Labor Day in 1954 shows unions in transition
Corry Evening Journal notes Labor Day 1954 amid shifting U.S. union movements. A two-year no raiding pact by 15 AFL and 129 CIO unions covers over 10 million members, while large unions like the AFL Teamsters CIO Steelworkers and AFL Carpenters did not sign. U.S. union membership estimated at 16 to 17 million with Canadian members, and international ties grow ahead of world forums. The Durkin resignation and Taft-Hartley act debates are highlighted.
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American Federation of Labor
Congress of Tndustrial Organizations
AFL Teamsters
CIO. Steelworkers
AFL Carpenters
AFL
CIO
United Mine Workers
Walter P. Reuther
George Meany
U.S
Martin P. Durkin
Durkin
AFL Plumbers’ Union
Eisenhower
Senate
Labor Force and Unions Amid 1954 1964 Shifts
The article notes changes in labor rights and union influence post 1954 session, referencing August 19th labor policy actions, a Labor Day 1964 context, and rising fringe benefits while nonairls cultural employment remains uneven. It discusses early August employment figures, sector trends in construction and finance, and unions weighting benefits over wages.
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National Labor Relations Board
Taler Athstt
Mesa Neta
Atlantic School
Abel
Evan
Automobile” Workers of the
Bhiceliker
Cory
Nity Geners
U.S
How Smart Are You Quizzed From a Classified Page
A reader quiz asks 10 questions spanning taxes retirement income election politics tennis stars travel and more. It blends era style trivia with aged phrasing about Eisenhower Nixon Knowland and other figures while prompting true false or multiple choice style responses.
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Republican National Committee
Eisenhower
Nixon
Martin
Sen
Know
Jand
Leonaird
W. Hall
Louise Brough
Margaret Osborne du Pont
Shirley Fey
Althea Gillson
Doris Hart
Europe
Clifford P. Cie
GOP
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Father of Novelist Guthie Dies in Montana
A.B. Guthie Sr., 83, father of Pulitzer Prize winning novelist A.B. Guthrie Jr., and former publisher and banker, died Wednesday in Choteau Montana. The elder Guthie was a noted figure in regional journalism and business.
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A. B. Guthie
Proclamation Promotes Highway Safety in Philadelphia
The governor's Highway Safety Advisory Committee of Pennsylvania issues a proclamation urging motorists to curb speeding and honor pedestrians. The document, signed by Mayor Cherry, calls for enforcement actions and public awareness to protect citizens during peak school travel times and busy streets.
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Corey
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Pulline
Dylvens
PENELEC seeks access to line right of way
Tri Pennsylvania Electric Co plans to clear the way for a Brad Township Erie County power line project. At a Public Utilities Commission hearing in Erie the firm seeks eminent domain approval to acquire parcels in Girard and Fairview townships for a new generation station west of Lake City. Potential property owners named include Theodore Kibler Julius Herbold Leo Goo and heirs of Auns Kueng in Girty township and Kenneth Arrowsmith in Fairview Township.
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Pennsylvania Electric Co
Erie
Brad Township
Public Utilities Commission
Erie County
PUG
Sheqieh Tair Girard
Womer
Olonele
Cir Philsen
Lake City
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Common Hiong Court
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Theodore F. Kibler
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Rose Herbold
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Auns Kuengig
Givyed Township
Kenneth G
Moon Arrowsmith
Fairyew Township
Woman seeks large tax cut amid costly lifestyle
In Joliet a woman urged the Will County Board of Review to slash real estate and property taxes. Board member Tillman Woodhouse said the complainant claimed her husband recently bought an $80,000 home, a Cadillac, and costly furnishings, making payments difficult and prompting her demand for a drastic reduction.
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