Hoffa Wins Major Victory in Philadelphia Area Vote
James Hoffa led the Teamsters to a decisive representation election win in the Philadelphia region. The National Labor Relations Board counted 4,830 ballots for the Teamsters and 2,550 for the insurgent Voice of the Teamsters, covering 8,700 over‑the‑road truckers across four locals in Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Hoffa celebrated amid calls of democracy and union reform, while Meany and Kirchner criticized the insurgent effort and touted the Teamsters’ mandate. Locals 107 470 Philadelphia Local 312 and Atlantic City Local 531 retained representation, with Local 107 boasting about 11,000 members.
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Bowl
THE
VOICE
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Niad
Afl-Cio
Geouji
Philadelphia
Teamsters Local 107
National Labor Relations Board
Stan Berjamin
Philadelouia
XP — International Teamsters
James Tl. Hoffa
Apl-Cio
Voice of the Teamsters
George] Meany
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Teameltr
Hoffa
Iis
William Kirchner
Turse Fellows
the Voice
Valve
Charles Meyer
Kirchner
WM. Hoffa
Rock
National Labor Reations Board
Meyer
Thesler
Atllantic City
Nut
Area Deaths Charles Victor Rowe Sr. of Williamsport
Charles Victor Rowe Sr aged 71 died at his home Sunday at 6 30 p m after a long illness He was the son of the late Samuel and Emma Ellen Rowe He was a longtime employee of Fotomac Edison at the A Paul Smith station for 34 years and retired six years ago He belonged to the Potomac Edison Quarter Century Club the American Legion Post 22 Williamsport and Williamsport Methodist Church where he served on the board of trustees for 15 years He was a World War I veteran and is survived by his wife Mabel and children Homer E Charles Jr Margaret Rhodes Belly L Reed and Rosalie Hordhnes respectivley in Williamsport Sharpsburg St James Village Williamsport Hagerstown and other locales
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Charles Victor Rowe
Charles Victor Rowe Sr
Solith Artizan St
Williamsport
Samuel
Emma Ellen (Warrenfellz) Rowe
St. James
Rowe
Fotomac Edison
A. Paul Smith Station
Potomac Edison Quarter Century Club
American Legion Post
Wil
Iamsport
Prayer and memorial fragments amid scattered text
Fragmentary notice spans prayer, educational board names, and cemetery reference. Mentions John Marvin Rast executive secretary and Greenlawn Cemetery burial, with unclear surrounding details and stray garbled lines.
No Comment From Rocky On Wedding Rumor
New York report cites an unidentified Rockefeller confidant saying a May 18 or 19 ceremony may take place at Riverside Church NYC for Gov Rockefeller and Margaretta Murphy after her Idaho divorce. He dodges details while leaving Cincinnati for a Republican dinner. Murphy shopped for outfits amid divorce proceedings.
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New York
A. Rockefeller
Margaretta Fitler Murphy
New York Mirror
Rockefeller
Riverside
Riverside Drive
Westchester County
Cincinnati
The
Mirror
Murphy
Rockefelter
Death notices from Waynesboro area listed for 1956
Local death notices recount funerals and survivors for Pepple families from Owls Club and Eagles Club in Waynesboro with multiple children and grandchildren, plus obituaries for Minnie Griffin Anna Gardner Ward and others with service details at Grove and Ebenezer AME churches, and Ray Barry Miller. The column notes funeral plans, burial sites, and calling hours, with several residences and church connections across Hagerstown Chambersburg and nearby towns.
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Contin Kion Page
Singer Pepple
Whe Eagles Club Inc
Owls Club
Waynesboro
Florence Tarte
Ey Pepple
Carl Pepple
Haverstown
Raymund
Pepple
Smithsburg
Clarence Pepple
Pauline Sperow
Wingport
Dorothy Hye
Trego
Glen Peppe
Donald Pepple
Rt 3
Kennedy Congress and memorial proclamations in Washington
Washington reports Rep Howard W Smith says the Rules Committee moves administration bills to floor while noting other committees stall major proposals. Kennedy proclaims Memorial Day prayer, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week. Navy near miss details submarine Skate Seadragon warning and Thresher tragedy referenced. Senator Symington urges U S policy actions.
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Washington
Kennedy-Congress
Howard W. Smith
House Rules Committee
Kennedy
Virginia Democrat
Preside
Mules Committee
House of Representatives
Smith
North Pote
Skate
Joseph J. Skoog Jr
Seattle
Jto
Charles 1. Summit
Nashville
Tenn
Cmdr
John Wen
Philadelphia
Harvey
Thresher
Cape Cod
Lacs
Stuart Symington
United States
MIT Student In Havana Oil Refinery Raid Confession
An MIT student and a daredevil pilot admitted involvement in a bombing raid on a Cuban Esso Shell refinery near Havana. They described low altitude flight, explosive devices, and a cautious escape, with another Cuban exile leader present. The bombs reportedly failed to explode and both men declined to reveal identities.
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John Raymond
Besten Traveler
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Havana
Back Bay
United States
Alexander J. Rourke
U.S
Freedom Fighters
Miami
Tayanal
Esso-Shell
Rorke
Politician Weighs Sudden Action Over Laos Crisis
Symington said on television that a sudden action against North Vietnam could be considered if the Laotian crisis remains unsettled. He spoke during a televised interview referencing potential military measures against Communist Vietnam.
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North Viet Nam
Symington
Yani
Neri Viet Nam
Eagles Lodge Weekend Host To State Group
Hagerstown Aerue No. 11 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted the Maryland District of Columbia Eagles at the regular meeting. State officers and district officers attended with many locals and visiting members. Plans for the coming fiscal year were discussed and membership and charity funds progress praised by State President George Mengle and District Chairman Frank Duncan. Reports covered the state convention in Baltimore June 14 18 17 and the International Convention in Chicago July 31 through August 3. Luncheon by the ladies auxiliary and music by Gladstone followed business sessions.
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Hagerstown
Order of Eagles
Maryland
Columbia Eagles
George Mengele
Frank Duncan
Baltimore
Chicago
Ladiey
Gladstone
Police Wave Probes Peeping Torns in Dhig Town
Police are investigating a string of disturbances described as peeping incidents in Dhig town as night falls. No injuries reported, investigations continue into the late evening hours.
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Dhig
Architectures And Styles In Modern Homes
A short note on evolving architectural styles in contemporary houses highlighting shifts in design trends and the influence of new materials while reflecting on traditional influences and the role of the homeowner in shaping interiors.
Widow's Willing Apron Strings Stir Domestic Debate
A brief editorial notes that some argue a wife’s willingness to wear an apron reflects traditional roles while others see it as a personal choice. The piece contrasts domestic ease with modern independence, hinting at evolving marriage dynamics.
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Christ
John Marvin Rast
Columbia
Mothod
Mein Mast
Charles
Greenlawn
Williams- Eater
Rocky
Minnie Griffin
Joseph Griffin
Jonathan
Washingtonounty Hospital
Luray
Dollie Wells
Arthur Wells
Chaimbersburg
Ebenezer Ame
Elizabeth Tasker
Fayetteville
Pas
Willmore Miller
Albert Wells
California
Edward Wells
Pittsburgh
Anna Gardner Ward
An (Starlaman) Gardner
Clarence Gardner
Springfield
Ohio
St Mary's, Hospital
Kitchener
Ontaho
Gardner
Women’s Missionary Society
United Lutheran Church In America
George W. Starteman
George Gardner
Evanston
Duke University
Durham
N.C
Martin Dreidenbaugh
Bright
Ontario
Springslick
Harry D. Grogenickle
Harry D. Grossutckle
Mapleville
Washington County
Joseph
Emma A. (Stouffer) Grossnickle
Beaver
Greek Church of the Brethren
Farm Bureau
Grossnickle
Thorman T. Grossstickle
Rockville
Myrtle Kremuer
Maggansville
Blanche Gordon
Ray Barry Miler
Norment Funeral
Robert Regenold
Cedar Lawn Memorial Gardena Cemetery
Vee
Wed
Thera
Ted
Mary Alpiion- Bing
Pentagon
Mary Genevieve
Mary Esperentia
Siner
Halland
Michigan
St. Lawrence
New England
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Alasia
Miami Beach
Illinois
Lincoln Bus Lines
Sim Ave
Haraver
Henever Ph
Castro
Jim
Cubs
White House
LIFE
Look Magazine
Beltone Hearing Center
Eagles Lodge
Roger Powers
Mari ¥, Powers Sr
Summit Ave
Modern Music Masters
Glen Ahale
Speciakiets
Orient
Barre
Hammaker Brothers
Potomac St
Junior
Second National Bank
W. Washington
Long Meadow
Clear Spring
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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