Transit Strike Hits In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh faced a major transit strike as 2,200 trolley and bus operators walked off in a wage dispute. About 356,000 daily commuters were left without transport while negotiations stalled after the company rejected a late union proposal. The firm sought a three cent rate increase while the union requested a 41 cent hourly raise over two years.
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Need For Skilled Help Called Urgent
Secretary of Labor Mitchel warned at Lehigh University that the United States faces a growing shortage of skilled craftsmen. He noted 1956 skilled workers totaled 4 million, unchanged since 1951, and that 220,000 fewer young workers aged 14 to 24 joined the skilled trades in the past five years.
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West Texas Floods Force Hundreds to Flee Homes
The Associated Press reports widespread floods across western Texas after weekend rain. Ballinger suffers hardest impact as heavy rains also drench the San Angelo Abilene and Brownwood triangle and parts of the upper Colorado River basin. Some areas see up to eight inches, while states east of the Mississippi enjoy clear skies.
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Parisian sails solo Atlantic voyage from Brooklyn
A 38 year old Parisian leather worker Jean Lacombe sailed yesterday from Sheepshead Bay with a 15 foot craft on a solo Atlantic cruise toward Halifax Nova Scotia. Friends cheered as his rope was secured and he prepared to live on fish and small animals during the voyage.
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Brooklyn
Raft Journey Details with Lacombe Preps
A bachelor named Lacombe prepares for a 00 mile water journey aboard a raft carrying one oar a radio receiver ree boards to keep balance fishing tackle and a canvas cover to protect from waves. He fortifies himself with three large steak soup and a martini before departure.
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Whisky maker offers to build best liquor still in Asheville
Anonymous note from Wilkes County whisky producer to actor Robert Mitchum states Asheville folks lack good white whisky and offers to come to Asheville to set up a top liquor still. The writer asks not to use his name.
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WLC
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Wilkes County
New non surgical remedy claims to shrink hemorrhoids
Reported by a New York source, a new healing substance Ho Dyne claims to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. Doctors observed rapid pain relief and actual shrinking in many cases, with benefits lasting months. Product Preparation H offered as suppositories or ointment, marketed with guarantees.
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N. Y
Truman Named Grandpa of the Year
Former President Harry S. Truman 73 was named Grandpa of the Year by the National Grandmother and Grandfather of the Year Inc. at a meeting yesterday. He did not attend to accept the award. the Grandmother of the Year honor went to Mrs. Betty Highgate Clark of Chicago, a lecturer, book reviewer and teacher.
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Harry S. Truman
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Truman
Margaret
Clifton Daniel
New York
Betty Highgate Clark
Truck Crash Kills Seven at Open Air Movie in Palermo
A truck in Palermo plowed down a hill and into a crowd watching an open air film in the main square of Torlovici. Seven people died and more than 30 were hospitalized as police noted brakes apparently failed.
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Sicily
Ad seeks 50 to 80 year olds for $1000 final expense life plan
An advertisement from Old American Ins Co of Kansas City invites readers aged 50 to 80 to mail in their name address and age to apply for a $1000 life policy for final expenses. It promises no obligation and no phone calls, urging immediate mail-in action to simplify transactions.
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Old American Ins. Co
3 West Ltd
Dept
Missori
Home workshop safety urged for eye protection use
National bodies urge DIY fans and workshop participants to wear eye protection. The campaign highlights risks from power tools and flying debris, stressing preventable eye injuries in home workshops.
Mount Mihara erupts killing sightseer in Tokyo area
TOKYO UP The sudden eruption of Mount Mihara on Sunday killed a 24 year old sightseer Kiyomi Maki and injured 34 others as stones and lava flew from the 2,477 foot volcano near Tokyo. The eruption occurred while hundreds watched from observation platforms on the slopes and rim.
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Kiyomi Maki
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