GM and unions extend contracts to Sunday midnight
DETROIT June 7 The CIO United Auto Workers and the CIO Electrical Workers extended their GM contracts to Sunday midnight to study Ford’s guaranteed pay plan. UAW Vice President John Livingston said a peaceful settlement is expected with adequate time. IUE head Jim Kraft confirmed extension for 35,000 electrical workers at six GM plants. Ford workers staged walkouts, with about 32,400 off the job including 17,000 at the Rouge plant in Dearborn, signaling discontent over pay. Some GM workers expressed impatience over the delay.
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Pay Drive Opened By Steelworkers Pay Drive Opened By Steelworkers
The CIO United Steelworkers opened steel industry wage negotiations with U S Steel Corp in Pittsburgh on June 7. The move signals start of talks aimed at wage settlements affecting major steel operations nationwide. The two sides began bargaining amid rising production costs and worker demands.
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Two Fishermen Rescued from Burning Atlantic Boat
The Coast Guard rescued two men from a burning fishing boat named Marie off Atlantic City New Jersey. The vessel was badly burned and officials said there was little chance of saving the ship.
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Britain Rail Firemen Accept Five Point Peace Formula
London reports that Britain’s striking railway firemen and the ASLEF union accepted a five point peace proposal from the Trades Union Congress. The plan, drafted to end a ten day walkout, would reopen wage talks with the British Transport Commission while the strike continues.
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Power Project Funds Denied by Committee
A House appropriations subcommittee denied President Eisenhower's request for 6.5 million dollars for the Dixon Yates power project. It voted to let TVA use the funds to begin work on its own 390 million dollar steam plant.
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Cautions Against Hope For Miracles At West Point
President Eisenhower warned against fatuous hopes that the Big Four summit will miraculously cure tensions with the Soviet Union. Speaking at West Point graduation, he urged caution and wisdom, saying a single meeting cannot heal a world haunted by ignorance and mutual fears. He stressed strength at home and in allies, and sought lasting peace through prudent diplomacy.
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Swedish Freighter Salvo Sinks After Collision
Swedish freighter Salvo sinks off the south coast near Karlskrona after a collision. Salvage teams are mobilized and crews are believed to have been aboard, with authorities reporting unknown casualty status and ongoing inquiries into the incident.
Estonian Refugee Aims for Magna Cum Laude Degree
Worcester Massachusetts June 7 A 64 year old refugee from Estonia Alfred W Karik a 30 year veteran of the Estonian army and a major when the Reds took over his country in 1940 hopes to graduate magna cum laude with an engineering degree next week He kept perfect attendance at Worcester Junior College for four and a half years while working 20 hours a day as a dishwasher to support his wife
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Dulles Optimistic for Soviet Warming at Summers Talks
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the Big Four meetings could yield substantial progress if the Soviet Union adopts a new spirit. He noted possible loosening over Eastern Europe satellites, cited the Austrian treaty move and Yugoslav independence stance, and spoke on Formosa, China airmen, and plans to meet Indian Ambassador V K Krishna Menon in Washington.
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Compromise Set Reaches Tariff Cut Authority Bill
Senate and House conferees agreed on a compromise bill granting President Eisenhower authority to cut tariffs 15 percent over three years. The measure strengthens safeguards to shield American industry from foreign import injury, favoring high tariff advocates more than the President’s original plan.
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Industrials Reach New Average High
New York June 7 industrial shares rose to a record average high with gains over 3 points and rail shares joined the advance. The industrial average climbed more than 54 points, about 14 percent above the 1929 peak, while the railroad average reached a new high since October 26, 1829.
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Soviet Offers To Recognize Western Reich
MOSCOW June 7 Soviet Union proposed recognizing West Germany and invited Chancellor Adenauer to Moscow to discuss diplomatic and trade relations. Note marked first official Soviet communication implying recognition of the Bonn government. Summit plans and Western notes to Moscow for a July 18 Geneva meeting frame ongoing East West diplomacy.
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Service Asks Court For Reinstatement
Washington June 7 John Stewart Service former State Department diplomat fired in 1951 seeks reinstatement in the U S foreign service. His lawyers plan a formal hearing before Judge Edward Curran to argue he was not disloyal and should be restored under a new Supreme Court loyalty ruling related to Dr John R Peters.
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Labor Experts See Wage Level Boost
Washington June 7 labor experts predict a rise of 11 to 15 cents an hour in 1955 wage levels, with potential tripling of last year’s pay. The CIO Auto Workers are thought to favor broad wage hikes over rigid yearly targets as negotiations with steel and other industries continue.
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Senate rejects Eisenhower housing plan in setback
Washington June 7 UPI reports the Senate defeated the president's public housing program 44 to 38 in a surprise turn, then approved the Democratic substitute 60 to 25. The measure calls for 200 000 to 540 000 units in four years plus 50 000 subsidized homes and 110 000 units for military personnel.
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Religious Devotion of Leaders Distinguished by Norm
Washington notes that devotion among leaders is the norm, not exception. Rev. L. R. Elson of the National Presbyterian Church spoke on Sunday while Mr. Eisenhower and others joined in worship.
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Senators Push to Boost B-52 Bomber Production
Washington reports Sen Henry M Jackson after a secret briefing with General Curtis LeMay said a 35 percent rise in B 52 production is totally inadequate and that output must be increased to counter Soviet air power. Senator Symington warned Russia will surpass the United States unless acceleration and adjustment of the entire program occur. He cited Reds' superiority in fighters light bombers and missiles.
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Employment Up In May Sets Record For U S Economy
Washington June 7 Employment in May rose to a record 62 7 million with unemployment down 473000 as total jobs reached 62 7 million and unemployment declined to 2489 thousand. Commerce Secretary Weeks said the drop supported forecasts that 1955 would be a record year for the economy. In Vicksburg a horned owl reportedly snatched a fishing lure and line, but Matthews reeled in the owl after the chase.
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Reno Elects Len Harris Mayor as Anderson Named Judge
Len Harris won the Reno mayoral race by a substantial margin, succeeding Frances M. Smith. Harry D. Anderson was elected municipal judge to replace Judy Guy Walta. The council will include Ben Maffi, Russell Mills, Charles Cowen, Harold Mathiesen, Richard Taylor, and William Foster. An ordinance increasing police and fire pay by 50 per month was approved. Wood conceded at 9:15 p.m. with congratulations to Harris. Harris’ campaign, aided by Jack Streeter, argued for Reno growth and a clean government.
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