Paint Job Sparks at GM Plant in Wilmington
Reporter Harman W. Nichols recalls a factory day at General Motors Wilmington where a white suit stayed clean while he sprayed a roof on a 1951 Buick three window. He describes a wind draft that channels excess paint to the cellar and the plant’s vast 127 acre indoor layout. The piece notes the high speed, assembled cars built to owner specs and the surprising ease with which a novice auditor was hired.
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Del
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General Motors
Behind the Scenes at the Auto Plant and Cap Burnside’s Team
Old days with Elcar and Thomas cars gave way to indoor tests on rollers and rain simulations. Three men test leak-free performance on a slow assembly line while a Buick endures a rain test. Cap Burnside now leads a broad athletic program including softball basketball and bowling, proving teamwork matters beyond tools.
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Army To Keep Order In Filipino Election
The Philippines Defense Department will call out 50,000 reserve officers to maintain order at the November 13 elections. Violence has already marked the campaign for nine senate seats along with several provincial governors and mayors. five candidates and supporters were killed last week and three others are missing. The Army warns candidates against night rallies fearing ambush from rebel Huks who oppose the election.
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Manila
Philippines Defense Department
America Leads in Gross Production
During the current fiscal year the total gross national product of Western European NATO countries will be less than one third of the United States GNP. The average Western European would have about $597 yearly versus $2,143 per capita in the United States, with some European nations earning even less.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
Western Europe
Europe
Italian income and food prices in contrast to US
The report notes that the average Italian earns about $25 a month while Italian food prices run at about 80 percent of U S levels. It also mentions a Welsh plant exporting 100 000 lead cowboys and Indians to America.
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United States
America
Wakefield Vendor Posts Sign on Busy Vegetable Stand
In Wakefield Massachusetts U G E Thompson, a thriving local grocer, displays a prominent sign at his vegetable stand signaling his popular fresh produce. The sign underscores his ongoing success and busy roadside setup attracting shoppers.
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G. E. Thompson
British employment hits peacetime record in May fifty one
London officials report employment rising to a peacetime high with more than 22 percent of the adult population in work. The gain is attributed largely to more women taking paid jobs, with 33 000 women entering employment in May 1951.
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London
Britain
Notice of Public Hearing on Ong Street Improvements Amarillo
City of Amarillo to hold a public hearing October 2, 1951 at 3:00 PM to consider assessments for paving curbing and guttering Ong Street from 18th Avenue to Wolflin Avenue. Estimated cost 6300.64 with per foot assessments of 2.895 and 3.2597 for specific parcels. hearing right to contest assessments. (SEAL) ATTEST Katheryne Burwell, City Secretary. E. H. Klein, Mayor.
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George B. Butler
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Quote on self reliance and cash payment
A fragmented quotation urges self choice and fair pricing with phrases about paying what is worth, referencing trust in God and cash payments. The relic text reflects a thrift or barter sentiment and hints at a buyer pays value approach.
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