NLRB intensifies probe into Big Six steel contracts
The National Labor Relations Board stepped up a nationwide investigation of charges that United States Steel, Bethlehem Steel, Republic, Jones & Laughlin, Youngstown Sheet & Tube, and Inland Steel formed a conspiracy to block single firm contracts with the United Steel Workers. Boss Bout said action could come next week but doubt lingered. The unions seek an immediate injunction. the case hinges on joint negotiations and veto power over agreements across the industry.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
C.so. United Steel Workers
George J. Bout
NLRB
Bott
Twe
United States Steel Corn
Bethlehem Steel
Republic
Jones & Laughlin
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Inland
Peanther
Scarsdale Woman Wins Early Leg in Air Race
In Welland Ontario Betty Haas of Scarsdale New York led four women pilots in a 1200 mile air race from St Augustine Florida finishing at 12 25 PM E D T. The 1959 winner Blaine Mogelvang of Lockhart Florida touched down nearly with Haas while Dorothy Rungelling of Welland followed at 1 50 PM. Final handicap may determine the overall winner.
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Welland
Ont
Betty Haas
Scarsdale
N. Y
St. Augustine
Fla
Miss Haas
Blaine Mogelvang
Lockhart
Dorothy Rungelling
Rungelling
Mogeivang
Family Drowns as Boat Burns on Lake Champlain
A Windsor Connecticut family perished in Lake Champlain when their 6 year old son and two parents plus the father dropped overboard from a burning outboard boat after a match spilled gasoline. Another son and an uncle were rescued unharmed.
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Burlington, Vs
UPA
Lake Champlain
George Porter Birch
Windsor, Conn
George
Richard
Birch
Charles W. Doak
Presidential Quiz by Harold T Curley
Facts reveal Booker T. Washington dined at the White House in 1901. Grover Cleveland was the only former president alive when Theodore Roosevelt took office. Franklin D. Roosevelt was Theodore Roosevelt's fifth cousin and married to a niece of Theodore. Both Roosevelts were wealthy leaders with NY governorships and Navy Secretary roles. Tomorrow tease hints at The Square Deal.
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Roosevelt
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
Grover Cleveland
Anna Eleanor
Theodore
New York
Democrats Scramble Behind Deadlock Risk and 1960 Campaign
Democratic strategists fret over a hopeless deadlock among active candidates and the implications for national policy. Harriman finishes Minnesota stumping, seeks second choice pledges, heads to Indiana and West Virginia. Russell to Alabama and Arkansas, Kefauver tours Minnesota, Kerr to Pittsburgh then New York TV appearances.
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Harriman
Minnesota
Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Indiana
West Virginia
Richard B. Russell
Winder
Alabama
American Legion
Montgomery
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Robert S. Kerr
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Kerr
Vermont
New York
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Probe of Steel
Harold T. Curley
Famous Brand
Etaker
Ba Collins
INC
West Fayette Street
Walton St
Daria Abh
Pratt & Lambert
Eastwood
Hollywood
Beluxe
Raiva
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