Government Worker Pay Hike Approved in House Vote
The House approved a 7 percent pay raise for over a million federal workers in a 370 to 3 vote. The plan costs about 325 million dollars annually and heads to a House Senate conference to resolve a final raise, with expectations of around eight percent as the compromise.
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House
Taber
New York
Mason
Illinois
Vursell
Senate
Eisenhower
Congress
Princeton Man Gerald H. Smith Dies at 41
Gerald H. Smith 41 president of a New York magazine publishing company died Saturday in Princeton New Jersey. He was a leading figure in publishing and held senior roles at multiple magazines. The obituary notes his industry influence and personal achievements.
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Princeton
N. J
Gerald H. Smith
New York
Wisconsin
London Dock Strike Ends As Stevedores Vote
Striking London stevedores voted to end the five week dock walkout that halted shipping in Britains six major ports piling up freight and disrupting trade across the capital.
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London
Britain
Senator Saltonstall Warns of Communist Fear Campaign
Washington Senator Saltonstall of Massachusetts said that Communists are trying to stoke fears that the United States is falling behind Russia in technical military developments.
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Washington
Sen. Saltonstall
Senate OKs blood type space on driver licenses vetoed
The Senate sustained a veto by Kohler of a bill by Senator Franke to require a space on driver licenses for the holder's blood type. The vote was 31 to 0 against the bill.
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Senate
Kohler
Sen
Franke
Milwaukee
Kohler Signs Bills To Boost Wisconsin Economic Development
Governor Kohler signed into law a bill creating a division of economic development to assist communities in attracting new business. The statute establishes a clearing house to gather plant location data and conduct research with an appropriation of 70000 dollars for 1955 57.
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Madison
Legislative Council
Italian Premier Scelba's Cabinet Resigns in Reshuffle Move
Rome premier Mario Scelba's cabinet resigned today to allow a government reshuffle. He aims to present a reorganized cabinet to Parliament for a crucial confidence test later this week as his 15 month old center bloc coalition faces criticism from Christian Democrats and some on the right and left.
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Rome
Mario Scelba
Scelba
Center Bloc
Christian Democrat Party
Milwaukee visitors inspect Mitchell Field terminal
More than 2 660 car loads of visitors toured the new Mitchell Field terminal building Sunday as part of a public showing. Officials reported strong interest from travelers and local residents in the updated facility.
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Milwaukee
Mitchell Field Terminal
Warmkem Kenosha Sees Unseasonably Warm Spring Day
The last full day of spring in Kenosha brought fair weather with temperatures in the lower 80s. Readings near the sewage plant, downtown, and at American Motors ranged from 79 to 84. Scattered showers were forecast for evening with cooler conditions Tuesday.
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Kenosha
American Motors
Watch for Return Of 3 Turncoats
Tokyo American consular officials in Hong Kong monitor three former American soldiers and two Belgians who reportedly have permission to leave Communist China. Peiping radio reported the possible departure but gave no time or place.
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Tokyo
Hong Kong
Communist
China
Peiping Radio
Jet Payroll to Hit Six Million for Air Base Plan
Air Force outlines impact of proposed jet base on the region economy in a letter to Senator Wiley. It cites nearly six million dollars yearly federal outlay, initial construction around sixteen point six million, and annual payroll over four and a half million. Local tax removal and potential payments face congressional action.
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Air Force
Alexander Wiley
Senator Wiley
Joe Kelly
Congress
Kelly
Opening Anniversary UN Session Moves Toward Geneva Talks
President Eisenhower readies to open the UN tenth anniversary session with a major policy declaration as Big Four ministers plan for Geneva summit. Molotov and other diplomats attend a dinner with Zuleta Angel. Dulles misses it for Eisenhower arrival.
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San Francisco
Eisenhower
Geneva
V. M. Molotov
Eduardo Zuleta Angel
Dulles
Molotov
Pinay
Reds in Philadelphia Convicted Leaders Sentenced
Nine regional Communist Party leaders convicted by a Federal Court jury of conspiring to overthrow the government were sentenced today. Four receive three year terms and five two-year terms. bail denied. Attorneys said they would appeal to the U S Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Philadelphia
Communist Party
J. Cullen Ganey
Thomas D. McBride
U. S. 3Rd Circuit Court of Appeals
Arrest of Soviet Pilots in East Germany Stirs Berlin
A West Berlin tipster service reports six Soviet jet pilots suspected of planning to defect on MIG aircraft have been arrested in East Germany.
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Berlin
West Berlin
East Germany
New Reserve Bill Offers Compromise on Segregation Issue
Chairman Vinson introduces a compromise reserve bill aiming for a 2.9 million ready reserve. It shifts from six months volunteers to six year total obligation, and preserves the National Guard clause on segregation while seeking quick House approval.
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Vinson
D-Ga
House
Armed Services Committee
House Rules Committee
National Guard
Eisenhower
Korea
Lucero Poised to Seize Power in Argentina Turmoil
Montevideo reports say Gen. Franklin Lucero, leader of the forces of repression, may seize control from President Juan D. Peron amid ongoing unrest. Diplomatic observers note loyalty shifts in the armed services and a behind the scenes power struggle as naval units remain at bases and reform continues.
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Uruguay
Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Franklin Lucero
Lucero
Buenos Aires
U S Steel Offers Wage Increase in Talks with CIO Union
United States Steel Corp said it will offer the CIO United Steel workers a wage increase to speed a mutual settlement. Vice President John Stephens led negotiators and said the offer would be made at the next meeting after resuming talks with David J. McDonald and other steel firms this week.
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United States Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
John Stephens
Big Steel
U. S. Steel
Stephens
David J. McDonald
McDonald
United States Steel
Chicago Restaurant Robbed of $10,000
Early today three bandits entered a renowned Chicago Gold Coast restaurant Don the Beachcomber s at about 4 a m and stole an estimated 10 000 in weekend receipts. They surprised a bartender and three other employees then opened one safe and carried off another.
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Chicago
Gold Coast
Don
Warren honors La Follette at Primrose centennial tribute
More than a thousand people attended a Primrose memorial in Dane County honoring Robert M. La Follette Sr. U S Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren lauded La Follette’s Wisconsin Idea and fighting spirit. The event included a wreath-laying at Forest Home Cemetery and a Capitol Times salute by William Evrne.
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Bob” LaFollette
Wisconsin
Earl Warren
United States Supreme Court
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Senate
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Strike Halts Los Angeles Transit Workers Move
A pre dawn strike by about 1,600 AFL Transportation Workers Union members stops 900,000 riders. Workers rejected a committee suggestion to delay the walkout until Thursday to press for higher pay.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Transit Lines
AFL Transportation Workers Union
Eisenhower seeks four star rank for Ridgway on retirement
President Eisenhower asked the senate to approve a permanent four star rank for General Matthew B Ridgway effective upon his retirement as army chief of staff on June 30. The nomination would confer the honor at the end of Ridgway's active service.
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Eisenhower
Senate
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
Army
Truck Sideswipes Bus in Chicago Injuring 22
A truck loaded with roofing material sideswiped a city bus on Chicago's West Side injuring at least 22. One victim sustained a skull fracture while another had fractured legs and ribs. others treated for bruises and shock.
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Chicago
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