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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
8
Oregon teamsters vote 485 to 197 to accept an 8 cent hourly raise for two years and 7 cents in year three as talks with employers resume. Clyde Crosby says a strike likely to end next week while locals review area proposals. Master contract had expired at $2.14 per hour and wider Western offers vary. The walkout began May 19.
Washington reports two key lawmakers predict the House will align with the Senate and approve a bill raising the minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 per hour. Rep. McConnell of Pennsylvania, senior Republican on the House Labor Committee, said the panel will approve $1 and the House will pass it, despite President Eisenhower’s stance for no more than 90 cents.
Washington Senate investigations subcommittee calls Chicago hatmaker Harry Lev for further testimony as two procurement officials face questions about his activities. Air Force files court martial charges against Capt Raymond Wool for improper payments and travel voucher falsifications. Wool’s new child born in New York while awaiting action. Army announces suspension of Ferdinand Tar.
The London rail strike talks resumed after a two hour session between union and government negotiators with no breakdown seen. Hope for a quick end persisted as Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament amid the disruption affecting Britain’s industrial activity.
London reports Queen Elizabeth II opening a new parliamentary session amid Britain facing its gravest industrial crisis since 1926. She pledged Commonwealth resources for peace, affirmed close cooperation with the United States, and expressed cautious optimism for talks with the Soviet Union government.
A Kansas legislative survey aims to study penal institutions and egg labeling to regulate carton labels and improve quality and size standards for eggs sold in the state. Senator Paul Wunsch supports reducing guesswork in assessing eggs, with a focus on inmates involved in related habilitation programs.
Miss Gertrude E. Allen explains egg grading AA A and B on labels with sizes extra large large medium and small. She notes Grade AA best for frying poaching and angel food. Grade A for any cooking. Grade B for casseroles and baking. Price comparisons by size and grade guide the best buy. fall stock shifts may favor smaller eggs. Eggs must meet new U.S. standards and be invested in U.S. Savings Bonds.
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