Union Membership Drops Across AFL-CIO Affiliates
The Labor Department reports AFL-CIO affiliates shed about 220000 members from 1960 to 1962 with further declines likely in 1963. Bureau notes shifts toward white collar work reduce union reach while no surge in organizing is seen. old industries lose footing as technology and productivity rise.
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Memorial Service at Lincoln Memorial Marks Mourning Period
In Washington a candle light service will mark the end of a 30 day mourning period for President Kennedy at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday afternoon December 22. A torch from Kennedy’s grave eternal flame will light candles as choir groups and five clergy participate.
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Goldwater Stunned by Abusive Wires After Kennedy Assassination
Chicago Tribune reports Barry Goldwater and Senator Tower faced hostile threats after Kennedy's assassination. Associates describe them as deeply disturbed by right wing attacks and letters claiming extremism fueled the climate of hate. A close friend says Goldwater worries about pursuing the presidential bid.
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Want Prince Edward Schools Reopened
In Williamsburg Virginia the Virginia Federation of Parents and Teachers urged the federal government to restore a full program of public education in Prince Edward County. They also called on state officials to fulfill obligation to provide educational facilities statewide and to review federal aid for local school construction and teacher salary improvements.
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Aiken Sees Mrs Smith Beating Rockefeller and Goldwater in NH Primary
Sen George Aiken R VT says Sen Margaret Chase Smith of Maine could beat Gov Nelson Rockefeller NY and Sen Barry Goldwater Arizona in the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary If all three run Mrs Smith would likely win the most votes Aiken told Opinion in the Capital on Metropolitan Broadcasting.
Thailand's New Premier Is Friend of the West
In Bangkok the cabinet named Gen. Thanom Kittikachorn as prime minister after Sarit Thanarat's death. Thanom, 52, defense minister, heads a government seen as pro Western. Interior Minister Praphas warns police and governors to curb subversives amid unrest as the armed forces stay on alert. Sarit died from kidney and heart complications after chronic liver trouble, with U S Army surgeons treating him since late November.
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Local firm reports burglary at Parkway Chevrolet
Valley police investigate break in at Parkway Chevrolet Inc where a safe was forced open and a small metal box with petty cash and other money stolen. An acetylene torch was used. The entry was discovered yesterday morning.
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Parkway Chevrolet, Inc
Citi zens Council Opposes Brooks Gap Dam Displacing 312 Families
The Citi zens Council Association of the North Fork of the Shenandoah says the proposed Brooks Gap high dam would dislocate 312 families and seven churches. The group argues the Corps of Engineers plan covers 12 330 acres for reservoir and habitat, including the 312 families, and notes broader 3 870 acre reservoir area. A parade and honors also appear in Harrisonburg news with a Broadway Santa Claus parade and Bernard T. Denton receiving the Mr Harrisonburg Rockingham County Award from the Greater Harrisonburg Association.
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Denton
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Rockingham
Linus Pauling to receive delayed Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
Linus Pauling arrives in Oslo to accept the delayed 1962 Nobel Peace Prize amid hopes it will boost peace work in the United States. He previously won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and cautions about ongoing attacks on peace advocates.
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Norway
Linus Pauling
United States
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Thieves Fail To Get Sink In Syracuse
Mrs. Rose Mancini summoned firemen Sunday as water poured through her downtown Syracuse grocery and apartments. Police found Sam Gary and Robert L. Chapman on the second floor attempting to wrench out a kitchen sink and jailed them on third degree burglary charges.
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N.Y
Rose Mancini
Sundey
Sam Gary
Robert L. Chapman
Premier's Trusted Ally Amid Turbulent Ties
Fragmentary report notes a premier's close aide navigating complex relations with the United States. The aide initially faced distancing but became a key figure guiding government policy and supporting the premier's agenda.
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