New Coal Pay Bid Assured
Washington reports coal industry leaders expect John L. Lewis to push for wage increases after any steel settlement. The 60 day notice of termination could start July 1, with soft coal output around 10 million tons weekly, up 20 percent from last year. Lewis aims to share prosperity with miners through higher wages.
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Steel Parley Reopens Amid Strikes Threat in New York
Steel management and United Steel Workers started fresh contract talks in New York to avert a 6350,000-man strike at month end. After 215 hours, they resumed without a clear breakthrough as the unions and Big Three firms U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic weighed options to break the stalemate.
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Twelve at Home and Happy Father in Clay County
In Clay County Basil Jones and his wife raise ten children plus their parents making twelve in one household. He notes no absences in the older children's schooling with occasional measles from Alina Florence the eldest. Anna Florence 19 finished a year at West Virginia University and Patty 16 graduated Clay County High School.
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GOP Tactics Draw Scorn From Democrats at West Virginia Meet
Frank Lancione of Columbus Ohio assailed Republican health politics as sneaky and warned of a divide and conquer campaign. He spoke at a regional Young Democrats conference in West Virginia honoring Rep. Robert Mollohan and Guy Marl and 612 registered attendees filled the event hall with more adding at the door.
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Harmony Battle erupts at West Virginia GOP meeting
The West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee met at the Kanawha Hotel and named John De Hoblitzell chairman amid clashes over leadership and party unity. Delegates to the national convention previously selected Hallanan and Stubblefield, a move challenged as proper authority rests with the state committee.
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Crutch in Plane Foul s Controls Killing Two Men
Nantucket Mass June 16 two men killed when a small plane crashed on takeoff at Memorial Airport. Pilot Robert J Augustini 23 of Framingham identified. passenger Eugene 23 also of Framingham was seen boarding on crutches. Witnesses said the craft rose briefly then dove and exploded. Authorities found a crutch jammed in a central cable of a pyro-pas soliger oral.
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Grandmother Dragged to Death in Car Tragedy on Cabin Creek Road
Mrs Blanche Tanner 73 of Giles died after attempting to jump from a moving car driven by Andrew Godbey 28 of Dry Branch. Granddaughters 5 12 and 15 witnessed as the vehicle left the road and struck an embankment. Godbey jailed for negligent homicide. incident occurred near Cabin Creek and Memorial Hospital treated the victim.
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Expert Sees Big 1956 Boom and 1957 Outlook
Chief economist Dr Emerson P Schmidt of the Washington Chamber of Commerce cites 15 industry reports forecasting 1956 as the strongest year with prosperity extending into 1957. He notes potential initial shocks if Eisenhower refrains from re election but believes core economic strengths will restore confidence. Executives from 14 trade associations and a banker outlined varied views with optimism for 1956 but cautious to pessimistic tones on autos and housing.
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Bomb Kills American Consular Official in Nicosia
A bomb attack at the Little Soho restaurant in downtown Nicosia, Cyprus, killed Vice Consul William and injured six other U S consular service employees. The wounds were not life threatening. The incident marks the first American death this year amid the Greece union campaign. The Little Soho is a popular spot for Americans and has faced past EOKA threats.
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City's Growth Rate at Stake In Tax Hassle
Tax situation in Charleston draws heated debate among residents and officials led by Mayor Copenhaver. The issue centers on how the city should grow while remaining fair to adults and maintaining progress, signaling potential changes ahead.
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City Considers Higher Revenue to Fund Services
The Charleston Gazette reports discussions on boosting city income to maintain and expand services. Mayor Copenhaver and officials estimate a possible $250,000 yearly need, with police totaling about 250 and wage increases for city departments.
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Eisenhower Eyes Second Term Talk With Nixon
President Eisenhower's recovery quickened as he walked and sat up, plan to confer with Vice President Nixon Monday to discuss reelection. An afternoon update from Walter Reed Hospital noted stable vitals and first soft solid food since surgery, four ounces of cream of wheat.
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