Shorter Working Time Drives NYC Electricians Action
New York City electricians win a five hour day under pressure from a strike, reducing the day from six hours plus overtime to five hours with a sixth hour overtime. The change aims to spread jobs as automation rises and the union plans to recruit 1,000 apprentices.
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Washington
New York City
Kennedy
Arthur J. Goldberg
New York Electricians
Afl-Cio
Goldberg
New York
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Philadelphia
Conlaress
Space exploration reasons explained by expert
Cape Canaveral experts defend manned space flight citing science global prestige and security. Dr Robert Seamans says instruments lack flexibility and human judgment is needed for unforeseen space events. Kennedy urged substantial funding and Alan Shepard Virgil Grissom and John Glenn missions are steps toward this decade goal.
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Kennedy
Alan B. Shepard
Virgil I. Grissom
John H. Glenn Jr
Chuckle on gender ideals as social reflection
A humorous reflection contrasts male and female aspirations. It notes the desire to be admired by the opposite sex and comments on social perception. The quip uses light satire to observe common dating and esteem norms.
Second Old Orchard High Bomb Scare Proves False
Dominican Republic turmoil ends as Rafael Bonnelly sworn in as president and civilian rule restored after a counter coup. In Maine, Old Orchard Beach High School dismisses classes amid a bomb scare, with 285 students affected and make up time planned.
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Old Orchard
Dominican Republic
CSL Uccicviativin
Rafael Bonnelly
State Council
Rodriguez Echavarria
Old Orchard Beach High School
Frank Lawler
Lawler
Jean Paul Lacroix
Old Orchard Beach
Nadeau Seeks County Treasurer Nomination in June Primary
Atty. Roger C. Nadeau of Biddeford announces his candidacy for county treasurer in the June primary. He is backed by the Biddeford Democratic Committee and several county Democratic groups, serves on the Biddeford School Board, and sits as director and vice president of St. Andre Federal Credit Union. A WWII veteran and Naval Reserve captain with 17 years, he is active in veteran, civic, and social organizations and is a member of the York County and Maine Bar associations.
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Atty
Roger C. Nadeau
Biddeford
Nadeau
Democratic City Committee
Democratic Social Club
St. Andre Federal Credit Union
St. Andre Federal Credit Union, Atty. Nadeau
Naval Reserve
Reserve Center
South Portland
Atty. Nadeau
York County Bar Association
Maine Bar Association
Tax Court
New Concord Proud Of John Glenn As He Prepares Orbit
New Concord Ohio hails Marine Lt Col John H Glenn Jr Mercury astronaut as he is set to orbit Earth next week. Locals recount signs in town scenes and the quiet pride of residents, with reporters visiting and memories of his early years in the area.
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New Concord
Ohio
John H. Glenn Jr
Mercury
Johnny
U.S. 40
Columbus
Wheeling
W. Va
Glenn
John H. Glenn
East Muskingum Music Sponsors
Inn
Bank
Pharmacy
New Concord High School
K. Taylor
Mrs. Glenn
Beals clam diggers hike home after boat ride in zero weather
Donald Garnett and Ellery Merchant Jr. set out from Rogue Bluffs on a 16 foot boat and ran out of fuel in a snow storm. They hiked 30 miles through zero weather to reach Machias and Jonesport while Coast Guard search crews faced a late alert due to an ice covered radio antenna.
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Beals
Coast Guard
Donald Garnett
Ellery Merchant, Jr
Rogue Bluffs
Merchant
Sheriff's Department
Garnett
Hog Island
Machias
Jonesport
Cross Island
US to Back Dominican Economy After Coup
Washington officials said the Dominican Republic’s government has U S recognition and will receive full diplomatic and economic support. Work at the State Department and AID resumes an aid program to bolster the economy and remove remaining sanctions on the Trujillo regime. The move follows the junta’s swift seizure of power after Balaguer’s resignation.
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Washington
Dominican Republic
U.S
State Department
Agency For International Development
Rafael L. Trujillo
Women Democrats Elect New Biddeford Club President
Mrs Laurianne Grover was elected president of the Biddeford Women’s Democratic Social club at a St John hall gathering on Jefferson Street. Officers named include Mrs Louise Merryman as vice president Mrs John Cleary treasurer Mrs Grace Perron recording secretary and Mrs Hazel Nobel Mrs Muriel Lachance and Mrs Gertrude Pontbriant as trustees. Outgoing president Mrs Rita Dunton received flowers and a corsage was given to the new leader after a dinner preceding the session.
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Laurianne Grover
Biddeford
Snowstorm Triggers Fatal Accidents Across Midwest
A massive snow storm pounded the Midwest and Ohio River Valley causing five deaths and widespread school closures in Kansas and Missouri. In Wichita and Kansas City snow totals shatter records, while a two car crash near Great Bend claimed four lives.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Ohio River Valley
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas-Missouri
Wichita
Kansas City
Cottonwood Falls
Butler County
Great Bend
Kan
Leonard Unruh
Denver
Amy Beth
David
Allison
Unruh
Earl Cregger
George Fanatia
Newton
John W. Bafns
Missouri Valley
Bozeman
Drummond
Mont
Clarksville
Tenn
Midstate
Maine Fires Destroy Tourist Home and Private House
A tourist home in Waite owned by Gertrude Bean and a private residence in Waldo were destroyed by separate fires on Thursday. In Lewiston a Park Street rooming house was emptied of 21 residents as flames damaged the building’s cellar. Fire officials linked a chimney fire to the Waite blaze and noted a furnace ignition incident at the Lewiston site while water had to be pumped from a stream 1,500 feet away to attempt saving the Waldo house valued over $17,000.
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Associated Press
Maine
Lewiston
Gertrude Bean
Waite
Waldo
Herbert Abbott
Park Street
Oil Company
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