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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

6

Colombians Die in Election Violence Uproar

Albert Lieras Camargo was elected president in a violence plagued vote, with 31 killed and nine wounded as attacks hit rural areas in Tolima Huila Boyacas and Valle. Government reports detailed a bus ambush near Venadillo and Alvarado, while observers noted overwhelming Conservative Liberal coalition support.

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Unions Reject Plane and Plants New Offers

Union leaders criticized Douglas for inadequate concessions noting two to three cent pay boosts. Leonard Woodcock warned of a united front against management, as mass meetings in Long Beach and San Diego rejected offers and prepared for potential strikes. Conciliator Arthur Viat arrives to avert a nationwide aircraft and missile industry walkout.

Gerald Bales UAW Toig Long Beach Bales Douglas Leonard Woodcock Union United Front Woodcock Defense McElroy Washington U. S Arthur C. Viat San Francisco Federal Mediation and Conciliation’ Service Los Angeles International Assn. of Machinists San Diego Convair California Lockheed Aircraft, Corp SAM

Have Idle Toys Classifieds Offer Ad Writer

Local ad service promotes placing classified ads for selling toys. Call HE 2-5939 to get an ad writer to craft a listing.

Behlen to Add Third Shift for 4 Million Order Backlog

Jacksonville area faces racial tensions as a mass meeting of Jacksonville Negroes plans unified action. Leaders urge voter registration while Dinamite incidents at a Negro school and a Jewish synagogue prompt calls for stronger organization to speak for about 94,000 Black residents within the 400,000 population. Glenn B. Washington announces a door-to-door voter registration campaign.

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