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Longest in industry five year labor pact seals stability
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers sign a five year contract with a four cent hourly raise and 106 dollar pension, hailed as stabilizing by both sides and officials. Walter Reuther calls it the most significant development in labor relations since mass production. The pact ensures five years of uninterrupted production and includes a cost of living formula. In Washington Tobin calls it great news reflecting future prosperity and security for workers. Separately spy Harry Gold, linked to Klaus Fuchs, is captured and faces charges for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. The House extends the selective service law for two years on a standby basis amid draft uncertainties.
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Harry Anderson
Washington
Tobin
Harry Gold
Philadelphia
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Russia
Gold
Goldnitsky
Klaus Fuchs
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Union of Soviet Socialistic Republics
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Vinson
Armed Services Committee