Senate leaders urge delay in rail work rules amid deadline
Senate leaders from both parties pressed for a postponement of new rail work rules to avoid a nationwide strike. The deadline loomed at 12 01 a m Thursday as Congress debated binding arbitration and possible swift legislation. Railroad managers planned an embargo and unions prepared a strike headquarters in Cleveland while the House and Senate weighed actions before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
House
Mansfield
J. E. Wolfe
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Kennedy
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
Warren G. Magnuson
Senate Commerce Committee
Three Wisconsin Cities Seek Restoration of 400 Trains
Eau Claire Chippewa Falls and Menomonie ask ICC to reconsider the order allowing Chicago and North Western Railway to discontinue the 400 passenger trains. City attorneys and the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce argue the trains are still needed for public convenience as losses grew and the runs were already halted July 18.
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Eau Claire
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago and North Western Railway
Wisconsin
Ray Wachs
Chippewa Falls
Menomonie
Washington
Wachs
Robert Pfiffner
James Solberg
Fellin and Throne Saved from Mine Rescue in Hazleton
David Fellin and Henry Throne emerged from the Hazleton coal mine in good condition after a two week entombment. They work with officials to locate Louis Bova missing in a separate chamber and a 12 inch drilling line nears 300 feet to reach him as rescue efforts continue.
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Louis Bova
Hazleton
David Fellin
Henry Throne
Fellin
Anna
Bova
Throne
Saras
Fidulla
Hazleton Hospital
Ira Mills
Finnooke
Rail strike looms as rights march heads to capital
The nationwide rail strike threat hangs over demonstrations led by Martin Luther King Jr as thousands travel to Washington. Police brace for up to 250000 amid efforts by leaders like A Philip Randolph to prevent violence while unions seek adjusted work rules.
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Congress
March
Sy Posner
Posner
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Martin Luther King Jr
Burke Recommends Senate Reject Treaty On Test Ban
Adm Burke urged rejection of the test ban treaty after closed Senate testimony. He warned ratification might come but would invite regret and called for certification or limited inspection of Soviet facilities. Eisenhower and Kistiakowsky supported the treaty with reservations. Goldwater urged Cuba pullout and Berlin Wall actions as a condition of approval.
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Burke
Senate
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Henry M. Jackson
George B. Kistiakowsky
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Kistiakowsky
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Armed Services
Russia
United States
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Cuba
Berlin Wall
Goldwater
Senate Armed Services Committee
Laos
Wife Wins Mining Battle In Hazleton Mine Rescue
Anna Fellin has won her long campaign for her husband Davey to quit mining after his rescue with Henry Throne from two weeks entombment. Dr. Anthony Fedullo reports Fellin agreed to retire from underground work after the ordeal, declaring Anna wins.
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Pennsylvania
Sheppton
Hazleton
Henry Throne
David Fellin
Hazleton State General Hospital
Hazleton State Hospital
Throne
Fellin
Peter Saras
Anthony Fidulla
Davey Fellin
Anthony Fedullo
Anna
Railroad petition cites limited improvements despite train use
A petition argues substantial use of the trains along several city routes and claims the railroad has made little effort to implement improvements urged in earlier hearings.
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Senger
Northwest Jets Fly Following Interim Pay Agreement
Northwest Airlines resumed flying its new 707 320B jets after an interim pay agreement with Air Line Pilots Association members. Details will stay private until the new contract under negotiation is signed. The jets had been idle since June 30 as pilots remained unassigned and the fleet was on strike status.
Electrical storm floods Clara City businesses in Minnesota
Overnight heavy rain in west central Minnesota caused an electrical storm and 5 inches of surface water in Clara City. Basements of several businesses flooded, damaging stored merchandise including at the Variety Supply Co. warehouse. Sacred Heart reported 3.5 inches of rain.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Clara City
Variety Supply Co
Sacred Heart
80 year old man drowns in Menominee River
Oscar Hiatt about 80 drowned in the Menominee River near his Porterfield home after apparently tripping and falling into the water while walking. His body was recovered.
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Marinette
Oscar Hiatt
Menominee River
Porterfield
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D-Wash
House Commerce Committee
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D-Ore
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National Press Club
Capital
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
South
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Lincoln Memorial
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
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Northwest Jets
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