Maine House Advances State Minimum Wage Bill Changes
The bill rewrites the state wage law by removing certain exemptions for waiters and similar workers, gives the Labor and Industry Department broader inspection authority, and bans retaliation against employees who file wage complaints. Also Sen. Marden proposes vocational rehabilitation under workers compensation with a fund for second-incident disability compensation. Cuba mobilizes as Castro tightens alert amid U S Navy maneuvers with calls of martial law and fear of invasion by January 18.
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Augusta
Maine
Loren E. Kimball
R-Mt. Desert
Labor & Industry Department
Robert A. Marden
R-Waterville
Serte
Havana
U.S. Navy
Marine Corps
Caribbean
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
United States
Malecon
U.S
Washington
Guantanamo Bay
Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Mmaneuver
Navy
Prensa Libre
Pentagon
Central Intelligence Agency
Guatemala Preparing For Clash With Cuba Report
The United States aids Guatemala with training personnel and materials for a potential clash with Cuba. The dispatch notes U S support financed construction of an airfield for daily intensive air training near Retalhuleu. Guatemalan authorities say the drills are to meet a Cuban assault, while opponents claim U S involvement funds an offensive.
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New York
United States
Guatemala
Cuba
New York Times
Paul P. Kennedy
Retalhuleu
Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes
Ydigoras
Raul Roa
U.N. Security Council
Bare Backs Fashion Show Flashes Spring Couture Drama
Joy Miller reports on New York Couture spring lookbooks with bare backs and high fronts. Couture lines by Edward Abbott Luis Estevez and Marquise feature deep cowls and atmospheric drape, with slim silk and linen sheaths, natural waistlines, and layered jet-age styling as winds howl outside the Hotel Pierre ballroom.
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Joy Miller
New York
Hotel Pierre
New York Couture Group
Edward Abott
Luis Estevez
Marquise
Abbott
Wilson Folmar
Estevez
Tribute By Ike Boosts Nixon's Stock
President Eisenhower led a birthday tribute that strengthened Nixon's stature as Vice President. At a Republican Capitol Hill Club dinner, over 1,000 attendees paid $12.50 each to honor Nixon and his wife on Nixon's 48th anniversary in a downtown hotel. Nixon pledged to support the party's future and thanked supporters as Eisenhower praised his invaluable government service and warm friendship.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Nixon
Republican Capitol Hill Club
Jonn F. Kennedy
Quip on Talkers Ends witH Banter Joke
A humorous quip plays on the odd contrast between inches of talk and yards of speech, concluding with a sharp jab aimed at a talker. The brief item reflects early 20th century newsroom humor and gossip without further context.
Judge Bars Governor From Closing Georgia U N Hearing Thursday
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction to stop Gov. Ernest Vandiver and State Auditor B E Thrasher from cutting operating funds to the University of Georgia. The hearing will decide if the injunction becomes permanent as Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes seek admission. Vandiver planned to close the university if the two students entered classes.
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Atlantap
Ernest Vandiver
University of Georgia
W. A. Bootle
B. E. Thrasher
Bootle
Bottle
Charlayne A. Hunter
Hamilton F. Holmes
Ancient
Georgia
Vandiver
Federm
Miss Hunter
Tony Vandiver
0. C. Aderholt
Washington
Eugene Cook
Supreme Court
Hugo Black
Jack Greenberg
New York
Cook
Studerts
Kennedy Finds Key To Tickets For SRO Show
In a Broadway tale of access, President elect John F Kennedy secured two front row aisle seats for Do Re Mi after theater officials asked two fan members to swap. Salinger pressured the box office while Kennedy dined, and the fans willingly exchanged their seats for a chance to witness history. The management offered the tickets at no charge.
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New York
K AP
United States
John F. Kennedy
Boston
Kennedy
Grant Stockdale
Miami
Salinger
Stockdale
Club 21
Jet bomber crewmen killed in McConnell crash during practice
A B47 bomber crashed at McConnell Air Force Base after the right wing dipped during landing practice. All three crewmen aboard were killed in the fiery crash, authorities said. The incident occurred Monday, prompting an investigation by base officials.
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Wichita
Kan
McConnell Air Force Base
Toy poodle ransom paid after theft in St Petersburg
Ms Callender and her husband paid $500 to recover their stolen toy poodle Itsy a 9 inch tall 8 pound dog taken from their car after a thief broke a window outside a restaurant in Greensboro North Carolina The couple met a caller in St Petersburg Florida and delivered the money at a beach rendezvous before reclaiming the pet The dog wagged its tail as the reunion concluded
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St, Petersburg
Fla.p
Ms. T. S. Callender
Callender
Greenboro
N. C
Itsy
Callenders
St. Petersburg
E. C. Jones
Greensboro
Daughter's Love Frees Man From Jail Term at Christmas
Haasan Zeghabe, 35, who robbed a bank for 400 dollars, was released on a 10 year suspended sentence and five years probation after his daughter Nadya, 11, wrote to U S District Judge Thurmond B. Clarke requesting his release for Christmas. The judge cited several employers offering work and granted the exception though the court did not condone the crime. Nadya kissed the judge as the family left the courtroom and thanked him for returning their father.
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Los Angeles
Haasan Zeghabe
Zeghabe
Zeghabes
Nadya
U.S
Thurmond B. Clarke
Clarke
Judge Clarke
Silver's Growing Thai? US Silver Price Looms Over Market
Treasury faces a weakening grip on the international silver market as the stockpile shrinks toward mid-1963. If the goal to set prices fails, Americans may pay more for silver jewelry film and many goods while world coinage values shift and mining firms expand output.
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Washington
U.S. Treasury
Department S
Treasury
Final Plans for January Rummage Sale at St Andre Parish Hall
The committee in charge of St Andre parish rummage sale for January 13-14 completed plans. Front row includes Mrs Jeannette Gervais and Mrs Claire Gosselin with chairmanship, co chair, and other members. Therese Rossignol, treasurer, plus Ethel Dorais, Lucille Remillliard, and Anita Labbe.
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St. Andre Parish Hall
St. Andre Pfta
Jeannette Gervais
Claire Gosselin
Fernande Guay
Therese Rossignol
Ethel Dorais
Lucille Remilliard
Anita Labbe
Cities Rally To Aid Of Shoe Firm Endicott Johnson
In Endicott and nearby cities, business leaders workers veterans and women's groups unite to aid Endicott Johnson Corp as it fights a Glen Alden takeover bid. Funds and stock purchases surge with initial pledges reported and a community committee formed to support the 80 year old company employing about 15 000.
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Endicott
N. Y
Endicott Johnson Corp
Binghamton
Endicot
Ohneson City
Glen al Corp
Amog Shoe
E-J
J. M. Kaplan
Dus Jing
Glen Alden
School Bus Bill Is Filed in Maine House
Rep. Melvin Lane files a bill authorizing municipalities to furnish bus transport for non-profit private school pupils in Maine. It would let cities decide locally without state aid, a measure linked to parochial schools and already rejected in a previous special session after a Supreme Court Augusta test case.
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Augusta
Maine
Melvin Lane
Waterville
Maine Supreme Court
Reed
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