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Register, issue#2
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Sandhya Deo)
Mon Oct 9 12:45:48 1995
To: rumor@MIT.EDU
Date: Mon, 09 Oct 1995 12:45:13 EDT
From: Sandhya Deo <sdeo@MIT.EDU>
THE NEW ORLEANS REGISTER Sunday, February 19, 1928
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Reporter: Louis Chambourd Editor: Harold Essex
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STRIKE ENDS!!
In a late-night meeting between representatives of striking dockworkers,
local and out-of-town businessmen, and others, an agreement was finally
reached which has ended the strike.
Sources report an early proposal agreeable to local businessmen and union
dockworkers fell apart due to objections from the Chicago Mercantile Board,
which is the major purchaser of the goods which pass through New Orleans'
port. Apparently the proposal would have caused more than a twelve percent
increase in end-purchaser prices, which was unacceptable. This forced a
renegotiation.
A new proposal was put forth by Mr. Julio Santiago. Neither union
representatives nor the out-of-town interests were completely satisfied
with this agreement, but both were willing to consider the compromise.
After several more attempts were made, an amicable solution was finally
reached.
Under the new contract, workers' benefits will be increased substantially.
An insurance package, including medical and life insurance, will be bought
from the Abercrombie Insurance Company at a specially negotiated price. The
premiums will be paid by the businessmen. Working hours will be reduced
from twelve to ten hours and weekly wages will be increased from $50 to $65.
Dock workers will receive twelve payed holidays per year in addition to
Christmas and Sundays. Extra dock workers will be hired to compensate for
the reduction in hours and for the provision that the current four-man teams
be replaced by five-man teams. Blacklisting and terminating without just
cause will now be forbidden.
Also, Referenda will soon be introduced for the utilization of public funds
to assist in the repair of aging equipment and the replacement of run-down
warehouses to increase worker safety.
The landmark contract will be up for renegotiation in one year. Hopes are
high, with commerce moving and dockers back to work with their higher
salaries, that the local economy will be on the rebound in no time.
MORE ON JAMES MICHAEL JERRISON JR.'S MURDER
Union negotiations came to a halt the other night when it was discovered
that union co-president, Mr. James Michael Jerrison Jr., had been killed.
"We are grieved by the loss of this upstanding member of the community,"
said New Orleans Police Chief Eddie Bertucci.
He was killed by two shotgun blasts in the back, near the Guinness Hotel.
Although there are rumors that a suspect has been apprehended by the
police, sources could not confirm this at this time.
"CRIME HERE IS OUT OF HAND," SAYS
G-MAN
"WE'LL SHUT IT DOWN"
Agent Mike Martinelli spoke at a town meeting in 66-110 this evening to a
crowd of New Orleans citizens anxious and concerned about the impending
Federal crackdown.
The general theme of Mr. Martinelli's presentation was that the local
police seem to be unable to handle the problems in New Orleans. Audience
response to this suggestion was not favorable.
On the other hand, Mr. Martinelli claims to believe that only a few men are
responsible for the recent acts of violence. If they are brought to
justice, he suggested, perhaps more extreme measures will be avoided.
"Three of our agents were killed, that's one thing," said Mr. Martinelli.
But the root of the problem is something else.
When asked what exactly the three hundred G-men would do in New Orleans,
Mr. Martinelli answered, "Uphold the law." However, he warned, "I don't
think they'll quite take to this town."
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Reginald Dulac expressed a much-felt desire that
the G-men should not come to New Orleans. "Something needs to happen, and
if something doesn't happen, New Orleans will suffer greatly," he said.
When asked exactly what could be done to prevent the crackdown, which was
likened to martial law by several members of the audience, Mr. Martinelli
suggested that the "incidents" be brought to light, the killers brought to
justice, and an end brought to violence.
"If we solve two or three crimes, you'll keep the 300 G-Men out?" asked
noted businessman Mr. James Michael Jerrison, Sr. Mr. Martinelli agreed
with his succinct explanation.
Mr. Martinelli suggests that citizens of New Orleans bring any and all
information related to the recent crimes to the police.
In a prepared statement, Mayor Francesca Santiago expressed her
appreciation for any help people could give to the police "so our glorious
city doesn't get shut down."
INTERVIEW WITH MR. REGINALD DULAC
Mr. Reginald Dulac, sherriff of Jefferson Parish and candidate in the
Senatorial election coming up next week, in a late statement to the
Register, expressed great interest in seeing American territories offered
independence or statehood, rather than remaining territories. He has not
strongly considered the issue of American entry into the League of Nations.
Mr. Dulac refused to comment on his postion on Prohibition.
MELVIN WELKIN ALIVE AFTER ALL
Melvin Welkin, reportedly killed by a fall from a warehouse roof, is alive
and well in New Orleans. Apparently the body had been mangled too badly to
identify; police identified him by his clothes and identification in his
wallet. However, no comment has been made about the suicide note found on
the body. Early rumor had it that Mr. Welkin had lost his memory, but this
appears to be false.
Errata: Yesterday's issue of the Register announced that the Rivers and Son
Circus will be performing at the Performing Arts night Monday evening. They
will also be presenting their main performance on Tuesday evening. We
apologize for any inconvenience this omission may have caused.
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