10 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
1
President Eisenhower signed a bill boosting salaries for about 500,000 postal workers by an average of 8 percent, totaling roughly 164 million dollars annually. He hailed it as the greatest forward step for postal employees in over a century.
The second injections of Salk anti polio vaccine will be given to city public school children June 15 at the Tucson Senior High School cafeteria and to county private and parochial school first and second graders June 24.
General Motors closed 20 plants employing 59 260 union members as wildcat strikes disrupted parts supply though most strikes ended. plants were to resume by Monday as GM and the CIO United Auto Workers enter extended talks led by Walter Reuther aiming to protect take home pay during layoffs.
An agreement ending the 111-state trucking tieup awaits AFL Teamsters locals vote by secret ballot. Details to be disclosed after ratification. wage terms vary by region with $2.14 hourly or 70 cents a mile under the old master contract. Negotiations lasted 8 days of long sessions ending at midnight.
Chou En Lai states no ceasefire is a prerequisite for negotiations to ease Formosa tensions. Peiping radio quotes him warning foreign armed force intervention would lead to international conflict. He emphasizes peaceful means for Taiwan liberation and rejects a US Red China ceasefire deal.
Tucson sees heat described as normal by meteorologist Robert L. King as three consecutive days set daily highs. He notes records at the Tucson station date only from 1940, so trends may change over a 10 year span. Yesterday peaked at 109 in Tucson with Needles and Blythe at 118. Wind and dust devils expected tonight and tomorrow. Other readings across Arizona ranged from Phoenix 112 to Winslow 95.
A brush fire in the Peloncillo mountains near Douglas grew from 640 to about 1280 acres after strong winds last night. Forest official William H. Woods Jr says the blaze remains grass and brush bound but could reach small timber if it spreads further. About 50 firefighters are on site with 150 more en route plus 100 Native crews awaiting transport to Douglas. Ranger Frank Jackson of Douglas leads the response.
English readers learn of a US boom era with easy credit and lavish spending. Bill McGowran notes 10 percent over earnings, low down payments, and generous credit for cars. He cites shoppers offered charge accounts, stock market fever, and a journalist chasing profits worldwide.
Tuc son Rapid Transit drivers, seeking a 30 cent hourly raise, decided against an immediate strike after a 2 a.m. meeting in which management reaffirmed its offer. Union international rep Henry B. Mann will seek another company union meeting within 10 days and may involve a federal conciliator. The drivers’ contract expired June 1.
In Belgrade Khrushchev urged journalists to visit Moscow after a five hour farewell banquet. The next day about 14 reporters, mostly American, filed visa requests at the Soviet embassy. Eric Bourne of the Daily Express and the Christian Science Monitor was granted a visa. three others were approved with seven more expected.
American League brief with New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Baltimore at Kansas City and other night games. Boston wins with Williams hitting two home runs. Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Milwaukee at Pittsburgh.
Tucson tonight and tomorrow feature the Justy Gilbert and Sullivan troupe performing Pirates of Penzance at El Conquistador. Public showings start 8 30 P M with events and venue details including Carnegie Library Bookmobile and Bridge Club activities listed in the schedule.
Arizona’s Wildcats prepare for their first game in the College World Series as the competition begins tonight. The field features anticipated matchups and a press preview highlights players to watch.
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