Railroads move to seek White House support over work rules
The nation’s railroads push for White House involvement in a dispute with five operating unions over wages, work rules, and crew sizes. They announce Aug 16 changes to end featherbedding, eliminating about 40,000 diesel firemen, while courts consider lighter reforms. Union leaders threaten strikes but rail officials expect no stoppage.
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Chicago
White House
U.S. District Court
Joseph Sam Perry
Perry
Algerian Provisional Government Surrenders Powers
The Algerian provisional government under Premier Ben Youssef Ben Khedda ceded powers to the political bureau led by Vice Premier Ahmed Ben Bella. The brief says the provisional body remains as the revolution institution until CNRA meets in early September to guide the rebellion.
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Algiers
Ben Youssef Ben Khedda
Ahmed Ben Bella
Ben Khedda
National Council of the Algerian Revolution
CNRA
Marilyn Monroe Death Investigated Quiet Funeral Planned
HollywoodAP A mysterious late night phone call may explain Monroe’s death as coroner rules overdose of barbiturates caused death. Funeral arrangements proceed with 15 invited guests in a quiet service at Westwood Village Mortuary. Joe DiMaggio and Pat Newcomb among attendees. A toxicology report awaits further evaluation to determine if death was intentional or accidental.
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Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
Eunice Murray
Marilyn
Theodore J. Curphey
Murray
Miss Monroe
Grace Goddard
Grace McKee
Westwood Village
Joe Dimaggio
Lee
Paula Strasberg
New York
FDA: Over 15000 Americans used thalidomide in U.S.
FDA says surveys indicate more than 15,000 U.S. patients received thalidomide from doctors with about 3,200 women of childbearing age among them. No confirmed U.S. birth deformities yet, though lawmakers caution results are uncertain until January. European deformities linked to thalidomide are well documented.
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U.S
FDA
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Wallace Janssen
United States
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Dtenn
Senate
Europe
Albany Seeks Fresh Negro Demonstrations
Albany faces more anti segregation protests after a two day lull. Cordell Reagan urged 200 to 300 marchers at a church meeting. Northern ministers moved toward Albany to join the fight. Possible legal action over jailed demonstrators was considered. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. voiced encouragement in a jail interview.
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Albany
Martin Luther King Jr
Airliner Wing Severs in Storm Landing Near Knoxville
A American Airlines Electra four engine plane carrying 70 people veered off a runway during a thunderstorm in gusty winds. The right wing ripped away and caught fire as the fuselage settled about 50 feet away. Airport manager Alan Atkin said the wing separation likely saved lives, with two injuries reported both non fatal.
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Knoxville, Tenn
American Airlines
Alan Atkin
Javits urges 5.5 billion tax cut amid indecision in Kennedy era
Sen. Javits proposed a 5.5 billion incentive tax cut for individuals and corporations, criticizing President Kennedy for indecision. He called for immediate action before Congress recesses and urged tax relief targeting low earners and middle brackets. The hearing phase opened with Rep. Proxmire blasting Fed policy as restraint.
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Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Congress
Javits
Kennedy
Senate
New York
Van Santvoord Urges Reapportionment in Vermont Senate Race
Democratic candidate George Van Santvoord of Bennington County says the 1961 General Assembly must reapportion the Senate or face a scandal and a disgrace. He favors a House style plan or districting with fixed senate counts, noting constitutional hurdles and party divisions. Clark and Caracciola offered no firm stance pending future developments.
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Senate
Bennington County
General Assembly
George van Santvoord
Shadowbrook Road
van Santvoord
Eugene V. Clark
Joseph Caracciola
Bennington
House
Chittenden
Rutland County
Republican
Clark
Caracciola
Dangers Probed VGC Plant Inspected by Officials
Vermont officials met with Bennington Village Trustees and Vermont Gas Corp to discuss the Lincoln Street plant. The investigation chair said a report is not ready yet while noting progress. Officials found nothing unusual but will have further examination within a week.
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State Public Service Department
Bennington Village
Vermont Gas Corp
WGC
Lincoln St
Joseph Pello Jr
VGC
Atty
William C. Sennett
Pello
Sennett
Bruce Grif
Paterson
Titus
Bennington
Gibney
Village Town Friction Over Water Billing Basis
Officials in Bennington Village push back on the town’s plan to base sewer service charges on water billings. Water commissioners voiced concerns that using city water bills complicates sanitation funding and could create headaches for the water board.
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Water Department
Billings
Bennington
Reapportionment Tug of War Heats in Vermont Senate
Five senators holed up to weigh a late compromise reapportionment bill aimed at sending Chittenden County an extra seat at Rutland’s expense. The plan would apply only to 1962 elections under an interim commission proposal.
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Montpelier
Ellery Purdy
R-Mendon
House
Senate
Chittenden County
Rutland
Ralph A. Foote
Purdy
Asa S. Bloomer
Bloomer
Reid Lefevre
Bennington
Lefevre
Keyser
State
Chittenden
Addison
Orleans
English-German? No, Cassidy still fails to set foot in England
Louisvile AP report notes Larry A Cassidy, veteran of World War I, spent five months in five hospitals in England during the war. In a year he sailed toward England but was stricken 24 hours from shore and landed by ambulance. Five days later he returned to the ship and was sent home.
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Louisville
Larry A. Cassidy
England
Cassidy
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