Nixon Defends Steel Settlement Informed by Negotiations
Vice President Nixon and Labor Secretary Mitchell describe their role in securing a steel industry settlement. They recount initial offers of 31 cents an hour, union demands, and a final 40 cent package agreed after separate talks and presidential consultation. The accord, reached January 4, avoided broader compulsory arbitration and potential wage and price controls.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Congress
Nixon
James P. Mitchell
Alexander F. Jones
Syracuse, N.Y
Herald-Journal
Jones
David J. McDonald
United Steel Workers Union
Can
Aluminum
Steel
Cairman
Truman Seizes On GOP Neglect At 1966 Campaign Kickoff
Former President Truman blasted the Eisenhower administration for neglecting crucial problems as Democrats gathered in Washington for a big name dinner to launch the 1966 campaign. Gov Meyner and Gov Williams criticized GOP tactics while several possible nominees were named. Truman urged the next president to address space and defense challenges and hinted at potential Democratic contenders without naming them.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
Democratic Party
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
Nixon
America
Meyner
Williams
Edmund G. Brown
California
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Truman
Plane Lands Safely After Gear Trouble
An Eastern Airlines four engine plane landed safely at Greater Pittsburgh Airport after 24 hours of circling with apparent landing gear trouble. There were 27 passengers and 5 crew aboard. Capt. Thomas E. Davis was praised by passengers for the safe landing. The nose wheel reportedly failed to lock though visual checks suggested gears were operating. A crew member confirmed the gear was not locked.
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Pittsburgh
Eastern Airlines
Greater Pittsburgh
Alort
John Astrow
Weirton
W.va
Davis
Ruth Suckow Dies Protege of Mencken at 67
Clarement California report: Ruth Suckow, 67, novelist and protege of H. L. Mencken, died Saturday at her home after months of failing health.
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Claremont
Calif
Ruth Suckow
H. L. Mencken
Legal Wrangle To Mark Finch Trial's 4th Week
Los Angeles AP reports the fourth week opens over whether the preliminary hearing transcript of Dr. R Bernard Finch should be admitted as evidence. Prosecution says Carole Tregoff’s testimony prompted arrest discrepancies. defense claims she was pressured to testify and faces self incrimination. The couple allegedly killed Finch’s wife Barbara Jean to prevent a divorce settlement after a Las Vegas liaison and a confrontation at the Finch estate. Mrs Finch's death followed a struggle during a dispute over divorce matters, with a weapon discharged.
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Patrick McNulty
Los Angeles
Finch
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Barbara Jean
Miss Tregoff
Las Vegas
Nev
West Covina
Neh
Rickenbacker Receives Credit for 22nd Aerial Victory
Washington AP Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I top air ace, is credited posthumously with his 22nd kill, shot down May 7, 1918 in France. Official action cites postwar confusion and a prisoner witness for the delay. He also has 4 balloons to his tally and chairs Eastern Airlines.
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Washington
Edward V
Eddie
Rickenbacker
Eastern Airlines
Mayor Signs Police Fire Budget Funds After Delay
In Conneaut Ohio mayor L R Naylor finally signed the 1960 appropriation ordinance after delaying over budget cuts. Police and firemen received regular checks due last Wednesday, payroll held up as the mayor balked at signing the measure passed by council Tuesday.
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Conneaut, Ohio
L. R. Naylor
Chillicothe Woman Drowns in Paint Creek Discovery
In Chillicothe Ohio a 37 year old woman, Elsie Riley, drowned after falling through thin ice in Paint Creek five miles west of the city. Robert Poole, 25, her companion, said he tried to rescue her but she disappeared under the ice. Deputies described the incident as a drowning.
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Chillicothe, Ohio
Chillicothe
Paint Creek
Here
Elsie Riley
Robert Poole
Poole
Riley
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Council Bluffs
Mark Finch
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