Congress cautious about steel indictments and stock drop
Congress and leaders from both parties limited comment on the New York grand jury charges against U S Steel Bethlehem and other firms for alleged price fixing and bid rigging. Senate and White House figures urged patience as markets show caution amid the indictments and the broader steel controversy.
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Peace picket no worse than panty raider protest
Columbus reports Gov Michael V DiSalle defended student protests at the Statehouse and urged tolerance. About 60 students from five Student Peace Union groups protested atmospheric nuclear tests, asserting their right to picket while acknowledging they may not know all facts.
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Where To Turn en casero 7 Rows GL
A fragment mentions a location tied to a casero and the address 7 Rows GL 83088, but details are incomplete and the exact event or purpose is unclear.
Kennedy board sought to avert railroad wage boosts
UPI reports railroads rely on the Kennedy administration and a presidential emergency board to block inflationary wage increases for about 450000 non operating Northwest and Northeast workers as negotiations stall. Weather outlook shows sun and clouds with showers possible. temperatures near 9 high, 38 low, expanding humidity.
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Rail labor dispute weighs inflation fears and wage talks
Wolfe cited calls by railroads to curb wage hikes amid inflation worries. He noted a 25 cent per hour proposed increase to quell threats, while non operating employees earn about 2.77 dollars an hour in 1961. The strike risk prompted President Kennedy to appoint an emergency board as talks resume after today’s meeting.
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Hales
Leathers
Hargawing
Natonal Media Non Board
Deare
Kennedy
Big steel faces indictment for price fixing charge
In Washington, reports say a major steel producer is indicted on price fixing. The story notes U S officials push ahead with Pacific nuclear tests despite criticisms and emphasize the costs of operations and safety measures.
Carpenter Selected to Orbit Next Space Flight
Navy Lt Cmdr Scott Carpenter, 38, of Boulder Colorado, chosen to pilot the next U S spacecraft for an orbital flight in mid May. NASA official Walter Williams said the mission will be similar to John Glenn’s first orbital trip and could lead to an 18 orbit flight by 1962 or 1963 with a modified Mercury capsule. Williams stressed no major capsule changes and framed the milestone as a step toward future manned spaceflight including a 1967 Moon goal.
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Indictment Charges U S Steel and Two Firms in Antitrust Case
A federal grand jury indicted U S Steel and two smaller firms on Sherman antitrust charges accusing price fixing and bid rigging dating to 1948 in forged steel sold to the Army Navy and electrical firms. Five executives and a trade association were named. The action followed a market drop sparked by earlier price increase announcements and indicated an investigation broader than a single company.
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US Steel
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Nedy
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A.B Homer
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Eric Gurney
Robert S. Barnes
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Eve
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R. B .Heppenstall Sr
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Open Die Farming Institute, Inc
Arson Attack Strikes Cuban Government Warehouse
A Havana arson attack on an INRA warehouse in El Cotorro injured over 60 people. Firemen and militiamen suspect sabotage by unidentified arsonists as Fidel Castro's government began an investigation. The blaze followed another major state facility fire within 48 hours.
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Rusk
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Germany
Paul Batiers Mock Neighbor With Lavender House Sign
The Paul Batiers of Quincy Massachusetts post a taunting sign reading We don't like the color of your house either after painting their own home lavender. The note reflects a local dispute captured in a brief UPI report.
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