Word: firemen
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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When it came to folk songs, the local boys, (supposedly hailing from a citadel of patricianism) far outstripped the visiting firemen. The Harvard folk singing was robust, spirited, and just right for foot-tapping; it was a pity that the audience couldn't join in. The Elis, on the other hand, lacked the spirit that seemed to move their associates. They sang with almost mathematical precision not only in the folk songs, but in their entire repertoire. Mr. Heath was in full control all the time, evoking a wide range of dynamics and a very effective separation and balance...
...Firemen used nine separate units, including three two engine companies, two ladder companies, and a rescue company, on both the blazes...
After an alarm for the Lowell fire was turned in at 4:15 p.m. firemen rushed to the fifth floor of M-entry and rescued unconscious student, Charles B. Frazier '63. He was out past a crowd of 200 drawn by the airens and taken Stillman, where he was described as "pretty badly off after incident, but now recovered...
Alvin Rodecker was a successful and likable Detroit businessman. Secretary-treasurer of a financial firm, he lived in a fashionable neighborhood, had a son, a daughter and four grandchildren, interested himself in philanthropy (Detroit's Hundred Club, which helps the families of deceased policemen and firemen). As his 60th birthday came upon him last week, Rodecker decided that it was time to pamper himself a little, so he and his wife went off on a three-day holiday to celebrate. Off to New York City they went, to enjoy the bright magic of the town-the many-splendored hotels...
RAIL-WAGE HIKE of 4% or about 10? an hour over next 16 months was accepted by 107,000 members of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and 45,000 members of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers. Settlement is similar to recent arbitration award to railroad engineers...