Airline Unions Plan Common Strike Strategy Across Industry
Six AFL-CIO airline unions agreed to synchronize contract expirations to pressure carriers and pool bargaining profits. The move aims to counter carrier plans to blunt profits during strikes and further isolate the Teamsters already ousted by the federation.
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Teamsters
Afl-Cio
International Longshoremen’s Assn
East Coast Dockers Union
AFL
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
ILA
Airline
Hurricane Gracie Threatens Seaboard
An Atlantic hurricane named Gracie moved north north west offshore with 100 mile per hour winds. It was forecast to pass northeast of Eleuthera in the Bahamas around noon and run parallel to the Florida coast, with little risk to the southeastern United States today. Small craft warnings were issued and residents from Florida to the Carolinas were urged to monitor Weather Bureau updates.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Gracie
Eleuthera Island
Bahamas
Eleuthera
Florida
Weather Bureau
Grac
United States
Carolinas
Florida Peninsula
Eisenhower appeals to steel strike sides for tough bargaining
President Eisenhower urged both labor and management to bargain hard and settle the steel dispute. Labor and management negotiators in New York reported no progress as subcommittees met and top leaders canceled additional talks until Friday. Union head McDonald and mediator Finnegan described entrenched positions and ongoing disruption affecting about 160000 workers.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
White House
New York
United Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
Joseph F. Finnegan
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Finnegan
Food prices drop as living costs ease in August
U S Labor Department reports a tenth of one percent dip from July's peak with a nine tenths percent fall in food prices driving the decline. Despite the slide, costs for most items rose, and about 125000 workers will get wage boosts under quarterly cost of living escalator contracts. Fresh fruits vegetables beef pork and poultry led the food declines.
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Washington
Labor Department
Pravda Says Americans Back Soviet Union During Khrushchev Visit
Pravda reports an “enormous reserve feeling” in the United States for the Soviet Union as Khrushchev’s San Francisco visit is described with a friendly, lyrical tone. Reporters praised California’s orange groves, ocean, valleys, and mountains observed on the train from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
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Pravda
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
Burglar Waits Out Alarm In Brainerd
Sheriff Al Krueger said Kermit A. Larson admitted waiting a half hour after tripping a burglar alarm at the Club at Garrison then returning to steal 310 dollars. A nearby man heard the alarm and obtained Larson’s license number. Larson said he needed money for his five children.
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Minn
al Krueger
Kermit A. Larson
Garrison
Krueger
Larson
60 Issues Will Run Full Gamut
The 1960 presidential campaign will cover pocketbook and foreign policy issues as Senators Johnson and Humphrey position for the Democratic nomination. Amid inflation debate, Douglas accuses Nixon committee of propaganda while Bush defends, Clark urges economic expansion, tax reform and waste-cutting. Scott cites Macaulay and warns against overreach, as Johnson criticizes Eisenhower vetoes and urges a strong cold war program. Johnson hints at Khrushchev visit implications for domestic resolve.
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White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
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D-Minn
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D-Ill
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Prescott Bush
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Clark
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Danville
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Congress
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Humphrey
Near Tragic Cliff Slide After Farm Crossing
In MCCAMMON Idaho a cliff collapse narrowly avoided farmer Floyd Crump and his son as their cattle crossed a road. Floyd's father Howard on a nearby tractor was delayed by about a quarter mile. Geologists cite the Aug 1 earthquake in western Montana and recent heavy rains as weakening the rock, triggering the 1000 foot long, 50 foot deep slide that slid away.
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Idaho
Floyd Crump
Howard
Montana
Here
Five Children Die in North Dakota House Fire
Minot North Dakota five children died when their home burned in the early hours. The victims were Nancy 8 Betty 5 John 3 Peter 17 months and Larry 6 weeks, children of Orval and Mrs Newhouse. The mother escaped and neighbors summoned help around 2 30 a m as flames gutted the house.
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N.D
Orval Newhouse
Nancy
Betty
John
Peter
Larry
Thug dies as Cleveland bank holdup ends in siege
In Cleveland a bank robbery attempt ends with the kidnapper dead by his own hand after police storm the branch. Bank manager Herbert Fox and several employees escape as gunfire and tear gas drive the robbers from the building.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Herbert Fox
Cleveland Trust Co
Fox
Smiling Nikita Arrives at Iowa Farm
Buenos Aires reports a 23-hour general strike by 100 unions paralyzed the economy as workers walked out after the government rejected grievances seen as political rather than constructive. The action, timed Tuesday, disrupted many sectors and drew international attention to domestic tensions.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Khrushchev Arrives Amid Crowded Iowa Farm Welcome
Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Iowa's corn country amid heavy security and a bustling Garst farm luncheon prep. Thousands lined Highway 141 as the Soviet leader and party passed, with children cheering and guards poised for the event in Coon Rapids.
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Coon Rapids
Iowa
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Army
Air Force
Roswell
Bob Garst
Des Moines
Strontium 90 Levels in Minnesota Milk Decline Mentioned
Minnesota health officials reported a June milk sample from one station showing 324 microcuries of strontium 90 per liter, the second highest in the nation, though the state says the level is far below the lifetime exposure limit. They seek to explain why nearby stations show much lower readings.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
St. Louis
Board of Health
45000 Will Play Role in Cancer Study
An estimated 45000 Minnesotans will participate in a major six year cancer study the American Cancer Society conducts nationwide. Minnesota’s role was announced by Mrs F C Meyers as 70000 volunteers nationwide select 10 households each. The study aims to assess environmental influences on cancer development and improve early detection methods. It will also test theories on hereditary cancer links, relation to other diseases, childbirth factors diet and lifestyle.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
American Cancer Society
F. C. Meyers
Khrushchev Lunches With Iowa Farmer During Farm Tour
Nikita Khrushchev met with a capitalist farmer in Coon Rapids Iowa after declaring God backs the Soviet Union. He spoke cheerfully about corn and praised Lowans as wise and diligent despite his fatigue.
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Des Moines
Khrushchev
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Lowa
Weather Brief from The Herald at Fire Station Roof
Reading at 7 a.m. shows high 82 and low 44 for the previous 24 hours. General weather is cloudy. Additional readings taken at The Herald Office Building were not provided.
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Herald Office
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