Byrd Plan Would Boost Taxes in Maryland Speech
Gov McKeldin attacked Democrat H. C. Byrd’s proposal to expand state government with a new department named SEIDG the State Economic and Industrial Development Commission. He warned the plan would increase taxes, centralize power, and curb local initiative, saying it could not be funded within Maryland’s current budget. He spoke to the Greek American Republican Club in Baltimore on October 28.
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Baltimore
McKeldin
H. C. Byrd
Republican Club
Maryland
State Economic and Industrial Development Commission
Seidg
Shipyard Layoffs Grow Amid Labor Dispute
Frederick Maryland Friday October 29 1954 reports shipyard layoffs begin after July furloughs and current rounds. Workforce rose from 1100 to 1700 1800 before layoffs. Company blamed potential strike for delaying repairs. 600 furloughed sought benefits. ESB ruled idle through no fault of their own but decision appealed.
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Frederick
Ays Aial Cay Res
State Employment Security Board
ESB
Layoffs at Maryland Drydock Tied to Agreement Failure
Maryland Drydock Co. says the layoff of 300-400 workers stems from failure to reach a new collective bargaining agreement with the CIO. The prior contract expired July 21, with 600 already furloughed. further cuts are anticipated as talks stall.
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Baltimore
Maryland Drydock Co
CIO
Silpyalu
R. D. Dauterich
Picketing and Strikes Banned at Nike Sites in Maryland
In a Baltimore area settlement approved by Chief Federal Judge William C. Coleman picketing and strikes at four Nike construction sites are banned, avoiding a scheduled hearing. Sites at Edgewood Harford County Fork Granite and Ridge Road north of Baltimore are tied to the missile defense program for Baltimore Washington. A National Labor Relations Board hearing later this fall will resolve union jurisdiction among several labor groups.
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Baltimore
Nike
William C. Coleman
Baltimore-Washington
Edgewood
Harford County
Fork
Granite
Baltimore County
O Ridge Road
Coleman
National Labor Relations Board
Baltimore Building and Construction Trades Council
The
International Hod Carriers
Building and Common Laborers Union
Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Land Joiners
Red Stop Sign To Be Standard
Washington reports revisions to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Red stop signs will be standard nationwide, replacing yellow signs as the 1920s system evolves. Bureau of Public Roads official Roy al explains changes, including sign height, visibility, and school crossing concerns, noting some pupils disrespect signals and that adult guards may be safer in some cases.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Departments
R. E. Royal
Bureau
Royal
U. S
California
Spanish Swindle Still Is Worked
Postmaster General Summerfield said the old Spanish swindle, one of the oldest mail frauds, is still being operated in the United States. The Postal Inspection Service estimates Americans lose up to $100,000 yearly in this confidence game run from unspecified locations.
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Washington
Summerfield
Postal Inspection Service
Mexico mail fraud racket described by Summerfield
Summerfield outlines a scam where operators pick names from Who's Who and professional directories to mail letters from “a banker in prison” in Mexico. Victims are urged to send about $10,000 to help the inmate escape, then are robbed upon arrival in Mexico. The letters add a daughter intermediary and shed light on lack of extradition and Mexican court views.
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Mexico
America
Summerfield
U.S
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Joseph ‘Costello
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Mauretania
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Key Hotel
Genevieve H. Wells
House OF Delegates
Montgomery County
Monocacy Oil Company
Williamson
Edward ¥. Holter
Ellis C. Wachter
Circuit Court
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Hazel W. Lewis
Democratic
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George B. Delaplaine, Jr
Frederick High School
U.S. Navy
Johns Hopkins University
Rutgers
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Young Republicans
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Jaycee Public Health Committee
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Columbia Lodge
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Maryland Press Association
Sons of American Revolution
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