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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1954
Page
11
The International Union of Electrical Workers accepted a wage boost of four to eight cents an hour plus benefits for 100000 General Electric workers. The union criticized GE as greed driven and intent on weakening its union. The conference board voted to accept, aligning with offers accepted by 80 unions.
Los Angeles reports Controller Robert C. Kirkswood warns that centralizing California tax collection could create a Huey Long style dictator. He cites past tax machines as dangers and says current channels like the State Board of Equalization and Franchise Tax Board provide checks for fair levies.
Civic and labor leaders delivered a petition to the federal government protesting this week’s closure of dice and roulette games by state police. The two-day activity at the Fair of All Saints operated despite the 1934 federal ban, as locals hoped liberalization would attract American visitors. The Syndicate of Cooks and Waiters organized the action.
New York shipping heiress Laura M. Franklin and socialite Clifford Vail Brokaw called off their wedding at St Bartholomew's Church. Franklin, 23, is daughter of Franklin of United States Lines. Brokaw, 28, Yale graduate, Marine veteran, offered no reason. Invitations withdrawn.
President Eisenhower will serve as honorary chairman of Brotherhood Week next February 29 1927, under the National Conference of Christians and Jews. In a letter to Ben Duffy he accepted the post and spoke of the enduring spirit of brotherhood as essential to civilization.
Washington police freed Dennis after he wore handcuffs borrowed from Georgia State Patrol Cpl. J H Perry during a Legion Forty and Eight event. A key to the restraints was lost as Perry was swept into convention merrymaking. The incident involved A L Dennis from Valdosta Georgia.
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