Labor Blames Business For Killing Union Control Bill
Labor leaders in Forest Park blame business groups for sinking a Senate passed labor control bill in Congress as the House killed the measure. AFL-CIO chiefs fault NAM, the Chamber of Commerce and allied groups, saying their push likely will seek tougher legislation next year. Senator Irving Ives echoed that many House members were misled by opposition from NAM and other bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
House of Representatives
Afl-Cio
National Association of Manufacturers
U.S Chamber of Commerce
Labor Federation
Executive Council
Irving M. Ives
R-Ny
Senate
Ives
House
NAM
Chamber of Commerce
American Retail Federation
Teamsters Union
United Mine Workers
Milton C. Lightner
C H Collier Named Fire Truck Driver
Charles H. Colter of Essex Street was named by City Council as the regular fire truck driver at No 2 fire station to fill the vacancy from George Mulderink's death. Collier, a two year department head and long time Stanford Hose member, will start September 1 at the same $3 011 yearly salary and will move into the second floor quarters. One candidate remains on file for possible future placement as the hose company plans for a new fire chief to replace Collier.
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Charles H. Colter
Essex Street
No. 2
George Mulderink
Collier
Raymond Weber
Fire Department
Weber
Stanford Hose
City Council Approves Ordaining of Streets
City Council last night approved the list of streets to be ordained while reserving rights to revoke parts if property owners file damages claims. Mayor J Fred Kinley cited resident calls for reimbursement for trees and land loss, noting most streets will not be cut now though future widening may occur. Three Short street residents attended to oppose blocking the ordination, and Roger Brown said he will review over 100 titles to uncover claims, a process that could take weeks.
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J. Fred Kinley
Raymond Weber
Short Street
Roger Brown
Brown
Britain Declares Pacific Danger Area for Nuclear Tests
The Foreign Office announced a large zone in the Pacific Ocean around Christmas Island as a danger area starting tomorrow for Britain's nuclear weapons tests. The statement noted the area will be closed to foreign diplomatic missions in London and applies to the testing headquarters region.
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Britain
Pacific
London
Pacific Ocean
Foreign Office
Ghrletmas Island
Boulder Tragedy: Boulder Slams Car Killing Three
A dump truck lost control on a hill sending two-ton boulders onto a car killing Harry Jacobs his wife Estelle and Albert Stone. Jacobs two sons Robert and Scott and daughter Bonnie were trapped and later rescued as crews used cranes and jacks. The driver died and Jacobs wife and daughter were injured but in fair condition. Police cited possible brake trouble and unclear cause.
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Jyravuss
API
Albert Stone
Carthage
Jacobs
Robert
Scott
Bonnie
Moon Shot Setback Clouded by Unclear Cause
The first massive U S moon rocket exploded 77 seconds after launch with no official cause announced. Divers probed 60 feet in the Atlantic to recover debris from the first stage Thor missile ten miles from Cape Canaveral as plans for the next attempt moved ahead. The next try likely between September 14 and 17 when the moon is closest to Earth.
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U. S
Atlantic
Cape
Moon Project
Patronage Plan Rapped For Highway Ills
Harrisburg AP The Automotive Safety Foundation assails Pennsylvania State Highways for a political patronage system. It urges removing the department from politics to achieve effective highway administration. Key fixes include civil service for all 44 000 employes and modernizing land condemnation laws. Leader backs most recommendations and bills will be prepared for 1959 legislature.
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Harrisburg
State Highways Department
Pennsylvania
the Automotive Safety Foundation
Gov. Leader
House
Senate
State Planning Board
John Robin
Secretary of Commerce
Highways Department
Civil Service
Ask Council To Ease Fire Law
A request to place a wooden front on the Ritz Restaurant was presented to City Council and won tentative approval. The restaurant sits in a fire zone where wooden structures are prohibited, but the decorative 20 by 20 foot front above the entrance prompted discussion. Safety Director Ray Weber urged consulting the Stanford Hose Co. local fire safety committee for final guidance before a decision.
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Ritz
Kinley
Ray Weber
Stanford Hose Co
Sleeping Sickness Surges in Japan and Korea
Welfare officials warn of a rising sleeping sickness outbreak in Japan and neighboring Korea. The Welfare Ministry reports 352 known cases in Japan this year with 42 deaths, while South Korea records 297 cases and 71 deaths in the past two weeks.
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Japan
Korea
Welfare Ministry
South Korea
Removing Milk Glands as Cancer Knockout Hint
A USC surgeon proposes partial breast tissue removal without losing the breast to reduce breast cancer deaths. The idea would target women past childbearing age, removing about half the gland tissue while reshaping for appearance. Presented during a medical refresher course aboard the Matsonia en route to Los Angeles from Honolulu.
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Matsonia
United States
Clarence Berne
University of Southern California Medical School
USC
Los Angeles
Honolulu
Integration Ordered at Little Rock High School
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ordered resumption of integration at Central High in Little Rock as Gov. Faubus prepared a special session. Judge Matthes defended federal court orders while noting violence and unlawful acts. The school board planned to maintain a 24 year delay and may seek a stay pending Supreme Court review.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Martin C. Matthes
St. Louis
United States
Central High
Faubus
U. S. Dist
Harry J. Lumley
Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Central High School
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Arkansas
Orval Faubus
U.S. Dist
Harry J. Lemley
Hope
Ark
Paubus
Virgil Blossom
Central
Richard C. Butler
C.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Marif C. Matthes
Matthes
Archibald K. Gardner
Huron
Lemley
Faubus fights Little Rock school integration ruling
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered resumption of integration at Central High School, prompting Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus to consider a special legislative session. The court’s 6 to 1 decision revokes a pause on gradual integration, as Little Rock officials pledge renewed resistance and possible appeals ahead of a likely September reopening.
House OKs 5S Measure and Sends to White House
The House approved a social security package raising benefits seven percent for old age and survivors, with checks in early February and a minimum increase of 43 dollars. It trimmed federal public assistance grants to 197 million and raised payroll taxes from 2 to 2 percent, with the wage base rising to 4800 dollars.
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Waonsuyeauii
House
Eisenhower
White House
Southerners Lose 2nd Rights Battle
Washington reporting that the Senate confirmed W. Wilson White of Philadelphia as assistant attorney general in charge of civil rights, 56 to 20, as Southern Democrats rail against federal troop use and court orders on Little Rock integration. The confirmation follows an appeals court ruling ordering fall implementation of school desegregation and sparks sharp partisan attack and defense amid a year of civil rights battles. Additional context notes White’s prior service and the ongoing debate over federal enforcement of court decrees.
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Washington
Sourthern
Senate
W. Wilson White
Philadelphia
Federal Appeals Court
St. Louis
Little Rock Central High School
Eisenhower
Little Rock
James C. Eastland
D- Miss
Hungary
Olin D. Johnston
White
Herbert Brownell
Judiciary Committee
Sen
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Watkins
John J. Williams
Delaware
Milton R. Young
North Dakota
New Delhi Hit By Water Lock as River Wanders
New Delhi faces a critical water shortage for the third day as army engineers rush to redirect the Jumna River toward city pumping stations. About 3,600 laborers dig connecting channels while water mains run briefly each morning and afternoon as monsoon floods shifted the river.
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New Delhi
Jumna
Farm bill sent to Eisenhower for signature in rush pass
The farm bill moved quickly to the White House where President Eisenhower was expected to sign. Senate Agriculture Chairman Allen J. Blender indicated strong confidence the president would approve. The measure, approved by voice vote in the Senate and by the House the previous week, heads to the White House for final action.
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Ike Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Allen J. Blender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ake
Renate
House
Erie Firm Wins Low Paving Bid At 9.45 A Ton
The Erie firm was awarded the contract to supply about 400 tons of asphalt for paving First Avenue from West Pleasant to West Main streets. The bid led five bidders at 9.45 per ton, with others up to 11.78. City engineer Don Williams noted past unsatisfactory work on East South Street from Center to Concord, prompting council debate on material standards and highway specifications. Funds come from Liquid Fuels Tax and require state highway approval in Harrisburg before work can begin.
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Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Williams
Ry Dearing
McCormick
Howner
Robert Grice
Parks and Public Property
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Wiliams
Paratrooper Saved In Air Rescue Near Ohio Field
An unconscious paratrooper dangling 1800 feet above the aircraft was rescued when ropes secured his static lines and pulled him back toward the plane. Pvt David Li Creager, 18, of the 356th Troop Carrier Squadron was injured lightly and received artificial respiration from the flight surgeon as his unit completed the weekend exercise at Ohio air base.
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Campbell
David Li
Creager
Ohio
356Th
Clinton County
Air Force Base
Ohio Field
Who Pays Tax Where in Corry City Council Debate
City officials question where wage and income taxes are paid by residents who work outside Corry. Finance Director Guy Abbey notes tax money is held in offices in Erie Union City Meadville and similar places while state law requires payment in the resident community. A house to house survey is suggested to identify who lives here and works elsewhere. residents working out of town are urged to file tax returns. The aim is to reclaim out of town tax money to avoid future higher property taxes.
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Guy Abbey
Corry
Erie
Union City
Meadville
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Tombstone
Estelle
Granite
Albert J. Stone
C.H. Collier
Council
U. 8
Circuit Court of Appeals
Gov. Faubus
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