Cost Of Living Hits New July High In CPI Report
The Labor Department reports July CPI rose three tenths of a percent to a record 124.9 percent of the 1947-49 average, with food prices leading gains. Eggs jumped 18 percent while beef and poultry rose, and local and state taxes partly fueled the rise. Spending power and workers' wages were affected as the summer slowdown reduced factory hours and job output.
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Washington
Labor Department
Hersey C. Riley
Department
Riley
Illinois
Arizona
Biddeford Plan Remains Same
A spokesman for Old Orchard Beach property owners criticizes outside interests and town officials over publicity about water pollution at York county beaches. Daniel Fenton says Old Orchard Beach faces pride in its waters and warns publicity could hurt tourism and state economy. He supports sewer treatment plans funded by taxpayers and urges local responsibility for polluted sections.
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East Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Walter Improvement Commission
York County
Daniel Fenton
Fenton
Saunders Avenue
Old Orchard
Milk Prices Rise in Maine Markets Oct 1
The Maine Milk Commission approved a half-cent per quart price hike set for October 1, raising minimum retail to 26 cents in southern Maine and 25 cents in central areas and Aroostook County. A 10 cent per hundred pounds premium for bulk-stored milk was also ordered to producers, after hearings showing rising processing and distribution costs over three years.
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Maine Milk Commission
Maine
Waterville
Augusta
Lewiston-Auburn
Rockland
Portland
Bangor
Skowhegan
Rangeley
Aroostook
Hawaii Becomes 50th State With White House Ceremony
Washington AP Hawaii officially joins the union as the 50th state after a 56 year effort by residents. President Eisenhower proclaims statehood at the White House and announces a new 50 star flag to take effect next July 4. Gov. Quinn to take oath in Honolulu and certify Hawaii’s first congressional delegation. Hiram L. Fong Oren Long and Daniel K. Inouye named to Senate and House seats.
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Washington
Hawaii
San Francisco
Eisenhower
White House
Alaska
William F. Quinn
Honolulu
Quinn
Hiram L. Fong
Oren FE. Long
Territorial
House
Daniel K. Inouye
442Nd
Italy
Nothing is lost by politeness except your bus seat
A tiny caption notes that politeness never harms but jokes the only casualty is your seat on the bus. The quip credits Capt. Gen. Fea. Corp. as source.
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Fea. Corp
Nominees Rejected By Council in Maine Feud
Gov Clauson faced a sharp clash as the Executive Council rejected two top state nominees. George M. Jabar of Waterville was denied as Labor and Industry commissioner, and Anton M. Lund of Augusta was rejected for another term on the Liquor Commission. Keenan’s nomination for Employment Security Commission chair was tabled to Sept 2, and Lloyd K. Allen’s for Economic Development was not acted on. Clauson challenged the council to justify the rejections as Marion E. Martin remains Labor and Industry head.
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Augusta
Clauson
Executive Council
Republican Council
George M. Jabar
Waterville
Labor & Industry
Anton M. Lund
Liquor Commission
Gerald L. Keenan
Caribou
Employment Security Commission
Lloyd K. Allen
Readfield
Pease
Savage Denied Clemency Despite Wife's Plea
Everett E. Savage Jr a former Winthrop businessman and principal in a sensational murder trial was denied clemency by Gov Clauson and the Executive Council after his wife pleaded for his release. Savage serves 2 to 5 years for assault and battery in the death of Patricia Wing in a lover s lane encounter last summer. Mrs Savage said the death was caused by carbon monoxide seeping into the car during their affair and claimed the conviction stemmed from police trickery and a bluff by the former attorney general. Two men convicted of manslaughter had sentences commuted though other clemency requests were denied.
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Augusta
Everett E. Savage Jr
Clauson
Executive Council
Savage
Winthrop
Patricia Wing
Oakland
Floyd F. Landeen
Caribou
Labor Leaders And Catholic Governors Cooling To Kennedy
Labor leaders and three Roman Catholic governors doubt Kennedy’s path to the 1960 nomination. California’s Pat Brown, Ohio’s DiSalle, and Pennsylvania’s Lawrence may block or delay Kennedy’s ballot gains ahead of Los Angeles. Kennedy weighs Ohio and Pennsylvania runs while California resists a challenge to Brown’s favored son status.
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Kennedy
Washington
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Los Angeles
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
California
Michael V. DiSalle
Ohio
David L. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Brown
DiSalle
Lawrence
Adlai E. Stevenson
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt Recuperating After Kennebunk Visit
Mrs Eleanor Butler Roosevelt widow of Theodore Roosevelt Jr rests in Maine Medical Center in good condition after a minor eye ailment clarified as not surgery. The 70 year old Oyster Bay resident was hospitalized during a Kennebunk visit as her husband, son of the 25th president, died in 1944 during Normandy invasion.
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Portland
Eleanor Butler Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Maine Medical Center
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Kennebunk
America
Normandy
White Vote Nips Negro Campaign in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee the first all-out Negro political bid in the city’s history saw Russell B Sugarmor Jr a "percent year old" Negro lawyer finish second in the public works commissioner race. He trailed the Unity Ticket’s William W Farris by about 23900 votes amid a record turnout of 12958 percent, far above the previous 86370. Rev Ben L Hooks a prominent Negro lawyer and preacher also lost by about 21000 votes in the juvenile judge race against three white candidates.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Deep South
Russell B. Sugarmor
Sugarman
William W. Farris
Ben L. Hooks
Prisoners Strike at Parchman in Mississippi
Forty two inmates were placed in solitary confinement at the Mississippi Penitentiary after more than 150 staged a sitdown strike in protest over the slaying of a convict, prompting a tense security response and ongoing investigation.
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Parchman, Miss
Mississippi Per'tentiary Tedeo
Warns Tourists About Visiting Czechoslovakia
Washington warns American tourists to follow regulations when visiting Czechoslovakia. Several travelers crossed the border without proper documents this summer and ended up jailed, prompting a government advisory urging compliance and readiness for border checks.
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Washington
Nenariment
Czechoslovaia
Rockefeller Romance Turns Political in Norway Wedding
Kristiansand Norway AP Rockefeller numbers crowd the town as Gov Nelson Rockefeller arrives with daughters for the wedding of son Steven to Anne Marie Rasmussen. The wedding draws global press and scrutiny of Rockefeller’s presidential prospects while locals note the romance amid political intrigue and media attention.
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Kristiansand
Norway
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Steven
Anne Marie Rasmussen
New York
Mary
Ann Pierson
KLM
Rockefeller
Fjords
Ameri
Attenton
Cckefeller
Anne Marie
United
Princess Margaret Turns 29 at Balmoral Vacation
Princess Margaret is celebrated on her 29th birthday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth and the royal family are spending the holiday season at the castle.
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London
Margaret
Queen Elizabeth
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Helicopters Search Libyan Desert for WWII Bomber Crew
In Wiesbaden Germany two helicopters scoured the Libyan desert seeking the remains of a B24 bomber crew missing since an April 1942 Naples raid. The wreck was found by mining prospects and indicated the crew likely perished after bailing out.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Naple
Mystery search for missing British secret jet bomber
London authorities launched ships and planes to scour England’s coasts for clues to Britain’s newest top secret jet bomber believed to be missing. The crescent-winged Victor remains the focal point as continuing coverage details ongoing efforts and speculations.
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London
England
Britain
Trip to Europe May Cost $50
NEW YORK In a few years you may sail to Europe for $50. Hyman B. Cantor, hotel and steamship operator, announced preliminary contracts for two 90,000 gross ton liners each carrying 6,000 passengers. About 20 percent of cabins with private bath will sell for $50, east or west bound, others up to $125. Fares exclude meals. Ships speed 34 knots, trip in four days.
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New York
Europe
Hyman B. Cantor
Cantor
Sea Coach Transatlantic Lines, Inc
Steel Strike Deadlocked As Conference Continues
New York AP report on ongoing steel strike talks among union leaders, industry executives, and FMCS head Joseph Finnegan. McDonald and Cooper met with Finnegan. Mitchel’s labor report not discussed. strike affects 150000 allied workers.
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New York
Joseph F. Finnegan
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
R. Conrad Cooper
United States Steel Corp
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers of America
Finnegan
McDonald
Cooper
Pittsburgh
Cooper- McDonald
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Eisenhower
J. L. Mauthe
Steel Companies’ Coordinating Committee
Mauthe
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co
WKBN
Youngstown
Ohio
United Steelworkers
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