Hope Faces Bell Wage Gap In Telephone Strike Fallout
Our Daily Bread notes Southwestern Bell rejected union demands for higher hourly wages affecting 50,000 workers across six states. A background report says entry pay for new operators runs about 44 dollars weekly while service reps earn around 26 weekly, highlighting how city size and trade area affect Bell system affordability and local rates.
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Davenport Hero Recalls Mercy Hospital Fire Rescue
Patrolman Richard Fee of the Davenport Police recounts helping patients escape the Mercy hospital blaze. Flames enveloped the second and third floors as crews battled the fire and he aided several patients to safety via windows and ladders. Witness nurse Miss Josephine O Toole describes doors barred and a desperate last hour before evacuation. Continuous fire units and other officers aided in the emergency as the scene unfolded.
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Arkansas Weather Forecast With Calm Skies
A forecast shows fair weather this afternoon in Arkansas with continued cold conditions. Sunday looks dry with warming trend by Sunday afternoon as temperatures rise.
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Janitor Is Quizzed in Reuther Blast
Detroit police and the FBI questioned Georges Thomius after he confessed he falsely reported a suicide attempt to cover up his own actions. He is believed to be tied to the Reuther brothers shooting investigations and the December 20 dynamite incident at United Auto Workers headquarters. Thomius, found near Dearborn, described being forced by masked men and later attempted to hang himself before revealing details.
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Unification Debate Marked by East West Tensions in Berlin
Berlin reports quote East German socialist leaders favoring limited unification while West German officials push for broader talks. Soviet backed ADN notes a 10 point Berlin program seeking single currency and restored democracy in the Western sectors. Socialist leaders outline a six point plan to counter Soviet influence as propaganda wars continue.
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Rules Funds Transferred to Safety Council in Arkansas
Little Rock January 77 UP Alty Gen Ike Marey rules governor may transfer 310000 from emergency fund to Arkansas Safety Council. Request by Mart J Ellis council chairman set up by the 149th legislature. Council aims for self support through memberships and donations from highway groups. Murry notes the act settling emergency fund allows use for public calamity. He says the revenue department, not auto dealers, collects sales taxes on cars bought by out of state buyers in Arkansas.
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Basil York to Furniture Market Preview in Chicago
Basil York, owner of York Furniture Store, reports about the Chicago furniture show January 9 to 20 with about 23 000 buyers expected from across America. He predicts about 4 percent of new samples will feature 18th century and provincial styles, with color trends including pink, purple, and teal. merchandise will be shown in Chicago and remain on display through the season.
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Prosecution Nears End in Stroble Case
In Los Angeles a murder trial of 68 year old Fred Stroble nears completion as prosecutors present his recorded statements and testimony. The case involves the alleged strangling and hacking of six year old Linda Joyce Glucoff with a knife and other tools after she resisted advances. Stroble has claimed incompetence and insanity. The defense argues ongoing issues and the prosecution expects to wrap up Monday when the trial resumes.
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How to Become Influential in the Next Fifty Years
HAL BOYLE discusses vague, satirical ideas for shaping society. The rambling piece envisions methods to mold influential figures, touching on politics, debt, robots, religion, and social reforms with humorous, exaggerated speculation.
Hopes Dim in Telephone Negotiations
In St. Louis on January 7, the contract dispute between Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers remains stalled since negotiations began October 25. A wage increase demand was rejected, and the union rejected extending the 1945 contract. Federal conciliator A. E. Johnson plans talks early next week to bridge gaps. The union blasts the counterproposal as provoking a nationwide strike, while Southwestern Bell cites company directives from AT&T. The union vows no strike by 50,000 workers until after September 15.
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Hydrogen Bomb Possibility Reported by Unnamed Sources
Washington officials and unnamed sources suggest the United States may be pursuing a hydrogen bomb. Reports claim the AEC and researchers timeline to move from theory to technical development amid high funding, with Truman and McMahon referenced but not clarified.
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Burns Prove Fatal to Miss Kneble
Miss Lovise Kneble aged in her teens died after a hotel fire started by a blaze lit by Mrs Mae Carsile. Kneble suffered severe burns and was found near the fireplace while Mrs Carsile received minor injuries and was rushed to Josephine Hospital. Survived by a brother, funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Iowa hospital blaze kills twenty one patients
Davenport officials report a fire destroyed a mental ward at a Davenport hospital, leaving 21 patients dead and 10 missing. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours as nurses and staff aided survivors. Authorities said most victims were women patients and one nurse’s aide.
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Five Children Die in Montana House Fire
Massoula Mont Jan 7 an overheated stove set a frame house ablaze killing five children while parents were away to fetch a hospitalized daughter. Dead are Gladys Stanley Beverly Coral Shaar Garon. Bobby 9 in critical condition with burns over most of his body. Jim Parvish and a 17 month oldLinda saved.
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Airforce to Stage Polar Refueling Tests
The Air Force announced plans for bomber refueling tests in polar conditions. Three squadrons will move from Walker Air Force Base to Goose Bay Labrador for a week long training mission, proceeding from Roswell New Mexico to Greenland and Europe.
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Truman Studies Coal Situation Amid Pressure To Move
Washington January 7 President Truman weighed a plea from Senate aide to restore full coal production quickly. Republican criticisms accused the administration of inaction as winter worsens demand. Sen Lucas of Illinois pressed for action, saying the three day week harms coal supply. Truman considered reviewing the situation with aides and urged Congress to repeal Taft-Hartley if needed.
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Former Resident of This County Dies in Texas
J Leighton Green aged 78 died at his Ft Worth Texas home on January 6 1950 He was the son of the late Major T Green a resident of Hope Hempstead county for many years Green had many relatives and friends in Hope and Hempstead county
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Air Force Base Plans Art Lift Amid Local Talks
Air Force officials at Helin Air Force Base discuss plans to raise a local art project near the base. Details remain limited as discussions continue with nearby residents and officials about impacts and timing.
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