Senate OKs postal hike to average eight percent
The Senate passed a bill granting postal workers an average pay raise of 8 percent retroactive to March 1, with a 73 to 0 vote. The plan includes reclassification boosts and fringe benefits, with some upper bracket increases likely higher. The measure moves to the House for action. A separate Houston blast caused five deaths and extensive damage.
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Davy Crockett Autobiography and Political Shifts
The Q quiz reflects on Davy Crockett's shift from fighting to cabin life and politics. It notes his influence by hearth and home, the Black Warrior River expedition, and Crockett hiring a substitute for his term under Andrew Jackson, admitting a misjudgment later.
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James Farber
Davy Crockett
Black Warrior
Andy Jackson
Jamra Farber
Swiss Police Raid Italian Reds Across Switzerland
Swiss federal police swept through cities arresting or searching suspected Italian Communists aligned with illegal political activity. A government spokesman said most targets are Italians in Switzerland on temporary work permits.
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Switzerland
Jap Says U S Won't Use Bomb In Formosa Strait
Tokyo June foreign minister Mamoru Shigemitsu said a responsible U S official assured him that U S planes based in Japan would not use atom bombs in the Formosa straits.
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Time extended for talks between UAW and Ford
In Detroit on June 1 the CIO United Auto Workers extended Ford Motor Co contract from midnight to night to next Monday to allow more negotiations. In Chicago a Ford division plant walkout began the same day as workers cited frustration with stalling and sought action. The local union chapter represents about 2,300 employees with James Hamby as president.
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Ford Motor Co
Chicago
Ford Division
James EB. Hamby
Ford union talks loom as midnight strike deadline nears
Negotiations at Ford stalled over a guaranteed annual wage with a 140000 workers at risk. Ford reportedly signaled a last minute offer while United Auto Workers press for a worker security contract to avert a strike that could ripple through GM and the auto industry.
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Salk Vaccine Supply Replenishment Hinted by Officials
U S Surgeon General Leonard A Scheele hopes to begin replenishing dwindling polio vaccine supplies. Public health officials expect new Salk shots to be released soon amid delays noted by officials and wartime distribution challenges.
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Orate
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Tloughas
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Integration Faces Court Delays
Court-ordered gradual desegregation of public schools faces slow rollout with southern resistance. Georgia officials threaten county by county defiance while Senators Eastland and Thurmond pledge resistance. No strict deadline set. federal courts to guide 17 states. NAACP meeting planned in Atlanta to push broader desegregation efforts.
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Weatherman Predicts Blustery South Winds In San Antonio
A new forecaster notes blustery south winds through Wednesday and Thursday in San Antonio with afternoon highs near 90s. Winds will be moderate mornings and occasionally fresh afternoons. Skies to stay partly cloudy and temperatures dipping near 70 by early Thursday.
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Buell
Big Construction Strike Halts Western New York Work
The National Union of Operating Engineers comprising about 20 000 men went on strike early today, stopping work on heavy construction and residence building projects across Western New York.
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Thte National Union
Operating Engineers
AFL
New York
Father fails to rescue as Manchester fire claims four children
In Akron Manchester area a house fire killed four Frederick children aged 8 to 12. Kenneth Frederick smashed a ground floor window trying to reach the upstairs room but could not save Dennis 8, James 1, Joyce 6, and another twin Joyce. Four other Frederick children escaped.
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S A Post Being Courted for City Manager Job
GG Medders, manager of Kingsville, says he is interested in discussing the city manager post for San Angelo. He has not been approached directly but notes San Antonio offers possibilities. Medders has long experience as city manager in Weimar Burnet and Kingsville, earning $3100 yearly plus expenses and an auto.
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Strike Crisis Faces England
London reports a four day nationwide railroad strike threatens Britain with widespread unemployment within 48 hours. Prime Minister Eden mobilizes trucks buses and private cars to move goods and workers for essential services, but industrial plants face raw material shortages and shrinking finishers. The Trades Union Congress warns public sentiment could worsen as the strike drags on.
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Britain
Eden
Natidy
Laborite Daily Herald
Four U S Flyers Freed From China Headed to Hawaii
Four U S fighter pilots released after more than two years in Communist China were en route to Hawaii aboard the Bataan. Capt Harold Fischer Jr Lt Lyfe Cameron Col Ei Win Heller and Lt Roland Paris, all noted war service, were greeted by exuberant relatives in Hong Kong before boarding for Wake Island and onward to Hawaii. The airmen spoke of relief and planned a news conference with no strings attached.
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Hong Kong
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Sweat Gily
Lyfe Cameron
Lincoln
Neb
Ei. Win Heller
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Mick
Roland W. Paris
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Plang
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Labout
Holiday death toll sets new record in three categories
Final Memorial Day weekend accident totals reach 596 with 369 traffic deaths, 131 drownings, and 96 other incidents. The traffic figure surpasses the 1952 record of 263, pushing the overall toll to a new high as compared to last year’s 362, 93, and 54.
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Weather outlook with scattered wind and cool nights
Partly cloudy with continued light to moderate winds through Thursday. Temperatures rise to the mid 30s on Wednesday and Thursday, with overnight lows around 20s. Humidity near 90 percent in the morning, with south-southeast winds at varying speeds and gusts possible.
Amusements and classifieds list across Today's Index
A fragmented newspaper index lists sections including Amusements on page 18, Around the Maza on page 19, Hosar Facks on page 26, Classifieds on pages 047, Pomles on pages 35 86 47, Drath Notices on page 40, Filltocial, Financial and Society notes, and various pages for Lenin Ratio Wlarkiett and other features.
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Wlarkiett
Steel Demand At Record High Across Markets
The report notes steel demand reaching a record level as shipments rise. Industry observers cite sustained buying from construction and manufacturing sectors and ongoing inventory adjustments shaping the market through the year.
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