Clergy Divided On Mercy Killings In Manchester
In Manchester New Hampshire on January 5 clergy debated mercy killing amid Dr. Hermann Sander facing murder charges for injecting air into a dying cancer patient. Sermons split on whether ending life is morally permissible while Sander remains free on 35000 bail.
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Hermann N. Sander
Sander
Abbie Borrolo
William’ W. Peck
First Unitarian Church
Peck
Villita Fund Drive Opens To Buy Bitter Property
San Antonio Conservation Society launched a drive to raise funds for the Bitter property at S Alamo and Villita. A five percent down payment has been made on the $35,000 purchase, with $5,000 estimated as needed for restoration. March 14 is the balance due date. joint plans include canasta parties and targeted drives.
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San Antonio Conservation Society
S. Alamo
River Arts Group
Crooner Frank Sinatra Leaves Home After Quarrel
Nancy Sinatra reports to MOLLY WOOD that Frank Sinatra has left their home after a two week quarrel. She says he has returned before and does not call it a formal separation, noting his fame would not matter in a normal marriage.
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Molly Wood
Frank Sinatra
Nancy
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Why any increase in the telephone wage bill is unjustified
The company told the union on January 6 it found no justification for wage or working condition changes under current contracts. It warned gains would burden customers. The union demanded higher pay since last October, fixing a 15 cent per hour increase at one point, but later left the amount unspecified. The piece outlines rising wages, benefits, and the impact on customers, arguing six years of wage rises have far outpaced cost of living and that current contracts already provide strong benefits and pensions.
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Trnion
Board of Arbitration
Bell System contracts stay in force despite union strike threats
The company and union have not given notice to terminate the current contracts, which remain binding for 30 days. A strike would be illegal and disrupt public service. The firm rejects arbitration outside lawful options, urging continuation of existing terms in line with its policy of best service at fair cost.
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Bell Systems
Telephone Employees Well Paid
Telephone wages compare favorably with wages in similar skilled work. Typical rates are shown in the box. Regular raises are the rule in the telephone business from training as a green hand to top rate, following a definite understood schedule.
Wages rise for San Antonio telephone workers in 1940s figures
The top rate telephone operator in San Antonio now averages 49 dollars weekly with dif ferentials and overtime. Central office plant craftsmen such as repairmen average 82 dollars weekly. New trainees earn 33 dollars weekly, while a 1941 hire who started with the company now earns over four times what he did, and women hired in 1941 reach triple their starting wages after eight years.
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San Antonio
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