North Carolina Bus Strike Sparks Layoffs and Temporary Orders
Emergency order by the state utilities commission allows all Atlantic Greyhound drivers to operate, but the strike cancels 75 to 95 percent of schedules in many North Carolina cities. Queen City Coach Co. plans 50 to 60 extra coaches to ease congestion while Greyhound maintains limited service. Widespread disruptions affect Charlotte Raleigh Winston-Salem and regional routes as unions press for contract talks.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Greyhound Corp
North Carolina
Greyhound
Fred H. Titlow
Charlotte
Queen City Coach Co
Queen City
N. O. Reeves
L. C. Myers
Winston-Salem
Union Terminal
Raleigh
R. C. Hoffman Jr
Carolina Coach Co
Joseph Wright
Robert Donahue
Wright
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
AFL
Atlantic Grey
2525 Bus Employes In 10 States Idled By Atlantic Greyhound Strike
A 2525 Atlantic Greyhound strike idled the Southeastern system serving 10 states including Ohio Pennsylvania Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The walkout began at midnight after AFL union demands for higher pay and parity with other Greyhound crews were unmet. Atlantic Greyhound is part of the Greyhound system and based in Charleston West Virginia.
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Charleston
W. Va
Atlantic Greyhound
Southeastern Transportation System
AFL Motor Coach
Atlantic
Greyhound
Nationwide
Greyhound System
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Senators Defend Subcommittee Probe Amid Headline Hunting Claims
Three members reject accusation of headline hunting as the Senate Investigations subcommittee probes a grain storage contract in Pakistan. Sen. Bender of Ohio calls the inquiry a crucifixion while Sen. McClelland presses for documents and possible subpoenas from Harold Stassen of the FOA.
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Washington
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Sen. Bender
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Foreign Operations Administration
FOA
Sen. McClelland
D-Ark
Pakistan
Stassen
Bender
OEEC reports West European economy surpasses prewar level
The OEEC says per capita consumption in its 17 member states rose 12 percent above 1938 levels. It notes broad recovery since Marshall Plan origins and urges further expansion toward currency convertibility, while stressing reliance on own efforts and continued U.S. cooperation.
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Paris
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Western Europe
OEEC
U.S
United States
Asia
Forest Fire in Eastern North Carolina Under Control
Fire started by Lake Phelps in Tyrrell County on March 30 and burned about 203000 acres across Hyde and Washington counties before light rain aided containment. Asst. State Forester Paul W Tillman said the blaze was deliberate, with earlier estimates at 250000 acres now revised. Woodlands manager K C Trowbridge valued damages at three to four million dollars.
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Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
Asst
Paul W. Tillman
Lake Phelps
Tyrrell County
Hyde
Washington
Tillman
K. C. Trowbridge
North Carolina Pulp Co
Plymouth
Atomic Ack Ack Revealed in Nevada Nuclear Test
LAS VEGAS Nevada atomic ack ack joined Americas growing nuclear arsenal as a high altitude test lit the sky six miles above the Nevada desert. The 280mm cannon test from a B36 bomber at 40 000 feet demonstrated a missile capable of wiping out a formation while ground to air warhead missiles are also under development. Defense officials say atomic air defense will boost shields against enemy air attacks though current tests and yields differ from standard A bombs.
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Las Vegas
Nev
America
Nevada Desert
Air Force
Defense Department
Union and GM Open Bargaining Sessions
DETROIT unions and GM begin formal talks on a guaranteed annual wage for about 350000 GM workers amid fears the pattern could affect the auto and heavy industries. Ford talks follow May 29 expirations. the plan would guarantee 40 hours pay for any partial week and 52 weeks for long layoffs, tied to unemployment benefits.
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General Motors Corp
Walter Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Detroit
UAW
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Graham Addresses Unusual Luncheon in Scotland Crusade
Billy Graham spoke at a Stratford luncheon after doctors warned of a week’s layoff. The event drew Scots industry leaders, local parties, military figures, clergy, nobles, and Parliament members. The head table included the Earl and Countess of Elgin and other titled guests as a town crier announced toasts. Graham delivered gospel messages amid pomp, drinking orange juice instead of alcohol.
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George Burnham
News-Free Press
Scotland
Kelvin Hall
Billy Graham
Billy
Glasgow
City Attorney Fails To Block High Point Liquor Vote
City Council voted 4 to 3 to endorse a local option liquor referendum after a tense session. City Attorney Grover Jones challenged the motion saying the issue should go to the Legislature, while Assistant City Attorney Knox Walker and Arch Schoch argued the motion could stand and guide future action.
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Forrest Cates
City Council Today
High Point
Horace G. Ilderton
George Covington
Katharine Kirkman
M. L. Patrick
Ilderton
Charles Stuart
Gary Davis
John Haworth
C. A. Lewis
Arthur York
Grover Jones
Jones
Knox Walker
Walker
General Assembly
Arch Schoch
City Forces
Schoch
Council
Hea i
J. W. Morgan
Police Hunt Clues in Queens Bank Robbery
Police and FBI investigators identify four to five suspects from photos and a usable fingerprint found on a Cadillac speedometer after a Queens bank robbed of 305000 dollars. Bank workers were terrified by a tommy gun during the holdup.
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New York
Queens
FBI
North Carolina House Committee Approves Barbiturate Control Bill
Nash county representative Stinious Valentine Jr. introduced the measure to curb illegal barbiturate traffic known as goof balls and yellow jackets. The bill would ban nonprescription delivery and refills and restrict possession to those with prescriptions or doctor authorization. First offense carries up to 1000 dollar fine or two years in jail, second offense up to 10 years and judge’s discretion on fines. The bill was amended to apply only to Nash and Person counties and received a favorable report.
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Raleigh P
House
Stinious Valentine Jr
Nash
Person
Addison Hewlett
New More
Newsmen Disagree On Carney Prediction In Mid-April Attack
Washington reporters split on Adm. Carney remarks after he denied predicting a Communist attack in the Formosa Strait. Riggs, Leach, Schorr and others offered differing readings of notes and quotes about a possible Matsu or Matsus assault by mid April.
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Washington
Adm
Robert B. Carney
Naval Operations
Formosa Strait
Carney
Senate Appropriations
Quemoy-Matsu Island
Senate
Robert L. Riggs
Louisville Courier-Journal
Riggs
Matsu
Paul R. Leach
Chicago Daily News
Leach
Reds
Matsus
Dan Schorr
CBS Octane
Ontater
Roy W. Childs
ost-Dispatch
Benjamin M M. Mek
Washington E
Star
Gillam
James R
Ti “3
Kerr Urges Ban on Atomic Weapons for Quemoy and Matsu
Sen. Kerr of Oklahoma appeals to President Eisenhower to avoid atomic bombs in defending Quemoy and Matsu, warning such use could invite massive retaliation on American families and homes. He criticizes budget driven policy and urges Congress to reverse course before it is too late.
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Washington
Sen
Kerr
Dokla
Eisenhower
Quemoy
Matsu
Congress
Jen. Mundt
R-Sd
Truman
Korea
Sen. Holland
D-Fla
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Pakistan Leader Takes Second Wife
Pakistan Prime Minister Mohammed Ali has married a Canadian-born ex secretary Alya Saadi in Beirut. The move drew feminist protests at home while his first wife Hamida, mother of two sons, grieved and stayed in her room. Ali plans to keep both wives in the residence for now.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Mohammed Ali
Soekarno
Republic
Ali
Alya Saadi
Beirut
Lebanon
Hamida
Rene Ated
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