British Seamen End Long Wildcat Strike
Seamen end a 26 day wildcat strike that blocked major transatlantic service while 18 000 stevedores remain on strike across Britain's waterfront. Union divisions and government calls to draft under 26 influenced returns to work as Cunard liners Mauretania Queen Mary Parthia Britannic prepared to sail to New York.
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New York
Steel Wage Ultimatum Voices for Steel Workers
The CIO United Steelworkers told U S Steel to raise its wage offer to avert a possible industry strike next week affecting 600 000 workers. John A. Stephens and David J. McDonald met five hours in Pittsburgh to discuss a stalled 63 cent across the board raise and 12 cent job-class increases. A June 30 deadline looms for new agreements with 96 producers as strike preparations begin and locals are urged to organize strike committees welfare plans and legal steps.
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McDonald
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U. S. Steel
Girl matador Patricia McCormick to fight in Reyosa shows
Two bullfights featuring Patricia McCormick a girl matador from Big Spring Texas will be held at Reynosa Mexico across the Rio Grande from McAllen July 3 and 4 as part of a two day July 4 program in McAllen.
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Queen Elizabeth Receives Kon-Tiki Raft Model
In Oslo on June 25, Queen Elizabeth was given a Kon-Tiki raft model by Thor Heyerdahl for Prince Charles and Princess Anne to enjoy in Buckingham Palace. The queen, Prince Philip, and King Haakon viewed the raft exhibit for over 20 minutes as Heyerdahl described its craft.
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Little Caesar Nabbed After Juvenile Killing
New York police captured Victor Louis Diaz a 19 year old self styled "Caesar" linked to a juvenile murder in a feud over Carmen The suspect cooperated and led officers through East Harlem after hours of questioning Diaz and several others named Florentino Valleria Louis Raimirez Angelo Dalmau Emanuel Granna and Carmen Machuca are in custody in connection with the case involving the killing of Carlos Feliciano who worked as a grocer and died from a single shot.
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Is A Hearing Aid A Sign of Old Age
A psychologist notes that hearing loss can affect young people too and urges an accurate test. Beltone’s Triple-Transistor Hearing Aid demo is offered free with Se lectometer testing at Beltone Hearing Service, 108 S. 8th St. Phone 3-1401.
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C. W. Eaton
Beltone Hearing Service
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S. 8Th St. Fhone
Hoover Reports Eisenhower Supports Hoover Commission Plans
Washington June 25 UP President Eisenhower orders early and vigorous action to implement Hoover Commission reforms to cut government waste and save at least two billion dollars. Clarence Francis says administration backing remains limited but positive with a June 8 meeting. The commission ends two years of work and lauded for leadership.
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Waco Aggie Begins ROTC Training at Fort Hood
Army ROTC student Roy B Bertrand Jr of 1203 Brook Avenue started an intensive field training at Fort Hood as part of the advanced course in military science. He studies business administration at Texas A&M and joins about 1,250 ROTC students from 27 colleges nationwide.
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Gas Exemption Bill Faces Ike Backing in House
President Eisenhower may decide if the House approves a bill exempting independent natural gas producers from federal price controls. House supporters led by Speaker Sam Rayburn seek White House support to avoid a slide, while opponents fear higher gas costs for consumers. A 16-15 House committee vote signals a rocky path with broad cross party opposition.
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Texas
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Gas cost disputes cited in state legislature debate
Rayburn warned that distribution costs drive consumer prices and cited examples of regional price differences. He questioned a bill’s impact on consumer gas costs and urged caution if it would raise prices. AF sergeants reassigned to Baylor ROTC detachment. M-Sgt James P. Anders will supervise personnel and ROTC life. M-Sgt Claude E. Smith will handle student records.
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