Pittsburgh Transit Strike Grips City Traffic
Pittsburgh rail workers strike halted all trolley and bus lines, forcing hundreds of thousands to seek alternatives. Downtown traffic jammed as 2200 employed by Pittsburgh Railways Co. walkout disrupted 350,000 daily riders. The stalemate followed failed wage offers and a union demand for pay boosts. extra trains and car pools helped only marginally.
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Lake Mead Concession Bids Sought
The National Park Service invites bids to provide and operate lodging food trailer villages and recreational facilities at Echo Bay and Overton Beach in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Echo Bay bids may require up to 250000 investment. Overton Beach winner must negotiate with current concessioner to purchase facilities and continue boat charter services.
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Sarazen named Belock sales director in New York
Golf champion Gene Sarazen appointed director of sales for Belock Instrument Corp in COLLEGE POINT New York. He previously headed the companys customer relations staff.
Canadian wins Nobel Peace Prize for Mideast effort
Lester B Pearson, former Canadian foreign secretary, is awarded the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for leading U N efforts to separate belligerents in the Middle East after Britain and France attacked Egypt. The prize amount is 40 275 dollars. Pearson, 60, who has held high posts including president of the U N General Assembly, expressed shock at the announcement in Ottawa. The Nobel committee did not explain the choice. Beeps report notes a Russian satellite jammed Swedish police radios in Stockholm.
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Iraqi Police Uncover Big Communist Cell in Hillah
Iraqi police report a large communist cell controlling subversive movements in three southern provinces near Hillah south of Baghdad. Seven people were arrested including two wanted communists according to the Baghdad newspaper.
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Arthritis Conquered by New Treatment Claims
LONG BEACH patient describes a dramatic recovery after a unique therapy. The advertisement credits Dr. Duncan DT C for the initial examination and treatment, claiming lasting improvements in joints nerves digestion energy sleep and overall health with continued office care at 2015 E 7th St.
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