Contract Talks In Steel Strike Resumed Today
In New York negotiators for the United Steelworkers and steel companies resume talks aimed at ending a 24 day nationwide strike. The union reports 650000 workers walked out as 90 percent of capacity idled and Allied industry layoffs reached about 103000. John A. Stephens leads for U S Steel with proposed four year terms and a 17 2 3 cent first year package, while the union seeks 14 cents and a two year reopen.
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United Steelworkers of America
USW
David J. McDonald
Pittsburgh
Allied Industries
John A. Stephens
U. S. Steel
Aid for Restoring Deteriorated Land
The House approved a measure offering 150 million dollars for land conservation in Kansas and nine western states. The plan authorizes 10 year land use contracts with farmers and ranchers, with about 80 percent government funding and up to 10 million acres to shift from crops to grazing. Annual payments capped at 25 million dollars and designated counties in 11 states including Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Texas and Wyoming.
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Kansas
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Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary
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Oklahoma
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Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
Birthday Picnic for Mrs. Fleming At Bryan Cabin
Erie and Vicinity residents honored the Clark Fleming family with a Friday night picnic at the Bryan cabin south of town for Mrs. Fleming's birthday. Nearby notes cover WSCS meetings, property moves, visiting relatives, and a damaging hail storm near Hiattville that affected local farms.
Erie area notes and travel among residents and groups
The report lists several local activities including a 400 acre corn crop near Hiattville wiped out by hail. The Cherokee Amusement Co. of Erie visited, en route from Neosho Mo to Cherryvale to perform this week. Local residents Bill Mahaffey and wife own the company. Jim Fleming and Ronnie Hill travel to Overton Texas to visit Jimmy’s grandparents J. J. Fleming. Mary Ann Torrence will supervise music in Chetopa next term and conducts Friday band practice from her Erie home. Mrs J M Torrence accompanied her to Chetopa. Harold Heaton and family spent weekend in Salina visiting Eva Butler and Robert Bacon. Mrs J R Butler, secretary at Erie Savings & Loan, is on vacation. she and husband visited Tulsa with M R Butler and Clayton Ulery family. Cleo J Dalton, Erie S&L president, attended Topeka board meeting. Steinman notes district includes Chanute Humboldt Erie Iola Yates Center Toronto. Jim Cooper and George Palen assist with program directing.
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Granville Hudson
Erie
Sandra Montgomery
California
Montgomery
Puckett Run
Nile Valley
St. Paul
Hiattville
Cherokee Amusement Co
Neosho
Cherryvale
Bill Mahaffey
Jimmy Fleming
Ronnie Hill
Overton
Texas
Jimmy
J. J. Fleming
Mary Ann Torrence
Chetopa
J. M. Torrence
Harold Heaton
Salina
Eva Butler
Robert Bacon
J. R. Butler
Erie Savings & Loan Assn
Tulsa
M. R. Butler
Clayton Ulery
Cleo J. Dalton
Topeka
The
Savings & Loan League
Dalton
Steinman
Chanute
Humboldt
Iola
Yates Center
Toronto
Jim Cooper
George Palen
Kansas counties hike budgets for welfare 1957
Kansas counties plan a record welfare budget totaling 47.76 million dollars for 1957, up 1.49 million from the prior year. Local jurisdictions would spend 11.60 million, the state 15.69 million, and the federal government 20.47 million.
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Topeka
Scouts Hold District Swim Meet Tomorrow At Local Pool
Boy Scouts of the SeKan Area Council announce the district annual swimming meet at the municipal pool tomorrow night. Events start at 7 with crawlstroke breaststroke backstroke 100 yard relays and diving. Ribbons for winners. scoring by points. Open to scouts with public spectators welcome.
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Boy Scouts
SeKan Area
Dale Steinman
Milton Eisenhower Named Johns Hopkins President
Dr Milton S Eisenhower youngest brother of the President has been elected president of Johns Hopkins University. The 56 year old educator diplomat and adviser accepted the post by telephone from Panama where he attended a Pan American meeting. He will assume duties in October succeeding Dr Lowell J Reed.
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Johns Hopkins University
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Milton Eisenhower
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Washington
Pennsylvania State
Johns Hopkins
Toll Rates Set For Kansas Turnpike
Kansas Turnpike Authority approves tentative rates for the 236 mile route. Passenger cars pay 3.80, buses 7.20, two axle trucks 6.30, tractor trailers up to 9, with averages 1.7 cents per mile for cars and 3.5 cents for trucks. Individual segments also listed. Forty percent of U.S. men aged 70 to 74 remain in the labor force.
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Kansas Turnpike
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Wichita
Kansas City
Emporia
Lawrence
U.S
Classified Rate Card From The Tribune
The Tribune lists per word rates for classified ads with a 60 cent minimum, boldface and caps at double rates, 10 cent cash discount for first insertion by 8 p.m. Ad copy from regular users may use six month contracts, out of trade area charges 6 cents per word per insertion, and a 3 p.m. deadline before same day publication.
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T. Mani
The
An Escape Bid From Alcatraz Ends In Failure
Floyd Wilson, serving life for a Washington DC grocery manager murder, was found hiding near the water on Alcatraz Island after slipping away from the dock. Federal officials described the escape as thwarted as Coast Guard patrols redirected searchlights while guards questioned the captured inmate.
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Grim Alcatraz
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Cost of Living At New Peak
Washington reports consumer prices rose 0.7 percent in June to 116.2 percent of the 1947-49 average. The Bureau notes food prices up about 2 percent due to seasonal factors while take home pay and buying power reached new highs with workers’ earnings rising to 72.75 dollars for three dependents and 65.40 dollars for no dependents.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bindweed Spreading, Extension Service Says
Kansas Extension Service reports bindweed spreading faster than it is eradicated. Director Harold F. Jones notes 77,668 acres were cleared of the weed in five years. Demonstrations include 3,085 spray and 413 cultivation efforts, underscoring the need for a weed control specialist at Kansas State College.
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Kansas Extension Service
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Extension Service
Jones
Kansas State College
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