Union membership tied to benefits says Syrion
Syrion argues a high union membership rate stems from tangible benefits. He lists civil service, strong retirement, a hospital plan, merit advancement, and a savings loan program as perks that justify dues without compulsion. He supports Knowland's secret ballot and officer removal ideas, urging voluntary unionism as the path for CSEA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syron
CSEA
K“Cseia
Knowland
Synon
Senate
Stump
Leaky Valve Delay and Cold Oxygen Test
The team faced a leaky valve and a near freezing oxygen temperature of 270 below zero Fahrenheit. Crews, weary since Tuesday, unloaded LOx and paused the process as upper air currents changed and winds drifted toward a 20 mph limit. Officials could not confirm a restart time until conditions and procedures were ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eseen
Walsh
Gold Bond Center Relocated to Ken's Furniture Ukiah
Joe Quadrio accounts manager for the Ukiah Gold Bond Stamps franchise says the redemption center has moved to Ken's Furniture on So Highway 101. It will be open daily 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. for viewing Christmas gift options and keys to treasures are being mailed to Ukiah residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Quadrio
Ukiah Area
Ken
So. Highway 101
Quadrio
Quacko
Frank Durkee to Retire at Year’s End
SACRAMENTO (UP) Frank B. Durkee director of public works since 1951 informed Gov. Knight he will retire effective Dec. 31. His resignation affects ex officio memberships on several boards including the Highway Commission and Toll Bridge Authority. Durkee, a 31 year public works veteran and former newspaper man, cites pride in the department’s highway work. He is 66 and eligible for retirement. no successor named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Frank B. Durkee
Goodwin J. Knight
Highway Commission
Toll Bridge Authority
Durkee
Department of Pubiic Works
Chamber of Commerce
Knight
California
Palm Springs
Associated General Contractors
Las Vegas
Coughran Sworn In As Treasury Aid
Tom B. Coughran of Berkeley California was sworn in as an assistant secretary of the treasury by Secretary Robert B. Anderson before 75 treasury officials and friends. He will oversee the treasury international finance operations after leaving the Bank of America in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom B. Coughran
Berkeley
Calif
Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Coughran
Bank of America
San Francisco
Backstairs at White House Quiet Gettysburg Visit Signals Staff Cut
Washington reports a deliberate reduction of President Eisenhower's Gettysburg staff after a recent bout of ill health. Major General Lynder and Press Secretary Hagerty were present, with Mrs. Misenhaver seeking minimal official activity. A return to a small, nonworking entourage may shape future trips regardless of the president's condition. Weather outlook warned for cold and possible snow at the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Howard McC. Lynder
James C. Hagerty
Army Signal Corps
Gettysburg Country Club
Divers Seek Clues In B 47 Wreckage At Eglin Air Base
Divers investigated the sunken BA Stratojet wreck off the Florida coast near Eglin Air Force Base after a practice bombing run. Three crew members were identified as Lt Col Willie P Gregory Lt Ronald R Farnsey and Lt Col Oddi F Rogers. The wreckage lay in about eighteen feet of water as searchers scoured for survivors.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
MacDill
Abb
Onear ‘Watapa
Willie P. Gregory
Springfield
Poon
Dst
Ronald R. Farnssey
Jeffersontowna
Oddie F. Rogers
Central City
Mexico
Florida
More Witnesses Summoned in Dave Beck Trial
Seattle report states the state called additional witnesses in the Dave Beck case as it seeks to prove he pocketed 1300 from the sale of a union owned 1952 Cadillac. Jury seated. 22 witnesses subpoenaed. witness Roger A Jones testified on car title records showing the sale to Martin B Duffy in 1956 for 1900.
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Seattle
Teamster
Dave Beck
Beck
Western Conference
Teamsters
Roger A. Jones
Washington State License Department
Motor Vehicle Division
Martin B. Duffy
Three Generations of Sheldricks Bag Deer in Vermont Hunt
In West Haven Vermont the Sheldrick family records five deer in four days. George Sheldrick shoots a spikehorn. William Sheldrick brings down an eight pointer. Howard Sheldrick, age 13, takes a spikehorn. William Sheldrick Jr. shoots a deer. Mrs William Sheldrick bags a four point buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Haven
Sheldrick
George Sheldrick
William
Howard
William Sheldrick, Jr
William Sheldrick
Estate of Wesley F. Wilson Appraised at 182000
Inheritance tax appraiser William S. Van Dyke filed a report valuing Wesley F. Wilson’s estate at 182,233.27 in real and personal property. The report was submitted on a Wednesday. Burke and Rawles serve as attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. van Dyke
Wesley F. Wilson
Burke & Rawles
Egypt Cotton Exports Fall 1957 Versus 1956
Egypt’s cotton exports declined by about 43 percent in 1957 from 1956. The sharpest reductions occurred in shipments to Czechoslovakia Red China the United Kingdom India and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
Red
China
United Kingdom
India
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Syrion
Gold Bond Center
Frank Durkee
Treasury Aid
Katherine Gobbi
Longfellow
Xmas Gifts
le Baroni
North State
Backstairs
Ukiah
Wilson Estate
Sherman Dougherty
Mendecino Drive
Ukiaha
Lincoln
Dormeyer
Northern Electric
Ekeo
Regal
Revere
Westinghouse
Toastmaster
Parker
L.f.&c
Chatham
Presto
Medico Drag CO
Gold Bond Redemption Center
Ken's Furniture Store
Chuck Galli
Richfield
Village Hardware
Hudson's Stag Shop
Leo's Texaco Service
Smitty's
Texaco
Zeitnoff Music & Hobby
Pozzg
Hall
NEW Method Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Westinghouse Steam
Ukiah Feed Store
Redwood Nursery
Buller’s
McNeil's Curtain & Drapery
Kinney's Gift Shop
Burn’s Tire Service
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