South's Rapid Growth Brings Labor Shortages in the South
Atlanta AP reports the South faces growth without widespread labor trouble though strikes totaled 528 in 1958 across ten states. Unionization varies, with North Carolina at 8.3 percent and Alabama at 24.9. Growth stems from mechanization and a move from farming to industry aided by a favorable business climate and right to work laws.
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Georgia
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Tennessee
Texas
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Ernest F. Hollings
Horoscope Forecast for Cancer and General Romance Trends
The Sunday and Day After Tomorrow horoscopes note mixed influences with ebbing relationships yet prosperous business prospects. Cancer may see notable advances in July to December, with travel hints in July or October and romance peaking in September to December. If today is your birthday you may gain in business and finances next year.
Wage gaps persist across U S regions
The report notes that the South remains behind in hourly wages compared with other regions. It cites averages: South $1.65, New England $1.84, Southwest $2.14, Midwest $2.16, Great Lakes $2.34, and far West $2.45, with union presence in metropolitan areas among African Americans.
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Police Probe Four Accidents Involving Minor Property Damage
City police investigated four minor accidents Friday all resulting in property damage and no charges were filed. In one crash on Church St and Highway 31 Horace Strong backed into A J Thornhill’s car after attempting to pass a stalled vehicle. Another collision on Danville Rd involved B J Montgomery and Gertrude Simmons during a left turn. Billy Perry reported a trailer detached and struck a parked car owned by H King on Wadsworth St SE.
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Moulton
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Danville
Chemstrand Joins Mellon Institute Research Program
Chemstrand Corp joins Diamond Alkali Co Cleveland and Koppers Co Pittsburgh in Mellon Institute’s new program for industrial affiliation with fundamental research. The collaboration supports polymer research, a major focus of the Institute’s investigations.
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Diamond Alkali Co
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Ohio
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Pittsburgh
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Alabama Legislature Passes General Appropriations Bill
After 14 days of a 36 day session the legislature has passed 53 bills, with 15 general and 38 local measures. Key moves include a $500,000 appropriation for the legislature, grants to state bodies, two land sale control bills, and four municipal laws led by Sen. Roland Cooper.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Governor's Office
Council of State
Regional Advisory Council On Nuclear Energy
Southern Regional Council
Vaughn Hill Robison
Joe Graham
Chilton
Cooper
Recommendations of the Presidents Science Advisory Committee
The piece notes recommendations issued by the President's Science Advisory Committee. It outlines priority areas for policy and research guidance and highlights the committee's role in advising executive decisions on science funding and national programs.
Accountants Attend National Conference at Waldorf Astoria
Seven local men will join 150 chapter representatives at the National Assn of Accountants Conference next week in New York. Attendees include Frank J. McLaughlin J Grady Shaw Joe T. Jones Douglas Kelly Robert Raney John Mongoven from Chemstrand Corp and Bob Stephenson from Wolverine Tube. The North Alabama Chapter won the Stevenson Trophy to be awarded at the conference.
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National Assn. of Accountants
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
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J. Grady Shaw
Joe T. Jones
Douglas Kelly
Robert Raney
John Mongoven
Chemstrand Corp
Bob Stephenson
Wolverine Tube
North Alabama
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Reindeer Population Report in Finnmark Norway
A recent survey estimates 114000 domesticated reindeer in Finnmark province of northern Norway last year. The count highlights the scale of Sami herding and regional reliance on reindeer herding practices.
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Finnmark
Norway
Governor signs local bill extensions amid minor amendments
The governor signed a series of local bills including amendments to existing laws. Almost a third of the bills extended the city limits of various Alabama municipalities, while other minor amendments were also approved.
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Alabama
Parked Kill Deer Nest in Factory Lot Draws Attention
In St Louis a pair of kill deer nest in the middle of Universal Match Corp parking lot. Workers, alarmed by traffic, surround the site with railroad ties to protect the four white eggs.
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Universal Match Corp
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