Union-Employer Plot Charged To Exploit New York Negroes
A Senate committee hearing in Washington explored alleged collusion between unions and employers to fix wages and exploit minority workers in New York City. Testimony cited contracts kept from workers and “sweetheart agreements” that kept wages at or near the minimum. Evidence pointed to labor racketeering figures and influence over metropolitan unions, with focus on the ILGWU and Teamsters connections.
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Charles Potter
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Census to Restore Syracuse Lost Residents in Pop Roll
The U S Census Bureau plans to re add Syracuse 639 lost citizens to the city population. Chief Bransman will seek Defense Department help to add about 2009 military personnel and about 1500 transients found during a special April census. The mayor's executive secretary cited estimates and cautioned that figures may change.
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Howard G. Bransman
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Torrey
Scores Hurt In Tube Blast In Philadelphia Subway
A morning blast on a Broad Street subway train in Philadelphia injured many riders. Three hospitals treated the victims who suffered cuts, shock, or minor injuries as a circuit breaker tripped after a motor in the lead car failed. Authorities blamed the accident on the train shorting and the breaker exploding.
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Strike Could End New Milk Order
More than 15 000 dairy workers in New York and nearby regions threaten a strike over a new milk marketing order. Organizers say 400 plus members of dairymen groups in Syracuse and upstate communities plan action before August 15, with broader support from housewives and other farmer groups. Opposition to the order has grown as farmers warn it could raise costs and disrupt retail milk.
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Mead Threatens Milk Probe If Syracuse Mayor Fails Action
Independent Syracuse mayoral candidate Grosso warned he would seek a Congressional inquiry into milk price increases if current city leaders do not act promptly. He says the city must take a clear stand and push for accountability on price rises affecting residents.
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Milk price hike spurs housewives to seek Riehlman talk
A Syracuse protest rally against a three cent milk price increase urges Rep R Walter Riehlman to address housewives. Mrs Joseph Gordon of 172 W Brighton Ave says she wrote the congressman to speak at the Tuesday 3 pm event at Lincoln Auditorium. Dr Joseph Grosso, leading the Better Syracuse Party ticket, calls for action and criticized Rep Williams of Cassville for saying people can pay more for liquor and cigarettes.
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Cassville
Oneida County
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Dairy price hikes trigger protests and political pressure
The protest leader Ike. Wilson Talk Money advocates contact with an economist and a farmer to explain dairy industry issues. Second Ward Supervisor Stanley J. Laskowski plans a march from Erie Blvd to Lincoln, urging housewives and women’s groups to join. Defense Secretary Wilson discusses money matters with President Eisenhower amid possible resignation. The draft ads urge substitution dairy items as prices rise. Massena dealers hold prices, Syracuse residents plan mass protest. Massena retail milk prices cited.
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Eisenhower Opposes Senate Civil Rights Jury Trial Amendment
President Eisenhower was described as damned unhappy about the Senate’s late night vote to add a jury trial guard for defendants in voting related cases. He and supporters fought the amendment as his civil rights bill moved forward despite the change.
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Batista suspends constitution as Cuba tightens control
In Havana, Batista regime imposes 45 day suspension of constitutional guarantees and blocks radio news after rising rebel activity in Oriente. Rebels from Sierra Maestra claim several attacks near Bayamo and Bueycito, with reports of a general strike in Santiago and Castro’s hidden headquarters continuing to influence the unrest.
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Two ways to handle women joke revealed
Today’s Chuckle playfully asks readers to identify the two methods for dealing with women, delivering a lighthearted riddle that echoes classic humor columns.
Milk Price Controversy Faces Editorial Views at Paper
Roy Fairman, longtime state editor, weighs in on the milk price dispute on this newspaper's editorial page. He draws on years of upstate milk industry experience to conclude how the issue should be viewed and what steps might resolve it.
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Roy
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Parakeet at Rutgers Delivers Fowl Fame Fraud?
A skittish waterlogged parakeet named Lucy drew attention in New Jersey as researchers at Rutgers studied its unusual behavior. Poultry physiologist Dr. Paul D. Starkie planned X-rays to check egg production while Lucy’s antics sparked local headlines and mock awe about the bird’s impact on agriculture reporting.
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Marilyn Monroe Loses Her Baby in Moscow Villa
London Daily Express reports Marilyn Monroe suffered a breakdown after losing her unborn child. Molotov, a top communist, reportedly faced firing from his post as doctors operated in New York to protect the star’s life. Guards were posted at a Moscow villa.
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Legion Hears Probe Counsel Blast Supreme Court Rulings
A Legion speech denounces Supreme Court decisions on internal security and the Smith Act as eroding federal powers. Robert Morris criticizes a liberal majority for bypassing the Constitution and weakening enforcement against Communist subversion. The speaker claims the court has undermined national security and recalls ongoing investigations.
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Hobo Formula King of Hoboes Discusses Longevity
CHICAGO UP: Ben Benvon, 78, famed as king of hoboes six times, explains his political success and long life. He says, I stay away from women, whiskey and steady jobs, he added.
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Wilson signals resignation after vacation in northern Michigan
Wilson told a news conference yesterday he discussed the spatter with the President and a 50 date has been set for him to step down. He said he expects a vacation in northern Michigan later this month and will not resign until after he returns.
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Rain Expected Tomorrow in Central New York
Forecast calls for continuing warm weather tonight with increasing clouds tomorrow afternoon as showers or thunderstorms move into the area. High near 89 degrees with a low around 65. Winds from the south to southwest at 10 to 20 miles per hour.
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Dulles proposes open skies plan for Europe and U S
London reports that John Foster Dulles urged that the United States Soviet Union and most of Europe be opened to aerial and ground inspection as a safeguard against surprise nuclear attacks. The plan would allow overflight by Western planes and inspections of Soviet ports rail junctions highways and airfields with consent of affected nations.
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Chicago burglar flees in shoes as evidence stays behind
Chicago police pursue a burglar in notional pursuit where the man slipped away so fast he sprang right out of his shoes. Patrolman Elmer Brown chased the suspect who vanished, leaving the shoes as evidence in the case.
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Elmer
Home Loan Interest Rate to Rise Again
Washington reports indicate FHA mortgage rates may increase from 5 to 5.5 percent with changes to down payments and discount premiums. No date is set for the announcement, but observers expect action before September. Congress previously ordered lower down payment rules and tighter discount ceilings in housing legislation signed by President Eisenhower. Concluded on Page 5, Col. 2.
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Wilkinson home plagued by strange electrical disturbances
In Tulsa, Mrs. Wilkinson reports bizarre occurrences at her residence including unplugged sockets, bulbs popping, and a new $190 electric sweeper repositioned on the bed. She suspects ground wiring interference or a phantom influence as devices behave without explanation. No clear cause or persons cited.
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