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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1958
Page
26
UAW strikes across General Motors gain momentum as Ford and Chrysler reach tentative deals with wage raises and enhanced benefits. GM faces complex bargaining due to diverse plants and pay scales, with Seaton signaling no new offer unless unions concede.
In Honolulu two U S Air Force Supersonic jets set a world speed record for the 2400 mile flight. The crew reportedly completed the route in 1 hour 19 minutes and 45 seconds, surpassing previous times. An Air Force spokesman cited a wage and contract dispute as background to the mission.
More than 4500 General Motors employees walked off today in a nationwide United Auto Workers strike. About 2500 idled at Van Nuys plants including Chevrolet and Fisher Body divisions after failed negotiations in Detroit. In South Gate 2000 workers at Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac and other assembly plants remained off work until 10.30 a.m.
In Tuscumbia Alabama Herman Byrd who escaped from jail for the second time this month addressed Sheriff Raymond Wheeler with a blunt warning. He said the county needs a new jail worse than a dead man needs a coffin. Byrd left the note after the breakout and underscored inmate security concerns.
U S Secretary of State Dulles reassured Chiang Kai-shek that Washington seeks no major policy shift toward China while exploring a potential cease-fire. Dulles hinted the United States could discuss offshore island concessions if China’s Communists halt shelling Quemoy and Matsu, drawing mixed reactions from Nationalist leaders.
Going out of business sale lists bunk beds dinattex dinattes and bedroom sets with price points from 38 to 429 including a sofa, table lamp and living room sets. Mirrors and pictures also offered. Furniture items shown with multiple price points in a cluttered ad.
John Marshall Furniture operates at 630 Pine Ave offering daily hours from 1 PM to Friday evening and Sunday 2 PM to 5 PM. The shop invites shoppers to browse furniture selections during the stated times.
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