Editorial Clash on 35 Hour Week Between Meany and Reuther
Guest editorial weighs the dispute between George Meany and Walter Reuther over a reduced work week. Reuther proposes a flexible 40 hour standard tied to employment levels and a national insurance fund for small businesses, while Meany pushes for an immediate statutory reduction. The piece questions the economic risks and potential unemployment cycles of either approach.
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George Meany
Walter Reuther
Reuther
Meany
America
Rev David Leech to address Rotary on Randolph School
The Rev David Leech head master of Randolph School Huntsville will speak to the Rotary Club at the Lyons Hotel on private education. Cotaco Elementary School will present an operetta Why Garden Quarled Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Week runs March 10 16 nationwide. On this date 101 years ago ironclads Monitor and Merrimac battled at Hampton Roads Virginia marking a first.
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David Leech
Randolph School
Huntsville
Rotary Club
Lyons Hotel
Cotaco
Monitor
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Italy to Issue Stamp for D Annunzio 100th Birth Anniversary
Rome reports Italy will issue a five cent postage stamp on March 15 to honor the 100th anniversary of writer Gabriele D Annunzio born in 1863 and died in 1938. The commemorative marks his contributions as novelist and poet.
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Italy
Rome
Gabriele D’annunizio
Alabama pilots not involved in Bay of Pigs operation
Washington AP: a Defense Department spokesman said no Air National Guardsmen from Alabama, Arkansas, or Virginia took part in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Reports claimed Alabama recruits involved. official line is no recruiting campaign nor lists from the National Guard Bureau. The last states to use B26 bombers were Arkansas, Alabama and Virginia.
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Washington
Defense Department
Air National
Air National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Arkansas
Alabama
Virginia
Young Attacks Nixon as War Hawk Over Cuba Policy
Senator Stephen M. Young accuses Richard Nixon of duplicity over Cuba, likening him to Harold Stassen and criticizing Nixon silence in 1960 when Fidel Castro seized U S properties. He backs Kennedy’s firm policy and Khrushchev’s retreat, while Senator Kuchel argues against defending Eisenhower or Nixon on Cuba.
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California
Harold E. Stassen
Young
Senate
Stassen
Minnesota
Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fidel Castro
U.S
Cuba
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Thomas H. Kuchel
Calif
GOP
Eisenhower
Kuchel
Castro
Congress
Soviet Vows To Keep Pledge On Cuba Troop Withdrawals
Secretary Rusk said some Soviet troops are leaving Cuba and ambassador Dobrynin promised the pledge will be honored. Khrushchev referenced several thousand withdrawals with plans to move ships into position to evacuate within a week, though exact figures were not disclosed.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Cuba
Kremlin
Rusk
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
Khrushchev
Kennedy
Dobrynin
Flee From Burning School in Bellport
A fire ripped through the old wing of Bellport High School on Long Island injuring 44 students and a teacher as they fled. Eight graders John Allers 13 suffered severe injuries. 37 students and the teacher remained hospitalized overnight for smoke, shock, and fractures.
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Bellport
N. Y
Long Island
Alabama House Fast Tracks $100 Million Road Bond
Governor Wallace pushes a special session to approve a $100 million highway bond bill in Alabama. The House quickly passes the measure after signatures by 82 of 106 members, with a Senate companion. the plan would elevate total state bonded debt to over $350 million as lawmakers seek rapid passage before a weekend recess.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Wallace
Ways and Means
House
Senate
Alabama
Complete service for Frigidaire and all make appliances
Service advertisement for Robinson's offering full repair and maintenance for Frigidaire and all appliance brands. Emphasizes prompt work, skilled technicians, and reliable parts coverage across appliances at the store location. Potential customers urged to contact for repairs or service schedules.
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Robinson’s
C of C Plans Drive for New Building in Decatur
A seven member committee met at the Crescent Motel to outline a $110000 drive for a new Decatur Chamber of Commerce building at 6th Ave and Walnut. The plan calls for 25000 square feet sold at $1 per square foot and a $10000 target with a kickoff March 17. Publicity chairmen include Clint McGee and others from WAJF and WHOS, with 30 to 40 days to meet the quota.
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Crescent Motel
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Clint McGee
Dick Coffey Ford
Hamilton Masters
WAJF
Louis Blizzard
WHOS
Bob Gleason
Rebels claim sunrise coup in Syria amid bloodless rollout
Reports clash as army rebels say they seized Damascus without bloodshed while fighting continues in parts of Syria. Iraqi regime and Syrian army units maneuver near the border as regional powers watch closely with Arab unity rhetoric and Nasser’s influence cited.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Syria
Iraq
Middle East
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
U.A.R
Cairo
Egypt
Damascus
Israel
Ankara
Tiberias
Baghdad Radio
Nou
Nasser
Royster Guilty In Assault Case As Miller Also Convicted
Judge Bloodworth closed the docket with two guilty verdicts. William Royster was found guilty of assault and battery in the beating of his infant son, with a $1 fine after a long deliberation. L V Miller faced burglary charges tied to Kuhn's 5 10 store with a later sentencing date of April 17. John Edward Thomas faces first degree murder trial next week.
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James N. Bloodworth
Circuit Criminal Court
William T. Royster
Royster
Lacey
R. L. Hunley
Lilie Doss, Jr
Bloodworth
L. V. Miller
Miller
Kuhn’s
Main St
Hartselle
Powell
Peking Raises Old Territory Issue Friday
Washington dispatch reports Red China raising historic territorial grievances against Russia and criticizing Khrushchev over Cuba while denouncing U S colonial borders. The broadcast targets the American Communist Party as Beijing cites unequal treaties and Manchurian gains to frame claims and warn of wider implications.
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Washington
Red China
Soviet Union
Peking
China
Russia
Khrushchev
Great Britain
Portugal
Hong Kong
Macao
United States
Amur
Manchuria
Ussuri
Vladivistok
Soviet Turkistan
Lake Balkash
Caribbean
American Communist Party
Cuba
Fire Destroys Webb's Grocery in Moulton
A fire gutted Webb's Grocery in Moulton shortly before noon Friday. Fire officials said the blaze began about 11 45 a m and the cause is undetermined. A separate grass fire at Ouke Terry's residence caused no damage.
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Moulton
Webb's
Ouke Terry
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