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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

7

Truck Driver Strike Nears Zero Hour

AFL Teamsters Western Conference president Frank Brewster of Seattle says drivers will strike Thursday at Consolidated Freight Lines Pacific Motor Transport and Pacific Intermountain Express if a new offer isn’t agreed. Master contract talks cover about 28 000 drivers in 11 western states with current pay around 21 4 dollars per hour. Negotiations began over a month ago and a morning walkout was postponed to 24 hours later as talks continue.

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Unspent Cash Seen Key to Foreign Aid Action

U S Sen Dirksen says unspent foreign aid funds determine congressional action on President Eisenhower’s program. He doubts informal assurances that most past aid will be earmarked by June 30 and urges full accounting of commitments. Sen Mansfield notes late fiscal year spending spikes, while Secretary Dulles testified most of nine billion uncommitted aid would be obligated by June 30. The Foreign Relations Committee aims to scrutinize each commitment before approving the authorization and subsequent appropriation in a separate bill.

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Peggy Lee Bomb Threat Delays Spokane Coliseum Show

A bomb threat interrupted Peggy Lee’s Spokane Coliseum appearance on Tuesday night. The blond singer, dressed in a dress and fur, rushed to finish preparation and wore a head scarf to hide stray curlers as authorities responded.

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Redwood Chaise Lounge and Patio Chair Description

Product descriptions for two patio loungers list models with featherweight aluminum frames and hinged innerspring mattresses. One option comes in green blue or rust with rubber-tired wheels. The second features a steel strap base and a plump vat-dyed pad in green blue yellow or rust.

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