GM Pact Leaves Auto Industry In Most Settled State In Years
The General Motors contract sets a five year pattern with no wage reopenings before 1955 and a four cent hourly rise plus annual increases. The UAW aims to use GM as a model for smaller plants while predicting long labor peace and higher worker earnings. Walter Reuther calls the deal a landmark in mass production industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Engle
Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
CIO
United Auto- Workers
Ysterday
UAW
Walter Reuther
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Reuther
Gold's Fuchs Interrogations Extend Over Atom Espionage Inquiry
An American official said the imprisoned British scientist Frank Hayflick? No, Dr. Fuchs, cooperates with the FBI as agents continue daily questioning. The joint Justice Department and FBI statement said Gold admitted contacts with Fuchs and detailed activities since first meeting in New York in 1944, with further meetings in Brooklyn Bronx Manhattan and Queens. Dr. Fetter of Philadelphia General Hospital identified Gold as in charge of biological research at the hospital heart station working on rheumatic fever and heart disease, with the National Heart Institute and Public Health Service funding and a $1,060,000 project at eight Philadelphia institutions.
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Fuchs
America
FBI
Justice Department
Hoover
Gold
National Heart Institute of the States
Pollegelphis General
Amon
Miladelphia
Spinal Meningitis Fatal to Eight Month Old Child
Graveside services for Brenda Johnson eight months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ike Johnson Jr, were held this afternoon at the cemetery. The Decatur hospital reported her death from spinal meningitis at about 10 20 pm. Burial will be arranged through Highsmiths of Moulton. Huntsville and Mrs Johnson Decatur are listed among mourners.
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Brendamson
Ike Johnon, Jr
Tanner
Decatur Hospital
Huntsville
Decatur
Jarrett Ng
Highsmith's of
Moulton
Geese Wintering Popular Along Sacramento
In Sacramento reports the national trend shows geese gathering for wintering. The piece notes the season draws bird watchers and residents alike to local wetlands and waterways for viewing activities.
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Sacramento
National
Market report from Decatur farms and commodities
Market notes show cotton prices with middling at 3200 and strict low at 2800. Cottonseed per ton 40 dollars. Broilers priced at 25 cents delivered. Hens heavy 18 cents. Hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. Yellow corn ear 1.42 and shelled 1.48. Milo at 2.20 per hundredweight. Corn and Milo moisture bases listed.
Wall Street Mixed Decline After GM Settlement Eases
Wall Street opened with gains then eased as the Genera Motors settlement effect faded. GM rose to 89 3 4, up 2 1 4 early, with a broad list including U S Steel and Du Pont facing mixed moves. Cotton futures firmed on bargain buying with July at 32.26, Oct at 31.91, and Dec at 31.79.
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New York
Genera! Motors
Youngstown Sheet
Goodrich
U. S. Rubber
Goodyear
Sears’ Roebuck
Abbott Laboratories
Homestake Mining
Allied Chemical
du Pont
Southern Pacific
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Emerson Radio
Philco
Zenith
American
Cyanamid
General Electric
Santa Fe
Barnsdall
Oil
Commonwealth Edison
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 24 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Nashville Tenn May 24 Federal State Departments of Agriculture cattle receipts light overall. Slaughter cattle and heifers and most cows strong with gains to 50. Calves steady to weak with top 29. Hogs 1000 head steady with good and choice 180-250 lb around 19.00. Sows steady at 15.50-16.50. Sheep 1000 spring lambs active and steady to strong with top 31.00 and mid ranges 25-29 for most.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Grain prices rise as soybeans lead higher
In Chicago May 24, grains posted gains with soybeans up 5 to 10 cents on July contracts. Wheat advanced 3 to 3.5 cents, corn up 1 to 2.5 cents, oats up 1 to 0.1875, rye up 2.25 to 2.5 cents, and lard climbed 10 to 15 cents per hundred pounds.
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Chicago
Market snapshot from New York Chicago easing gains
May 24 report shows mixed stocks with General Motors at a 21 year high. Bonds steady while rails show irregular movement. Cotton higher due to commission house buying. Chicago wheat and corn strong with seasonal highs. Oats firm on grain strength. Hogs steady to 10 cents higher up to $20. Cattle mostly steady with top near $33.50.
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New York
Trade and Commission House
General Motors
Chicago
McDaniel to Return to Kilby Prison for Forgery Term
State parole officer says W. E. McDaniel will be transported to Kilby prison within days to complete a four year forgery sentence. He faces additional county charges from Decatur and Morgan counties after Kilby, with earlier parole revoked per board policy.
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W. E. “Slim” McDaniel
Kilby
W. _N. Baker
McDaniel
Baker
J. B. Whitmire
Pardon and Parole Board
Decatur
Morgan County
Mrs. Margaret Louise Thompson dies at 70
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Louise Thompson 70 will be held Thursday at 3 30 P M at Willoughby Presbyterian Church. The body will lie in state from 2 P M until service time. Rev Neely Crawford and Rev W B Strong will officiate. Burial will be in city cemetery. Surviving are her husband J H Thompson of Decatur two sons Euel Thompson and J C Thompson a daughter Mrs Ed Blalock three sisters a brother seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Margaret Louise
J. H.) Thompson
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
City Cemetery
J. H Thompson
Decatur
Euel Thompson
J. C. Thompson
Eatonton
Ed. Blalock
Blake Thompson
L. F. Little
S. G. Eubanks
Colorado
Wallda Lewis
Eatonton, Ha
Muscle Shoals Airport Sold to Two Counties
The 320 acre Muscle Shoals airport, developed by TVA, became property of Lauderdale and Colbert counties. The sale price and closing ceremony involved Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and TVA board chairman Gordon Clapp.
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Sheffield
Ala
Muscle Shoals
Lauaereale
Colbert
Tennessee Valley Authority
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eastern Air Lines
Gordon Clapp
TVA
Plan Praised Auburn Dairy Breeding Cost Comparison
Extension dairy specialist Pete Turnham praises artificial breeding for cattle as a sound investment. He cites a dairyman with 20 cows who spent 100 dollars on artificial breeding versus 250 dollars per year to keep a bull, saving 150 dollars and avoiding bull safety risks.
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Auburn
Ala
Pete Turnham
Turnham
Decatur aviation events spark parade of activity at Pryor Field
Crowds witnessed parachute jumps by local youths making their first free fall jumps. Weather and airshow reports praised the Birmingham event as worthwhile. Civil Air Patrol seeks cadets up to eighteen with portable radio gear for emergencies and flight time at Pryor Field. Lew Gower of Gulf Oil and an Allied Helicopter Company helicopter from New Orleans attended the Decatur scene.
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Pryor Field
Birmingham
Civil Air Patrol
Bers
Alabama Hosiery Grants Two Weeks Vacation Time
Lloyd L. Lively announces a two week vacation period for all Alabama Hosiery Mills employees during the weeks of July 3 and July 10. Employees with twelve months to five years of service as of June 1, 1950 will receive vacation pay equal to 2 percent of earnings for the 52 weeks ending March 31, 1950. Those with five years or more service will receive 4 percent of total earnings for the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd L. Lively
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Israel plans arming every home with rifles
Colonel Mordecai Kakleff, deputy chief of staff, said the Israeli army intends to place a rifle in every home and to teach self defense. He announced a proposed new law to ease small arms access and lower prices for Israelis.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Mordecai Kakleff
Play’s the Thing Chicago Survey Finds TV Preference Rising
The Gary school staff surveyed effects of television on students. Findings show more than 40 percent of pupils would rather watch TV programs than play.
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Chicago
Gary
Reorganization Begins and Federal Government Jolted
A minor earthquake hit Washington as 16 Presidential reorganization plans took effect with congressional consent. The Senate cleared three of 21 Truman proposals, reshaping agencies including dissolution of the Maritime Commission and creation of a federal maritime board. Major departments gain tighter control, with agency chairmen becoming executive heads of four large commissions.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Congress
Senate
Truman
Maritime Commission
Federal Maritime Board
Commerce Department
Commerce
Transportation
Old Commission
Philip B. Fleming
Old
Justice
Interior
Labor
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Reclamation Bureau
Federal Trade, Federal Power, and Securities and Exchange Commissions
Civil Aeronautics Board
Decatur Girl Wins State Short Story Contest
Miss Jo Ann Parker a Decatur High School sophomore won first place in a state wide short story contest for her 3 000 word piece Pine Tree Music The Birmingham Southern College Kappa Delta Epsilon Sorority alumnae chapter awarded a 10 dollar check Parker 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Parker of 416 Eighth Avenue West is active in Memorial Drive Methodist church the Sophomore Reading club and the high school glee club.
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Jo-Ann Parker
Decatur High School
Parker
Kappa Delta Epsilon Sorority
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham
Jo. Ann
Teachers of America Club
Jo Ann
Decatur
C. P. Parker
Eighth Avenue West
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Deccatur High Glee Club
Finney Quits Docks Board in Alabama
Albertville May 24 1966 O H Finney Jr former secretary to Gov James E Folsom wires resignation from the state docks advisory board He says pressure of business and new duties on the Democratic Executive Committee prompted his departure The move follows the controversy over Henry Sweet removal and Hamm’s late nomination in the May primary.
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Albertville
Ala
O. H. Finney Jr
James E. Folsom
State Docks Advisory Board
Finney
State Democratic Executive Committee
Henry Sweet
State Docks
Sweet
Philip Hamm
Folsom
Hamm
Gordon Persons
Guthrie to hold prayer service at Central Methodist Church
Dr. W Nelson Guthrie will conduct the prayer service tonight at the Central Methodist Church. L F Singleton from Hartseller was here on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson Guthrie
Central Methodist Church
L. F. Singleton
Hartseller
End of iod and return to work after holiday
The notice states the iod ended March 31 1950 and all personnel are to report back for work at the usual time on Monday July 17. It instructs employees to resume normal duties on the specified date.
Republicans invite wide GOP attendance at governor conference
Republican leaders welcome all congressional Republicans and East of the Alleghenies officials to White Sulphur Springs for the governor's conference. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Gov. James H. Duff are highlighted as chief attractions. Senator Taft warns the President may fail to elect what he calls a rubber stamp congress this fall.
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Congress
Alleghenies
White Sulphur Springs
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Chicago
Buzzie Dallmar Marries in California
Curtis Buzzie Dall, son of Genie Ree and Dek Dall, wed in Santa Monica on May 24. The ceremony follows a Selveston plan they hope lasts forever, as the piece notes a Roosevelt descendant’s recent marriage to Robin Edwards in an Episcopal church with about 200 attendees.
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Buzzie
Santa Monica
Calif
Curtis
Buzzie) Dall
Dar
Genie Ree & Dek
Roosevelt
Robin Edwards
James B. Edwards
Douglas Aircraft Co
FEPC Picket Lines Highlight Civil Rights Push
A protest march urged passage of FEPC with signs calling for no compromise with white supremacy. Catholic educators and students from the National Newman Club Federation visited President Truman to praise his civil rights support as FEPC activity stalls in the senate.
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Our People
FEPC
Truman
National Newman Club Federation
Denis Duffy
University of Minnesota
Federation
Duffy
Herman Heusch
George Washington University
Joseph E. Schieder
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Joseph Connerton
Chicago
Senate
One More Day For Absentee Ballots Runoff Primary
The absentee ballot box closes at 4 p.m. Thursday for the May 30 Democratic primary runoff. Located at the Register in Chancery’s office, the box remains available to voters choosing absentia. About several voters have already cast ballots by mail or in person.
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Democratic Party
Register In Chancery
Chromite Deposits Leader Montana Stillwater Sweetgrass
The U S Bureau of Mines identifies the nation's top chromite deposits in Stillwater and Sweet Grass counties Montana. The report highlights their prominence in the chromite supply and potential impact on mining interests in the region.
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U. S. Bureau of Mines
Stillwater
Sweetgrass Counties
Montana
Blast in New Jersey Unloads 427 Tons of Explosives
The May blast at South Amboy killed 31 and caused extensive damage. Coast Guard hearing reveals 51 tons dynamite, 84 tons anti-personnel mines, 292 tons anti-tank mines with shipments bound for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Gov. Driscoll urges ban on future explosives moves in New Jersey.
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New York
South Amboy
N. J
U. S. Coast Guard
New Jersey
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Northwest Frontier
British India
Washington
Alfred E. Driscoll
Morrison-Knudsen Afghanistan, Inc
Coast Guard
Driscoll
U.S
Earle
Asbury Park
Senate probes communism links and odd money case
The report highlights Senator McCarthy accusing the State Department of harboring communists. It notes a House investigation into Army finance center irregularities and the tale of 800 checks seen by a center employee. Also mentioned are rent control debates and a treasure chest tale connected to General May Arthur in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
St. Louis
Army Finance Center
House Armed Services Committee
Sally Dewey
House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Douglas May-Arthur
Japan
Scret
Robert P. Patterson
U N Code Prompts Ethics for Newsmen at Montevideo
A U N subcommission in Montevideo approved a code of ethics for newspapermen urging factual accuracy and objectivity. The measure will go to the U N Economic and Social Council for approval. Also noted are charges continued from page one and a South African uranium extraction project linked to the gold industry.
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London
United Nations
Montevideo
Uruguay
U. N
U.N. Economic and Social Council
South Africa
Sos
Warning on feeding wet legumes to hogs in Alabama
The Alabama state extension service cautions farmers to avoid letting pigs feed on wet legumes when their skin is pale. It can cause a scalded condition, especially in white pigs or those with white spots.
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Auburn
Ala
State Extension Service
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H. R. Leeman
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