Dispute Mediation Between Railroads Union Breaks Down
CHICAGO The contract dispute between major railroads and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen representing about 135000 workers appears headed for a presidential fact finding board after the union rejected final wage and arbitration offers. The railroads and two other unions remain in mediation as talks began October 5 with no strike vote yet.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Leverett Edwards
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Switchmen's Union of
North America
Order of
Air Defense Group Sends Holiday Greeting and Warning
Colorado Springs CALO seven season’s greetings were sent from CONAD headquarters to units urging caution during the holidays. General Earle E. Partridge, CONAD commander, urged continued readiness as threats to freedom and democracy persist. Air Force Army Navy and Marine personnel in CONAD were reminded not to be forgotten during the season.
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Colorado Springs
Calo
Continental Air Defense Command
Earle E. Partridge
CONAD
Air Force
Army
Navy
Marine
Christmas Day Off for Air Defense Personnel
Partridge announced that personnel not needed for critical round the clock air defense will be off duty Monday December 24 and Christmas Day. The statement outlines a brief holiday schedule with no impact on essential operations.
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Partridge
Eisenhower Returns From Vacation For International Talks
President Eisenhower ends a 219 week Southland vacation and flies to Washington for an imminent international conference and 1957 legislative planning. He rests at Augusta and stays in touch with the Middle East crisis while Dulles and Wilson visit. He will meet Indian Prime Minister Nehru in Washington Sunday.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
Southland
Washington
Bush Airfield
Augusta National Golf Club
Dulles
Defense Wilson
Nehru
India
London
Conant Frames Airlift as U S Answer to Brutality
In Munich Ambassador James B Conant declared the U S airlift a response to Soviet brutality as refugees gathered in drizzle before a U S Air Force transport. The plane carried about 500 Hungarians to Newark New Jersey marking the third day of operations with 10 planes that day and a year-end target of 9 300 evacuees.
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Munich
Germany
James B. Conant
America
Conant
U.S
New Jersey
Antisubmarine Fleet Heads Home From Mediterranean Patrol
A special eight ship antisubmarine group which patrolled the Mediterranean since the start of the Suez fighting is headed back to America. The unit's return marks a shift in naval operations and signals the relocation of antisubmarine assets to home waters.
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Washington B
Mediterranean Sea
Rotterdam
Nether
the &Th
Community Officers Named for Army Group Election
Officers for the Henry Leavenworth Chapter of the U S Army Association were named at a committee meeting. A slate will be presented for election at the organizational meeting on April 6. Charles Stevenson served as temporary chairman and will direct committee work.
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FT. Leavenworth
Henry Leavenworth
The
Assn
U.S. Army
Charles S. Stevenson
Kansas City
Army
Missouri
Civ
Detroit
National Defense
Struc-T
Walter L. Weibel
Department of the Army
Harry W. Colmery
Topeka
Secretary of the Army For
Kansas
Harry S. Trusman
Blind Children Visit Santa at Downtown Store Party
The Associated Blind Activities sponsored a post hours Christmas party at a downtown department store. Sightless youngsters played with toys and spoke with Santa, some touching his beard. Their wishes matched typical lists including dolls, roller skates, blocks, and wagons, leaving hopes for a brighter future.
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Nual
Associated Blind Activities
Santa Claus
Santa
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Lady Ronson
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