Steel Talks Recess After Hectic Start
New York um steel negotiators plan a weeklong recess after a fast start to preliminary talks. Both sides push for federal probes into tactics, while pledging private, diligent work toward a June 30 contract expiry. The industry studies mutual aid schemes and possible responses to a strike, amid mutual accusations of anti trust and labor law violations.
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New York
Um — Steel
Justice Department
National Labor Relations Board
R. Conrad Cooper
U. S. Steel Corp
David J. McDonald
Cooper
Arthur J. Goldberg
Five New York Hospitals Hit by Strike
Maintenance and clerical workers at five private New York hospitals walked out despite a court ban and mayoral efforts. Local 1199 claims nearly 2,000 members participated, seeking higher pay and recognition of the union as a bargaining agent. Hospitals oppose unionization of non professional staff.
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New York
Five
Robert F. Wagner
Building collapse in Westbury kills worker, injures six
John Lake, 45, a New York City plumber, died in the large industrial building under construction in Oyster Bay area. Six others injured as 14 men were at work. three investigations by Nassau County DA, county police, and Oyster Bay town probe the accident.
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Westbury
N.yip
John Lake
New York City
Nassau County District Attorney’s Office
Oyster Bay
Britain to Send Arms to Wavering Iraq
London reports the British government will provide Iraq with jet bombers and tanks to deter Premier Abdul Karim Kassem from seeking Soviet arms. A United States source said Washington reluctantly agreed to the aid as Iraq's government moves toward Communist influence.
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London
Iraq
Abdul Karim Kassem
Soviet Union
U. S
Kassem
Inside obituary notes and classified items summary
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Eisenhower Won't Attend Summit If East Berlin Turned Over
Washington reports say President Eisenhower will not attend a proposed summit if the Russians proceed to hand East Berlin to East German Communists or sign a separate peace with puppet East Germany. The stance threatens to derail the Big Four foreign ministers conference set to begin in Geneva. Herter’s pre conference strategy talks with Britain and France proceed, while Allied positions on seating and agenda in Geneva clash. The administration demands concrete progress on German questions before any summit gains its value.
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Washington
Eisenhower
East Berlin
East Germany
Geneva
Monda
Christian A. Herter
Herter
Fisenhower
Genoa
Russia
Nikita Khrushchevy
America
Father of 11 killed in two car collision
Two men died in a two car crash Thursday in Ticonderoga New York. The victims were James Blanchard 41 and Truman J Clark 75 of Argyle Washington County.
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Ticonderoga, Nlyl i
Vicims
James Blanchard
Truman J. Clark
Argyle
Washington County
Eisenhower Proclaims Next Sunday Mothers Day
President Eisenhower designated next Sunday as Mothers Day and ordered the flag flown on all government buildings. He urged Americans to honor mothers with prayers and expressions of esteem, including displaying the flag at homes and other suitable places.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
No Slack In Prosperity Seen for Year
An unofficial forecast by the Commerce Department Business Advisory Center reports general optimism for the 1939 outlook among top industrial leaders, though two uncertainties loom. A possible summer steel strike could slow a production surge toward a 499 billion dollar annual output. the entry of major automakers into the small car market also poses unknown effects. About 100 executives, including heads of major corporations, attended BAC’s spring meeting with Secretary Strauss and other officials.
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Hot Springs
Va.u
Commerce Department
No Reconciliation Denied by Eleanor Powell
Hollywood star Eleanor Powell rejects rumors of reconciling with Glenn Ford. She states she knows nothing about a reconciliation and confirms that a divorce remains her decision and not a reconciliation.
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Eleanor Powell
Hollywood
Glenn Ford
Corky Kelly Proves He Can Make His Own Way
Corky Kelly, 19, son of WW II hero Capt. Colin P. Kelly Jr., earned an appointment to West Point after passing exams. He says he wanted to prove he could do it on his own and chose the challenging path rather than rely on his father's legacy. He will enroll in the plebe class on July 7.
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Corky Kelly
Carlisle
Corky
West Point
Colin P. Kelly Jr
Kelly
Roosevelt
United States
Colm P. Kelly
U. S. Military Academy
Point
Jewel thieves net half million in Roebling hotel burglary
New York and New Jersey detectives tailed a trio to Mrs. Mary G Roebling’s hotel Hidebrandt apartment. Moris Hess 35 and David Lerner 44 of Brooklyn and Alexander Spica 47 of Manhattan were arrested as they exited the elevator with gems and furs worth about a half million dollars.
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Trenton
N. J
Mary G. Roebling
New York
Rasmound Maguire
Anym
Detecthes
Mrs
Hess
State Police Nab Top Troy Bookies
Up-State Police arrested eight men Thursday in raids on an apartment and a club, acting at the request of District Attorney John Casey of Rensselaer County. Police typically operate in cities only when local authorities seek help.
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Troy
Jin Troy
John Casey
Rensselaer County
Rockefeller denies candidacy during Caracas vacation
Nelson A Rockefeller says he is not a candidate and has not been offered the nomination. He plans no political moves while on a two week vacation and would decide if confronted with the issue. He emphasizes he does not seek any office and would announce if he faced the choice.
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Rockefeller
Caracas
Venezuela
Pi Gor
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Seven Cars Crushed By Wall Collapse At NY Telephone Worksite
Seven parked cars owned by New York Telephone Co. employees were crushed Thursday when a brick retaining wall collapsed toward the rear of a company garage. The garage sustained no damage and no injuries were reported.
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ASN
New York Telephone Co. Employes
Love Bloomed Through Tape Seeks Wedding in New York
Miss Pauline Mattoon of Syracuse and Arthur Rowe of Coventry England met via tape recordings while pursuing mutual interests in era music nature and cooking. Rowe plans to travel to New York City this weekend to meet Mattoon and wed there possibly May 18. Rowe, in his early 60s, will arrive by plane Sunday. Mattoon works for General Electric and is in her 40s.
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Syracuse
Upi
Pauline Mattoon
New York City
Arthur Rowe
Coventry
England
Matttoon
General Electric Co
Rowe
Miss Mattoon
Coast-to-Coast Party Honors Truman at 75
Former President Harry S. Truman turns 75 as Coast-to-Coast Party celebrations honor him. Reporters sing, a surprise birthday cake is presented, and Truman reflects on mistakes and a happy life. The Waldorf Astoria event features a 50,000-guest broadcast, film biography, and celebrity appearances.
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New York
Truman
United States
Fie
Margaret
Clifton Daniel
Eisenhower
Dan
Waldorf - Astoria
S&minute
Dove Schais
James Durante
Jack Benny
Danny Kase
Boston
Landon B. Johnson
Chicago
Adiar Stevenson
Waldorf-Astoria
Coed Heroically Draws Shark Victim Ashore in San Francisco
Albert Kogler and Shirley O’Neill, San Francisco State College students aged 18, were swimming off Baker Beach when a shark attack fatally wounded Kogler. O’Neill swam back to shore with him after warning him and requested help. he died of shock and blood loss at Letterman Army Hospital.
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San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Albert Kogler
Shirley O'Neill
Kogler
Baker Beach
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco State College
Letterman Army Trospital
Miss O'Neill
Albert
Miss Oneill
Four White Men Plead Innocent In Black Person Incident
In Tallahassee four white men charged with raping a Black person pleaded innocent at arraignment. The crowded gallery reacted as pleas were entered. Judge Walker overruled defense delay requests and set trial for May. None had counsel at start. later arrangements were made for one defendant. Court observers and supporters filled the courtroom.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Sherif Bul Joyce
Attornees
Terry Michaeh
Axinge
W. Mays Walker
Wilton T Collinsworth
Necia
Algeria Peace In Sight Or Not In Constantine Turmoil
In Constantine clashes between French and Algerian youths flare as De Gaulle says peace is in sight. Rebels in Tunisia vow to continue the war for independence, while Algerian leaders hint at autonomy. France faces rising unrest and uncertain prospects for a safe settlement.
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Constantine
Algeria
de Gaulle
de Gaulie
Tunisia
Cnie
France
Ferhat Abbas
Mohammad Yazid
Bourges
Crowd Honors Campy in L A Night at Memorial Coliseum
A turnaway crowd of 93103 packed the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for Campanella’s benefit exhibition between the Dodgers and Yankees. The game, won by the Dodgers 6 2, set a new attendance record for an exhibition. Campanella received a standing ovation as Pee Wee Reese wheeled him onto the field. Estimates put Campanella's take near 60000, split with the clubs donating their shares to charity and Campanella.
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Los Angeles
Memorial Coliseum
Ray Campanella
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Indians
Boston Braves
Campy
Pee Wee Reese
Dodger
Pee Wee
Roy
Campanella
F E. J
Buzie) Bavasi
Yankees
5-Cent Stamp Increase Sought by Eisenhower Administration
The Eisenhower administration asks Congress to raise first class postage to five cents and airmail to eight cents, estimating an extra 355 million dollars yearly. The Post Office deficit exceeds 50 million annually, and the move aligns with a January budget plan to balance Post Office books. Democrats doubt further postal hikes will pass.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Arthur E. Summerfield
Post Office Department
Post Office
Quarles Dies in Sleep at 64 Pentagon Leader
Washington notices report Deputy Secretary of Defense Donald A. Quarles died suddenly at home at 64. A chauffeur found him unresponsive. cause undeclared. Quarles had often acted as civilian chief during McElroy absences and could be a likely successor. He was a former Western Electric executive and Sandia president, survived by wife and three children.
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Washington
Donald A. Quarles
Pentagon
Quarles
Wilfred J. McNeil
Defense
McNeil
James Forrestal
Fred Seaton
the Interior
McElroy
Geneva
Cincinnati
Christian A. Herter
Eisenhower
Capitol
Senate
Vanburen
Ark
Western Electric Co
New Jersey
Western Electric
Sandia Corp
Sandia Special Weapons Laboratory
Albuquerque
N. M
Atomme Energy Commission
Air Force
Tracking Units Coordinate Space Spaceman Washington
Dr Herbert F. York testified before a Senate subcommittee detailing a tightly coordinated system of tracking facilities to monitor the first US spaceman in orbit. The Defense Department research chief said the unprecedented link of tracking gear would ensure immediate tracking and safety.
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Washington
Earth
Herbert F. York
Defense Department
Senate
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