American Myth Of Free Bargaining Endures A While Longer
James Marlow reports on Eisenhower's 1955 plea for noninflationary settlement and the steel industry union strike. The 116 day dispute led to a government backed settlement with Mitchell and Nixon shaping policy. Blough predicts higher steel costs though no immediate price hike. The piece notes the public confusion over free bargaining and the looming threat of congressional action in essential industries.
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James Marlow Washington
Eisenhower
James P. Mitchell
Richard M. Nixon
Roger Blough
U.S. Steel Corp
U.S. Breel
Congress
Blough
Wage Hike Inflation Debate Across Steel Industry
AP analysis notes wage-price dynamics shaping steel costs as producers, users, and economists clash over inflation drivers. Steelmakers cite wage rises and productivity gaps ahead of year end, while buyers warn of higher costs shrinking margins. Industry watchers forecast output around 115 million tons for 1960 amid uncertain demand and policy impacts.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Api—Steel Peace
Adel
Strkke
American Iron
Steel Institute
Government Buys Compact Autos
Washington reports the government purchased vehicles totaling 910 732 662, including its first fleet of new compact cars. The General Services Administration announced contracts were mailed to General Motors Chrysler American Motors and Brudebaker Packard for 6 23 vehicles. The deal includes 340 Rambler American sedans, the first government owned cars in the 100 inch wheelbase class.
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Washington
UPI
General Services Administration
GBA
General Motors
Chrysler
American Motors
Brudebaker-Packard
Was
George Zaharias Marries Again in Las Vegas
George Zaharias, widower of Babe Didrikson, marries actress Betty Burgess in a civil ceremony in Las Vegas. Zaharias, 80, of Tampa, Florida, honeymooning here with Burgess, 42, whom he has known for years. Didrikson died of cancer in 1986.
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Blas Vegas
Nev
George Zaharias
Mildred
Babe) Didrikson
Betty Burgess
Miss Didrikson
Zaharias
Tampa
Fla
Miss Burgess
Ars
Aess
Nixon to Speak at Notre Dame For Washington’s Birthday
President Richard M. Nixon will receive the seventh annual Passiotism award from Notre Dame University’s senior class next month. Magen will deliver an address at the school’s Washington’s Birthday exercises.
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Enih Bend
Glue Clogged Highway After Truck Overturns Near Radford
A truck carrying 3,000 gallons of furniture glue overturned on a curve near Radford Virginia. Workmen shoveled adhesive from the roadway to clear the path and restore traffic.
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Radford
UPI
Fire Destroys Boat Yard in Lindenhurst NY
A fire early today razed a boatyard in Lindenhurst New York, destroying a building and several pleasure cruisers. Damage unofficially estimated at 100000. It took two hours to extinguish the blaze whose origin is unknown.
Thurber warns eye neglect as major blindness cause
James Thurber in Columbus promotes eye care and debunks cataract cure myths. He cites personal eye surgery history, urges consulting reputable physicians, and cautions against dangerous folk remedies and delays in treatment. Government honors aside, he stresses research support and responsible eye health choices.
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James Thurber
Cataract Surgery Tale by James Thurber
James Thurber recalls losing an eye in childhood and later developing a cataract in the other eye. He cites high success rates for cataract removal and warns that eye injuries demand prompt medical attention to prevent blindness. He notes sympathetic ophthalmia as a historic risk and stresses seeking a reputable doctor immediately after any eye incident.
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Reworld
James Thurber
UPL
New York
Medaris Day Prompts Radio Payola Threats
Lee Montoville Alabama reports Maj. Gen. James C. Medaris head of the Army ordnance missile command will visit a local celebration January 15. Radio station Maj Des is alleged to face pressure from callers warning that without playing certain records they will be paid to support the event.
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Dallas. Tex
UPD
Lee
Montoville
Ala
UPI
Des
J. B. Medaris
Army Ordnance Mis
Tsile
New Jersey Turnpike 1959 eatery record noted
The Turnpike Authority announced in New Brunswick that 1959 had the best eatery record since the highway opened in 1961. Twenty persons were killed in 15 accidents during 1959, a figure rivaled by the previous record of four deaths in 20 accidents in 1987.
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New Brunswick
New Jersey Turnpike
Turnpike Authority
Chimpaaper Set For Hearing In City Court
Robert Tomarchin and his chimpanzee Mr Make face a St Louis charge after he allegedly swapped the chimp from the St Louis Zoo last December. A hearing before Justice Francis Christie will determine if the case proceeds. Tomarchin admitted taking the chimp because he felt it lonely and left a $1,000 check with a promise of $2,000 more.
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St. Laws
Mr. Make
St. Louis Zoo
Francis Christie
Tomarchin
Moke
Pilrairn Ts- Tand
South Seas
Mr. Moke
St. Lows
Daing
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