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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

5

Steel Union Negotiates With 11 Steel Firms Individually

New York The United Steelworkers begin separate talks with 11 steel producers after halting joint negotiations with the big three. The union aims to cover all firms by Wednesday, seeking five year contracts while warning a nationwide strike could occur if no agreement by June 30. The industry rejects a one year deal with wage and benefit increases.

New York Steelworkers U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Pittsburgh Steel Inland Steel Young Stown Sheet & Tube Oack

Turkish Foreign Minister Fuad Koprulu Resigns

Ankara reports Fuad Koprulu, 66, has resigned as foreign minister in a letter to Premier Adnan Menderes. The resignation, not linked to Turkey’s foreign policy, ends six years in Menderes’ cabinets. Koprulu helped found the Democratic Party and was to join Menderes on a goodwill visit to Afghanistan later this month.

Ankara Turkey Fuad Koprulu Adnan Menderes Koprul Menderes Democratic Party Kopruli Afghanistan

Five Japanese fishers freed from Siberian captivity

Fifty Japanese fishers returned to Wakkanai after a month in Siberia. They claimed Russian authorities were harsh on skippers but not crewmen. The five top skippers were jailed 18 months to three years for violating territorial waters and unlicensed fishing. their five boats and over 80,000 pounds of cod were seized.

Wakkanat Kokikaido Japan Siberia Siberian

Free Polio Shots For Danes Up To Forty

Free polio vaccinations are available to all Danes up to age 40 per a government announcement. The program aims to boost immunity nationwide and encourages eligible residents to participate in the campaign.

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French Seek U S Pledge in Algeria Fight

French Foreign Minister Pineau seeks American support from Secretary of State Dulles as Paris presses to crush the bloody revolt in Algeria. The talks at the State Department form the second of three sessions to review broad policy, with Dulles reportedly cautious on easing trade controls and Western cultural exchanges with Russia.

Washington Christian Pimeau Dukes France Algeria Indochina State Department Dulles Pineau Russia Stalin Pineat United Nations Fund

Fields themed will reveals whisky allowances and wit

In a 1956 testament related to the late William Claude Ferdinand known as W C Fields, executors were directed to provide two quarts of whisky daily. The will, dated November 14, 1946, notes Fields opposed teetotalism and joked about drink, as he died December 25, 1946 at age 66. The document mentions connections to actor Jack Benny and others discussing Fields pleasure in spirits.

Fields Ferdinand Dee

Senate approves large boost for Air Force spending

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 13 to 12 to add 1.16 billion dollars to Air Force long range bomber and defense funding. The bill totals about 34.998 billion in the committee proposal, with the Air Force at roughly 16.3 billion, Navy about 10 billion, Army about 7.5 billion, plus 350 million for inter service activities.

Washington Senate Senate Appropriations Eisenhower U. S Russia Lyndon EB. Johnsson Tex Sen. Bridges RNH Sen. Chevez D-Nm Committee House Air Force Navy Army

College Loan OKd for Stockton Dormitory

The Community Facilities Administration approved a $1,400,000 loan to the College of the Facilic in Stockton California for construction of a dormitory. The funding supports student housing expansion and campus facilities.

College Loan Washington Community Facilities Administration Today College of the Facilic Stockton Calif

Lettuce Patch Spells Hi Mom Before European Trip

Wisconsin note says Auguste Rooneerud left a message to his wife by a lettuce patch. He planted the patch so the lettuce sprouts now rising spell the greeting Hi Mom ahead of his month long trip to Europe. The unusual message was discovered after his departure.

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