Commission May Not Return Check Withheld By Council Over High School Contract
The New High School Commission may not return the $30,000 Feb 2 check from C Sullivan Co Inc after a 5 to 2 council vote directing forfeiture for failure to sign a contract. The funds would go to Finance Director Murray and be released to Sullivan upon proper release after legal review. Adelson questioned legality and sought city solicitor opinion while courting potential court action. law and process sparked by council motion and executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John @. Murray
C. Sullivan Co. Inc
Schcer Construction
Samuel Adelson
Sullivan
John F. Phelan
George W. Lawton
Sullivans
Lawton
Rufus E. D. Bailey
John J. Sullivan
Kenry J. DeCotis
William J. Leys
James L. Maher
Salvatore L. Virgadamo
Adelson
Maher
Virgadamo
Ile
Airmen freed from Chinese prisons cite brainwashing claims
Four U S airmen freed from Communist China prisons held their first press conference near Kong and said they resisted brain washing while pleading guilty to intruding into China. They described solitary confinement, delayed letters, and said Dag Hammarskjold aided their release. They refused to confirm whether their planes landed in Chinese territory and waited for legal counsel before answering. They are Capt Harold E Fischer Lt Col Edwin Selier Lt Lyle Cameron and Lt Roland W Parks.
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Edwin L. Heller
Col. Heller
Air Force
Philadelphia
Hawaii
Spe
Dvaulus
Kong
U.N
Dag Tammarskjold
Edwin Selier
Wynnewood
China
Lyle Cameron
Lincoln
Neb
Roland W. Parks
Omaha
Fischer
Neller
U.S
Split on segregation drives two Southern responses
Atlanta reports show Fayetteville Arkansas integrates in a year with six Negroes at Fayetteville High School while Summerton South Carolina vows to close all white schools rather than mix races. NAACP planned to meet in Atlanta to plan next steps under the ruling. Virginia Prince Edward County trustees met to discuss school financing as the county district shuns operating funds amid the court decision.
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Atlanta
Supreme Court
Fayetteville
Ark
Megro
Summerton
S.C
Board of Education
Clarendon County
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Wayne White
Arkansas
D. Carson
Virginia
Prince Edward
Prince Edward County
Scottish Coal Miners Hint Strike Looms
Britain faces a nationwide rail strike at its fifth day as Eden convenes cabinet to weigh moves. TUC negotiates with ASLEF over a pay rise from 27.30 to 28.42 to restore wage differentials, while NUR could be drawn into any package. Dock workers in seven sea ports also deadlocked in a separate action.
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London
Britain
Eden
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers
TUC
Charles Geddes
ASLEF
British Transport Commission
National Union of Railwaymen
NUR
Commission
School Group Sets Hearing In Land Fight
The city plans a Wednesday hearing with Cornelius C. Moore for Mrs. John Payson Adams as the School Commission moves to condemn a land strip needed for drainage for the new high school. Engineers report 2,700 feet of trunk drains north to Narrison Avenue and Brantons Cove or 2,000 feet south to Hazard Avenue are required, with Lily Pond discharge seen as most economical.
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New High School Commission
Cornelius C. Moore
John Payson Adams
Moore
Kelley & Gruzen
Arcltects
Jayden, Harden & Buchanan
Boston
Narrison Avenue
Brantons Cove
Hazard Avenue
Lily Pond
Dimev Construction Company
Dimeo Company
Alexander J. Dimeo
Thomas W. Kidd Jr
Samuel Adelson
Ford Extends Job Security Plan To UAW Workers
Detroit News reports Ford Motor Co offered the CIO United Auto Workers a job security plan backing the union demand for guaranteed annual wages. Negotiations resume as a strike threat looms with GM and Ford to meet. UAW could strike Ford if not satisfied. Ford’s counter includes stock buys, idle-time borrowing, and severance pay, with details withheld. Walter Reuther warned of action if terms fail.
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Ford
UAW
Detroit
The
Detroit News
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors Corp
General Motors
Walter Reuther
Cio-Law
Carl Stellato
Rouge
Uaw-Cio
Ford Motor Company
Senate Begins Voting On President's Foreign Aid Plan
The Senate opened an early session to vote on President Eisenhower's 50 billion dollar foreign aid program. Amendments seek spending cuts and loan-based aid. debate may extend past two hours per measure. The authorization totals 3.408 billion for the program with 122 million extra for military aid, overall 3.93 billion.
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Senate
Waliington
Presidentenhower
House
Sen
Ellender D-Lal
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Long ¢D-La
George Od-Gat
Knowland
California
John B. Hollister
FDA
State Department
George's Committee
Ellender
United States
Ebiender
Appropriations Committee
Year Reorganization Plan For Fire Dept Set By Council
The City Council approved a five year reorganization plan for the fire department presented by City Manager William A. Gildea and Safety Director Francis Le Fitzgerald. Four new officers were promoted and several ranks abolished to save costs and expand divisions including a proposed fire prevention bureau. The plan anticipates staffing to rise from 74 to 86 with a shift commander and expanded communications.
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William A. Gildea
Francis le Fitzgerald
Rufus E. D. Bailey
Leutenant
Francis J. O'Connell
Charles E. Shea
George A. Taber Je
Andrew M. Campbell
Patrick J. Mahoney
Campbell
Mahoney
Bryan Cooney
Philip C. Nagle
John F. Phelan
Gildea
City Manners
Samuel J1. Dugan
Fire Department
Gildéa and
Fitzgerald
William HL. Canerton
Connerton
Bient
Public Works
Glo
du+ Wit
Fire
Portsmouth Priory appeals refinery permit hearing and next decision
A four hour hearing last night on the Portsmouth Priory’s appeal against a $30 million refinery permit drew about 100 residents. Priory attorney Moore warned of possible Supreme Court action if needed, while the council granted the permit May 19 to Commerce Oil Co. of Warren Pa. The Priory, adjoining property, led the appeal filed within 10 days. The council decided to hold a special meeting next Monday to rule on the appeal, with limited issues for public health and safety.
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Portsmouth Sown Councily 1
Portsmouth Priory
Cornelius C. Moore
Priory
Moore
U.S. Supreme Court
Arnold's Point
Portsmouth
Henry Ethier
More
Ethier
Order of St. Benedict
Richard B. Sheffield
Sheffield
Harvey
Chinese Reds' Formula Gives Hope For Early Return Of Held Americans
Washington officials examined a two part Peiping formula for early release of 11 U S airmen held since the Korean War. The plan cites Geneva and Peiping radio statements about leniency and deportation for those who admit crimes and show remorse, with negotiations continuing at Geneva.
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Washington
U.S
Geneva
China
X Krishna Menon
New Delhi
United States
State Department
Franklin Sewen
Suydam
Gowen
Red China
Navy
Coast Guard
United Nations
Korea
Peiping
Steel and Chemical Demand Lifts Market Slightly
New York stock rise led by steels and chemicals amid a mixed day. Gains of one to three points appeared in several sectors while losses remained fractional. Rubber, order issues, farm implements, radio and television, copper, and movie issues also rose.
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New York
British Frigate HMS Veryan Bay To Visit Newport
The British frigate HMS Veryan Bay will visit Newport from June 14 to June 20 under Adm. L. R. P. Lawford. Major John Sullivan, the First Naval District commander, Gov. Dennis J. Roberts, and local navy and city authorities will organize the program to entertain 147 officers and men aboard.
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Adm
L. R. P. Lawford
Newport
John 4. Sullivan
Naval District
Dennis J. Roberts
wephRed
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5. C. Town
British Trades Union Congress
General Purposes Committee
Fitzgerald and
Bailey
Charles FE. Shen
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