Peace talks possible as UK railway strike nears end
ASLEF accepts a five point peace plan after two hour cabinet talks. TUC leaders consult with Labour Minister to win government backing for final negotiations with the British Transport Commission while the 67,000 strikers remain off work. The National Federation of Railways still weighs in with the rival 400,000 strong union.
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General Council
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Steel Union Begin Wage Talks In Pittsburgh
U S Steel and the CIO United Steelworkers opened wage negotiations in Pittsburgh with both sides hopeful for a peaceful settlement. Big Steel president Charl Hood addressed about 100 delegates while VP John Stephens outlined a speedy, fair outcome for employers stockholders and the public. David McDonald said the union seeks a substantial wage increase and may strike if no deal by June 30. Five other producers watched as rounds proceed with separate company proposals. Steelworkers seek raises as industry runs at capacity and profits rise, with guesses of 10 to 2 cents per hour, current pay at about 2.23 per hour. The six employers include Bethlehem Repulbs Jones & Lum, Youngstown Sheet & Tube and Inland, employing over 400,000 USW members in basic steel.
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Republis
Jones & Lanugalin
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Irnland
Angier slated for demotion as LA schools head nears shakeup
Los Angeles superintendent recommends demoting Edwin N Angier director of Clarence W Pierce Senior of Agriculture to instructor with pay of 7 250 while the campus aids plan a shift toward more nonagricultural subjects. Angier, 54, has led the agricultural school since its opening. Supt Claude Reeves will ask the Board of Education to approve the move at Thursday’s session. Martin and Lewis feud surfaces as Hollywood reports a split. Lewis plans a personal tour. Martin eyes a TV show and Hawaii trip.
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Claude Lt Reeves
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Jerry Lewis
Reeves
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Toltin
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Martin
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Housing Measure Near Senate Vote Showdown
The Senate moved toward a vote on a broad housing bill expanding FHA mortgage insurance with four billion dollars authorized for one year. The proposal includes a large new program for mass housing and would fund 235000 rental units annually for four years, totaling 540000 units. Senator Capehart forecast a tight fight to trim the scope as the debate heads to final action.
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R-Inm
Senate
Senate Group Urges One Dollar Minimum Pay Measure
Washington lawmakers push to raise the federal minimum wage from 78 cents to $1 hourly, with over two million workers set for automatic increases if approved. The Senate Labor Committee defeated alternative pay proposals and advanced a broader housing and urban renewal package tied to the wage bill, including military family housing and slum clearance funding.
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Four year old accidentally stabs infant brother to death
In Junction City Xan La, four year old dosepn Cyr unintentionally stabbed his 15 month old brother Steven Cyr in the chest with a small wooden knife while at home. The parents, Major and Mrs Clarence Cyr, are from Niagara Wisconsin and the father is stationed at Fort Riley.
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Former Head s of Utilities Empire Dies
CHICAGO Harley L Clarke 73 former president of The Utilities Power and Light Corporation died today disclosed Monday. He resigned in 1936 after building a 400 million dollar utilities empire with direct control of 50 subsidiaries. His firm expanded into hundreds of cities in the British Isles Canada and the United States.
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Harley L. Clarke
Utilities Power and Light Corporation
Clothier Contract Raise Sparks Senate Probe
Senate Investigations heard testimony about a government clothier contract awarded at a higher price than the bid. Witnesses linked Lev to possible bribery and questioned the bidding process for 166,320 garrison caps amid accusations of falsified figures and improprieties at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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Lews Mid-City Uniform Cap Co
Chicago
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St. Louis, Mo
Camp Hill Industries
Alabama
Minimum Wage Battle Spurs House and Senate Debate
The wage bill faced a voice vote defeat as provisions expand Fair Labor Standards coverage to new workers. Senator McNamara signaled he would not push to renew a $1.25 target, amid House Labor Committee hearings on boosting the minimum to $1. The debate mirrors union pressure and intra-party disagreements over wage levels.
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Fired Irving School Head Rehired Amid Teacher Strike
Irving Texas Dr John L Beard was rehired as superintendent after a board dismissal sparked months of strife and a teachers' strike. John T Andrews Irving school board president announced the decision at an open meeting noting Beard asked to be rehired and the board approved.
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John T. Andrews
Irving School Board
John Lbeard
Penn Station Air Rights Deal Set
New York buyers sign an agreement for future air rights above Pennsylvania Station at 30 million dollars. James M. L. Symes of the Pennsylvania Railroad and William Zeckendorf of Wahha inapp Inc sign. Zeckendorf envisions a vast complex including an international merchant mart and a permanent world’s fair with costs likely surpassing 100 million dollars.
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Voice Box Changes Linked to Heavy Smoking
Mayo Clinic researchers report post mortem larynx changes in heavy smokers showing thickened surface tissue on the vocal cords. In a later study of 40 larynges, they correctly guessed smoking history in 31 cases. No cancer was found in either group.
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Kenneth D. Devina
Mayo Clinic and Foundation
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American Medical Association
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Supreme Court clears professor of loyalty risk
The Supreme Court on a 7-2 vote struck down an order barring Dr. John F. Peters from federal employment, ruling the loyalty review board improperly reopened his case after two lower panels previously cleared him. Justices Douglas and Black joined the majority, urging constitutional grounds be considered separately.
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U.S. Public Health Service
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Loyalty Review Board
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Alice Inwin
Fowler Harper
Justice Burton and Reed Clash Over Board Ruling
The text notes Justice Burton joined Reed in a dissenting view on a board decision. Reed warned against expressing opinions on constitutional issues, while Douglas and Warren criticized actions as un-American. The passage cites Dr. Peters and Red China in relation to the board’s authority and the broader political climate of 1954.
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