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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 1956)
T r French Farmers Block Trafficl Clamoring for Government Aid By SEYMOUR TOPPivr. PARIS I A farmer' army mounted on tractori Saturday blocked the highways of France in n angry demonstration for more government aid. Millions of week end motorists got caught in the turn nationwide tramc Jam. Auto Industry Center Hit by Joblessness DETROIT. Mich. I - State of ficials estimated Saturday that Michigan has more than 190,000 un employed. The number mounted toward the 100.000 mark with General Motors Corp. laying off an additional 1.800 production workers at its Tushc ; Body and Pontiac Division in Pon tiac. Mich. Other GM cutbacks! are expected next week but the company indicated the number of workers involved would be small, i Gov. G. Mennen Williams called an emergency meeting of his full; employment committee in Detroit, next Thursday to discuss the prob-1 lrm of mounting unemployment, i The committee, set "up to deal with, past economic slumps, is made up! of the heads of five state agencies. 1 I Slogan - shouting farmers) trunk barricades or tractors drawn swarmed on to the highways in: up across the way. response to a call from tneir na- jn the agricultural south where iionai leaerauon. iney mrew up armers staged their biggest dem I thousands of roadblocks faster than jonstrations, gendarmes used tear sweating police could pull themjgM twice in charges against nun . . i dreds of men and" women who set au day long, convoys oi irac-!Up the roadblocks tors and other mobile farm ma-MMl ReleMe- wavs. tvin .,r traffic while f.V. ?ollc. d.e lm of arrMts "- ;z Z'. u.- .... dui mosi oi we farmers were re- test leanets to trapped motorists.! " "J, ,fter a few hours Prilee Reterrei Called tentl0B- The Ministry of Interior ordered Clashes broke out at some places out police reserves as traffic be- rjeiween iarmers ana iraie motor came chaotic in about 60 of ists who tried to rorce their way France's departments (counties". through roadblocks. But most of Helicopters and light planes di-1 the exchanges seemed to be good rected police squad? to highway j na.,urc and ?me ,a.rmf" ,handcd . - i . .. , nut vnrcr, nine onu mil iu Idlll- points where at t.mes thousands jIie, forced to waj, fa hfir cflrs of cars were piled up behind tree ' under the hot sun. LelboDdl'S (Home Made) 1272 Stats Street We Feature High Quality Low Prices Everyday '2 Gallon, 80c 2 (or $1.49 All Flavors for Your Favor - AIm Diabetica Frozen Dessert Special Orders For All Occasions Phone 2-92M WEAftlNS TH niw TREND MOOtL" ENGINEERED FOR COOL SUMMER COMFORT... 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I yd. t i FLOCKED NYLON Usually 1.59 yd.-a beautiful selec tion of asst. new pastel shades asst. color flock. 88( mm FANCY DENIMS Plaids, checks, solids quality, famous name fabrics, - perfect Cft yd. TOPSAIL CLOTH PRINTS Usually 1.39 yd. - heavy quality, Oi yd. on yd. mercerized and sanforized for sportt' wear. STRIPED CHAMBRAY Reg. 59c - Striped multi-color pat-terns-36" wide. POLISHED COTTON PRINTS Usually 98c-1.69, washfast Everglaze'CQa finish. Florals, stripes, novelty if yd. patterns. NYLON FLEECE COATING Usually 3.95 yd., machine washable 199 in white, pastels, novelty patterns I PEQUOT PERCALE TUBING Reg. 85c, if perfect - bleached C A snowy white fine percale. W 45" PONGEE PRINTS Usually $1-1.29 yd., washable blend TQ of acetate and cotton. Colorful for vi spring wear. DO ' . a t e IMPORTED GINGHAM 'My 1' mm yd. -JvTT ? yd. a mm colors. W.Vi 49V FABRICS-MEZZANINE J Fine quality, sheer weight gingham Qflf in checks, and plaids. Lovely pastel W r STRIPED TOPSAIL Multicolor stripes - usually 1.19 cashable - asst. patterns "FRUIT OF THE LOOM" MEN'S SPORT SHIRTS The coolest, crisp cottons in a wonderful selection of new multicolor prints! Short sleeve styles, completely washable Sizes S-M-l-XL New patterns! MENS MAIN FLOOR WE RIVE AND REDEEMkflrllGREEN STAMPS
