Strike Teapot Tempest Passes Higher Hazard Pay Plan
The article outlines a push to pass legislation for higher hazard pay to attract fliers, noting Russia offers double pay. Air Force leaders warn of waning enthusiasm for flying amid rising risk, while eight Randolph Field reservists demand congressional probe into the base and reserve program. First Lt Verne Goodwin refused a C124 assignment citing risk to an unborn child, with family statements about punitive treatment of sit-down pilots.
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Russia
Air Force
Randolph Field
Texas
Air Force Reserve
Randolph
Korea
Verne Goodwin
Peabody
Mass
England
Goodwin
Parker Cullom
Las Cruces
N. M
Cullom
Goodman
Roger Goodwin
Robert P. Hasbrook
Sioux City
Iowa
Phantom shooter re-enacts for investigators in Norwalk case
Captured suspect Thomas told reporters he staged the shootings while his wife and children visited relatives in San Gabriel. Ballistics expert Lacy disputed single-gun theory, noting bullets from different guns though all slugs were .225. Thomas admitted to shooting after a confrontation near a hamburger stand and firing at a woman, then later claimed responsibility after police tailed him at the Hiles home.
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San Gabriel
Capt. Rosenberg
George Lacy
Sheriff's Crime Laboratory
Lacy
Thomas
Rice
Sheriff's
Hiles
Norwalk
Koreans War Adds Strain On Veterans And Flying Policy
East Dallas hospital reports veterans recalled from World War II to assist in the Korean conflict. Senators hear claims of fear of flying and reduced incentives among reserve officers with families. Douglas attacks Pentagon on perceived extra hazard pay for chairborne pilots while defense officials deny the accusations at a public hearing.
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Dallas
Texas
Vandenberg
Sen. Douglas
DTI
Pentagon
Infantry
Senate Preparedness Committee
Defense Department
Douglas
Senate
Oil unions reset national walkout text
Oil unions and Western Electric wage talks progress with several issues left in dispute. Federal mediator Maggiolo reports some progress while Omar Haskins negotiates with CIO workers against Pacific Telephone. Western Union talks begin in Washington as a strike enters a new phase.
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Walter A. Maggiolo
Western Electric
San Francisco
Californa
Omar Haskins
Celeste Holm Sues for Divorce from Sky Dunning
Los Angeles April 17 Celeste Holm has sued for divorce from A Schuyler Sky Dunning airline public relations executive. Her complaint filed yesterday cites cruelty and says the marriage has become impossible. The dispute had led to a meeting of top officials from both sides but showed no signs of optimism. The report also notes an AFL CTU strike near full effectiveness and ongoing airline service issues across towns and cities.
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Los Angeles
Celeste Holm
A. Schuyler
Sky
Dunning
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
CTU
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