Labor Unity in 1955 Merger Talks Gain Steam
The piece outlines the AFL-CIO merger push led by six man subcommittee chaired by George Meany and Walter Reuther. It notes plans for a draft constitution, potential ratification by both unions, and remarks by David J. McDonald on rapid organic unity while flagging opposition from major holdouts like McDonald’s Steelworkers and Beck’s Teamsters. It also mentions FEPC prospects and the political barrier posed by segregation in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Unity
Afl-Cio Committee On Unity
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Walter P. Reither
AFL
CIO
Joint
AFL Executive Council
Miami
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers of America
McDonald
Reuther
CLIO
McDonald's Steelworkers
AFL Teamsters Union
Dave Beck
CTO
FEPC
Corry Journal 1935 Highlights Weather and Local News
Twenty years ago Corry saw births outnumber deaths 164 to 124 in 1934 and a knee fracture injured Cora Lansons after a fall on ice. Mrs. Frank Wilcox escaped serious injuries in a fall. Corry High lost 26-16 at Edinboro, dropping to second in the Erie County League. No major accidents despite icy roads as police note slow traffic. American Legion plans an ice skating carnival February 16 with bigger plans than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Sidney B. Elston
Reveal
Cora Lansons
R.D
Spring Creek
Harry Lamons
Frank Wilcox
East Main Street
Corry High School
Edinboro
Beavers
Elmer €. Carrier Post
No. 365
American Legion
National Safety Council warns on stopping distances at 20 mph
The National Safety Council provides recommended minimum to maximum stopping distances for vehicles traveling at 20 miles per hour. A note highlights reaction distances and related factors affecting stop time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Savings Bond Sales Rise Across Pennsylvania in 1954
Pennsylvania Purchases of Series E and H Savings Bonds totaled over 424 million dollars in 1954 led by Ray S. Tannehill, with December sales above 40 million and a 3 million month gain. Nationally, 1954 bond sales set a peacetime record of 4.88 billion dollars. Erie County reports December sales of 1,014,182 dollars, up 166,972 from 1953. End of year Americans held a record 38.2 million dollars in E and H bonds, with about 12 million of matured E bonds still earning interest under extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Ray S. Tannehill
U. S. Savings Bonds Committee For
Earl O. Shreve
the Treasury
Erie County
Roy OC. Mauer
Shreve
Treasury
Legal Question Raises City Salary Reform Timing
A legal issue centers on when City Controller Arthur Gehrlem's pay rises from 6000 to 8500 under a 1956 reform. Parks Director Downing and Safety Director Canningo will receive 8500, while Finance Director Brabender and Streets Director Walczak stay at 8000 until voters again approve. If reelected, the change could occur January 1, 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Arthur Gehrlem
Charles Downing
Michael Cannigino
George Brabender
Joseph Walczak
Seven Current Event Quiz Prompts Challenge Readers
A reader quiz asks seven questions on topics like SEATO purpose, housing trends, teacher salaries, New York eggs consumption, Colombo powers, the Gopher State, and a senator's wife in state legislature. The item cites related notes about 1956 election implications and CIO vs AFL labor leader attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEATO
Europe
Latin America
Greece
Turkey
Southeast Asia
Iran
U.S
Burma
Ceylon
India
Indonesia
Torael
Pakistan
Town
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Bear Lake Area News Happenings Report
Local notices from Bear Lake area include prayer meeting led by Mrs Beverly Manwaring as Rev Tundeen assists at Wayne Valley Evangelistic meetings. WSWS January meeting at Mrs Elsie Newhouse's home. Pioneer days observed at Bear Lake EUB Church. Evangelistic meetings led by Rev Peterson throughout the week. Visits include Mr and Mrs Arthur Bailey of Salamanca with family, and Mr and Mrs Reno Berky in Akron. Strep throat patient Ruth Lundeen improves. Terry Evans of Jamestown staying with Elwood Cardell. Reno Berky Sr returns to Akron after vacation with Reno Berky Jr. and family. Mrs Francis Cable returns from Corry Memorial Hospital. Marilyn Johnson of Lotaville visits. Marion Pardee family of Panama visits Ray Pardee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stun Aso
Vers
Beverly Manwaring
Tundeen
Wayne Valley
Maude Cornish
Edgar Wilson
WSWS
Elsie Newhouse
Bear Lake
Arthur Bailey
Salamanca
Reno Berky
Ruth Lundeen
Terry Evans
Jamestown
Elwood Cardell
Reno Berky Sr
Akron
Ohio
Reno Berky Jr
Francis Cable
Corry Memorial Hospital
Marilyn Johnson
Lottavilla
Marion Pardee
Panama
Ray Pardee Sunsey
Closing date on loans for farm grain purchases set
Erie County farmers with wheat and other crops under loan or purchase agreements must file applications by January 31. The deadline covers warehouse stored grain as well as farm stored grain. Niles Weldon, chairman of the county Stabilization committee, urged prompt action to meet the closing date set by Cummins Credit Corporation Ioana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Credit Corporation Ioana
Niles Weldon
Erie County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Erie County
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Corry Evening Journal
Tyakulk Glee Cay Pa
Associated Press
Apews
Lanior
Labor
James P. Mitchell
Rabat Arate
Briggs and Stratton
Clinton
Continental Motors
Cady & Collier
Thomas Motors
of Corry, Inc
Chevrolet
Stahl’s
Bulova
Stahl Jewelers
RCA Victor
Trajfon
Cannes
Davis Radio
North Center Street
Powell Loan and Finance Co
Ronald Bewmmdayrt
Wee
Katherine
Ala
Syesuhearwe
Pao
Bunaficia Consumer Divcount GO
Center Street
Loblaw's
Tuffy
Corner of
Center
Washington Sts
Horton J. Davis & Son
N. Center St
Al’socrss
Channel Master's
Champion Rainbow
Emerson
Western Auto
Lester R. Lopus
Other Union
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Cory, PA
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