AFL CIO founding drive targets millions of new members
Union leaders George Meany and Walter Reuther announced a massive AFL-CIO organizing drive to enroll millions more members within two years. An organizing fund reportedly totals four million dollars from former CIO unions. Meany urged nationwide efforts linking labor to better wages and status for workers, while Reuther highlighted cross union cooperation and expanded recruitment.
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New York
AFL. Cio Today
Afl-Cio
George Meany
APT Providentnd
Walter Reuther
Age Cto
Orensiiaition
Afl-Gio
Reuther
AFL
Demien
Wextite
Paper IndUsthing
Unlei
Memry
Hevel
Feather
Thia le
Nalin Association of
Charles RB
NAM
AFL - Cto
Meany
America
Ang Olor
Moose To Sponsor Christmas Party For City Children
The Moose Lodge announces a Christmas party for local children at Rex Theatre starting 9 30 am Saturday December 24. The event includes movies candy treats and a visit from Santa Claus marking the eighth year of the lodge’s holiday entertainment.
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Cava Voce
Order of Moose
Rex
Ard
Santa Chaus
Chilatmas Entertainment
Ajax to Adopt Six Day Work Week on Incoming Orders
Ajax Iron Works will shift to a six day work week starting tomorrow and continue through December as new orders rise. Officials say duration depends on order flow and overtime will persist while demand remains strong.
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Ajex
Ajax Iron Works
Hye Fet
Ajax
Mini
Magines Witrants
Buried Treasure Potatoes Left In Ground By Severe Winter
Farmers report 327 acres of potatoes unharvested in Erie Warren and Crawford counties due to unseasonably cold weather. About 630 thousand bushels remain in the ground as 14 crews could not harvest all, with many harvesters pulled for safety.
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Ernest Hartied
Penwaylvinke
Gmon City
Prowerk
Mirkeldbleise
Erie-Warren- Crawford County
Mishler Group Chief For Y Drive Named
Mishler Group chief Mishler named to lead the Y Drive and soon to manage the General Telephone Company. A Citizens Sponsoring Committee forms for the appeal with many local leaders listed including David Hillstrom as chair and Karen Bracken among supporters. Continued on Page Six.
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Diproia & Musnier
Hive Beet
Hhidenut
Dr Lawrence Mc Douglas
Fitchard Grimm
D. Armour Hillstrom
William A Leaby
Paul A. Moerdink
Willian A. Peiffer
Gail Tan Wo Smith
Mai Clirgate Wallace
Philip Zalzneck
David A. Hillstrom
Mag
Desl Barlow Amis
Ray
Pill P Baier
G. & Bennett
Kenneth R. Beron
John AL Bit
Wid
CF Bliss
Wellih Bracket
Roger Brown
Jack Castor
John Castor
Earl Cherry
Lawrence
M. Douglas
BW Peldit
Troy Gillecus
Mike E.G Dunn
Howard Hammond
Pennsylvania considers driver point system plan
Harrisburg officials discuss a proposed point system for driving records. A committee study group, led by A. Glosson, announced the plan at a Pennsylvania Motor Federation meeting despite ongoing highway committee debates.
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Yoni Garmld A. Glosson
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Morin
Servite Highways Committee
Gleson
Gossard To Die Week Of March 12
Gov Lender sets March 12 week for execution of Harry Gossard Cambri County convict in Hallo Ween slaying. Governor says conviction may be upheld by Supreme Court and plan to seek commutation to life imprisonment.
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Gossard
Associated Press
Harrisburg — Gov Lender
Harry Gosaard
Cambri County
Erick-ob
Gosard
Karen
van Bunte
Tite Pardon Board
Gastard
Conomaugh
Cambri
Lorthe Hatta
Weer Aavink
Beyentsoid
Karen Mauk
Cemelry
Moon and Moon's Mental Status Before Court
Warren judge Alexander Flick Jr to hear testimony Monday on Kelley Norman Moon's mental condition after Moon's indictment for murder. Moon, of Connellsville, killed Judge Aulson Wade in January, and a sanity commission found mental illness requiring commitment. The Warren County court and state high court reviewed the case and ordered re examination.
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Warren
Alexander Flick Jr
Kelley Normon W. Moon
Brite Supreme Court
Warten County
Moon
Judee Flick
Ulaer
Warren ‘County Couny
Berlin Eyes Breakoff of Diplomatic Ties
AP News Briefs report Berlin breaking contact with the Communist regime as Moscow moves to tighten order. French officials say a Polish military attache was arrested for spying at the Pench rector, details circulated by Polish and Paris authorities as elections near.
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Wenp Borlity
Solel
Custis Kulilishi
Bynond
Arce
Siniliwey Tikstuuts
Barly Wily
LA Qyor Hyaller
Army Draft Calls Fall to Six Thousand for February
The Army issued a February draft call for 6,000 men, the lowest February quota since 1950. The deadline for enlistment and selective service changes followed the Korea outbreak, with the department noting earlier reductions and a shift toward volunteer enlistment reducing reliance on conscription.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army Today
Korea
Toten Department
Army
Hull
Army Styl Sk
Army Anne
Assassins Kill Chicago Brewer Linked to Mob Ring
Chicago police report the 61 year old brewer and former mob financial adviser Alex Laws Greenberg was shot to death in a gang style hit. Police say two men approached as he and his wife left a restaurant on South Cicero Ave and fired multiple shots before fleeing. Investigators are questioning associates as they pursue leads toward the Killers and possible money payments tied to the assailants.
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Old Capone
Ascnevitat Press
Chicago
Nother
Cipine
Alex Laws
Greenberg
Givenuere
Pole
Thoms
McLienin
Hooaluis
Giegnberg
Investigurore
Soulls
Thenar
Xin
Uwe
Snex
Uber
Red Cross to Aid Turncoat Group
A garbled report describes Red Cross efforts involving a turncoat group and plans for aid or mediation. References to Washington dialogue, an alleged meeting with named officials, and mentions of China, People’s Republic, and delivery of food or supplies amid tense relations.
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Washington
Richard
Apoksiian
Amerie Redoss
Red Cross
Kolin
Rod
Doeljpine
Wald
People’s Republic of Chinn Weameep
Call Off Search For 7 Missing Airmen
In Honolulu the search for seven airmen aboard a Navy P2V Neptune patrol bomber was suspended after a nighttime incident off Outr BAL. The missing crew were among seven aboard the aircraft believed to have attacked bombers. officials halted active searches and began reviewing mission details.
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Assnpiated Press
Honolulu
Thy Navy
UEP Imssion
Outi Bal
Leah Totay
Nepembe
Vu Hava
Hanno Barbiere
UN Committee Presses For Vote On Arms Plan
The United Nations Political Committee pressed for a vote on a four power arms plan that would curb sliding forces and cap nuclear weapons. The United States Canada Britain and France backed the plan despite Soviet objections while the Soviet Union urged priority for its own disarmament proposal and a broader system of controls.
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UN Politicl
Bi- Béniivne
Sky
United States
Fra
Canad
Britain
Mit
Bulgonth
Hhe
Nivgi
Bensing
Vi Y. Kuznetsov
Wey
School opening date set for three townships and Eminborough
A meeting between the architect, contractor and district directors is planned for next Monday to decide if Wayne Concord and Eminborough schools can open February 1. About $20,000 in equipment has been ordered to install before then.
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Wayne
Concord
Eiginborough
Thali Plases
Douplis
Toray
FonBetor
UwesAieth
Bulding
Four Die In Blaze At Trailer Home In Sichita
Local report from Sichita Kansas details a fatal trailer home fire on Frid night killing four occupants. Firefighters fought the blaze but could not enter the trailer as bystanders assisted attempts to pry open doors. Authorities noted the incident as a deadly house fire with prompt medical responders on scene.
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Sichita
Katy
Ronald Acumi
Gov Leader pledges veto on any sales tax bill
Harrisburg Governor Leader said he would veto any type of retail sales tax considered by the Legislature. He favored a 3 percent manufacturers tax and higher business taxes to address the fiscal impasse. He urged Republicans to propose fixes and warned against a sales tax as regressive and unacceptable.
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Leader
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Gav
House
Democratic House
Awain
Senate
Uyariouis
Deer Season Close and Doe Season Opens in Pennsylvania Woods
The 1955 antlered deer season ends at 5 p.m. tomorrow in Pennsylvania while the antlerless season opens Monday at 7 a.m. and runs two days. County quotas include Erie 4,000 Cra ford 6,000 Warren 12,000 Forest 8,000 Venango 4,000. Hunters are urged to safety and to report harvests to the Game Commission. expect many hunters in forests the next few days.
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Pennsylvania
Spy
Charles Butters
Chamber of Commerce “Hunt Safety Committee
Corry
Erie County
Ford
Warren
Forest
Venianao
Doe Sea
Son
Negro Admits Killing Couple in Leather County
Sheriff Dan Parker said a poultry worker confessed to slaying Harold Smith, 20, and Arlene Smith, 38, in November. The man identified as Nekro, who worked with his father in a small politicy and eke business, rented an oral statement and led investigators to the victims' bodies near Lebaron and Boulder.
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Carlyle
Dan Parker
Willy
Harold Smith
Arlene
Thule Noment
Fhubariirte
Niles Paar
Dave Parke
Sherity
Cully
Lebaron
W WoMin
Aindill
Fylles
Lebron
Boulder
Ailes Norte
Lehinuh
Union Officials Are Indicted in Pittsburgh Case
Four labor union officials and a New York lawyer are indicted on federal charges of violating or conspiring to violate labor laws. Named are Nicholas A Stirone, Thomas Pecori, Gerald Pecori, Edward T Duffy, and attorney Willing Bratman. Prosecutors allege extortion involving cement deliveries and bribery schemes dating from 1951 to 1963.
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Callo Clinieu
Ceed
Pittsburgh
New York
Nicholas A Stirone
Western Pennsylvania Laborers Council
Afl-Gto
Thomas Pecori
Common Laborers
Gerald Pecori
Edward T Duffy
Afl-Cio
Pilinters
Piper Hnsidlers
Willling
Wiliam G Rider
Pittsburgh Steel Co
Allermorl
Teltelbute
Stifone
Andrew Hawthorne, Inc
Phil Wolphili
Bhibion
Stirone
Getriy
Aveo Itowok
Wory
Tor
Truck Collision Causes $500 Damage on City Street
Merle Genung driving a truck owned by Led GEind struck a parked car on Bay East street, causing $500 damage to the Goodwill vehicle. Officer report notes damaged fender bumper and grille. no injuries reported.
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UE Geind
Merle Geniihy
Bay
Boul Cistreet
M Howard L. Goodwill
Trutl
Ind
Witiick
Eile
Dulles Presses Massive Retaliation Policy For Peace
Secretary of State Dulles warns Western nations to strengthen alliances to deter the Soviet Union. He defends massive retaliation as a firm peace foundation and reiterates it as the core of the collective security strategy.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russia
Dblles
Titnois Manufacturers Association
Dulles
Soviet Union
Owhaef Hay Jist
Sayin
Tanid
Iid
Truman
United States
United Station
Savicky
Paratyphoid Fever Strikes 27 More in Lancaster County
Lancaster County authorities report 27 new paratyphoid fever cases, most victims children, as state police and health officials investigate outbreak patterns. Names of victims released in a partial roster, while no clear source of spread is identified. Officials urge caution and note the outbreak could influence summer activities.
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Lancaster
Lakenstele County
Halse
Por
Dls
Bret Wied Walt
Canily Mhywichanie
der Buile
Win
Bn Bogity Touhy
Sonthar Seyater
Landastes Ail & Deparsaniett
Health
Inheritory
Philadel
Phidefor Anatesia
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Moose
Mishler
Harold P. Mishler
AP News
Bonn
Germany
Bayt Gtr Tau
Firti Pethin
Berlin
Cik
Willy Be
Paris
Jenilers
Bia
New MaUonal Assembly Joniamd
UN Committee
Gawe Commission
Habsburg
Idiy SuiBon
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