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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1955

Page

5

Postal Workers Demand at Least 10 Percent Raise

Washington officials defend a five percent proposal while the National Federation of Post Office Clerks argues wages are far behind private industry. Hallbeck cites 15 years of 18 to 139 percent lag and 94 percent productivity gains since 1939 with no reward, condemning the plan as lacking reality and discriminatory. He says lower level duties would be used to justify favoritism under the reclassification scheme.

Washington Irector Federation Hallbeck Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee

Youth Tells How He Slew Daughter of L B Couple

An Alabama youth will be charged with first degree murder for stabbing and strangling Mrs. Lou Ebert Jones, 21, of Long Beach California, in Panama City. Everett, 19, confessed details to sheriff M J Daffin, saying he entered the home to steal money before killing her with a heavy vase and an electric cord, and later fled to Dothan. The victim's son Curtis was present during the attack.

Panama City Fla Alabama M. J. Daffin Daffin Dothan Everett Jones el Reno E. D. Pittman Long Beach Clifford E. Sloop Sloop Curtis

Forty Britons Lost in Black Frost Off Iceland Coast

Forty British fishermen are presumed dead after the ship sinking described as black frost. Eight Icelandic sailors also died in Arctic storms as two Hull trawlers sent distress signals off Iceland's North Cape. One Icelandic vessel grounded earlier, 26 crew rescued as ice buildup threatens others.

Reykjavik Iceland Hull England North Cape

Nike base project reassured Beverly residents

In Beverly Massachusetts Army officials assured residents their homes would not be endangered by a Nike guided missile installation. Major Robert M Le Tourneau stated the only hazard would come during an enemy attack when falling debris from enemy aircraft could pose danger.

Nike Beverly, Mass Army Beverly Nike Project Robert M. le Tourneau

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