Outcome of Current South Strife Could Have Lasting Effect
The South faces a wave of strikes that could reshape labor relations. If unions win, they gain bargaining power. if employers prevail, unions risk further decline as they claim only about 19 percent of Southern workers are organized. Major actions at Southern Bell and Louisville and Nashville Railway involve roughly 75,000 workers combined, informing a broader regional test of strength in a volatile labor picture.
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Coffeyville Man Named Postal District Chief
Chanute Kansas news reports John W Robinson of Coffeyville elected president of the Kansas third district National Association of Postmasters at the convention. He succeeds Howard Monroe of Oswego. Mrs Oscar Utter of Cherryvale named vice president and Mrs Lee Thomas of West Mineral secretary treasurer. Next year’s convention set for Cherryvale on April 2.
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Coffeyville
Kansas Third District National Assn
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Oscar Utter
Cherryvale
Lee Thomas
West Mineral
Violence Flare At Sperry Plant Second Day
Violence continued for a second day at the Sperry Gyroscope plant in Lake Success New York as CID electrical workers resumed mass picketing. About 30 pickets blocked main entrances damaged cars and tore off radio aerials and mirrors while two men were reported injured in the dispute over a new contract. The Automobile Manufacturers Association cites highway system maintenance costs though not directly tied to the strike.
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Sperry Gyroscope Co
CID Electrical
Three From K.U. Attend Aeronautical Conference
Two Kansas University seniors Dang Dinh Ang and Donald T. Higdon, with advisor Dr. E. K. Parks, fly to Ft Worth Texas for the third annual Texas Section Institute of Aeronautical Sciences student competition. Competitors from 12 southwest schools vie for 300, 200, and 100 dollar prizes. Ang presents Turbulent Boundary Layer Displacement Thickness in Compressible Flow and Theory and Use of a Simple Hot Water Anemometer. After, the group tours five local aircraft firms before returning to Lawrence. Higdon holds a 1955 56 NSF scholarship worth 1400 dollars annually to study in the Graduate School, with Wernicke holding a similar grant.
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Southwest
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Lawrence
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Conservatives Pick Eden as Tory Leader in Britain
Prime Minister Anthony Eden was formally elected leader of the Conservative party today, succeeding Winston Churchill. The ceremony confirms Eden’s ascent to the premiership and sets the stage for his leadership amid postwar Britain.
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Ike Returns to Washington After Nine Day Augusta Stay
President Eisenhower returns to the capital after a nine day trip to Augusta Georgia. He clashed with critics during the stay but offered no new policy details as he resumed official duties.
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Busenhower
Augusta
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Elm Sets School Mark In Mile in Dual Meet
In Emporia Kansas Lloyd Belin did not set a new school record in the mile but won other events to pace the Portas to a quarter victory. Belin’s mile time was 4 6 9 0, and he also ran the 880 and 7 mile events for 15 points. Elm, a former Haskell Institute star, hails from Lawrence.
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Beansas Wesleyan
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Durrant Stable at Lawrence Memorial Hospital After Burns
William Durrant of 841 Me. St. remains in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital following burn injuries from a floor sealer used at the Kelley Gordon residence. Otho Brent-Unter of Overbrook and Earl Dean Lathrom of 817 N Trost also listed in fair condition after separate U.S. highway collisions. Mrs. Forest Fay McDonald of Belton, Missouri, injured in the same K-10 crash, reported in good condition.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Overbrook
U.S
Douglas County
Earl Dean Lathrom
Trost
Lawrence
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Belton, Mo
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Seasonal charter granted to the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross received a seasonal charter and related governance notes. Red Cross accounts are audited by the Defense Department of the United States Government.
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Americian Red Cross
Defense Department
United States Government
Get Down's Pills Offer For Kidney and Back Pain Relief
A dated advertisement touts Down's Pills as a remedy for backache kidney function nerves and fatigue. It warns that poor diet or mineral imbalance may cause frequent passes and urges readers to try the product for relief and energy.
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