Wage Freeze Opposed by AFL-CIO at Atlantic City
The AFL-CIO convention unanimously opposed a 1958 wage freeze or 40 hour week extension. It urged sizable wage boosts and a shorter work week to counter economic decline. Walter Reuther argued boosting wages and purchasing power is key to restoring economic balance, criticizing big business for a shrinking share of production profits.
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Walter Reuther
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Reuther
Eisenhower Plans Paris Trip Despite Stroke Recovery
President Eisenhower, in excellent condition after a recent medical exam, plans to fly to Paris Friday to bolster the Western alliance. He remains under medical care for a mild stroke suffered 16 days ago and has a slight speech impairment as doctors continue evaluations.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Paris
Western Alliance
White House
Eis'hower
US sees Bulganin letter as propaganda ahead of NATO talks
The 3000 word Soviet message calling for an end to atomic tests and a US–Soviet East West conference is viewed by Washington as propaganda. State Department and Eisenhower aides meet to study it as Dulles prepares to travel to Paris for NATO consultations. Leaders plan preliminary talks before the Paris summit opens.
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United States
Russia
Bulganin
Eisenhower
State Department
Dulles
White House
Bulgarin
Lincoln White
Soviet Union
Secretary of the Treasury
Alderson
Paris
Fisenhower
November Jobs Off by Million November Jobs Off by Million
Government data show civilian employment fell by 1,132,000 from October to November to 64,873,000, the lowest since April last year, with unemployment rising to 3,185,000 and the jobless rate at 5.1 percent. Factory layoffs and bad weather hit outdoor work, while agricultural jobs declined, and average weekly hours reached a postwar low.
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Washington
Commerce and Labor Departments
Volume Lex Chronicle 269 Executives and Events
The issue presents a 60 page edition of the Volume Lex Chronicle priced at ten cents. Details on leaders, local events, and community notices fill the newspaper card, signaling a broad daily reporting run.
French Wipe Out 151 in Algeria
French war planes killed 45 members of a rebel band while infantry moved in near the Tunisian border. The operation continued Tuesday night as authorities reported further blows in Algeria.
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Algeria
Algiers
Coal Mine Blast in Arkansas Kills Four
Four men died and two were injured in a Peerless Coal Co mine explosion near Hackett Arkansas, caused by gas accumulation. The blast struck about 5 15 am at the Excelsior mine, about 18 miles south of Fort Smith, with officials citing safety failures and ongoing medical reports for the victims.
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Ark
Aim
Peerless Coal Co
Ivo.j
Anit
Excelsior
Hackett
Greendent
Purdue to limit goodnight kisses on dates at Shealy Hall
Coeds at Purdue University's Shealy Hall face a one kiss limit on dates as part of a new college social order announced by head resident Miss Valerie Heayeye. The policy encourages handshakes and warns violators will be summoned before the Board of Standards for Coeds.
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Lapayette
Ind
Purdue University
Shealy Hall
Shealy
Valerie Heayeye
Board of Standards For
Long Beach City Council backs oil field unitization effort
City Council directs City Attorney Jacobson to draft amendments to join in unitization contracts for the Wilmington Oil Field. The council also moves to remove a 35 year contract limitation, enabling potential long term cooperation with oil companies as hearings on anti subsidence regulation proceed in Los Angeles.
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Wilmington
State Assembly
Los Angeles
Oil Company
Atty
Wel
Jacobson
Ufe
Rumor Ship Torpedoed in Atlantic
Coast Guard officials said a radio report claimed a ship torpedoed off the U S east coast, but there was no verification. Navy investigation begun as Coast Guard vetted unclear distress message and location remained undetermined.
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DUAMI
Coast Giftrd
U. S
Coast Guard
Navy
Coast Guard Maiders
New York Transit vows to stand firm over subway strike
The Transit Authority reported improved service amid a three day strike by motormen that disrupted millions in Manhattan. Officials said 408 of 722 schedules operated from 7 am to 9 pm with 313 trains running on Tuesday and extended grace for workers to return by 3 pm. Authority commissioners, including Joseph OGrady, refused to negotiate with an illegal strike and warned they are prepared to endure a long stoppage if necessary.
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Manhattan
Joseph O'Grady
Hunsdred
O'Grady
Eisenhower medical clearance and nuclear use at NATO summit
The article notes Eisenhower's medical clearance to attend the Paris NATO summit and outlines U S proposals for nuclear weapon use against aggressors. Details are on pages A-2 and B-? across sections including Beach Combing, Hal Boyle, and various other pages, with related topics in the editorial and sports sections.
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Eisenhower
Paris
U. S
Hal'Boyle
Wilson
Strike Averted as Long Beach Bus Union Accepts Offer
Long Beach Motor Bus Co drivers and maintenance workers voted to accept a compromise contract. The agreement provides a 20-cent hourly raise over 20 months, with retroactivity to Oct 1. The union praised conciliator Harry Malcom and company manager Jerry Wertenberger said the firm also accepted.
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Long Beach Motor Bus Co
Jie
Beach
Lakewood
Fed ‘Eral
Harry Malcom
Long Beach Busery
Jeter Federal
Jerry Wertenberger
Aso
Weather update with fog and patchy conditions
Patchy fog expected early Thursday morning with light winds and mild temperatures. The forecast notes mostly clear skies through Thursday with slightly higher humidity and no significant precipitation expected.
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