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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1956

Page

5

Taxi Strike Shuts LA Cab Service Over Wage Demands

Los Angeles sees a 1600-driver Yellow Cab strike as cabbies walk out after wage talks stall. Local 340 Teamsters picketed seven garages in LA and suburbs while emergency rides were supplied by transit lines and private operators from Union Station to downtown. Tanner Bus Co planned to run routes between the terminal and downtown hotels to ease travel disrupted by the walkout.

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Okla Social Security Aid for GIs Signed by Eisenhower

Congress has passed a measure extending social security to all servicemen. The bill, signed by President Eisenhower, broadens benefits for soldiers, sailors, and marines, including survivors of those who die on active duty or due to service. Costs are projected high but will decrease over time. the VA estimates a net of up to 100 thousand widows and dependents will gain from increased life insurance plans once discharged personnel are under social security.

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