Senate approves postal wage bill for 8 percent rise
The Senate passed a bill to raise salaries for 500,000 postal workers by about 8 percent retroactive to March 1, with a 78 to 0 vote. The measure, sent to the Post Office and Civil Service Committee for a Thursday meeting, replaces a vetoed proposal and includes a 2 percent reclassification boost for higher increases for some workers.
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Assembly Group Kills Anti-Subversive Bill
SACRAMENTO A bill aimed at barring suspected subversives from nonprofit state tax exempt offices was rejected at the final session of the Assembly Committee on Public Utilities and Corporations. The Senate had approved the measure which would have let the attorney general investigate religious hospital scientific or charitable groups to uncover and remove officers affiliated with subversive groups.
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Red Chinese Backing Krishna Menon Seen in U S Rise
Washington reports say Red China is building up Indian diplomat Krishna Menon as a possible intermediary between Washington and Peiping. Menon, aligned with the Communist line on many issues, may influence U N talks in New York and San Francisco. U S officials brace for potential shifts while hoping to avoid conceding leverage to Menon. Dulles sent thanks to Hammarskjold and Nehru, signaling careful diplomacy. Menon is expected in New York June 8 for the United Nations Trusteeship Council meeting and the UN anniversary session in San Francisco, with a possible Washington visit on the agenda.
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Soviet Japan open peace treaty talks in London
London reports say Soviet Union and Japan began talks to settle World War II issues including territorial disputes and repatriation of prisoners. Delegations led by Shunichi Matsumoto and Jacob Malik met at the Soviet embassy as Moscow and Tokyo seek up to six months of negotiations to normalize relations and outline a broader regional settlement.
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Probe Cheese Deal Costs U.S. Million
Washington officials face questions as reports claim the government bought millions of pounds of cheese at 37 cents per pound in March 1954 and sold it back to manufacturers at 64 cents, with Rep. Fountain urging an open hearing to probe potential losses.
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Wide Unemployment Threatens in Strike on British Railroads
Nationwide rail strike enters fourth day as Eden government mobilizes trucks and cars for essential goods. 20,000 railway workers demand a $1.12 weekly raise to restore wage margins, while dockers also seek bargaining gains. Public anger rises as exports slow and idle ships reach 120. Trade unions harden stance amid a broader labor crisis.
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Italian Teachers End 4 Day Strike
Italian teachers ended a four day walkout affecting 3 800 schools and students preparing for final exams. The movement drew millions of responses from parents and public pleas to resume classes amid pay dispute and upcoming holidays.
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