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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1957

Page

4

Hoffa Victory Sparks Labor Movement Turmoil

Senator Mitchell in Chicago warned that federal rules may govern union finances and election standards, predicting Hoffa's election could push the Teamsters toward AFL-CIO expulsion. Hoffa vowed Teamsters will not start a civil war and prepared to defend the union at an AFL-CIO meeting in New York on October 24.

Mitchell Chicago Hoffa Teamsters’ Union Afl-Cio Teamsters Browny Beck Miami Beach Drihmy

Local Yards Get $131,000 Navy Work

Navy ship repair contracts totaling 131000 were awarded to six local private shipyards. Todd Shipyards San Pedro received three contracts for drydocking the USS Chittenden County and USS John C. Butler, plus waterline work on USS Stevens. Other firms including Craig Shipbuilding Long Beach Wilmington Welding Bethlehem San Pedro Fellows and Stewart Harbor Boat Building Company received additional awards for maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on several vessels.

Navy Todd Shipyards San Pedro Chittenden County Stevens John C. Butler Craig Shipbuilding Long Beach Merrick Wilmington Welding & Bojler Works Bethlehem Steel Fellows and Stewart Wilmington Harbor Boat Building Co Terminal Island

Wedding Delay Stalls Union Between Young Couple

Jack Stanham, 74, said the wedding to Jasinetta Garrett, 21, was postponed after her father objected to the age difference. The prospective groom cited family opposition as the reason for the delay and the couple remains uncertain about a future date.

Eatsnonade England Jack Stanham Jasinetta Garrett

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