Steel labor pact reached after 22 hour talks in Washington
The steel industry and United Steelworkers reached a voluntary labor contract after a 22 hour session chaired with Nixon and Labor Secretary Mitchell. The package adds about 39 cents per hour over 30 months with staged raises starting July 1, none in six months, and small increments thereafter. Union and industry leaders hailed the accord amid inflation concerns and a calm stock market.
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Steel
Richard M. Nixon
James P. Mitchell
R. Conrad Cooper
U.S. Steel
Cooper
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers Union
Eisenhower
Nixon
Mitchell
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Record Likely As Death Toll Zooms on Road
Fatalities surged to 374 in a three day New Year period surpassing 364 set in 1955 56. The toll may top the four day 1956 57 record of 409 though final figures could stay below that total.
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National Safety Council
Associated Press
Clues Sought in Mystery at Lincoln Kansas
Officers hunt for more clues in the mysterious death of Mrs. Harry Clinton Sheets 59. Her body was found near the garage in the backyard of the Lincoln home. A Topeka pathologist said she died from a small cut over one eye and from exposure. A coroner's inquest is set for Thursday.
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Lincoln, Kas
Harry Clinton Sheets
al Oetting
Topeka
Weather Summary Northeast Kansas Snow Flurry Likely
Mostly cloudy through Tuesday with occasional light snow tonight and Tuesday. Tonight will be colder with lows near 15 and highs Tuesday around 25 to 30. Temperature readings include a high of 82 and a low of 24 noted earlier. record highs and lows are given for context. Sunrise Tuesday at 7 40 a.m. and sunset at 6 35 p.m. Humidity around 72 percent in the evening and 87 percent in the morning.
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Kansas
Eisenhower Silent As Steel Strike Settlement Joys White House
Elation over a steel strike settlement spread through the White House in Augusta. President Eisenhower remained officially silent while White House press secretary James Hagerty said the president had stayed in close touch by telephone with developments.
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Augusta
White House
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Eisenhower Pursues Steel Settlement Efforts With Nixon
The article notes ongoing White House diplomacy for a steel strike settlement involving Vice President Nixon and Secretary Hagerty. It cites multiple meetings and calls among Nixon Mitchell and Eisenhower aides, with no immediate settlement details or price impact disclosed. Hagerty deflects questions about political effects and confirms no conflict with voluntary settlement aims.
Lawrence Fire Loss Drops From 1958 Levels
Fire Chief John Miller reports 1959 city fire losses totaled 511,189 down from 563,304 in 1958, though higher than 1956 and 1957. The department logged 323 local alarms, 70 more than 1958, with 4,944 training hours and increased home inspections.
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Lawrence
John Miller
Miller
Department
Steelworkers and wives hail end of strike agreement
In Pittsburgh AP report steelworkers and their wives celebrate a settlement at plants including Jones & Laughlin and U S Steel Homestead. Workers like Patrick DeCarlo and Louis Pierre stress a just settlement, while wives say relief and improved security follow months of hardship and missed pay.
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Patrick DeCarlo
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
George Ostermeyer
J&l
Louis Pierre
United Steelworkers
Tony Amantea
Amantea
U.S. Steel
Homestead
William Hilla
Eva Haywood
End Predicted For Cuba Rule End Predicted For Cuba Rule
Stanley Ross forecast on Today that Fidel Castro will be assassinated or ousted within 30 to 60 days. He said a Caribbean invasion of about five thousand men is being prepared, with Raul or an exile group to take over afterward. The interview aired on NBC with Dave Garroway.
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Ross
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Castro
Caribbean
National Broadcasting Co
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Dave Garroway
Steel strike settlement spurs market rally at year’s start
New York stocks rose on steel strike settlement news, with U S Steel up over 3 points and Jones & Laughlin near 4 as investors piled in early. Volume reached about 4.3 million shares, then pulled back as profits were taken and bonds edged lower.
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Royal Dutch
Goodyear
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State Auditor Robb in fair condition at KU Medical Center
Kansas City AP report says State Auditor George Robb is in fair condition at the University of Kansas Medical Center after entering the hospital two weeks ago for heart ailment treatment. Medical staff described his status as stable and improving.
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Kas
George Robb
University of Kansas Medical Center
Robb
Clutter Murders Solved as Ex Con Confesses
Ex convict Richard Eugene Hickock admitted involvement in the November killings of the Clutter family near Garden City Kansas. He named Perry Edward Smith of Las Vegas as implicated in the four slayings, after signing a written statement to authorities.
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Nev. CDI
Richard Eugene Hickock
Chitter
Kansas Buren
Perry Edward Smith, Sr
Hickock
Herbert Clutter
Bonnie
Nancy Mae
Kenyon
Garden City
Kan
Clutter
Light Snow Expected In Lawrence Area Tonight And Tuesday
The Lawrence area may receive light snow as a storm moves east across the state. Mostly cloudy through Tuesday with highs around 25 to 40 degrees and tonight’s temperature near 16. Current reading at 2 pm was 27 degrees. One year ago today the low reached a record 12 below zero.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Wins College Bowl on CBS Quiz Show
KU defeated Chicago University 210 to 150 to capture a $1,500 scholarship. Team members Elinor Hadley Fred Morrison Alan Latta and Cheryl Payer earned the victory and will return next Sunday to face Smith College. Chicago received a $500 participation prize.
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