Dock Union Seeks Shorter Work Day Without Pay Loss
In San Francisco the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union offers to drop featherbedding if employers cut the workday with no pay loss. Shipowners will negotiate if the union proves 17 000 West Coast longshoremen can drop practices condemned by the Pacific Maritime Association by Sept. 1. A new contract, viewed as revolutionary since 1948, will be sent to members next week. If honored, the workday could shrink from nine hours to eight with no pay loss. current schedule is six hours straight plus three hours overtime.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
Pacific Maritime Association
Honolulu
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Union
Hawaii
Court Rules Against Bus Segregation in Montgomery
A three judge federal panel ruled the Montgomery and Alabama bus segregation laws unconstitutional in a 2-1 decision. The injunction was upheld with a 10 day hold to allow appeals. Officials have nine days to appeal before enforcement of the rulings ceases on June 29.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
U.S. Supreme Court
Saw Accident Kills Foreman at Redlands Lumber Mill
Wayne Williams aged 45 died after a lumber mill foreman was injured when a large saw blade was turned on while he worked in the sawpit during noon hour. Coroner A. J. McCann reported the accident occurred as a warning whistle sounded and the blade activated.
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Redlands
Dept
A. J. McCann
Wayne Williams
Ami
Atlas Federal Savings marks 20th anniversary in Pasadena
Atlas Federal Savings celebrates twenty years serving the San Gabriel Valley with semi annual dividends and insured savings. The federally chartered association highlights home financing expertise and invites new savers to join during July with a 319 percent annual rate and full dividends on funds placed by July 10th at 722 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena.
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Max Schmelling
Joe Louis
Atlas Federal Savings
San Gabriel Valley
Atlas Federal
Colorado
Pasadena
Danish Sailor Freuchen Wins $16 000 on TV Quiz
A 70 year old peg legged Danish sailor and writer won 16000 dollars on CBS TV program The Seven Seas by answering a four part question. He chose to risk his winnings for next week s 32000 question on The 64 000 Question. James H Young won 8000 dollars and a shot at 16000 on the same program by identifying six decisive European battles.
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New York
Denmark
Seven Seas
Peter Freuchen
James H. Young
Duluth
Minn
New York Stock Exchange Uses Over a Million Pencils
The New York Stock Exchange reports annual consumption of more than one million lead pencils for operations and record keeping, reflecting a high demand for writing instruments in its busy trading environment.
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New York
First Witness Due in Bonelli Aide Trial
The prosecution presents its first witnesses in the Bernard P. Calhoun case, charged with conspiracy with William G. Bonelli. They allege more than 125000 dollars was raised illegally for Bonelli campaigns or their own use. Calhoun, a Los Angeles attorney, and Bonelli, former State Board of Equalization member, were indicted by the County Grand Jury.
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San Diego
Bernard P. Calhoun
William G. Bonelli
Dep. Dist
Atty
William F. Davies
Bonelli
Calhoun
State Board of Equalization
Los Angeles
Stowaway Fined For Voyage to San Pedro
A 29 year old Hawaii resident admitted stowaway on the Matson Steampship S S Lurline traveling from the islands to San Pedro. He was fined the price of the voyage and placed on probation after pleading guilty to the charge.
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San Pedro
Hawaii
Matson
S.S. Lurline
David Kim
Redlands
Claremont
Methodists
New Southern
California School of Theology
Extradition Bid Ties to 1955 Arizona Indictment
Bonelli seeks extradition from Arizona after an indictment returned February 9 1955.
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Bonelli
Arizona
Ice Mint Medicated Cream Brings Cooling Comfort
Ice Mint medicated cream soothes burning feet with lanolin and menthol. It softens callouses and corns and provides lasting relief. Easy to apply, it offers cool, fresh comfort and helps tired feet today.
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Freuchen
Lofoten Islands
Norway
Atlantic Ocean
Dolphin Rise
Equator
Challenger Ridge
Pacific Ocean
Marianas Trench
Hollywood
Steve
Dorothy Rowland
Edgar Bergen
Gene
Jen Loven
Long Beach
Jules Strongbow
Salar
Ralphs Produce Department
Rekehs
SWIFT
Swift's Premium Sliced
Dover
Ham
Swift's
Rekess
Apne
Saae School OF Business
Pass
ST. Francis
Crenshaw-Rodeo
Pillsbury
Lipton Tea
Brookfield
Milani
Ralphs Store
Weston’s
Monterey
Cou
Welch’s
ROZEN
Rich’s Frozen Chocolate Eclairs
Simon
Wesson Oil
Angel Food
Boy-Ar-Dee
Sonny Boy Ade
Ee. A
Dupont
Schilling’s
Ralphs
Te Owe Snes
Berlitz
S. Lake Ave
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