ACT U May Impose Monthly Levy on Unions
Plan to levy each union member a monthly payment to build a defence fund of up to £500,000 in 12 months. The proposal, aimed at industrial action and union finances, is to be considered by the AGT at the end of the month, via the Labour Council official Kenny. The scheme would invest funds in government bonds or industrial stock until needed for union purposes.
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Agreement Near on China Trade Quotas for China Goods
Paris reports that 15 members of Chinrom the Allied committee governing the China Trade Embargo near a unanimous agreement on export quotas for newly freed goods to China. Sources say a majority deal was reached and a unanimous decision expected next week. London talks also yielded accord on exchange of trade missions later this year.
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Government Declines Subsidy for Eggs Amid Industry Fears
The government refused an interim egg subsidy arguing it would set an intolerable precedent for other primary industries. Mr. McMahon and the Agricultural Council urged higher support, noting real price pressures yet the ruling stood. The decision aims to aid reconstruction but faces criticism from stakeholders.
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Man on Parole Seeks Readmission to Prison
New York Friday AP Reuters reports parolee Jack Douglas 32 relaxed in Chester Illinois County jail while officials decide on readmitting him to the State prison. Douglas appeared at the prison gates Wednesday demanding readmittance claiming parole rules restrict his freedom.
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Largest Plane XC-99 Declared Obsolete and Up for Bid
The world’s largest land plane XC-99, a sister to the B-36 bomber and 183 feet long, was declared obsolete and will be sold to the highest bidder. Delivered to the Air Force in 1950 it has flown more cargo than any other single aircraft.
Costly Protest Against Bomb Spreads Through London Streets
A London boatbuilder driving a car at about 80 mph staged a protest in the West End before dawn against the hydrogen bomb. The incident disrupted traffic and drew police attention as demonstrator action highlighted anti-nuclear sentiment.
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