Southern movement of industry shifts to the South
The Southern garment industry promises three years of immunity from union organizing for firms paying hourly wages at least 15 cents above the federal minimum. The shift reflects wage gaps and business climate, with Mississippi tax-free plants cited. Studies show wide regional pay differentials and variations across industries, including machine tools and janitors. Some New England communities build new plants to counter the exodus.
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Southern
David Dubinsky
International Garment Workers Union
AFL
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
CIO
New York Times
Mississippi
U. S. Department of Labor
Arkansas
Michigan
Dallas
Detroit
Atlanta
San Francisco
New England
Ellsworth
Cotton and Rayon
The
Textile Workers Union, Cio
Birmingham
Ala
Pittsburgh
Tabor Department
Ollie
South
Timely discovery averts disaster on Erie right of way
A youth reported snapped Erie Railroad poles west of Columbus, allowing train No. 1 to be lagged down in time. The city council met on sewer projects for four streets, with about 15 owners present in the Municipal Building. A parolee youths must report daily after reservoir arrest.
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Erie Railroad
Columbus
Erie
Brough l Lttle Progress
West Frederick
West Congress
East Wayne
Kindhearted Robbers Force Robbery at Market Safe
In Venice California two men forced Ronald Wade from his home to the market he runs. They taped his hands and feet and compelled him to open the safe taking $5,000. One robber joked thats for your trouble as he fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Calif
Ronald Wade
Erie to Buffalo Thruway cost per mile set at 1 214 286
City officials received a report detailing the Buffalo to Erie segment of the New York Thruway with a projected cost of 1 214 286 dollars per mile for a 70 mile route. District engineer Charles R Waters said plans are under study and engineering work begins on remaining sections. He noted the Buffalo to Niagara Falls spur poses particular engineering challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo-to- Erie
New York State
Lake Erie
Charles R. Waters
Buffalo
Waters
Niagara Falls
Buffalo to Erie link costs set at 85 million dollars
The report cites 25 mile road costs exceeding 4 million with two new Niagara River bridges at Grand Island as the major driver. Total Buffalo to Erie link price is placed at 85 million dollars and reflects heavy construction outlays.
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Niagara River
Grand Island
Buffalo-to-Erie
Phantom Gunman Loses Plea Bid in Erie Case
Raymond Simcox, called the phantom gunman, had his bid for post conviction relief denied by Judge Samuel J. Roberts. He is serving 10 to 20 years in the Western State Penitentiary after two trials for the New Year’s Eve 1952 shooting of three people in a parked car at 12th and Raspberry streets, with no motive shown.
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Erie
Raymond Simcox
Samuel J. Roberts
Simcox
Western State Penitentiary
12Th and
Raspberry Streets
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Henry A Satterwhite
George R. Sample
Vance Allen Telegraph Sports
Harriett B. Colegrove
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Bottinelli
Tae
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago
Mortgage & Bond
Chamber of Com
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Grassnopfer
Savannah
Saleon
Katherine
MR. Spud
Meerdink’s House OF Furniture
Carry Water Company
Glen Miller
George Boyd
South Center
J. N
Endicott-Johnson Shoe
Newhouse
Sen. McCarthy
Senate
Cuba
Hell's Canyon
Colorado
Columbia, Missouri
Red Or
Snake River
the National Bank
Amber Federal Deposit
Phantom Gunman
Leoul CO
Westinghouse T. V
EWA
Westinghouse Capr l
Westinghouse
Harley Earl
First Avenue
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