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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1955
Page
3
Construction is expected to begin within two weeks on the new brick plant of the Great Bend Brick and Tile Co. at Kanopolis. The project aims for completion in about five months, creating local jobs and boosting area industry.
DETROIT Ford Motor Co today joins the dramatic bargaining over union demands for guaranteed year round employment. CIO UAW leaders seek the idea with Ford and GM, aiming to spread it through the UAW and into American industry, while Breech cites stable employment and premium overtime to avoid layoffs.
The Navy showcased a new wingless flying platform built by Hiller Helicopter Co. It is about six feet in diameter and controlled by the pilot shifting weight. Pilot Phil A Johnston said he would let his kids fly it, noting it is not a trick.
The column of air device, powered by two small gasoline engines started by cord cranks, lifted briefly about six feet with Johnston piloting. Stanley Hiller Jr., head of the maker, suggests the flying platform could be the early stage of a flying saucer, saying the idea only scratches the surface.
William A. Roberts aged 58 president of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. died today after suffering a heart attack on April 1 and being hospitalized since. Roberts served about 30 years with the firm and became president in February 1951, guiding one of the nation’s largest tractor and heavy machinery manufacturers.
In Washington the Dulles administration faces political strain over the Corsi case as Secretary Dulles dismisses Corsi from fast track refugee duties. Rep. Walter D-Pal and Gov Averell Harriman weigh in amid party tensions and criticism of the refugee program. In Louisville a mother and her three children are killed by a gunman linked to a 20 year feud, Guy C Shearer facing fallout after the hostage crisis and murder attempt.
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