Ruling to hold new elections on waterfront union clash
New York labor turmoil deepens as a hearing on overturning the waterfront election looms. The New York Shipping Association seeks injunctions and a new vote amid violence claims and a split between the AFL and TLA dock unions. Tugboat crews and longshoremen extend strikes, while ships divert cargo as organizers push for new leadership.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Shipping Association
International Longshoremen's Association
Tnd
National Labor Relations Board
Arthur Lett
Leff
TLA
TLA Tiyal
AFL
Laff
William V. Bradley
Washington
Baltimore
ILA
Boston
U.S
New Jersey
Russia Agrees To Return WWII Torpedo Boats
Washington announces that thirty eight motor torpedo boats and submarine chasers loaned to the Soviet Union in World War II will be returned to U.S. hands soon. The return marks the fulfillment of wartime lend lease arrangements and involves vessels part of a broader postwar disposal plan.
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Russia
Washington
U. S
McCarthy attacked by Republican National Committee chief
Omaha report quotes RNC chairman Leonard W. Hall saying Senator McCarthy has done more harm than good and that his Senate effectiveness has diminished. Hall criticizes McCarthy amid Army dispute over subcommittee probes and calls for unity under Eisenhower as the party focuses on economy and communism.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Leonard W. Hall
Republican National Committee
McCarthy
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Subcommittee
Roy Cohn
Army
Stevens
John G. Adams
Cohn
Adams
McCarthy Army
Hall
Rocky Mountain
Republican State Chairmen's Association
Dwight DR. Eisenhower
Washington
GOP
Girl, 6, Injured In Auto Mishap At Riceville
A six year old girl suffered a laceration on the left ear in a two car crash at the Riceville intersection around 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Paul P Johnston 68 of Bradford and John Pelensky of Erie were the drivers. Johnston allegedly stopped at the stop sign then pulled out in front of Pelensky who was northbound on Route 8. The vehicle owned by Pennsylvania Electric Co sustained total damage estimated at 200 dollars.
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Riceville
Corry
Paul P Johnston
Bradford
John Pelensky
Erie
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Johnston
Pelensky
Sarah Mitchell
Finlay, O
Bridges to be rebuilt in Columbus area
The State Highways Department plans to replace two pre automobile era bridges in Columbus. District engineer Glenn Meyers said surveys are under way for long range planning and replacements could occur within three years, perhaps as early as summer 1955. One span carries Route 957 over Brokenstraw Creek and the other spans Coffee Creek and Brokenstraw Creek near the Route 957 to Route 6 road.
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Columbus
State Highways Department
Glenn Meyers
Department
Meyers
Brokenstraw Creek
Coffee Creek
Ferry
Merchants 10 Meet to Elect Officers
Merchants 10 held an annual meeting notice to elect officers. The session is set for Tuesday at O'clock in the Municipal Building per B G Bennett president of the retailers group. The calendar for promotions and the Chamber decal program expansion will be discussed.
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Corry
Chamber of Commerce
B. G. Bennett
Retailers Group
Agreement Near in Money Shortage Case in Clio Alabama
A creditors committee seeks unanimous agreement from depositors to take a 10 to 15 percent loss on a 875,000 shortage at the unchartered uninsured money exchange. About 75 percent of the 300 customers approved the settlement at a mass meeting led by Mayor Dan Easterling. One dissenting vote could void the deal, and Royall Reynolds, former exchange president, remains jailed on embezzlement charges after a 12 day disappearance.
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Associated Press
CLIO
Ala
Clo Merchants Exchange
Money Exchange
Oro
Dan Easter
Clayton
Easterling
Delay decision on building new 12 room school
Selinor directors from Wayne and Concord Townships stalled a decisive vote on a $445,000 elementary school project in a joint session at the County Public Library. Directors postponed until April when superintendent Dr. Douglas will provide updated cost figures and revised reimbursement terms.
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Selinor
Frat Wayne
Concord Lawnxuin
Qurry
Bulwein
Oas
Arrothier
ME Douglas
Corry Aves
Alates
Wayne
Bbds
Hmn
Neeupariey
Concord
Wayne Bak
Babson Critiques Unemployment Figures As Misleading
Babson Park Mass businessman criticizes federal unemployment data as unreliable until adjusted to per capita basis and properly sampled. He argues current surveys overstate labor hardship by including nonworkers such as ill or home workers and notes political biases in past reporting. He predicts continued inaccuracy in farm and rural areas.
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RVG
GOP Leaders Urge Swift Action on Eisenhower Legislation
Senate Republicans led by Ferguson urged speeding up work on the Eisenhower program. They called for a schedule to bridge the calendar and push major measures toward Senate action by May with hopes of passage before summer. Senator Mansfield and others warned public recall of the president’s program is weak amid McCarthy Army tensions. The House moved faster on housing while backing tax and security proposals pending broader review.
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Associated Wrox
Washington
Ferguson
Biserhowers
Républieas
Proporti Bopious
Senate
Pal Jey
Uie Wilks
Michigan
Sen
McCarthy
St. Lawrence Seaway
Uiey
Fie
Seri
Mansfield
Democratie National Chaternat
Nephen A. Milehnis
Gary
Tid
Becwue
Army
Eisenhower
Appropriations Committee
Taber
Hou Banking Committee
Mathis
Study School Problems Today Conference Details
A Corry based special committee leads a Northwest District Conference of School Administrators to examine sped and administrative functions within a Cooperative Educational Administrative project. Delegates include L M Doughin Assemblyman W W Waterhouse BE F Welles and Mra Ant Babess, with officials from the Department of Public Instruction and Pennsylvania State Education groups. Warren, Corey, and Erie County officials contribute consultative support.
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Corry
Ele
Ute Pew
Hibbs
Union Guy
Onesides de
L. M. Doughin
Assemblyman
W. W. Waterhouse
School Directos BE
Une Kelloe Foundation
Departmet of Public Instruction
Barrishouse
Gennywhe
Akso- Platons
Sod Pxlivedpalne Association
Pennaybvania State
Bid
Iew
Erie County
Ray ‘Thompson
Kipevieing
Albion
Ancionls
Whiptile
Warren
Dowlas
Harrisburg
Don Hudson
Union City Supervisivy
Wien
Went
Youths' Draft Status Clarified for National Guard
Notice explains draft status for youths in Company F National Guard. All youths 14 to 18 can enlist and receive ASD classification while in the Guards. Those over 18 may offset military service with time served. Enlistments open to ages 17 to 95, and over 36 with prior tribal service. Company F lists two officers and appointed men.
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Iberwatlh
National Guard
Guarda
Budget Director Dodge Resigns April 15
White House announces Joseph M. Dodge will resign as budget director on April 15 to return to private business. He will also serve as board chairman of Detroit Bank in retirement. Dodge had been appointed by the Eisenhower administration in January 1953 and planned a temporary tenure.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House Today
Joseph M. Dodge
Dodge
Detroit Bank
Detroit
Cave
Ste Haw
James Hagerty
Jim Selter
Mother Presses Charge In Statutory Rape Case
The mother of a newborn girl in Warren County filed a charge of statutory rape against Dine Bates 21 of RD 1 Columbus after police say Bates hired the child to ride in his car and assaulted her while driving to a location. Bates denied the charge and was arraigned before Justice Perry Mead in Columbiana. The accused is being held in the Warren County jail awaiting a hearing. his attorney said he plans to plead not guilty.
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Dine Bates
Gorolumbus
Bates
Poster
Ptolelull Hum
Warren County
Tolds
Corryite Named to Swedish Chamber of Commerce
David A Hillstrom, chairman of the Corry Jamestown Mic Gary board, was notified of his reelection as director of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce of the United States for a three year term. He has served on the chamber's board for several years. The organization, affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, promotes business and cultural ties between Sweden and the United States.
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Corryite
David A Hillstrom
Corry-Jamestown Mic
Gary
Swedish Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Charmiber of Commerce
Sweden
Corryite Violates Court Order in Erie County Case
Vanik, 90, formerly of 246 York Street, appeared in Erie County Court to sign no bond to keep the peace after a bench warrant was issued for assault and battery. He had been living at North East farm, employed by Lawrence Hammond, and is charged with rape in prior actions. The complainant, Daris Sterling, 19, alleges Vanik tried to force her into his car on West Washington Street, prompting renewed court action. Police sought his arrest across the county. authorities say the case will be directed to county court for violating the order.
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Lemthin Sovet
Erie County
Variik 90
York Treet
Vaniks
Asaault
M. 8
Cobebatt
Whawecoastal
Vanik
Lawrence Hammonds
Northy East
Mra. Viinik
Hennig
Daris Sterling
Washington Street
Unemployment Declines in Week Across States and DC
The Bureau of Employment Security reports a drop in unemployment for the week ending March 13, with 1,767,100 out of work. The figure fell from a February peak of 2,219,950, as declines occurred in 92 status and only 16 states showed increases.
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Washington
Bureau of Employment Security
District of Columbia
Infiraner
Corry sewage plant bids reveal Keystone lowest at 305000
The Corry Municipal Authority opened bids for the planned sewage treatment plant and Keystone Construction of Meadville was the low bidder at 305000. L. H. Ludwig of Falconer next at 416000 and H. T. Osborne and Co. of Franklin followed at 428000.
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Corry
Tranklin
Corry seeks bids on sewage plant bonds with low interest promise
Ben Shoemaker of the C. Collings bond house assures the Corry Municipal Authority that interest on bonds for the sewage treatment plant will be under three and three fourths percent. Shoemaker plans to attend a council meeting Tuesday to submit a bid. council may invite competitive bids if the rate is too high. Total project costs, estimated at 4180000 last year, include plumbing, electrical work, force mains, interceptors, and sewers. final figures await week end calculations by engineer Harry Mossley.
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Corry
Aine Euith
Bunbary Water Board
Boll
Lion
Cre
AM & Cast
Cound
Lo Mark Fd
Chivas
Rie
Jack Lacoste
Cleveland
HK Remer
Pittsburgh
Alps Construction Company
Paul Britten
Linenville
Platt
Erle
Harry Mossley
Peat and
Emerson Concern
Authority
Council
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National Guards
Jack Vanik
Sacramento
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Goodwin J. Knight
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