Steelworkers Union Rival Fires at McDonald in election clash
I W Abela and David J McDonald traded barbed phrases as Abela opened his bid to replace McDonald as president of the United Steelworkers Union. Abela accused McDonald of contempt for members while promising rank and file control. McDonald urged public debates and noted ongoing contract talks.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Wire Services
Chicago
I. W. Abela
David J. McDonald
United Steel Workers ‘Union
Abel
McDonald
Pittsburgh
USW
Tmioh
Tere
Palm Springs
California
Hershel Hall Dies At 53 In Herrin Hospital
Hershel Hall 53 of Rt 2 Carterville died at 9 30 p m Friday in Herrin Hospital after months of illness. Born February 19 1911 in Goreville he was a retired coal miner and former Johnston City resident. Survived by daughters Betty Bennett Margaret Hoffard Loretta Ku and sons Ronald Fred Jerry. brothers Lawrence and Troy. 12 grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Monday at Murman and Wilson Johnston City with Rev Edwin Wooden officiating. Burial Maple Wood Marion. Friends may call after 4 pm today at the funeral home.
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Hershel Hall
Rt. 2
Carterville
Herrin Hospital
Goreville
Fred
Lillie Grace Hall
Johnston City
Betty Bennett
Herrin
Margaret Hoffard
Loretta Ku
Germany
Ronald
Hollywood
Fla
Tuscola
Jerry
Fort Sill
Okla
Lawrence Hall
Cairo
Troy Hall
Dubuque
Iowa
Murman and Wilson Funeral Home
Edwin Wooden
Maple Wood Cemetery
Marion
Rites in Belleville for former resident Marjorie Newgent
Former Chester resident Marjorie C Allison Newgent 44 died in Belleville. Funeral and burial at Valhalla Cemetery followed her April 11 1920 birth in Chester. She married Robert R Newgent January 27 1951 in Pocahontas Ark. Survived by husband, parents Royce and Louetta Allison, two daughters Sheila Rice and grandchildren. also three sons, brothers George and Royce. a brother Harry killed in WWII.
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Marjorie C. Newgent
Chester
Belleville
Valhalla
George Allison
Dumas
Tex
Royce Allison
Harry Allison
Theirst Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Harmony-Em- Be-Ellis School
Auto Makers Pace Economy in 7 Million Car Year Outlook
American Motors Vice President Thomas A Coupe says the U S economy is on a fast track with the auto industry leading. He notes a move from 6 million to over 7 percent yearly car sales and forecasts 8 to 10 million car years as possible, while AMC and others face rising international sales pressures.
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Detroit
Mid
American Motors
Thomas A. Coupe
Coupe
AMC
U.S
Pregnant Wife Charged in San Bernardino Husband Death
Mrs. Lucille Miller, 24, faces murder charges after her dentist husband Dr. Gordon E. Miller, 39, burned to death in their car near Alta Loma. Attorney Edward P. Foley says she is 30 months pregnant with his child and will seek bail with the doctor’s report.
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San Bernadino
Calif
Lucille Miller
Edward P. Foley
Nardino
Foley
Superior Court
Rail Strike Ban Hearings Ended in Chicago
A federal judge ended six days of hearings on a bid to stop a nationwide rail strike by three non operating unions. Judge Joseph Sam Perry will decide by December 24 whether to grant the injunction. He has already issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting a strike before Christmas Day, but the unions plan to wait until January 1 before striking.
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Chicago
Joseph Sam Perry
Perry
Christmas reunion as Berlin gates open in divided city
Tens of thousands of Berliners cross into the Soviet sector as East German border guards open the wall before dawn. By late afternoon about 70 900 West Berliners had passed with special Reds passes while West Berlin police counted more than 6 000 cars at four crossings. The operation ran smoothly with border guards and customs reinforced. About 800 000 of West Berlin's 2.2 million residents are eligible for passes.
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Berlin
West Berlin
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