Union Leaders Claim Cornered But Poised to Win Gains
At an AFL-CIO conference in Philadelphia, leaders from former CIO unions now in the AFL-CIO denounced business charges against labor as phony while pledging to press for a shorter work week and wage gains. Walter Reuther, David McDonald, and James Carey warned of a concerted business campaign against unions across Congress, courts, and boardrooms. The Steelworkers push for a 40 hour week and inflation relief faces steel firms seeking a one year freeze amid ongoing contract talks.
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Basic Steel Contract Talks Resume After Five Day Break
In New York the basic steel industry resumes negotiations after a five day recess. Union President David J. McDonald reports progress but notes a dispute over conduct. McDonald says companies offer about six cents per hour raise tied to contract changes that would erase long standing gains and cut worker benefits by at least two dollars per hour.
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KC Attorney Maurice Milligan Dies at 74
Former U S district attorney Maurice M. Milligan who helped smash the Pendergast machine died at Research Hospital in Kansas City after a fall at his daughter’s home. He was 74 and had been admitted June 8 for rib fractures.
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Breakup of Central America Union Over Religion in 1824
In 1824 the United Provinces of Central America dissolved amid religious conflicts. The federation, formed earlier under regional unity, fractured as disputes over church influence and governance led to its disintegration into separate states.
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Prisoner Ronnie Alley Adapts to Home Life After Release
Ronald I. Alley, 36, former Army major convicted of wartime collaboration in Korea, returns from Leavenworth after 3 years 7 months. He finds family life, a seven room house, and a German war bride wife running a small motel. He reports no job offers yet and notes neglect in the building and grounds.
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House Panel Approves One Year Debt Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee backed President Eisenhower’s request for a temporary one-year rise in the public debt limit to 295 billion dollars, a peacetime record. It also voted to raise the permanent ceiling to 285 billion, instead of 288, while action on long-term bond interest repeal was deferred. The current debt is about 286 billion.
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Trained Army Veteran Finds Work Ready Attitude
The subject, an Army veteran, asserts he can perform a good day's work. He received training in accounting and administration, plus silk screen processing, printing, and typewriter repair.
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Air Center In Cavern Nears Use in Germany
KAISERSLAUTERN Germany AP a U S air war control center deep inside a mountain near here nears completion Col Edward S F Newbury director said the German contractor will hand over the completed project in about three weeks The underground headquarters already operates with 125 staff to plot radar air movements over central Europe day and night and can dispatch weapons at a moment�s notice Newsmen observed more than 30 unidentified aircraft on the far side of the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia and East Germany
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Elks Beat Tonga 13-5 On Tonga’s Diamond
The Elks of the South Park baseball league defeated Tonganoxie 13 to 5 Monday night on the latter’s field. Hallie Kamp Schroeder earned the win on the mound.
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Nixon and cabinet members set for Young Republicans talks
Vice President Richard Nixon and five Eisenhower Cabinet members will speak at the National Young Republicans convention opening in Denver. Nixon plans a Friday night dinner address while the cabinet speakers include James P. Mitchell and others.
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Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
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James P. Mitchell
Former cabinet names in Eisenhower era reshuffle
A fragment lists Fred A. Seaton interior secretary Arthur Summerfield postmaster general Ezra T. Benson agriculture and Arthur S. Flemming health education and welfare, indicating a broader cabinet reshuffle or assignment mention during the era.
Children Avoid Raw Tomatoes Opt For Stewed Chili Con Carne
A note suggests children who do not eat raw tomatoes may accept stewed ones served in a mildly flavored chili con carne. The idea contrasts textures and flavors as a gentle switch in a familiar dish.
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