AFL-CIO urges union funds disclosure and reform
The AFL-CIO convention calls for public disclosure of union funds and health and pension plans, annual financial reports to the labor department, and reporting of employer payments to employee representatives. It also pushes to end the non communist affidavit requirement and relax election rules for building trades unions amid corruption scrutiny. Five unions face possible expulsion, including the Teamsters, unless Hoffa steps down for monitoring.
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International Union of Electrical Workers
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Mitchell
Labor Department
Meany
Teamsters
Eisenhower
Tokyo
Afl-Cio
Communist
China
Free Labor Movement
Congress
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Eled
Senate
Driver Injured At Newtown Curve On Route 25
Dec 5 Newtown auto traveling north on Route 25 skidded on snow at Dead Man's Curve hitting a highway fence injuring driver William A. Patterson 44 of Westport. Constables Hanlon and Rudolph took Patterson to Dr Burke for bruises. His car was towed for repairs. Patterson was charged with violating motor vehicle laws and to be arranged in Court Dec 12.
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Newtown
Dead Man’s
William. A. Patterson
Westport
Hiram Hanlon
Charles Rudolph
Plan to Cut Federal Aid and Boost State Local Power
A group urged cutting 57 million dollars in this year’s federal support and shifting funding to state and municipal needs. Proposals include state participation in local water and disaster relief costs, expanded state roles in atomic energy regulation, and creation of urban renewal agencies.
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Nevada
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Iineis
California
New York
Quota Set for Disaster Relief Aid by States
The joint federal state action committee recommends minimum state and local expenditures for disaster relief before federal aid. State minimums include Vermont New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island at 250000 and 1 million for Connecticut 2 million for Massachusetts with other figures noted.
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Washington
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Rhode Island
Greenwich Time editor Ted Yudain honored at 300 year tribute
Stamford reports a testimonial dinner for Ted Yudain editor of Greenwich Time marking 300 years in newspapers. Governor Ribicoff Ambassador Lodge Justice Baldwin and Senator Bush lauded his work defending a free press as Greenwich Time grew. Attendees included Ed McCullough Walsh Gates Robbins and Robbins toastmaster Gleason. Cuba restricts currency carried by travelers to fifty dollars for non tourists.
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Stamford
Ted Yudain
Greenwich Time
Hugo
Mr. Yudain
Ribicoff
Spain
John Lodge
Supreme Court
Raymond E. Baldwin
Prescott Bush
Yudain
Edward R. McCullough
The
Stamford Advocate
William J. Walsh
Bridgeport Fpost-Telegram
John Gates
Greenwich
David W. Robbins
John M. Gleason
Boys’ Clubs of America
Puzzle Explanations Reveal Wordplay And Prize Humor
In a humorous puzzle feature readers see clues parsed with wordplay twists. The commentary notes variations like SIGN vs SIGH and VET vs PET, while highlighting how choices affect the puzzle’s humor and potential prize value of 100 dollars.
North South Highway Plans Tied to Connecticut Turnpike
City engineers said North South highway routes can be planned only after the Connecticut turnpike opens January 1. They expect unclear connections until exact route is set but law requires the highway to connect with the turnpike here. Redevelopment plans may align with highway study to map potential sites.
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Dearborn
Europeans criticize U.S. satellite plans after deadly store blast
German newspaper slams American moon project timing while rescue teams from multiple communities search a US 78 store blast site in Frankfurt. Mrs. Margaret Berry’s husband owned the drug store as hundreds of volunteers aid in digging through rubble and identifying severely burned victims.
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Frankness
Frankfurt
Germany
United States
Franfurter Allegemeine
Margaret Berry
Atlanta
Earth
Red Cross
Army
International
U.S. 78
Atlanta-Birmingham
Moon flight sightseers gather as launch nears
Reports describe Trimble noting the mission's significance while crowds line beaches four to seven miles away to glimpse the first manned space ship, with reporters photographers and many sightseers awaiting the Van guards takeoff.
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Trimble
Goon Terror Probe Details Violent Teamsters Abuse
The probe describes a pattern of deliberate goon squad violence linked to Teamsters clashes with trucking firms in Tennessee and nearby states. Roy Byrd of Batavia Ohio and A D McKinney of York South Carolina testified about gunfire and injuries during a Teamsters strike against Newman and Pemberton firms, with threats against Byrd's family. A Nashville operator testified to 38 violent acts between 1954 and 1955, including shootings bombings and a slugging, after Local 327 demands.
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Florida
Mississippi
McClellan
Teamsters Union
Roy Bird
Batavia
Ohio
A. D. McKinney
York
S.C. Byrd
la Follette
Tenn
Byrd
Teamsters
Newman and “Permberton: .Corporation
Knoxville, Tenn
Cincinnati
J. R. Pemberton
Clinton, Tenn
Teamsters Local 621
Knoxville
McKinney
Lebanon
Paul L. Andrews
Nashville
Teamsters Local 327
James Bruce
Pallanck Found Guilty in Shots Fired Case
In a four day trial Mrs Pallanck was found guilty of firing shots to deter highway workers who she said trespassed on her land. The defense argued the workers invaded property and there was no intent to injure. The case involved questions of where the workers stood and how many shots were fired. Former State’s Attorney Fisk served as prosecutor amid neighborly relations with the defendant. France ended turnover tax exemptions on purchases by foreign tourists paid in dollars.
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Pallanck
Thomas McDonough
France
U.S
U S Launch Plans Draw Mixed Global Reactions
Western nations grasp American frankness in unveiling plans but warn vast regions lack democracy and may not appreciate such candor. The speaker notes extended debate before action contrasts with how some areas interpret timely decisions.
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United States
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