Prescolite Plant Strike Involving IBEW Local 237
About 195 members of IBEW Local 237 walked out at Prescolite Manufacturing Co after failed talks on a new contract. Pickets lined East Main Road and Industrial Road as negotiations continued on wages working conditions and fringe benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
el Dorado
Prescolite Manufacturing Co
Frank Mooney
IBEW
Prescolite
Mooney
Sheppard retrial opens with visit to murder scene
In Cleveland the retrial of Samuel H Sheppard begins as jurors tour the two story home believed to be the murder scene of his pregnant wife Marilyn. Judge Talty sequesters the panel and warns photographers as defense and prosecution recount the 1964 case and a Supreme Court reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigg United
Pres International
Cleveland
Samuel H Sheppar
Tne
Murger
Imilea
Cuyahoga County
Tulidig
Suourhen Tay
Sheppard
Francis
Goodes
Marilyn
Talty
Acene
US Supreme Court
First Rd
Taity
Stats
Tally
Johnson Campaign Spars Over Rockefeller Taxes In Arkansas
Democratic candidate Johnson argued Rockefeller would raise taxes via Conway County property sales and accused him of being a “counterfeit cowboy.” He promoted support for Arkansas State University and a health program for Jonesboro, speaking in Jonesboro and touring Northeast Arkansas.
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Asnecta
Jen Johnson
Meres
Arkansas
Japrsboro
Jonesboro
Winthrop Hocker
Abe
Nail Pamggtel
Faghest
Campeigrimg
Fort Smith
Pes Bare
Springfield
Nt Pais
Conway County
Hermes Johnsan
Johnson
Hockefeller
New York
Arkansas State University
Arkansas State
St Bernard 5
Jon
Paragould
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Wallad
Gillespie to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting
Joe Gill Gillespie plant manager at Monsanto Chemical Co will address the Kiwanis Club at a Wednesday noon luncheon at the Rufus Garrett Hotel. The topic will focus on the influence of Monsanto Co and its operations. Gilles is a Camden native and will discuss industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gillespie
Toe Monsanto Chemical Co
Kiwanis Chib
Rufus Garrett
Monsanto Co
BO Dera
Gilkeapee
Camden
Gilles
Rockefeller Promised Welfare Hike Quietly Admits
The Democratic candidate acknowledged in a statement that welfare payments would be increased. The remark prompted questions about the scope and timing of the proposed aid rise during the governor race.
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Rockefeller
Seal Wenoe Heneeke
Gunes
Uae
Elderly Woman Swindled by Trio in Local Hoax
Local officers seek three to four men after an elderly El Dorado woman was swindled out of 967.50 dollars last Friday. The scheme began with offers of tree trimming yard and electrical work, leading to the cash payment and a described light colored station wagon. Police say a similar scam occurred last month in Camden and urge residents to contact police if approached for such work.
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el Dorado
Champagnolle St
RK. E Pennington
Doraodeo
Camden
Union County Sheriff's Office
Police
Viet Cong Shells Saigon Parade Killing and Wounding Many
Viet Cong shelled central Saigon during a national holiday parade killing 13 people including an American officer and wounding 37, with attacks near the reviewing stand of Premier Ky and Gen Westmoreland. A mined bus, a river mine, and a damaged cathedral and school occurred as planes and helicopters attacked the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Miller
Saigon
UPS
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Thieu
Henry Cabot Lodge
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
John F. Kennedy Square
Brazil rebuts claim of Americans framed in prison case
Brazil dismissed Joe Truhill and two other Americans as framing accusations. Officials said an American owned E36 aircraft was seized and that none left the ground after impoundment. Investigators said arrests involved a claim of a missing diamond valued at about two million dollars.
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Associated Press
Joe Truhill
Brazil
Brasil
Brasilia
Ofruhili 4
Richardson
Tex
Fort Lendth
Joseph McCutchen
Sam Sexton Jr
United States
Ralph 1
Oklahoma City
Grubull
Kruel
6Brazilian Federal Police
DFSP
Jurandir Palma Cabral
Dia
Union Strikes Westinghouse At Midnight
The electrical Workers Union struck Westinghouse Electric Corp after failed national contract talks. About 14 000 IBEW workers at East Pittsburgh and 7 000 others from allied unions walked out. Youngwood plant idled 1 600 BEW workers. Mediators met briefly but no settlement reached.
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Associated Press Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Afl-Cio
IBEW
Westinghouse
General Electric Ibew
East Pittsburgh
Youngwood
BEW
Geogra
Russian Spy Satellite Explodes After Launch
NASA reports a large Russian spacecraft suspected spy satellite exploded soon after its Sept 17 launch. A trio of small unknown objects orbits Earth, likely debris from a space launch, with two sharing a similar orbital path.
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Ae Deep
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5Atch
Wives and Chains Clash Over Promotion Pressure
A Portland report notes wives and major food chains diverge on promotion pressure and game demands. The piece highlights wage and service cut concerns, citing Adams who claims chains average 1.3 profit while public demands push for price reductions and service cuts.
Johnson urges troops in Korea during Asia peace tour windup
President Johnson told American and Korean troops in Korea to keep their chin up as he cited their role in defending freedom. He awarded Silver Star medals to Korean heroes and met President Park Chung-hee before visiting Camp Stanley and viewing US and Republic of Korea forces. Police estimated 20,000 plus gathered at Suwon to honor LBJ Hill as the couple prepared to depart for Alaska.
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LBJ
Gls
Korea
Asia
Frank Cormier
Stanley
Johnson
North Korea
South Korea
Chung Hee Park
Viet Nam
Park
26Th Korean Infantry Division
Camp Stanley
U.S
Lee In-ho
Army
Navy
Air Force
Suwon
L.B. Johnson
Seoul
River Patrol Boats Destroy VC Junk Fleet
U S Navy river patrol boats destroyed a fleet of Viet Cong junks and sampans on the Mytho River. Viet Cong forces later attacked a Navy minesweeper and rescue vessels as survivors were being aided. Near the Cambodian border U S infantry pressed reported actions against about six North Vietnamese battalions.
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Richard H. Growald
Saigon
UPH
Mytho River
U.S
Camobidan
Paul Revere IV
Night Riot Rocks Clearwater Area Violence Shocks Police
Police faced a Halloween riot in Clearwater as hundreds of African Americans hurled bottles and rocks, set fires, and damaged windows and lights. Six hours after alerts, order was restored but patrols stayed through dawn. NAACP leader Talmadge Rutledge helped make a civilian arrest amid scattered intoxication and disorder.
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Willard Booth
Booth
Clearwater Naacp
Talmadge Rutledge
Rutledge
Wood Avenue
Palmetto Street
Clearwater
Tampa Bay
William McClam
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Prescolite Plant Electrical Union
Presco
el Shearer
Joe Gill
Mt Kiwanis Meeting
Colm
Atown Sai
Ngo Dinh Diem
Sky Spy
Dick Barnes
Portland
Ore
Adams
Camp Mess Hall
Itn
Alaska
Fayetteville
Stoned
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