UAW Seeks Vote On Ford Pay And Stock Purchase Offer
The UAW proposes nationwide worker vote to choose between Ford's stock purchase plan and a guaranteed annual wage. Honest Ballot Assn to conduct within two weeks. If Ford workers back stock option, contract would be extended to allow terms. If wage plan favored, pay increase funded by 12 cents per hour. Tense bargaining session began with a recess to study the proposal. Negotiations include severance pay clarifications and wage concessions discussions amid a potential strike threat.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford Motor
Ford Victor Company
Ford
Henry Ford II
New York
Honest Ballot Assa
Witting
UAW
Walter Reuther
Openmonons
Merly
Insis
Mini
Memorial Day Speaker Urges Vigilance Against Destruction
Memorial Day speaker Atty. Harold Beckman urged vigilance in peace as in war, stressing duty beyond commemorations. He spoke at Bayliss Park services and warned enemies seek security to erode the common good. County Atty. Matt Walsh also warned against war and urged careful leadership selection.
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United States
Harold Beckman
Rainbow Post No. 2
American Legion
Beckman
Bayliss Park
Beekman
United
National Daughters of the Grand Army of the Republic
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Guard
Walsh
Matt Walsh
Legion Services
Walnut Hil
Ines
Observation Tower Closed For Weekend
Gettysburg Pennsylvania observation tower on the battlefield was closed over the weekend. Secret Service sealed the entrance and padlocked the stairs after officers chased a crowd away and warned visitors off the site near President Eisenhower’s farm a mile away.
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Gettysburg
Osich
Eisenhomer
Secret Service
Boys Still Hunted in Denver Vehicle Theft Incident
Report describes a group of youths spotted boarding a car near a Denver university construction site. Officials arrived to a running vehicle and damaged telephone wires, with the perpetrators fleeing as officers approached. No further details on identity or exact location were provided.
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Denver
Pmer Demckx
Cers
Demek
Toronto Host To Trade Fair Opens This Week
The eighth Canadian International Trade Fair begins in Toronto with exhibitors from 29 countries. Buyers worldwide attend for two weeks ending June 10 to place orders for jewelry, automotive presses, and more. Soviet bloc participation includes Czechoslovakian aircraft and textiles, with West German Dutch Swiss and Swedish firms also prominent. Buyers will see skini liometers for uranium prospecting and discuss radioactive materials use with atomic experts.
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Herald Tribune News Service
New York
Toronto
Czechoslovakia
Russia
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Eli Anderson Dies in Lincoln Former Camel Blulis Resident
Word was received here Monday of the death of Eli Anderson 13 of Lincoln New Por neta services will be held at 9 am Tuesday at the Wadjon Wor ldery in Lincoln Burial will be held at 2 30 pm Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery in Shenandoah.
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Major Clash Reported at Israel-Egypt Border
A clash at the Israel Egypt border was reported Monday with four Israelis wounded. Authorities described the incident as a major armed confrontation involving cross border fire and casualties. Israel tightened border controls as details remained unclear.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Nixon Calls for Peace Search at Memorial Day Service
Vice President Nixon spoke at Arlington National Cemetery pledging a peace search to honor war dead while warning against appeasement. He said success depends on Communist good faith and urged military strength and diplomatic firmness to deter aggression. Eisenhower spent Memorial Day weekend at his Gettysburg farm.
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Nixon
Nations
America
Eisenhower
Arlington Naton- Danal
Gettysburg
Corning Schoolman Resigns to Lead Decorah Public Schools
D. D. Dunlavy superintendent of Corning schools for nine years resigns to head Decorah public schools. Board accepts resignation after he was recently re elected. Robert E. Ball, high school principal here for two years, will succeed him. Dunlavy previously led Underwood schools before moving to Corning.
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D. D. Dunlavy
Decorah
Dunlavy
Educaton
Corning
Robert E. Ball
Underwood
Spy Submarines Reported by Formosa Agency
The Tataoens Agency said on Monday that three small Soviet built submarines, specially assigned to spy on the U.S. coast, are based in Siang Bas, about 1230 miles south of Snanchai.
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Taipel
Formosa P
Tataoens Agency
U.S
Tih Flest
Siang Bas
Snanchai
Holiday Death Toll Mounting
Memorial Day weekend traffic toll rises toward fresh highs as the National Safety Council notes the holiday toll is progressing tragically. Through noon Monday 280 highway deaths, with drownings at 94 and 39 other accidents, totaling 413 for the weekend so far. The record highs remain 363 traffic deaths in 1952 and 571 overall in 1954.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Scattered Showers On Tan For Tuesday
The weatherman notes pleasant Memorial Day weather in southwest Iowa with mild temps. A late Tuesday afternoon shower chance is forecast as highs reach near 84 and Monday's high touched 69 with a small Sunday statewide rainfall recorded early. A 41 degree low was reported in Spencer and Waterloo.
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Iowa
Lake Manawa
Burlington
Spencer
Waterloo
Don’t Score Here For Council Bluffs To Date
Residents report no scoring or progress in the city’s latest council actions. Officials address delays and outline pending measures affecting local affairs and future timelines.
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Council Bluffs
Bamares
Miss Des Moines crowned in Des Moines contest
Miss Des Moines Mary Coffman 19 of Drake University was crowned in a Junior Chamber of Commerce contest Sunday. She will compete for Miss Town at Clear Lake in August.
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Des Moines
Mary Coffman
Drake University
Stressman
Stom Gi
Chamber of Commerce
Mit
Clear Lake
Timely Tips To Launch Your Water Baby This Summer
Advisory on teaching infants to swim emphasizes gradual exposure and safety. Parents encouraged to avoid forcing progress, use a tolerant approach, and provide steady practice with water familiarization supervised by trained instructors to reduce fear and build skills.
Four U S fliers held by China to be released
Peiping radio announced Monday night the imminent release of four U.S. airmen held since the Korean War. Capt. Harold Fischer Jr. Swea City Iowa Lt. Lyle W. Cameron Lincoln Neb Lt. Col. Edwin L. Heller Wynnewood Pa and 1st Lt. Roland W. Parks Omaha Neb were convicted May 24 by a military tribunal for transgressions over Manchuria and sentenced to immediate deportation. The State Department welcomed the news but said other prisoners remain.
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VY. K. Krishna Menon
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Yalu River
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Mer Hinn Province
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BR Parsate
Death of Gregory Ouren Leader of Seed Co
Gregory Ouren 51 president of Ouren Seed Co died Sunday night at a local hospital from heart disease. A lifelong Council Bluffs resident, he had served as president since 1945 after his father’s death. He held degrees from Town State College Ames and Iowa State College Phi Gamma Delta. Survived by widow Carol three daughters Linn Jamee Susan a son Richard his mother Mrs Turns Guren a sister and a brother. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm at the Mieser Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Cedar Lawn. A memorial fund for rural beeps was established.
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Abraham Lovcoln
Town State College
Ames
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Iowe State College
First Congregational Church
Council Bluffs Savings Bank
Council Bluffs Savings and Loam Assn
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Vardi Gras
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Linn
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Susan
Richard
Iny
Turns Guren
Procter Ro Perkins
William H. Quren
Council Bluns
Weinesdas
Mieser
Cedar Lawn
Calm Stranger Rescues Five From Water
A report describes a stranger pulling seven people from the water at Mapton Court. The rescuer is unnamed, and details of the incident are fragmentary, with OCR errors but the core event indicates a successful lifesaving effort.
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Mapton Court
Neo Dewteg
Frank
Pian Reception For 4 American Fliers
Four American airmen are honored in a reception arranged abroad amid ongoing tensions with China. The event highlights bilateral strains and salutes the servicemen for their mission and service.
Vukovich Killed In Indianapolis Race Tragedy
Veterans car ace Vukovich, 1933 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 winner, perished in a five car crash on the backstretch of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during a Memorial Day race. Ed Elisian started the wreck by hitting the wall. Rodger Ward and Johnny Boyd were also involved as cars piled up and caught fire. Vukovich had set a speedway record for 125 miles and was clocked at 136.212 mph.
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Indianapolis
Ed Elisian
Rodger Ward
Cookie Johnny Boyd
Vukovich
al Keiler
Jimmy Dagwall
Jack McGrath
Walther League Elects At Milford
Milford reports the Walther League of Town Ostich West Lutheran Church Missouri Synod elected four officers at its eleventh annual convention. Fort Dodge president Elmer EEegen elected. Walter Licht as vice president. Mildred Ida Grove as corresponding secretary. Barbara Nevisen as committee secretary. Agnes Blass and Aulan Wess noted in roles. The group plans service schools and activities through 1956 with meetings set for Le ws SBN and a ministerial event on a Sunday in May.
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Milford
Wahkher League
Ostich West
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Elmer Eegcen
Fort Dodse
Walter Licht
Mite
Mildred Ida Grove
Barbara Nevisen
Coupee Blass
Aulan Wess
Lews Sbn
Walker Cup Aces Beaten In Britain
Britain hosts a Walker Cup clash with United States contenders facing an upset loss. Depth of field shows key players from Peay and others contributing early, while European course conditions test both sides. Officials report a tight match with momentum swings and standout drives.
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Britain
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