Labor feud escalates blue-collar union split over AFL CIO merger
A building trades faction led by Teamsters pressure and threaten to split from AFL CIO merger. Hoffa and regional leaders push to reorganize trades under Teamsters control, challenging former CIO unions over job rights and authority. Meany seeks peaceful arbitration as tensions rise toward a showdown.
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Teamsters Union
Afl-Cio
Building Trades Group
CIO
Teamsters
R. Hoffa
Detroit
Gs Midwest
AFL
Rg —E
Hoffa
By & Building Trades
Peter Schoemann
Plumbers Union
Sai Trades Group
George Meany
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Nions
David J. McDonald
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Auto Workers
Michigan
Meany
Mrs Sanford seeks court order to inspect circus records
A petition for a writ of mandamus was filed in Circuit Court to compel Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus officers led by John Ringling North to produce complete books and records for inspection by director Hester Ringling Sanford. The suit, filed by Miami attorney G David Parrish, cites refusals on Dec 4 5 6 when a certified public accountant retained by Sanford was denied access to most records. Sanford acts independently as a director owning 1,000 shares total with North controlling 510 and Edith Ringling estate 490.
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Hester Ringling Sanford
Clifford Hogan
Center
Miami
G. David Parrish
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
John Ringling North
North
Board of Directors
Europe
Sanford
49Ers
John North
Edith Ringsling
Charles Ringling
Edith Ringling
Pittsburgh
Dan Gordon
New York
At & Price
Arthur Concello
N. J. Schiavone
Hogan
Concello
Senate forms probe into labor racketeering details
Senator Ives pledges exposure of crookedness wherever found as the new bipartisan Senate committee to investigate racketeering in labor unions and industry is created. Teamsters Union officials vow cooperation as the panel plans its first meeting and resumes talks on Teamsters affairs.
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Sen. Ives
Senate
Teamsters Union
McClellan Sapeenato
Sen
D-Ark
Ives
Nixon
McClellan
Teamsters
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Ike to Seek Freer Refugee Rules in New Address
In a special message to Congress President Eisenhower proposes extending the Relief Act and liberalizing McCarran-Walter immigration law. He seeks to raise refugee quotas in emergencies, suggesting a drastic revision that could double annual immigrant intake and shift shares toward Italy Greece and other southern and eastern European countries.
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Unites States
Ree
Presi Wnaleenne Nixon
Eisenhower
United States
Italy
Greece
Europe
Rioting Prisoners in Palermo Subdued After 18 Hours
Italian police used teargas and machineguns to end an 18 hour riot at Palermo's Prison. One prisoner was killed and five officers were wounded as inmates hurled tiles and flaming mattresses from the roof. Police later regained control and returned inmates to their cells after a half hour battle.
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Palermo
Sicily
INS
Woodany
Even Fishes Need Schools: Minnie Seeks Freeholder Status
Minnie trudges to Lido Beach precinct to register for a school bond election amid questions on freeholder eligibility. The Sarasota weather outlook calls for continued fair and warm conditions through Friday with highs 80 to 85 and lows around 60 to 65, light south to southeast winds.
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Lido Beach
Sarasota
Senate Probes Army Clothing Contractors
Senate investigations subcommittee called witnesses to determine how an Army clothing contractor used government firms headed by DiGiacomo. Chairman McClellan and Sen Mundt led the inquiry. No contracts pending.
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Washington
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
DiGiacomo
McClellan
Sem. Mundt
R-Sd
Cra
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Wilson Faces Stiff Questions In Congress Over Speech
Secretary of Defense Wilson endures sharp inquiries in Congress about an allegedly unwise statement. President Eisenhower supports Wilson's stance that all new Guard recruits should undergo six months of active basic training. Wilson receives an invitation meanwhile.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Eisenhower
Democrats Seek Middle East Aid Revision After Senate Victory
In Washington, Senate Democrats backed a resolution allowing up to 200 million dollars in military and economic aid for the Middle East and authorizing use of 7 8 troops to counter overt Communist aggression. House action followed an overwhelming three week rush to support the measure as hearings continue and Lyndon Johnson revises the text to assuage Democratic concerns.
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Washington
Senate Democrats
Eisenhower
Middle East
House
Senate
Gordon
Mouse Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
Russell
D-Ga
Arthur W. Radford
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Canal Under Study Panama Canal Co Seeks Sea Level Plan
The Panama Canal Company board reviews proposals to increase waterway capacity. One engineering survey recommends converting the present lock canal into a sea level route.
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Panama
Panama Canal Co. Board
Dior Free Style Fashions for 1957 Liberate Women
Paris fashion impresario Christian Dior announced 1957 will grant women freedom in skirt lengths necklines and bustlines. His free line features boat necks wide belts and a straight slinky silhouette with a squiggle. He described summer city wear bulky three fifth jackets and pale linen belts, cocktails sheathes, and floor-length skirt dresses contrasting with buoyant curto dresses for fur junior wear.
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Paris
INS
Christian Dior
Dior
Emma
Chamber of Commerce debates fight for interior marine oratory
The Chamber of Commerce plans to decide whether to oppose a permanent U S Department of Interior marine program at the local site. Other items note Woody Herman's orchestra to perform for the Jaycee Sara de Coronation Ball and a polio march event tonight with page references.
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