Eisenhower Urges More Action on Democratic Congress
President Eisenhower criticized Democratic delays in passing his program at a June news conference. He pressed for faster action on a 10 year highway plan, rejected critics of his atomic powered exhibit ship, and joked about a 1956 run while addressing GOP and Senate tensions over Cold War policy.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Geneva
Bering Sea
Senate
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Miners Refuse Overtime Over July 9 Work
Pennsylvania miners protest a Saturday work order at straight time arguing a contract requires time and a half for Saturday shifts. They note July 9 would be a fifth day after July 4 holiday and vacation, a point reportedly understood by union and coal companies during contract negotiations.
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Pennsylvania
Lewis
Israel Premier Quits To Oppose Coalition
In Jerusalem June 2 1952 Israeli Prime Minister Moshe Sharett resigned the cabinet day to form a new government. He plans a caretaker coalition similar to the outgoing four party group but without the General Zionists. An election is set for July 26 with a possible 66 deputies in a 120 member Knesset.
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Jerusalem
Moshe Sharett
Sharett
General Zionists
Knes
Greyhounds Reach Pact Ends Major Strike
Atlantic Greyhound drivers in 10 states ratified a two year pact with AFL Motor Coach Employees Union. The agreement dated Jan 1 1955 raises minimum daily pay to 13.50 with a further rise to 14 next March. Trip pay and hourly rates increase and drivers gain up to 21 days vacation. Through service resumes with the first bus leaving Cleveland at 9 15 p m for Parkersburg.
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Cleveland
Charleston
Parkersburg
Atlantic Greyhound
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
District of Columbia
AFL Motor Coach
Daniel V. Maroney, Jr
Division 1493
Union
Maroney
Oine
Greyhound resumes Virginia and Shenandoah Valley service
Virginia service resumes tonight after a 2 1 2 month drivers strike. The first southbound bus from Richmond to Atlanta and Miami is due after midnight, with Bristol Roanoke Washington and Raleigh routes returning to schedule. Temporary Shenandoah Valley service ends tonight with Harrisonburg Staunton and Winchester trips returning to normal.
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Cincine Henbricht
Roanoke
Richmond
Washington
Raleigh
Washaw
Shenandoah Valley
Campanella Questioned in NYC Liquor Probe
Roy Campanella was questioned for three hours in the State Liquor Authority bribery inquiry. Investigators say transfers of liquor licenses suggest widespread bribery. 18 SLA employees have been dismissed for finances. Campanella stressed his clean business and left for X rays after the session.
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New York
Roy Campanella
Brooklyn Dodgers
Campanella
Queens
Harlem
SLA
Shapiro
New York City
Liquor Board
Ex-Postmaster Sentenced for $4310 Shortage
Pittsburgh June 29 ex postmaster Wiliam R Snows aged 51 of Waynesburg Pa admitted making a false entry to cover a 4310 shortage in his records and was sentenced to a year in federal prison. He was arrested last February and did not receive any missing funds but created the entry to buy time to identify the guilty person. Postal inspectors testified the investigation cleared everyone except Cumpston.
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Pittsburgh
Wiliam R. Snows
Waynesburg
Ocumpston
Cumpston
Driver Receives Ticket After Harassing Cops
Detroit police stopped a driver for erratic behavior. Officers retrieved the keys from the car and issued a traffic ticket. The judge suspended the sentence but admonished the driver to treat police more kindly in the future.
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Detroit
Oldest Reigning King Breaks Hip In Mishap
The oldest reigning monarch, aging king, suffers a hip fracture in an accident as Britain bids farewell to Queen. Officials report the injury while the royal household confirms no major complications. The king remains under medical care and observers note the event casts a somber note over the royal timeline.
Senate House group agrees on defenses for 32 billion
Senate House conferees rejected administration plans for a smaller Marine Corps and approved a defense program totaling nearly 32 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year. They added 46 million to keep Marines at 215 000, boosting Air Force funds by 356 million and waiving a House cutback. The measure advances toward final approval.
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Washington
Senate
House
Eisenhower
Air Force
Wilson
Air
Force Talbott
Soviet Russia
U. S
Pentagon
Governor Stanley backs William and Mary policy
Governor Stanley receives a two hour briefing from a five member Board of Visitors on William and Mary College. The board released a seven page report defending President Alvin Duke Chandler and endorsing the current administration and policies.
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Richmond
Stanley
William and Mary College
Board of Visitors
Alvin Duke Chandler
Chandler
William and
Senate Approves Bill On Money Inscription
The Senate approved a bill regulating inscriptions on currency. President is expected to sign as lawmakers seek clarity on design and historical references.
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Senate
Hoover Group Seeks Halt on Federal Steam Power Plant Build
The Hoover Commission urged Congress to ban government construction of steam power plants and bar federally financed power lines where private utilities can provide transmission. It backed major restrictions on federal water projects and proposed that rates be fixed by the Federal Power Commission. The report favored private financing for future dam expansions and ending irrigation revolving funds.
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Hoover Group
Congress
Federal Steam Power
Washington
Hoover Commission
Reorganization Commission
Herbert Hoover
Eisenhower
Federal Power Commission
Seven Great River Basin
Tennessee Valley Authority
Korean War Vet Gets 8 Years For Aiding Reds As Prisoner
A Korean War veteran, Corporal Harold M. Dunn of Baldwinsville New York, was sentenced to eight years at hard labor for aiding the enemy while a prisoner of war. He received a dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay. his wife, expecting in September, cried as the verdict was pronounced. Dunn admitted guilt and said the act was a tragic mistake and that he loved his country.
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New York
Harold M. Dunn
Baldwinsville
N. Y
Dunn
Ellen A. Dunn
North Korea
New Bicycle Chain Brings Death For Fayette Girl 12
A 12 year old Fayette County girl, Judith Ann Newton, was killed near Harvey, West Virginia, when a new sprocket chain on her bicycle caused her to be thrown from the bike and strike a railroad tie. Deputy Sheriff Buddy Crouch said she died on arrival.
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Oak Hill
W.va
Fayette County
Buddy Crouch
Judith Ann Newton
Harvey
Millionaire Son Freed in Los Angeles Slaying
Julian A. Hammer, 26, son of a New York millionaire, was freed of a murder charge in Los Angeles after a judge dismissed the case. Hammer claimed self defense in the shooting of Bruce Whitlock, 28, at his San Fernando Valley home following a dispute over a gambling debt from their days as roommates in Hawaii.
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Los Angeles
Julian A. Hammer
New York
David Coleman
Hammer
Bruce Whitlock
Mer
San Fernando Valley
Whitlock
Resignation of Conservative Party Boss Granted By Eden
Lord Woolton, 71, head of Conservative Party machinery that helped Eden win, resigns as chairman. He says a younger man should take over and steps aside after the May 26 elections.
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Eden
Lord Woolton
Woolton
ADC Plans Luncheon to Spark Thayer Company Fund Drive
Bluefield area development leaders push a fund drive for the Thayer plant with an upcoming luncheon of Princeton Tazewell Athens Matoaka and Northfork business leaders. About 80 000 is on hand of 182 000 pledged as work begins on headquarters and staffing while a new stock corporation may be formed to raise 400 000 for the drive.
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ADC
Thayer Company
Ben Kent Bluefield
Area Development Corporation
Thayer
Origy
J. E. Wagner Jr
Wagner
Well
Princeton
Tazewell
Athens
Matoaka
Northfork
Matz Hotel
Henry Back
Fist Tap Bank Esc
Bers
Back
Port Road
Mercer County
Bluefield
Virginia
West Virginia
Commission
Fork Mills Va
W. Va
Pocahontas
Giles County
Federal Street
Attomeys
Stock Corporation
U S Steel Offers New Pay Hike Talks Near Strike Deadline
In Pittsburgh on June 29, U S Steel and CIO United Steelworkers resume talks to discuss a fresh wage offer as a possible strike looms at midnight tomorrow. John A Stephens said a peaceful settlement is possible with hard work and compromise. The union seeks a 600000 membership reach while U S Steel has proposed an average ten cent hourly increase.
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Pittsburgh
CIO United Steelworks
U. S. Steel Corp
Oeto
Big Steel
CIO
United Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
Hood
U. S. Arian
Big Seal
McDonald
Steel ‘Ndustry
U. S. Steel
John A. Stephens
Stephens
Sleaniead
Jakealee
Wheeling Steel
Wheeling Steel Offers Increases to Avert Walkout
Wheeling Steel Corp. proposes wage increases from 23.6 cents to 1. 1 percent across scales, averaging 5.1 percent, raising top pay to $3.61 and low pay to $1.63. Union District 23 Director Paul Rosen received the offer as CIO United Steelworkers threaten a strike before the contract ends. The firm employs about 16,000 in Wheeling area and nearby towns in West Virginia and Ohio.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
Asst
L. H. Brown
Paul Rosen
Brown
Wheeling Steel
Coe Wheeling
Benwood Beech Bottom
West Virginia
Martin's Ferry
Steubenville
Mingo Junction
Ohio
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