Editorial: Unions Seek To Abolish Labor Racketeering
Editorial argues most unions serve members but cites federal grand juries and congressional probes into racketeering in unions including Illinois building trades. It notes AFL-CIO empowered Ethical Practices Committee to investigate misconduct without delay, aiming to police itself and deter further legislation. The piece mentions President Meany and the aim to stamp out racketeering while reflecting on past corruption cases.
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Ethical Practices Committee
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Organized Labor
Fathers Urged to Boost Allowances This Father's Week
New Jersey tests a plastic silo as a step toward an edible ideal akin to an ice cream cone, while fathers are urged to increase allowances for their children in time for Father's Day.
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New Jersey
One Uniform For Armed Services?
Truman signed a 9 year old law unifying the armed services into a single executive department. The idea of one uniform to blend service identities is debated, with tradition and esprit de corps cited as obstacles and public acceptance seen as a hurdle.
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Air Force
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Allen Ellender
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Thomas K. Finletter
Erie
Publicist poised to lead National Ileitis Foundation
An observer notes the potential rise of a publicist becoming executive secretary for a National Ileitis Foundation, highlighting the idea that groundwork must precede rapid progress. The remark frames the effort as needing organized public advocacy and leadership.
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Ileitis Foundation
Roosevelt Sons Promote Delegates to Democratic Convention
Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr faces a delegate-at-large seat in New York amid Dominican Republic ties and agitation over his eligibility. Roosevelt Jr, serving in Congress and backing Harriman, is likely to be included on the 24 delegate slate as Tammany Hall influences the New York roster. A second Roosevelt, Rep. James Roosevelt of California, looms as a potential Chicago entrant with strong name recognition.
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Rainier and Grace Kelly Return from Honeymoon Cruise
AP dispatch notes the royal couple's return amid gossip of an expected royal baby but avoids the Earl Wilson claim. The report mentions Rainier lifting Grace from the yacht into a cutter, and oddly, Grace's poodle Oliver receiving similar treatment. The column references a Milwaukee store selling many Mexican burros at high per head prices.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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Grace Kelly
Earl Wilson
A.P. Dispatch
Rainier
Grace
Reciprocal tariff actions widen world trade network
Twenty two nations including the United States agreed to new reciprocal tariff reductions. U S concessions on exports valued at 400 million dollars in 1954 and imports reductions of 677 million dollars in 1954 are noted. Indirect benefits could raise totals. The piece frames trade as a bulwark of the American economy and credits Cordell Hull for pioneering reciprocal trade.
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Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
No Income Taxes On WPA Budget Illinois State Journal
A 1930s nostalgia piece compares WPA budgets with modern wages and costs. It cites New York City working girl minimums of 50.30 weekly, average wages around 25.93, and regional living costs. The piece notes missing income taxes on WPA budgets as a factor in lower past living costs and discusses rising living expenses and hidden taxes today.
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New York State Department of Labor
Washington
Washington, D.C
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Works Progress Administration
Ihe
Khrushchev Speech Sparks Debate On Stalin Legacy
Dorothy Thompson assesses Khrushchev’s secret 20th Congress speech stirring a global reaction. She notes harsh denouncement of Stalin, hidden within party circles, and discusses leaks, trials, and mass killings, linking Soviet policy to forced collectivization and famine.
Ambassadors of Goodwill Plans Weakened by Language Barriers
Washington officials hail Eisenhower suggestion that Americans abroad act as goodwill ambassadors to promote peaceful goals. A 32 member group would study the plan for possible collective travel loans, aiming to reduce costs. Critics note language barriers and question feasibility while praising existing private goodwill by American tourists.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Auto layoff slump could hurt GOP in 1956 races
The 1956 auto industry downturn threatens to dampen Republican prospects as 185000 auto workers in Michigan Ohio Indiana California New York Illinois and Wisconsin lose jobs. Senate races in California Illinois Indiana Ohio Wisconsin New York and Michigan loom as auto plant workers may swing outcomes. GOP strategists note several incumbents retire and districts with over 1000 auto workers may decide control of Congress.
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Karl C. King
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Herbert H. Lehman
Senate and House pass fund bill for State Justice
Washington June 12 AP report the Senate and House approved a compromise bill totaling 548,930,957 dollars for the State and Justice departments and the federal courts. The measure comes in 50 million dollars below President Eisenhower's request and now goes to the White House for signature.
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House
White House
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Justice Departments
Eisenhower
McLean Won't Probe Fees
Bloomington June 12 AP The McLean County Board of Supervisors rejected an audit of fee handling by justices of the peace and the sheriff's office citing cost and likely ineffectiveness due to missing past records. The board urged establishment of a proper records system. County Auditor Elizabeth Stubblefield said such a system is already in place. The issue arose after late posting showed 744 justice of the peace fee cases totaling 1850 dollars and that a large share of last year fees were omitted from Sheriff A. M. Campbell's earnings report.
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McLean County Board of Supervisors
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Elisabeth Stubblefield
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Campbell
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