Garment Strike Ends After Talks In New York
Negotiators for garment manufacturers and 105000 striking workers reached a three year contract subject to ratification. The agreement ends a 25 year first major walkout and restores peace in New York City’s garment district. union leaders expect a start to movement and higher wages due to increased labor costs.
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New York
New York City
David Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Severiasale
Dubinsky
Hures
Mauols
Sanday
Harry Willey
Tintusvy
Robert F Wagner
CORON
Hulle
Yheuw
Red Cross Fund Drive Nears Half Way Mark
The 1968 Red Cross campaign nears halfway with about $4,000 raised. At the third meeting, campaign chair Charles M. Clark noted progress and thanked attendees. Present were Mrs Robert Gulbreath, Mrs Rob erh Forrester, Mrs Estell Wells, Mrs Alvene Chase, Mrs 2 B Wot vit, Mrs LB Baler, Mrs Charles Chel, Mrs Russell Clark, Mrs ayhy loetan, Mrs 1M Dou Hig, Mrs Mower Brower, Mrs Chris OrShell, Willian A. Guuthte Jon. dhimes Allyn, and chair Hay Affy and dames St George.
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Red Cross
Charles M. Clark
Mhorinie
Aid
Widledatinie
Wilendieny
Seseton
Robert Gulbreath
Roberh Forrester
Estell Wells
Alvene Chase
Wotvit
LB Baler
Charles Chel
Russell Clark
Loetan
Mower Brower
Chrtis OrShell
Willian A. Guuthte- Jon
Dhimes Allyn
Ehuirman Hay Affy
Dames
St. George
Lawyer and Judge Clash Over Tactics at Chambers
Ambiguous report details a confrontation between lawyer William C. Smith and deputies at a courtroom entry. Witnesses describe a tense scene as a deputy barred Smith from entering the chambers to observe a case. No official outcome or determinations are provided.
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Jude
Holleslipport
William C. Smith
Smith
Woman aspirant for Pa governor blasts at sacks
Miss Mumma an 88 year old Hummerstown farmer who once battled the federal government spoke at length about politics while awaiting a race for governor. She said she would outlaw clothes that make a person look heathen and urged dresses that show modesty. Nominally Republican, she plans to run on the Constitution ticket in November after withdrawing from GOP consideration saying leaders did not want a woman on the ticket.
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Marrisburg
Misa Rise Mumma
Hummerstown
Mumma
An- Aurmeed Nerselt
Miss Mumma
Constitution
GOP
Tam
Uckel
SEATO Meeting Pivots to Asian Aid and Defense
At SEATO opening, ministers pressed for stronger economic aid to counter Communist influence. U S Secretary Dulles announced two trillion dollars for joint defense, while Australia and France signaled more Asia aid. France and the United Kingdom echoed calls for rapid SEATO expansion amid Cold War pressure.
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SEATO
Sharp
Shire Dulles
Paul Doers
Skato
Austalian Force
R. G. Caney
Alliance
Asia
France
Une
Philip Hime
NATO
Pavel
Sean
Phil Opt
aNliunews
Paes
Corry Woman Hit By Car In Fair Condition
Edna May Torwitlager of West Conetess was struck by a Warren resident, Robert J. Pan, while walking in Corry. She remains in fair condition at U.S. Wea Hospital after the collision occurred shortly before noon on the road near Frewsburg. Police continue to investigate the crash.
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Corry
Godeniy
Gorey
Winnin
Feng
Edna May Torwitlager
Wea
Miles
Peti
Tbs
Robert J. Pana
Tnt
Bank cashier Potter ends embezzlement chase
Mount Hope bank cashier W G Potter vanished after telling his wife he would walk. The vault later opened with a 72 hour timer and showed $41,504 missing. Potter, a 57 year old trusted employee, was indicted earlier for embezzlement and was traced near Charleston. He planned to flee to Chicago with a $500 cash on hand, amid no explanation for the missing funds.
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Patel Ievilum
W. Va
W G. Potter
Mount Hope
Mount Hope Bank
Charleston
A. R. Brive Breanw
Wii Bundges
WT Cullaghan
Potter
Fayette County
Iie
Chiago
Denver
Twins Born To Corry Couple Twice
A Corry couple welcomed twins, a son and a daughter, born early morning to Mr Ed and Mrs Roes Bailey of West Chnesh Street. The boy arrived at 6 45 am, while the daughter’s birth occurred shortly after. A Webster’s dictionary notes a personnel directory at Prooviin personnel, with Mrs Bailey serving as personnel director at Raymond Miz Co.
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Serait Hon
Roes
Bailey
West Chnesh Street
Wax Hari
Webster's Tiotinnary
Prooviin
Mrz. Bailey Pewonnel
Raymond Miz. Co
School Board Delays Hatch Building Renovation Plan
Corry school board votes on remodeling the Hatch Building to add two classrooms amid delays to provide elementary space on the West side. Elwin Fuller moves to reject bids but fails to gain a second, prompting a reconsideration at a special meeting within 90 days. Architect Henry Gray to supply revised options. Continued on Page Eight.
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Corry
Hatch
Elwin Fuller
Corty
Hubert Vanwha
Fuller
Henry Gray
Wright
Firemen Benefit Cut Half-Year Pension Wait Period
Firemen's Pension Board, in a special session led by Mayor J. Fred Kinley, voted to cut the years required to draw full benefits from ten to five, citing a larger fund balance. The board also altered survivor provisions so a retiree's death no longer ends all benefits, allowing the money paid in to pass to family or estate. The fund totals about 23,139 and is built by insurance taxes, member contributions, and city payments, with a legal minimum of 50 percent of wages for retirees. Police pension fund meeting postponed until Drake can attend, with current police fund at 246 808 and similar funding sources noted.
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Firemen’s Pension Board
Pension Board
J. Fred Kinley
Typmen
Police Pension Fund
Harley Drake
City Courie
Frank Carnegie
Kinley
Drake
Camexie
Clity
Invasion Impacts Indonesian Coast and Port Areas
Widespread reports describe a landing of air or sea forces near Padang and along Sumatra's east coast. The Jakarta government signals possible follow up actions and captures on Bengkata, Tebingtinggi, and nearby river mouths while a rebel capital remains under analysis.
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Ieingian Ocean
Bultling
Sumatra
Tysnind Ta Jokaziat
Benglatts
Tebingtingeang
Pakainw
Termimuil
Silke River
Jakarta
Mili
School Year Extended To June 13th
The board extended the school year to June 13 due to storm losses. Easter Monday classes resume and Baccalaureate and commencement shift dates are noted. A special joint committee will meet Friday to discuss next year’s budget.
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Ln Jain
Lon Hanns
Atkintic City
Michigan State University
Curtis O'Shell
Pittsburgh
Hanna
Corry
Wright School
E.W. Shepard
North Center Street
Washeld
Pound
Walter Peake
Peake
Neuwline
City Treasurer Refuses Pay Raise Amid Board Debate
Corry school board considered granting a pay raise to City Treasurer Smith after City Williams Director Guy Abbey cited state law limiting salary changes during tenure. Smith declined, noting the prohibition until election or four year term change, leaving the issue unresolved at the last meeting.
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Uy Sunos
Cat
Smith
Corry
Williaiee
Guy Abbey
Comulus
Hold Driver In Hit Run Death
State Police charged Chiles E Miller 21 MeVeytown with driving wreck that killed 16 year old passenger Ruth Marie Altimus. Miller pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing. Surnames appear Miller, Altimus, Williams. incident occurred on Route 4824n near Belsano Sut. bond set at 1600 pending court.
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Suhneluwa
Chiles E. Miller
MeVeytown
Gillty
Pence Dino
Cambri Township
Ware
Coure ‘Etion
Miller
Belsano Sut
Danice Wiliams
Memorial Hospital
Tohnstown
Ruth Marie Altimus
Guards Quell Riot at Brushy Mountain Prison
The guards planned to enter 300 riotous prisoners to survey damage after demonstrations ended with tear gas. Warden Llewellyn reported prisoners burned fixtures and battered walls while guards were held back for safety. Separate breakouts at Fort Pillow Prison Farm left inmates armed and on the run. Names and locations are listed for several suspects and victims as authorities recount the incidents and response.
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Venn
Brushy Mountain State Prison
Frank Lewellyn
Llewellyn
East Tennessee
Fort Pillow
Tennessee
Ricape
Missami
Newry
Leon
Ry Ca Ling
Nustville
William Gary
Cleve
Chi Bath
Area College Announces New Elementary Education Plan
Grove City College announced a program in elementary education set to begin next fall. The plan, awaiting approval from the State Department of Public Instruction, enables students to prepare for teaching in public schools at the primary level. For years Grove City has been credited with training teachers for public and high school levels.
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Dye Gene
Grove Gily College
State Department of Public Instruction
Grove City
Federal aide clears path for Kinzua Dam project
The Justice Department argues four acts of Congress authorize taking Seneca land in New York for the Kinzua flood control dam on the Allegheny River. It cites 1936 1998 1941 legislation and a 1987 seven figure appropriation to begin construction. Senecas seek injunction claiming a 1794 treaty. Judge McGarraghy expects a speedy ruling. Senator Martin will push Congress to raise funding to six million dollars.
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Washington
Allegheny River
Kiama
Pennsylvania
New York
Boyd
Congress
Kingua
Joseph C. McGarraghy
Edward Martin
Kinzua
Castro Rejects Peace Plea Amid Cuban Uprising
Fidel Castro rejected a church backed plan to end Cuba's uprising. He demanded Batista permit nationwide elections supervised by the OAS or UN while maintaining conditions for amnesty and a June vote. The opposition pressed for broad amnesty and international oversight. Batista vowed a free and honest June election.
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Cubs
Rene
Fidel Castro
Imerrilla Yrar
Visi
Fulgencio Batleta
Cuba
Castro
Santiago de Cuba
Batista
National Union
Opposiye
Balista
United Nations
Buualid
Ths
Commissio
Cyrsto Potted
Moun Lal
Batists
Buttatn
Cebet
Nixon Seeks Tax Cut Over Spending as Reagan Era Talk Tests
Washington reports say President Eisenhower contemplates a tax cut with conditions, aided by Vice President Nixon who prefers tax relief to public works spending. Senators Martin and Case voice opposition, warning fixed incomes and pensions may benefit from a cut. Budget deficits and defense requests rise as White House pushes for timing on any tax reduction amid a sluggish economy.
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PEORY
Hania
Milchem
Vier
Nixonsin
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
GOP
Martin
Pennsylvania
Francis Case
South Dakota
Senate Finance Committee
Case
Senate Public Waris Committee
Niyon
White House
Robert E. Merriam
McElroy
Knowland
Calif
Senate
Bridges
Republican Policy Committee
Weeks Outlines Highway Program in Senate Hearing
Secretary Weeks testifies on a national highway plan to add 82.2 billion dollars over three years. Senator Gore, committee chair, backs a Democratic bill proposing 191.4 billion in new financing to finish the interstate network and shift federal highway funding from tax funds to a dedicated trust fund.
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Weeks
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Senate Public Roads Bubcommitee
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
Spain
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State Republican Committee
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Philadelphia
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John M. Walker
Allegheny County
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Pohel
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Pane
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Cross
Richard A. Mack
Federal Communications Commission
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