May Try to Halt Disarmament Sessions in Geneva
Washington officials believe the Soviet Union may seek to suspend disarmament talks at Geneva until after the U S presidential election. Khrushchev's campaign to undermine Eisenhower could push for a recess, though the United States and allies oppose a long stop.
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Eagles Install New Officers for Chester Fraternal Order
Chester reports the Fraternal Order of Eagles 139 and its auxiliary installed new officers in recent ceremonies at the American Home. Named officers include John Ryan as past worthy president, James Hutton as worthy president, Lewis Konvicki as vice president, Elmer Shaver as chaplain, Eugene Hoffman secretary, Edward Murphy treasurer, Joseph Morgan conductor, Emmett Greenhalgh inside guard, George Zelznick outside guard, and Clem Morgan trustee. Auxiliary officers listed include Sarah DeBlarde past madam president, Edna Demenas madam president, Gertrude BeFonzo vice president, Helen Hulton secretary, Mary Grove treasurer, Trene Black chaplain, Madeline Fromal conductress, Julia Grove inside guard, Mary Brown outside guard, Anna Dugan, Elizabeth Brest, and Margaret Mattel as trustees.
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Railroad Unions Reach Wage Deal With Railroads
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and 45,000 members settle on a 4 percent hourly wage boost over 16 months. The Switchmen's Union remains the sole major operating union unsettled, seeking 12 percent. Retroactive 1.0 cent COLA and removal of the escalator clause are included. contract lasts to Nov 1, 1961.
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Bohemian Bob Subdued After Window Standoff in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police finally captured 29 year old Robert Schweda known as Bohemian Bob after he barricaded himself inside a rented store window display. He squeezed out a hammer to smash a plate glass pane, suffered cuts requiring hospital treatment, and faces a disorderly conduct charge. He posed as The Thinker attracting hundreds before officers broke in.
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America
Kennedy Seen Strong, Likely Pick For Democratic Ticket
J. M. Arvey, Democratic national committee member from Illinois, says Kennedy is virtually assured of his party’s nomination for the presidency or at least strong enough to influence the convention choice. He adds Kennedy will likely hold a place on the ticket.
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Weather: Thursday high 84 and low 69
Daily forecast notes temperatures for the day with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 69. The observed average for Thursday is 73 while the normal for this date is 74.
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Kennedy Seeks New York Votes for Democratic Nomination
Kennedy foresees 9144 convention votes from New York with Liberal Party backing and pledges totaling 484 in unofficial tallies. Johnson trails with 2024 and Lehman seat shuffle sparks tension as DeSapio wins re election as national committeeman. New York delegates will cast 114 votes at the convention.
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City Man Held In Knife Slaying
Nathaniel Patrick, 36, of Chester, was held without bail for murder after a stabbing outside the Flower Hill Bar in Crawford area. He allegedly wounded Harvey Crawford, 38, of Chester Township, with Patrick surrendering to state police later at the Elwyn barracks and being questioned at the district attorney’s office.
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Board Restores Camp Donations To Camps Hope and Sunshine
MEDIA COURTHOUSE The county restores $1000 cuts to Camp Hope and adds $1500 more for Camp Sunshine, bringing each camp to $2500 from the 1960 budget level. Camp Hope representatives urged restoration at the county commission meeting last week, and the commissioners approved Thursday.
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Reds Seek To Nullify Jap Treaty
Tokyo reports show Japanese left wingers staging a new series of demonstrations to push for nullification of the U S Japan security pact. A memorial service for Michiko Kamba drew about 3,000 amid promises of larger rallies, with further protests planned including factory sit-ins and a Parliament night march. Leaders urge a new Parliament and rejection of the treaty, while Premier Kishi contemplates successor steps after the pact took effect. The Trotskyist wing of Zengakuren, blamed by some for Kamba’s death, clashes with the Communist line over responsibility, as police autopsy notes injuries from the incident.
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Rains Boost GOP Effort in North Dakota Senate Race
In North Dakota the weather shapes politics as Republican Gov. John E. Davis faces Democrat Rep. Quentin Burdick for the senate seat of the late Sen. William Langer. Rain boosts crop hopes, aiding Davis, while Burdick blames the soil bank for farm woes.
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Johnson Convention Vote Count Nearing Nomination
Washington AP reports backers of Senator Lyndon B Johnson claim he will reach 102 votes on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention, with expectations to exceed 600 on the second ballot and win by the third. Kennedy supporters project over 600 early votes. state-by-state totals are incomplete.
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Democrats Seek End to Session as House Plans Irregular Session
In Harrisburg Democrats press for adjournment of the 1960 Legislature arguing no work remains while the GOP Senate favors another extended recess. House Democratic leader Stephen McCann aims to read editorials urging quit as Republicans claim periodic meetings keep watch on administration and finances.
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New System To End Alphabet Prefixes In Phones
The Bell System shifts to all-digit numbers to simplify dialing. After trials, the change begins with Wichita Falls Texas as the first to use the new format, replacing letter prefixes with numeric sequences and aiming to ease memorization for about 2 million lines. The transition will be gradual over years as users adapt to the new plan.
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