Bitter union strike halts five U S defense sites
Five key U S defense installations face disruption as the IAM and Convair wage a bitter pay dispute. Talks broke off with Lockheed, Douglas, and others, with threats of new walkouts. Union dues policy and contract issues spark mass meetings and potential strikes across Canaveral and Vandenberg locations.
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San Diego
Calif
U. S
Convair
International Assn
IAM
Lockheed Aircraft Missiles and Space Division
Bank
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Monica
United Auto Workers
Douglas
Long Beach
Engineers
Architects Assn
EAA
Air Force
Uig
Canaveral
Fla
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Warren
Bessemer plant to expand facilities and equipment
A two million dollar expansion is under way at the Bessemer Refractories Division plant of H. K Porter Inc. Co. The project adds a new tup hel kiln, up to two new dryers, and additional brick making facilities for improved production.
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Bessemer
Ala
Bessemer Refractories
H. K Porter Inc. Co
Hepat
Presi
Ground Blast Delays X15 Test Program
Edwards Air Force Base Calif. reports a blast during X15 rocket test injuring none aboard. The X15 aircraft suffered extensive damage and North American Aviation said the program will be delayed two or three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Scott Crossfield
North American Aviation
Youth Killed In Cliff Fall
A 13 year old boy fell 25 feet from a cliff and died. A neighbor assisting a police search found him at the base Wednesday night. Coroner details indicate fatal injuries from the fall near Wiecht.
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Birmingham
Daniel Richard Brasher
Wiecht
Rockefeller and Kennedy Drives Roiling Washington Politics
Report on reactions in Congress to Rockefeller and Kennedy moves. Nixon declined comment on Rockefeller's claim that party leaders misdirect the Repuplican path. In Michigan, Stuart Symington drew AFL CIO support at Grand Rapids, with delegates signaling votes. Williams endorsed Kennedy, while Stevenson aides faced shifting loyalties.
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Vice
Washington
Congress
Nixon
Rockefeller
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Michigan
Afl-Cio
Wedy
Grand Rapids
Gov
G. Williams
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Himington
Kennedy
Stevenson
Henry Steele Commager
Amherst College
John K. Galbraith
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
Fidel Castro warns US a greater Cuban threat than quake
Havana reports Fidel Castro says the United States is a worse foe for Cuba than a Chilean quake. He claims ongoing U S hostility and adds dockside tensions and ship movements reflect a perilous climate for Havana amid regional upheavals.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
United States
Cuba
Chile
Governor Lists Aid for Aged Programs and Housing
Governor John Patterson addressed over 500 delegates at the state aging conference. He outlined goals including programs for the aged, adult education, libraries, and recreation, plus better housing for the elderly.
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John Patterson
State Conference On the
Ce Tite
Visitors and social gatherings across Jones Onis Chapel area
Local residents and guests visited churches and homes this Sunday and weekend. Families from Birmingham Cullman and nearby areas attended services and shared meals while others hosted showers and exchanges at private residences.
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Arlee Gables
Robert Carpenter
Birmingham
Arlen Skinner
Roberta
Elois Wallace
Una Williamson
Serene Powell
Cathy of
Cullman
Ira Glover
J. P. Brown
Linda
Markus White
Ted White
Manuel
Eli Rodgers
Manus Rodgers
Typhoon Kills 40 In Hong Kong
Hong Kong reports 40 confirmed dead and 29 injured as Typhoon Mary slams ashore. Police say 23 are missing and tolls may rise while rescue workers search affected areas.
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Hong Kong
Cliffside Rockfall Declared Accidental Death
A report states the rocky fall at the cliff base was ruled accidental after preliminary investigation, with no foul play suspected and authorities continuing to document the scene.
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Carrollton
Navy
Albert Moro
John F. Eversbaker
Greene County
McGuire Air Force N.J
Ft. Dix
White House
Nelson Rockefeller
Eisenhower
New York
Japan
Richard Nixon
Bessemer Plant
Melvin T. O'Neal
Mgr
Consumer Loan Service
Johnston St
THE
Associated Press
JONES
Chapel Mars
Eron
Cube
Poe
Great International
Waren & Nist Mainland
Buschs
O'Brien
Dinette
First Avenue
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