Return Visit Pleases Burma Leader U Nu at Benson Meet
Prime Minister U Nu of Burma received a formal welcome at the Agriculture Department in Washington after a delayed start. Assistant Secretary Earl Butz noted the cordial exchange with Benson and a personal apology at Blair House, with both leaders sharing family portraits.
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Labor Contract Meeting Set Between Retail Unions and Chains
Labor contract talks to amend agreements with the retail clerks union will be held at the Roberts Hotel in Carbondale at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Delegations include Sam Castellano and Luther H. Cole for A and P, Kroger reps William Bedell and Gene Griner, with local union delegates. The unions seek a flat 10 cent hourly raise and rules on seniority and union shop. Negotiations cover A and P and Kroger groceries in Murphysboro Marion Carbondale Carlinville Litchfield Harrisburg Du Quoin and the Kroger in Eldorado. Wages-only talks start Thursday morning in Missouri, affecting Anna Kroger and several southeast outlets.
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Carbondale Girl Leads Hospital Benefit Show
Connie Joe Degenhardt wins 1954 Carbondale 4-H talent event and will perform at the Fourth of July hospital benefit show at Du Quoin Fairgrounds. The program features Pinckneyville and Du Quoin Township bands, Egyptian Choral Group, Du Quoin Madrigal Singers, soloists Sharon Kay Omer, 13. Christopher, and Jack Poggas Zeigler. Proceeds from grandstand seats fund a piped-in oxygen system for the hospital.
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