Lewis Seeks Regulation of Union Welfare and Pension Funds
Washington June 22. Lawmakers hear proposals to require disclosure and federal supervision of welfare pension and health plans used by labor unions and employers. Tyson of United States Steel defends self regulation citing investment secrecy and competitive concerns. George Meany backs transparency as unions face potential 500000 plans and $30 billion in funds. A separate note reports Army Pvt. Walter B. Larkin Jr completing a central office repair course at Fort Gordon Georgia.
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Washington
Johan L. Lewis
Steins
Whl
Robert C. Tyson
United States Steel Corp
Tyson
Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL - Cio
George Meany
Congress
Fort Gordon, Ga
Army
Walter B. Larkin, Jr
Sally
Frederick
Southeastern Signal School
Fort Gordon
Duck Mystery By Nicholas Yinger
A Baker Park duck colony on Carroll Creek suffers losses after predators. The author notes a mother duck with five ducklings on Memorial Day, then two and a half days later reports only two surviving ducklings, plus fewer ducks overall. He warns of armored snapping turtles underwater and recalls a turtle drowning incident witnessed at the lake.
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Nicholas Yinger
Carroll Creek
College Avenue Bridge
Baker Park
News-Post
County Agent Reports Japanese Beetle Control Progress
Henry E. Shoemaker notes emergence of Japanese beetles feeding on ornamentals and lawns. The University of Maryland Extension Service and Frederick County have conducted a long running beetle control program using spore dust to target grubs, stressing treatment of newly developed areas to prevent migration and reinfestation.
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Henry EK
R. Francis Eigeanbrode
Frederick County
University of Maryland Extension Service
Fredericks County
Goats Promoted As Amusement And Nutritious Food
The piece extols goats as companions and sources of nutritious milk, arguing goats avoid common misperceptions about eating odd items and smell. It notes milk quality, breeding programs in Maryland and Frederick County, and profiles local breeders Dr. W. A. R. Bell, the Farleys, and Florence Parker, plus advice on fencing, housing, and spore-dust pest control for lawns.
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Frederick County
W. A. R. Bell
Hansonville
Washington
Florence Parker
Union Bridge
Italy
Reporters Quiz Shows Mixed Views On Atomic Testing
A sample of six residents expresses varied stances on ending U S atomic weapons tests amid fallout fears. Some advocate international agreement, others favor continuing tests, and a few defer to the President's guidance or question Russian actions. The discussion frames trust vs inspection in disarmament talks and notes timing of related events.
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United States
Russia
Edwin F. Roble Jr
South Market Street
Reds Not To Be Trusted In Goats And Global Politics
A fragment from a Washington dispatch discusses distrust of the Reds, recalls goats from a Westminster Meadow Farm anecdote, and contrasts disarmament debates led by Adm. Arthur W. Radelford with hopes from Harold E. Stassen. It mentions goats escaping pens and poison ivy risks as a humorous aside amid serious arms talks.
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Jean Yingling
Jin
Willi
Jesses
Webster
Washington
Westminster
United States
Russia
Korea
Lon
United Nations
Jas
Dulles
Adm
Arthur W. Radelford
Harold E. Stassen
Senate passes Hells Canyon bill in 53 8 vote
The Senate approved the Hells Canyon dam bill by 53 to 8 with five Republicans joining Democrats, sending the measure to the House. If built, the $36 million project would flood sites of three smaller Idaho Power Co. dams amid a clash with private power interests. Cheers erupted. Potter accused Northern Democrats of trading civil rights for the bill.
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Washington
Senate
Hells Canyon
Eisenhower
Snake Hiver
Idaho
Oregon
House
Idaho Power Co
Idaho Power
Sen. Potter
R-Mich
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sens. Morse
Ore
Wade
Mansfield
Magnuson
Murray
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Francis Eigenbrode
Hagerstown
Washington County Health’ Department
Olonzo P. Fike
Maryland Health Department
County Health Department
Hagers- Town
Richmond
Swinging Bridge
Upper College Terrace Bridge
Michigan
Leon Gross
East Fourth Street
William Jackson
Patrick Street
Marion C. TaHey
A. R. Reed
New Market
Stanley Gaver
London
Stassen
Lonsdon
Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Baltimore
Hill
Ivins
Chambersburg
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Ritter Brothers, Inc
Harrisburg
Maryland
Police Fund
New York
Wakkiland
Capitol
Free States
Ezra Taft Benson
Nancy
National Park
Grand Canyon
BABY
WEST
Eugene Lawson
Felix Flanagan
Walkersville, Maryland
Wisconsin
Andrew Hoff
New Windsor
Ceresville Motor Co., Inc
Ceresville, Md
Farm Equipment Center
Thurmont
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