Fidel Castro Resigns as Cuba Prime Minister
Fidel Castro resigns as prime minister of Cuba. Raul Castro announces the move and urges calm while awaiting Fidel’s radio address explaining his decision. Labor unions, student groups, and the 26th of July Movement confirm the development and pledge support.
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Havana
Cuba
UPI
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
Raul
Fidel
Castro
Organized
University Students Federation
Revolucion
West presses for Khrushchev Berlin pledge during secret talks
In Geneva the Big Four began new secret talks with a Western demand that Soviet Premier Khrushchev withdraw the Berlin war threat at once if his Poland pledge of peace is sincere. U.S. Secretary of State Herter met with Foreign Minister Gromyko at lunch to press for Berlin rights and to assess Khrushchev's no war speech as sincerity or propaganda. The talks could extend weeks with no immediate breakthrough, following a six week stalemate at the prior session.
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Geneva
UPI
West
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Berlin
Poland
Russia
Andrei Gromyko
Gromyko
Maurice Couve de Murville
U.S
Christian A. Herter
Ners
Khrushchev
Katowice
Herter
Couve de
Labor Wins Triple Legislative Victory
In Ohio the AFL-CIO and Democratic leaders clash over labor bills. Gov DiSalle signs the unemployment raise to 3 a week for dependents, while a House coalition defeats a punitive labor racketeering bill. Workmen's compensation reforms face uncertain Senate action next week.
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Columbus
UGPI
Ohio Afl-Cio
Michael V. DiSalle
House
House Democrats
AFL — Cio
Ohio
Senate
Weather and labor clash over compensation bill in Ohio
Partly cloudy and warm with humidity across Northwestern and Northeastern Ohio. Scattered thundershowers possible today and tonight into Saturday. lake winds shift from 30-35 mph today to 15 mph tonight. Labor leaders and House Speaker James A. Lantz blame DiSalle and Downwards for amending a proposed workmen’s compensation bill. DiSalle defends the changes as necessary and fair to all sectors. The Senate plans to reconvene Monday to address the bill.
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Ohio
Lake Erie
DiSalie
House
James A. Lantz
Fairfield
Labor
Ohio AG permits gas tax funds for railroad crossing protection
Ohio can use gasoline tax revenue to fund protective devices at railroad grade crossings. Rep. Richard C. Malone says the attorney general’s ruling will be sent to Highway Director Everett Preston for action on high priority crossings. Local governments also may use their gas tax shares for such devices without affecting state funds.
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Ohio
Richard C. Malone
Dayton
Malone
Ohio Department of Highways
Everett Preston
Preston
Highway Department
General Assembly
Federal Charges Possible At NLRB Hearing Closure
A three day NLRB hearing in Lorain County on Local 36 labor disputes closed amid talk of possible federal charges against a government witness. Trial Examiner Wheatley ordered the transcript while testimony suggested the witness Geisler may have lied under oath, opening potential perjury and extortion probes.
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Natonal Labor Relations Board
Lorain County
Lora County
Laborers’ Union
Victory Construction I Co
Dayton
Albert Wheatley
Washington D.C
Atomey
Walter Geisler
Hamton
Wheatley
Geisler
Jani
For Victory
NLRB
Lotain
Steve Law
Howard Johnson
Rt. 37
Geister
United Fund sets 1960 goal of 335900 in drive
The United Fund executive committee approved a 1960 goal of 335,900, up 0.5 percent from 1959’s 334,160 and 14.5 percent above the 1959 total of 293,391. UF President O B Schoepfle cited improving economy and steel talks as reasons for optimism, while General Campaign Chairman John B Findling called the target reasonable and essential for agencies in need.
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United Fund
O. B. Schoepfle
Schoepfle
John B. Findling
John H. Wehmhoff
United Fund and
Community Chest
Wehmhoff
Lorain Harbor Project Advances After House Passage
U S Representative Baumhart predicts near-certain Senate approval for a $19 million Lorain harbor improvement as part of a broader Rivers and Harbors Bill passed by the House. Ohio sites include Sandusky Ashtabula Cleveland and Toledo with Lorain as the focal project.
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U.S. Senate
Lorain
U.S
A. D. Baumhart Jr
Senate
House Public Works Committee
St. Lawrence Seaway
Great Lakes
Ohio
Sandusky
Ashtabula
Cleveland
Toledo
Army Corps of Engineers
Lorain Harbor
Nickel Plate Railroad
John Jaworski
Payroll funds assured as Sheffield system turns on
Tax advance of 998.008 grant funds for next Elyria payrolls are secured. Jed Sect 3YEAR DREAM becomes resilience as Sheffield water system activates on Aug. 24. Eagle Awards given to three wreaths in Troop 136 along with other laurels noted.
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Elyria
Jed Sect
Sheffield
Strike's Effects Spread Across Steel Industry
The nationwide steel strike expands as 500000 USW members walk out and an additional 25000 rail, truck, miner and seamen join idle workforces. McDonald denounces steel negotiators in Bethlehem while USW leaders hit Gary and Pittsburgh picket lines amid calls for a firm contract.
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United Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
USW
Alcoa
Reynolds
Kaiser
Dozens die in Pusan crowd crush at free show
Reports say 40 to 50 killed and hundreds injured as spectators rush a narrow gate to escape a sudden rain storm at a open air Pusan stadium event. Police could not confirm due to communications loss amid typhoon Billie. About 50,000 attended, sponsored by Kukie Shinbo.
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Seoul
UPI
Pusan
Radio Seoul
Orient Press
Yellow Sea
Kukie Shinbo
Lora Celebrates 125th Birthday in Lake City
The Chronicle Telegram reports Lora marks a major milestone with a birthday celebration spanning eight days in observance of the city’s 125th anniversary. Sections 1 and 3 preview tests, notes, and pictures, inviting readers to follow the festivities and party features.
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Lora
Feo
Chronicle Telegram
Lake City
Classified friendly notices offer local sales and help
Chronicle Telegram Classifieds invites readers to place Want Ads for vacancies or goods. A sample listing from Mrs Moore offers an 8mm movie camera and projector for 40 dollars. Contact numbers promote ad placements in Elitia and Lorain.
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Chronicle-Telegram
C-T
Elitia
Lorain
Moore
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