09 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
1
Detroit negotiators for General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers voiced confidence a contract will be reached before Sunday's strike deadline. They offered no details on the progress or trend of negotiations.
Tony Curtis and Joan Caulfield were named best dressed man and woman by California Fashion Creators from 375 manufacturers. Amid a tense labor scene GM and Ford bargaining continues with idle workers nationwide and the UAW warning resumes. hopes include income insurance, wage boosts, pensions, and expanded benefits as a three year contract looms.
Detroit painter Jack Clapp, 70, defies a forged retirement by planned parachute jump into Lake St. Clair on Sunday. He argues age should not end his public school service and asserts he remains full of pep and gumption.
Long Beach resident Mrs Mary M Kelly celebrated her 104th birthday noting she tossed her spectacles at 103 and now sees better. She urges eating plenty and socializing, adding that people should not reveal their true age.
Sarasota County receives 1500 doses of Eli Lilly polio serum from Jacksonville for a second round of injections. Dr. W L Wright plans to use the same doctors and hours as the first round, with immunization cards required and December third doses not funded by the foundation.
London reports two hour session between union and government negotiators aims to end a 12 day rail walkout. No breakdown reported as adjournment follows Queen Elizabeth II Parliament speech. Stevedores strike in seven ports possible follow up. TUC expected to respond.
Senate investigations subcommittee summons Chicago hatmaker Harry Ley for further testimony after two days of hearings into his dealings with the government. Chairman McClellan says Ley still has a lot to explain amid actions against two procurement officials. The Air Force files court martial charges against Capt. Raymond Wool, former head of military clothing procurement in New York.
Midnight tonight is the deadline for mailing entries in this week's Little Fooler crossword contest. Entries must be in the mails or deposited at Badger Drug Store by midnight to be eligible for the $70 prize. entries deposited at Badger's will be picked up by a NEWS representative after the deadline.
The Spendmore family is described as neither fully prominent nor truly obscure in town. They are framed as “sort of betwix and between,” neither nobody nor everybody, a curious social middle ground.
Key House members predict quick action to raise the minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour following Senate moves. Rep. McConnell expects committee approval and a House vote, while Rep. Kelley notes broad support. Chairman Barden backs 95 cents, aligning with Eisenhower.
Our Own Senator As THE NEWS argues for fair reapportionment with Sarasota and Manatee counties given their own senators. The call to action asks residents to contact Gov. Collins and state reps to back separate representation, stressing justice over politics.
The United Steelworkers union led by David J. McDonald pursued wage increases from Bethlehem Steel, Republic Steel, and Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. as Inland Steel prepared to meet. About 600,000 USW members earned $2.33 an hour under last June’s two year contract. The talks exclude the guaranteed annual wage this year, with a possible strike on June 30. Allegheny-Ludlum offered survivor pension extensions, a move observers expect could spread to others.
Readers are urged to scan the Florida theater classified sections for their names and, if listed, visit The News office at 1045 N Lime Ave to claim free tickets.
The Associated Press reports widespread wet weather from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Showers persist in the Northern Plains and across Texas and Oklahoma, with a belt from Wisconsin to the mid Atlantic and southern New England. Heavy rain fell in Oklahoma and Texas, with tornadic winds near Waco and Lorena but no injuries. Philadelphia saw about one inch of rain.
In Louisa Kentucky Grandma Sprouse aged 88 and her husband Delbert known as Shorty 60 years younger begin their 10th year of marriage. They recall a nine year ago trip to New York and note health issues and a $33 monthly old age pension as their only regular income.
The Senate Reapportionment Committee heard that compromise bills will realign districts and add seats from 38 to 41. Sen Carraway and Sen Barber outlined a plan supported by Gov Collins to form new districts including Monroe and Pasco, with Sarasota and Santa Rosa likely to gain standalone status.
Minnie Mermaid comments on lawn care and rain, while noting Rocky Mountain rainfall and beach access. Sarasota area shows fair weather with light temperature changes and moderating winds. East Gulf forecast calls for gentle to moderate west to northwest winds and fair conditions.
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