drivers versus conductors and low fitness in children and adults.
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American Medical Assn
Hans Kraus
Bonnie Hirchland
Kurt Hirschorn
Institute For Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
New York University
London
Eisenhower Expresses Confidence in Adenauer
President Eisenhower says he has utmost faith Adenauer will stand with the Western world against Soviet Russia. He notes the German leader will act solely by Germany and is a great statesman trusted by allies. Moscow invites Adenauer viewed as signal to avoid early German reunification.
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Eisenhower
West Germany
Adenauer
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Russia
Germany
London
Konrad Adenauer
Protection Is Requested for Washington Touring Students
Mississippi officials in Noxubee County requested guards to protect visiting high school students from alleged threats after a downtown Washington assault. A telegram to Gov. Hugh White and Senators Eastland and Stennis cited a Saturday sidewalk slashing by two Black youths. two victims were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
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Ios
Hugh White
James O. Eastland
John C. Stennis
Lulu
Miss
Washington
Wash
Groom To Be Charged For Attempted Kidnapping
PORTLAND Ore. Jesse Moore 63, who was to be married next Sunday and needed money, has been charged with attempted kidnapping. Detective Capt. William Browne said Moore, a machinist, tried to kidnap a six year old grandson at his home in Simsion.
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William Browne
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Atimonsie
Miner Dies in Coal Mine Accident Near Pomeroy
William J. Durst 6 of Pomeroy died in the Adrienne Coal and Deck Co mine near Rock Springs last night from electrocution after contact with a 20 volt line. Coroner Henry Ewing attributed the death. Durst was with Wyilis Will when the mishap occurred around 11:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements set for 2 p.m. at the Church of which he was a member. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Abbie Mae three daughters a brother Albert and seven grandchildren.
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William J. Durst
Henry Ewing
Adrienne Coal and Deck Co
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Durst
Wyilis Will
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Will
Dale H. Rat
Buriel
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Abbie Mae
Kenneth Roush
Marion
Miller
Virgil
Albert
Charleston
Ohio University to receive 490000 in house bill
Ohio University would get 490000 from an additions and betterments bill now in the Senate. The measure targets state lake improvements buildings and other major projects using the surplus treasury from the last two years. Bowling Green Kent State and Miami also receive 499000 each. Central State College gets 175100 for similar purposes.
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Ohio House
Senate
Bowling Green
Kent State
Miami Universities
Central State College
State
Beaverton Area Hit by Tornado Tornado Winds Damage Farmland
Beaverton Michigan residents report a tornado swept across farms southeast of town late Tuesday causing damage to fields and property. No injuries reported as responders assess the scene and crews clear debris. Local officials warn residents to stay alert for aftershocks and possible power outages.
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Beaverton
Mich
Michigan
Germany weighs Moscow invitation after cabinet meeting
Berlin reports say Chancellor Adenauer and his cabinet studied the Russian bid to hold talks in Moscow while opposing parties urged a response. Ministers noted the move requires careful study with Adenauer’s U.S. visit looming and no decision expected before then.
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eSite
West Germany
Free World
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Bonn
Strauss
Dem Victory Seen in 56 Landslide Forecast
Chicago fund raiser remarks by Gov. Frank claim Eisenhower would boost Democratic prospects in 1956 as speakers warn of a national landslide for the party. About 2340 diners attended a $100-a-plate event Tuesday night.
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Chicago
Frank
Eisenhower
Rocket Missile Drill Holes Ore Carrier George R. Fink
A six inch hole was drilled in the hatch cover of the ore carrier George R. Fink when a rocket missile struck the vessel while it passed an Air Force target area near Detroit. The missile buried itself harmlessly in the ship’s iron ore cargo and did not trigger warning devices in the area.
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George R. Fink
Air Force
Wingless Aircraft Set For Test Run Friday
Cen Va Pritchard, a railroader, prepares a 71 foot long wingless craft for a Friday test at Exmporia airport. The aluminum body rocket air ship weighs about 800 pounds and rides on roadways. Fins on each side guide airflow to lift, with conventional gear, engine and instruments.
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Chareechard
Exmporia
Pritchard
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