New York Distillery Workers Union cleans house
AFL-CIO ordered a clean-up at the Distillery Workers Union prompting resignations by Joseph O Neill and George Oneto as officers. Peter M McGavin led a special convention to purge corrupt welfare fund practices and set a path for new leadership amid a probe into kickbacks. Meany urged rank and file action to restore decency and democracy.
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Jery Workers Union
Afl-Cio
Joseph B. O'Neil
Chicago
George J. Queto
Union City
N. 3
John T. McHiernan
Louisville
Kyi
O'Neill
Oneto
Aflcio
Peter M. McGavin
Distillery Workers Affairs
Sete
Meany
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Senate
Rumor of Margaret Townsend romance rocks royal circles
A abroad report says Princess Margaret seeks Queen Elizabeth’s permission to marry Peter Townsend. The queen allegedly refused, fueling palace tension between the sisters. Analysts note Townsend may return to Europe as speculation swells about Margaret’s interest lingering.
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London
Vpi
Margaret Stillongs
Peter Townsend
Buckingham Palace
Margaret
Elizabeth
Townsend
Palace
Europe
Alethough Townsend
Cheat Charge Hits Las Vegas Casino
Las Vegas hotel operator Newroy Corp faced eight cheating charges in a secret citation by the Nevada Tax Commission. Attorney Thomas Foley sought details to prepare a response as the commission took no immediate action. The case marks a rare public allegation of cheating against a major Las Vegas resort.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Royal Nevadas
Foley Hotel
Sane
Thomas Foley
Foley
Commission of the Nevada Tax Commission
Hegan
Lakewood Chamber Chooses Eight Directors for Board
The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce elected eight members to its 38 member board for three year terms, taking office January 1. New directors include Dr. Milton R. Cooper and Dr. Rodger Engel for Triangle, Francis Cannon for Carwood, John J. Choura Jr. for Bellflower and South, Donald P. Killen for Lakewood and South, Mike Passantino for Norse Way, James Hammond and D B Morgan for Lakewood Center.
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Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Aie
Milton R. Cooper
Rodger Engel
Triangle
Francis Cannon
Carwood
John J' Choura, Jr
Bellflower
South
Donald P. Killen
Lakewood
Mike Passantino
Norse Way
James
Hammond
D. B. Morgan
Lakewood Center
Hoover Book Due Masters of Deceit released 1956
Director J Edgar Hoover completes a book titled Masters of Deceit about Communism in America and efforts to fight it. Henry Holt and Co. will publish in 1956.
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Hoover
New York
UPX
FBI
Edgar Hoover
America
Henry Holt and Co
How the Doctor Tests Your Heart
A Reader's Digest article outlines new heart testing techniques that offer clearer diagnoses for symptoms like chest pounding on stairs and skipped beats. The December issue promises 86 articles to broaden horizons and save time.
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N.Y
State Joint Legislative Committee
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Nye
Kentucky
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