Seamen Approve NMU Contract End to Coastwide Strike
National Maritime Union members voted 5140 by voice to approve a new contract that ends a coastwide strike. The agreement creates an unemployment benefit system for seamen and allows them to return to ships while two smaller unions secure new contracts. The plan covers about 16 000 NMU members and may lead to rapid ship sailings if terms satisfy all parties.
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NEW York
National Maritime Union
NMU
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Francis T. Greene
Employers’ Bargaining Committee
CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
CIO American Radio Association
AFL International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots
Gulf
Nation Prepares For War Effort In Operation Alert 1955
Officials report civil defense drills show the nation can avert collapse and sustain the war effort. The FCDA says 4 percent of the population was saved from death or injury, while 24 million could become homeless refugees. Casualties are projected at 8.2 million dead and 6.55 million injured in the continental U.S. and emergency measures simulate mobilization, rationing, and postwar planning.
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Federal Civil Defense Administration
FCDA
Val C. Peterson
United States
Eisenhower
Washington
Crop Controls Still in Effect and Wheat Referendum Update
The Agriculture Department reiterated that crop controls remain in force despite mistaken telegrams signed Benson. Wheat referendum, scheduled for June 25, was initially canceled in the misfire but restored after a second set of notices. A department official called the error a mistake. Secretary Benson was not involved in the telegrams.
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Ursday
Benson
Department
Milwaukee
Churchill declines UN fete invitation in San Francisco
London Churchill 80 and the last surviving member of the Big Three that founded the UN has declined an invitation to attend San Francisco ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the United Nations. His private secretary disclosed the decision today.
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Winston Churchill
San Francisco
United Nations
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Dirty Dishes Bring Beating Divorce Granted
Mrs. June T Dunne 26 testified in Chicago circuit court that her husband Thomas 35 beat her twice over dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. She said she lacked time for housekeeping due to her office job and that he forced her to work as a secretary. Judge Dougherty granted a divorce and awarded custody of their 5 year old daughter to Mrs. Dunne.
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Chicago
June T. Dunne
Thomas
Charlies S. Dougherty
Mrs. Dunne
Bunnes
Dunne
Piano Topples Over Kill of a Child at Kindergarten
A five year old, Paul Gallo, was crushed when a heavy upright piano toppled onto him during music hour at a kindergarten. The teacher was moving the piano to the front when the accident occurred. the boy had rushed to help.
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Paul Gallo
Paul
Ine Pr
Hamden Youth Drowns in Abandoned Mine Pool
John Mullins Jr. 13 of Hamden reportedly drowned while swimming in a pool at an abandoned strip mine in Vinton County. The body was recovered last night by authorities led by Sheriff William Brown.
Ohio House Advances Bill On Stream Pollution Advice
The Ohio House nearly finished action on a bill requiring the state water pollution control board to provide guidance regarding stream pollution control orders to Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio House
State Water Pollution Control Board
Ohio
Reserve Bill Snarled in Senate Move on Draft Extensions
Washington reports a speedy Senate approval of a four year extension of the draft act and a two year extension for doctors. President Eisenhower urged quick action as the fate of the new reserve program stayed undecided. Senator Jackson of Washington warned the House would snarl the measure which barred segregation in reserve and National Guard units. The bill now returns to the House, which had approved a different selection service extension beyond June 0 but has not acted on the doctors draft act.
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Senate
Eisenhower
Jackson
Wash
Armed Services Committee
House
Selection Service
Gold Figure Claims Screwball Accused Spy Case
Dayton juror Benjamin Smilg testified he believed Gold was a screwball pink not a spy. Smilg, a former Wright Patterson airman, said he told authorities there was nothing to report about Gold. The case against Smith, on trial for denying Gold's espionage, goes to the jury as the fifth day concludes.
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Dayton
Benjamin Smilg
Gold
Smilg
Wright Patterson Airorce
Smith
Air Force
Reds Seek to Neutralize Japan and Germany through Peace Tactics
Washington reports Russia aims to extend influence by soft power and alleged peace talks to divide the United States from its allies. Officials say Moscow’s strategy shifts from coercion to goodwill while seeking leverage over Germany and Japan’s industrial resources.
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Ha John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
Japan
Germany
U. S
United States
Europe
Asia
Far East
Knowland urges test of Russia at July four power talks
Senator Knowland proposes that President Eisenhower present a peace pattern at the July Big Four meeting to expose Soviet intentions. He says the West should demand public discussion of free elections in Soviet satellites and German reunification, with Acheson and other leaders invited to help draft.
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Knowland
Calif
Eisenhower
Humphrey
D-Minn
Dean Acheson
Senate
Britain
France
Russia
Germany
McCarthy
R-Wis
Rey
Lausche Says He Is Obliged To Finish Governor Term
Gov. Frank Lausche told a Buckeye Boys State news conference he would consider a federal appointment after fulfilling his state obligations. He noted he has completed 50 of 24 months of his term and may be available for a bench late next year, depending on timing.
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Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Buckeye Boys
Lausche
Ex- Lausche
Speed limit changes discussed in Columbus article
An item notes changes to auto speed limits with an effective date and revised maximums. The piece references slower speeds for autos and specifies truck and bus exemptions and day night considerations.
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Columbus
Darien
Panama Cancels Plans For Beauty Contest
Panama cancels its participation in the 1955 Miss Universe contest after Archbishop Francisco Beckman warns that bathing beauty contestants would commit a special sin. The church leader spoke last Sunday against women appearing in swimsuits at beauty events, influencing the decision.
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Panama
Francisco Beckman
Beau
Peron Declares Revolt Over in Argentina
President Juan Peron announced the revolt was finished and warned against Communist disorder while urging calm. He said his government will separate church and state after a referendum and reported reinforced security measures. fighting and blackouts were reported in Buenos Aires and Rosario amid government and loyal forces clashes.
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Uruguay
Juan D. Neneee Cone
Van
Peron
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Argentina
Luis J. Corner
Navy
Adrien Up
Blasters Move to Extinguish Gas Well Fire at Rennovo
Ex world famous rig crew led by Paul Adair arrived from Houston to attempt controlled explosives at a ruptured gas well in Green Lick Field near Rennovo. They estimate a week until containment and report the well may be producing about 200 million cubic feet daily after a blowout injured ten workers with one serious.
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Paul “Red
Adair
Houston
Tex
Green Lick
New York State Natural Gas Corp
Russians Bring Sour Greeting to West Coast Visit
A Soviet delegation led by Foreign Minister Molotov traveled to San Francisco for the United Nations tenth anniversary meeting. Omaha demonstrators, carrying placards and banners, criticized Communism and Latvia’s invasion.
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V. M. Molotov
West Coast
United Nations
Russia
Latvia
Reward Up For Judge And Wife Missing On Beach
Sheriff John F. Kirk and his wife Marjorie vanished after a Tuesday night at a beach house. Bloodstains found near a small shelter raised kidnapping and possible ransom theories. Officials noted jewelry remained in the house and discounted robbery or revenge. rewards total five thousand dollars from Palm Beach and four thousand five hundred from the Palm Beach County Bar Association.
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Coast
Palm Beach County
Florida
Curtis E. Chillingworth
Marjorie
West Palm Beach
Sheriffs Office
John F. Kirk
Snall
Kirk
Turiet
Phil O'Connell
Palm Beach
Ohio Senate considers 11 million state budget increase
The Ohio Senate Finance Committee backs a two year spending level of 48,737,352 dollars more than expected tax receipts. The plan assigns 1 1/2 million above funds to the Senate, 9 1/2 million to Governor Lauch at use for a treasury surplus balance. Public subsidy formula funding for schools faces uncertainty with possible delay to January 1, 1957.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Committee
Frank J. Lausche
Treasury
Senate
House
Coat Shooting Charges Tie Up Jury Again
Langston faced trial under a state law for the shooting of a domestic animal. Myrtle Deatherage accuses him of killing the goat owned by her son. The nanny goat was valued at five dollars. No trial cost figures were available Thursday.
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Langston
Myrtle
Five Day Forecast Shows Warm Dry Weather
Temperatures will run about six degrees above normal with highs near 84 and lows around 62. The period will be warm and above normal with dry conditions continuing through Wednesday.
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