TV Repair Gyps Hit by State
State consumer counsel Helen E. Nelson says crooked TV repairmen cost Californians at least 10 million dollars yearly. City Atty. Roper Amebergh backs the claim as detectives report three new sets fitted with bad tubes or condensers. The Singers Oscar and Herman, accused of theft, were booked on multiple counts.
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Journalists Strike in Rome Demands Reach 10 Percent Rise
Journalists union in Rome calls a two day strike demanding a 10 percent wage increase plus an Easter bonus equal to about one month's pay, aiming to press employers for better pay and conditions.
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Hodges Says Cabinet Pay Leaves Little After Rent
North Carolina Governor Luther Hodges remarks at a Raleigh news conference show he will accept the U S commerce secretary post despite financial sacrifices. He notes Washington apartment rents approach after tax figures and the job pays twenty five thousand dollars annually.
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Publisher Joseph St Hildreth Dies in Philadelphia
Obituary notes the death of Joseph St Hildreth at age 2? years, longtime chairman of Chilton Co publishers, with Wednesday date of report from Philadelphia.
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Cold Front Sweeps Midwest to Northeast with Snow and Dry Spells
The Associated Press reports a sharp cold front driving a split weather pattern from the Rockies to the Northeast. Temperatures plunge from Montana to the Midwest with readings in the teens and 20s, 20 below in West Yellowstone and 13 in Drumond, while Florida remains warm and dry conditions spread from the South to coastal regions.
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Six Alessio Kidnap Suspects Indicted
SAN DIEGO six men were indicted by the county grand jury on charges related to the kidnapping of sportsman Anthony Alessio last month. Authorities say the case involves a $200000 ransom demand and the victim was terrified during the incident.
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Governor to Learn to Drive Again After Indictments
Lansing reports Gov. G. Mennen Williams faces arraignment next week on kidnapping and conspiracy charges. Indicted are Frank Matrone and Selma Matrone of Los Angeles, Robert Gorman and Ruby Hoffman of Monterey Park, LeRoy Gavigan of South Gate, plus their spouses. The governor’s security remains tight as the case involves a state police bodyguard and witnesses.
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Italian Ex-Wrestler Clings to Baby During Deportation Bid
In San Francisco a 6-foot-2 ex-wrestler Raimondo Bracchetti blocked police and immigration officers by clinging to his baby son for 90 minutes in his apartment. He refused arrest, promising to appear at a hearing. He faces charges of illegally jumping ship at San Pedro to enter the United States and says he married shortly after, on July 27, 1957.
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US personal income rises in November amid payroll dip
Total personal income reached a record pace of 409.5 billion dollars in November while wage and salary payments fell by about 0.5 billion. Factory payrolls declined for a sixth month and total employment hours worked slipped, reflecting mixed commerce and services activity. A Staten Island ferry crash injured 20 as a power loss was blamed for the collision with a slip in New York harbor.
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