Auto Union Raises Officers Salaries at UAW Convention
The United Auto Workers convention voted 3 percent annual salary increases for three years for officers led by President Walter P. Reuther, based on a non inflationary formula. Reuther earns about 22,000 dollars a year. other salaries range from 8,000 to 18,000 dollars. The meeting also gave Sen. Hubert Humphrey a long ovation for his criticism of the Eisenhower administration and praise of UAW political action.
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Atlantic City, NJ
United Auto Workers Convention
Walter P. Reuther
UAW
Reuther
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Eisenhower
Humphrey
Snuff Break Delays Northampton Trial
Justice Wintringham N. Stable called a brief recess in a Northampton trial when he spilled snuff from a box in his pocket. He explained the lid came off and he needed to clean it up before continuing.
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Northampton
England
UPI
Lufthansa to inaugurate Far East service on Nov 1
Lufthansa lines will start new flights to the Far East from Frankfurt Germany on November first. The UPI report notes the expansion as West Germany expands its international air links.
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Frankfurt
Germany
UPI
West Germany
Lufthansa Airlines
Far East
Pricey Quiz Show Payout Sparks Final Word Suit
Barry crowns Van Doren winner by eight points and 320000 dollars as Stempel critiques the game. Barry notes Stempel started with 69500, lost 29000, and leaves with 49500. Stempel plans to aid family and donate modestly to college funds, thanking the staff for kindness.
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van Doren
Jack Barry
Barry
Charles van Doren
Herb
Stempel
Ino
City College Fund
County budget increases and tax rate cut announced
The county boosts salaries across staff including a $100 across the board raise for those earning $6500 or less, with specific raises for multiple officials. Total 1960 gross revenues are projected at $15,130,104, plus a $2,129,000 surplus from 1959. Tax rate falls due to higher assessed values in city and towns. The Coast Guard now allows 20-30 vision with correction for Academy applicants.
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Carl Merklein
Edwin Baylard
Uhl Mann
Joseph Kieffer
Syracuse
J. Howard Shattuck
County Park Board
George L. Traister
Leo O'Connor
Albert Coling
Board of Supervisors
Frank Conway
John D. Langers
War Memorial
Alex Hersen
Anthony Langan
Edward Abelson
Mann
Kieffer
Flynn Burial Battle Sparks Vancouver Widow and Protégé Clash
Errol Flynn's estranged wife Patrice Wymore and his 17 year old protege Beverly Radland clashed over the actor's burial. Wymore pushed for Hollywood burial while Radland demanded Jamaica, claiming Flynn’s Caribbean home as his final resting place. Flynn's agent and Caldough supported Jamaica or a Hollywood burial, with legal jurisdiction debated.
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Vancouver
B. C
UPD
Errol Flynn
Flynn
Patrice Wymore
Hollywood
Beverly Radland
Flyn
Jamaica
Radland
Endi
Miss Wymore
Tom Call
Los Angeles
Call
Caldough
Zaca
Errol
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Coast Guard Academy
New London
Com
Pace of
Rome
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George Cattlough
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Eastwood
Northern Lights
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Pat Allen
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Tony Deb
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