Bitterness mars steel contract talks with looming strike
In New York, bitter steel labor talks race toward an eight day strike deadline. United Steelworkers accuse the industry of conspiracy to force a shutdown, potentially idling 630,000 workers and shaking the economy. Big Three firms U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic push a firm 7.3 cent hourly raise within a five year package, while unions rally for a pattern-setting agreement.
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Telephone Hookup Sparks Confusion at Portsmouth Annex
The Portsmouth post reports a new telephone hookup between the main office and an annex on Green Street. Postmaster Theodore R. Butler declined final comment, noting the system is on a trial basis and may be scrapped if unreliable. A reporter overheard two voices attempting to fix a disconnected call during the exchange.
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Aedas
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Theodore R. Butler
Seid Butler
New Hampshire to gain 45 million in highway aid plan
The plan would give New Hampshire about 45 million over three years in federal highway construction aid, with 4.0 million allocated in the current fiscal year. Maine would receive 62.1 million for 1956 to 1959, including 6.0 million in 1956. The interstate system funding follows a 90-10 match. other programs use 50-50.
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Granite State
Maine
New Hampshire
Associated Press
Congress
Icelandic Voters Urged to Reject Red Candidates
Iceland's No 2 party broadened its election line to target Iceland's Communists and U S forces at Keflavik air base ahead of national parliamentary elections. The move signals a spat over NATO ties as parties debate U S troops and a possible base withdrawal. The Althing will choose 52 members with 17 to sit in the upper house.
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Progressive
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Ketlayik
Moscow
New York
North Atlantic
Progress, Inc
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Olafur Thors
Thors
Spokicemen
Independence Party
Progressives
Communists
Labor
National Defense Party
Sunaday
Housing Agency Seeks Approval For Woodbury Avenue Site
The Portamouth Housing Authority may learn within a week if its Gosling road site for a 125 to 135 unit low rent project gains Public Housing Administration approval. PHA officials praised the land in higher areas but flagged fringe wetlands near schools and transit as potential issues. Tests will determine suitability while debates over earlier sites were rejected by residents. Rockford Realty Co. owns the Gosling road tract and may negotiate a sale to the government.
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Portsmouth Herald
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Edward J. Abbott
Crazed Gunman Sought After Killing Three in Warren Ohio
Warren Ohio deputies reported a 31 year old man enraged by a marital quarrel opened fire at relatives, fatally shooting two sisters in law and a girl and wounding three others. A 16 year old girl Nancy Worthington was found dead in a ditch after being kidnapped. Alfred Wilson 37 of Leavittsburg is named as suspect. A statewide manhunt was under way. Wilson allegedly forced a car off the road, shot Emmitt Dennison in the forearm, and killed Hazel Botts at another sister in law’s home near Cortland. News records indicate Wilson’s wife sheltered with children during the attack.
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Nancy Worthington
Here
Harry Crozier
Alfred Wilson
Leavittsburg
Ss & Crozier
Wilson
Geraldine Brown
Leavicsh
Wison
Crozier
Hazel Botts
Omne
Cortland
Leavittsboro
Portage County
Bloodmobile Visit July 12 Urges Local Blood Drive
Portsmouth Red Cross urges July 12 blood donation at Unitarian Universalist Parish on Slate Street. After a April record of 148 pints saved the program, officials fear years of poor turnout and funding cuts. The drive aims to stabilize finances and avert further reductions, with continued support essential to maintain the blood program in New Hampshire Vermont.
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Red Cross
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New Hampshire-Vermont
Hanover
New Hampshire
Vermont
Peter S. Cracher
Tax relief urged for New England transport sector
Gov. Dwinell urged tax relief for transportation firms in six New England states. Speaking at the New England Public Utility Commissioners conference, he cited upcoming reports by the Governors Committee on Transportation and called for gasoline tax abatements and lower registration and licensing fees to help small rural bus operators stay viable. He asked commissioners to study the reports and advise lawmakers.
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Transportation Committee
National Guard to Move Out for Annual Field Training
More than 2.50 officers and men of the New Hampshire National Guard will leave the state tomorrow for their annual field training at Camp Drum New York led by Maj Gen Johns Jacobson Jr the adjutant general Gov Dwinell plans to fly to Camp Drum June 29 to review the troops Air Guard units will train at Quis Air Force Base Massachusetts July 28 to August 11 while antiaircraft artillery units stand duty at Camp Wellfleet Massachusetts August 4 to 18
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Indians Raid Arrows Fired From Roof Endangering Residents
City marshal reports capture of two teenage brothers linked to a raid by Indian figures who fired a bow and arrows from a roof at Gallagher's shop area on Pleasant Street. Arrows embedded in homes show the danger, with police tracing the break to the two youths and warning of legal action and parental consequences.
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Martin O. Betz
Breakfast Hill
Charles F. Vetter
Gallagher
Biggele
Pleasant St
Marshal Betz
Wilson Criticizes Efforts to Increase B52 Funds
Secretary of Defense Wilson at the Quantico conference labels Senate defense funding boosts as phony and questions using extra money. He says he would cross that bridge if Congress votes the increase but he currently does not think he needs it. Senate debate on a $34.94 billion defense bill proceeds, with a Bridges compromise proposal under consideration. Wilson also contests claims that the Tupolev Bison bomber is superior to the US B52 strategic bomber.
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Russia
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Senators Outraged At Capitol Wiretap Search
Washington Senate reacts to an electronic search of a senator’s office for wiretapping devices after Defense Department agents probed Lehman’s suite near a hearing room. No devices found. debate grows over hiring experts to detect taps or mics in hearing rooms.
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Douglas
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D-Ri
Senate Rules Committee
Ike Designs Nixon to Visit Philippines on July 4
President Eisenhower designates Vice President Nixon to represent the United States at the Philippines Independence Day ceremonies in Manila. Nixon and his wife will trip to Manila upon a personal invitation from Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay. The note cites the 10th anniversary of Philippine independence and U.S. historical ties.
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Eisenhower
Phillippines Republic
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Hagerty
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Ramon Magsaysay
America
Veterans of Foreign Wars Outing Set for June 24
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 168 annual outing will be held at the Pannaway Club starting at 1 am on Sunday, June 24, after an earlier plan at Gerrish Island.
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