Prisoners and legislators clash over strange proposals in states
Washington reports on inmates in prisons describing their harsh meals while lawmakers push odd laws across states. Nebraska seeks a cent bounty on empty beer cans, Maine contemplates bear traps surrounded by warning wire, Utah aims to name the seagull the state bird, and Nevada restricts hunting with airplanes. Iowa discusses stricter drunk driving penalties and the House rejects mandates for license plates to bear a symbol.
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Britons accuse Montreal hotel plan naming Queen Elizabeth
In Ottawa MPs criticize reports that a Montreal hotel, under Hilton management, may carry the name Queen Elizabeth. opposition members fear leasing the sovereign's name to a foreign firm. Transport Minister Marler declined to confirm or deny.
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Walter Reuther Sees Big Strike Fund For Auto Talks
CIO President Walter Reuther told 3,000 United Auto Workers delegates in Cleveland that the union will rely on a proposed 75 million dollar strike fund if a walkout is needed in 1955 to win a guaranteed annual wage. He outlined plans to triple dues from 230 to 7.50 a month until the fund is built, prompting a convention storm and a recess for further votes.
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From Forbes Causes Alarm in Atchison Area
Alarm spread in Atchison area as a Forbes report prompted scrutiny of local air safety. The incident involved a military style exercise near Evethes Ar Fores, with reports of gunfire and strange aircraft activity drawing quick attention from residents and officials.
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Newark man pleads to fatal stabbing in argument
Elijah Walton, 48, pleaded nolo contendere to a catalaughier charge in the fatal sobbing of Basil Jones, 27, during a dispute in Newark. Judge Alexander Waugh set sentencing for April 22 after Walton protested April 13.
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Alexander Waugh
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