CIO claims unemployment far higher than official figures
CIO Vice President Emil Rieve says official December data hide 1.4 million more jobless, bringing total unemployed to about 3.25 million under his calculation. He criticizes Commerce data and urges rapid policy changes to curb recession and restore employment growth. President George Meany echoes call for Congress to enact pro employment policies.
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Dent Emil Rieve
Mittee
Rieve
Commerce
Commerce Department
Eteaeer
Labor Department
CIO
George Meany
Congress
Old Dobbin Beats Mail On Wheels in Central City
The Post Office Department backed horse drawn mail wagons for central city delivery after a long time and motion study. It found horse and wagon more economical and efficient than trucks for narrow back streets and rear entrances, with no parking issues and lower long term costs.
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Philadelphia
Post Office Department
Center City
Old Dobbin
Quaker City
Washington
Bureau of
Central City
Teamsters
Man Arrested For Police In South Carolina
A 25 year old man, Robert Cox, was arrested at home on Route 5 on a fugitive warrant from South Carolina for a bastardy charge. He is set for extradition hearing in Municipal Court January 22 after being released on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Robert Cox
Route 5
Cox
Thomas H. Taylor
Tipton St
Taylor
Turner G. Pike
Potts St
Branch Bank Building Granted City Permit
A building permit for 40000 total costs was issued to Wachovia and Trust Co for a branch bank on English Avenue between West Point Avenue and Street The plan by Coltrane Graham calls for a 32 by 57 foot one story Colonial style structure honoring Ye old design office report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachovia and Trust Co
English 9
West Point Ave
City Building
Coltrane-Graham
Rior
Break-in thwarted at Main Street supermarket
A hard working thief pried the hinges off a door in a break-in attempt at the Big ar Supermarket, 1303 N Main, but an iron bar inside would have blocked entry. The incident was reported yesterday afternoon.
Patronage Men Have Troubles in Eisenhower Era
In Washington President Eisenhower cites 183000 fewer government workers since taking office, drawing applause but signaling possible further cuts and tighter job markets for Republicans. The article profiles six patronage staff led by Leonard Hall and David Baumhart tasked with matching GOP endorses to vacancies, amid ongoing party and policy tensions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Republican National Committee
Committee
Leonard W. Hall
David Baumhart
House
New York
Ohio
Stanley R. Pratt
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Pratt
GOP
Arthur E. Summerfield
Wer
Summerfield
Lyle Wallace
Sheridan
Ind
Taft
Indiana
Eisen
James McKillips
New Orleans
Citizens For Eisenhower
Louisiana
Lotus Bliss
Columbus
Chauncey Robbins
Houston
Sen
Frederick Hale
Maine
John D. Hamilton
Cyril Joly
Waterville
Bliss
Bliss, Robbins and
Joly
Wake
Mekillips
Pace
Judge Describes Defendant As An Epidemic In Bad Check Case
Judge Archie Myatt labeled the 32 year old sawmill operator E M Harrison an epidemic of bad checks. Harrison pleaded guilty to three counts and received four month suspended terms on each count with orders to repay the checks and costs. He is to appear Jan 16 to show all checks cleared. Harrison plans to sell equipment and go out of business to satisfy claims. The judge contrasted this with other cases noting local offenses and penalties in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Myatt
E. M. Harrison
Sherrod St
Piedmont
Harrison
William J. Frazier
Lois Christian
Fairview St
Glenn W. Rice
Rice
Highland Ave
Truman Defends Record in Loose Press Conference Exchange
The article recounts Truman denying use of the term red herring while noting reporters pressed on loyalty program dismissals and security concerns. It covers clashes with Pearson, McCarthy, and reactions to Eisenhower’s security disclosures, including alleged antisemitic accusations.
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Pearson
Congress
Truman
Ident
Capitol Hill
Washington
Harold Stacy
Columbus
Ohio
Dispatchey
Stacy
Eisenhower
State of the Union
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Steam‑Powered Turbine Set For High Pressure Electric Generator
An electric utility plans a new turbine driven by steam above the critical pressure, at 4500 psi, nearly double the pressure of current machines. The project aims to build the generator soon to boost capacity.
Stocks Ease Moderate Gains Amid Quiet New York Trading
Prices eased today in a moderate New York session with scattered small gains and some declines. Trading stayed lighter than yesterday’s 1,540,000 shares as motors, rubbers, farm implements, distillers, utilities, railroads and other leaders drifted, while Hudson Motor showed activity with small gains amid Nash rumors.
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New York
Hudson Motor
Hudson
Nash
4000 Hit Silk In Paratroop Operation
More than 4,000 paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped from 120 C119 planes of the 18th Air Force in Sky Drop One II, completing four days of the operation. The mass jump occurred in clear weather with no serious casualties reported. Troops landed at three drop zones and formed assault groups to strike four objectives as heavy equipment drops were planned later.
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Ft, Bragg
N. C
82Nd Airborne Division
18Th Air Force
Storm Clouds Mass Over Farm Program
Washington observers weigh a new farm program to be sent to Congress by President Eisenhower. The plan centers on flexible price guarantees with mixed support from lawmakers and farmers, aiming for long term stability while critics warn of possible price declines.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Eisenhower
Congress
Sen
Aiken
Senate Agriculture Committee
WASA
Clinton Anderson
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture
Eastland
D-Miss
Dea Clements
D-Ky
Sen. Russell
D-Ga
Truman
Charles F. Brannan
House Agriculture Committee
Big American Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
Farmers Nen
GOP
MAC Faces Big Problem
An article on the Korean peace conference delays and armistice terms outlines that a conference before January 22 is unlikely. It notes the POW issue is not tied to the peace talks and details the handling of prisoners by Indian forces and the implications of the demilitarized zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowe
8Th Army
Maxwell Taylor
ROK
McCarthy Pushes for $300,000 Budget for Probe Subcommittee
Senate investigators eye a $300,000 funding request to expand the McCarthy led probe unit. The figure would exceed the 1953 budget by about 50 percent as McCarthy plans to hire ten more investigators and lawyers. Senator Mundt urged a full staff audit before any funding decision. Jenner seeks $170,000 new funds for security subcommittee, plus access to nearly $60,000 in unexpended prior funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Investigations
R-Wis
McCarthy
Senate
Subcommittee
Sen. Mundt
R-Sd
Publicaon
Sen
Jenner
R-Ind
Care Officials Survey Site For Center Near College
Care officials surveyed a site across from High Point College for a new health center. Dr. Loren Wallin indicated the Medical Care Commission is likely to approve the location after review by the State Board of Health. Guilford County officials and city leaders attended the site visit. A county board delegation also surveyed the county building court room for possible bar area expansion.
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The
Medical Care Commission
Montlieuere
High Point Colege
Loren Wallin
Commission
State Board of Health
Wallin
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
George Covington
T. E. Hinson
Board of County Commissioners
Draft Board Clerk Seeks Verification From Washington
A local draft board clerk sent a letter asking the Washington board to verify if a cen is registered there. The envelope bore the address 617 Gallatin St NW Washington DC and carried the note signed by a Washington draft board clerk. The reply returned yesterday with a terse personal note questioning the clerk’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gallatin St. NW
Washington Draft Board
Milkweed Floss Used In Life Preservers
Readable text notes that floss from milkweed plants is used as a buoyant filling in life preservers. The item highlights a natural material option for emergency gear and its traditional maritime utility.
Evidence Presented Against Littlejohn in Malfeasance Case
Testimony shows Littlejohn allegedly received a $2,000 reward from a cafe owner while Caudle claimed he helped arrange payments and interceded with Washington police to drop a wanted circular. Witnesses include Castanas and Stogner, with Ratcliffe expected to testify as the case proceeds.
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Man
Jack Fesperman
Littlejohn
Little
Sharpe
Harpe
T. Lamar Caudle
Caudle
Wadesboro
U.S
Egect
Allan Kantor
Washington, D. C
Kant
Charlotte
James Castanas
Ments
W. B. Stogner
Stogner
J. C. Rudisill
Frank Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe
Florida
Castanas
Weather forecast and temperatures
The low tonight is 21 and the high tomorrow 45 degrees. Today’s high was 50 and last night’s low 1. The sun sets today at ae pm and rises tomorrow at 731 am.
City Council Elects Two Mayors
Hamilton Ohio officials end a three party deadlock by electing two mayors. Arthur Wilson of the People's party will serve in 1954 and Arthur Fiehrer of Forward Hamilton in 1955. Independent Herbert Mich abstained, votes were 3 0 1, legality checked by the director of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ohio
Arthur Wilson
People’s Party
Arthur Fiehrer
Forward Hamilton
People’s
Forward Hamilton Party
Herbert Mich
Mich
Fiehrer
H. Perrson
Canasss
Auto Stolen From Street Near Main Street
George W. Bolton of 918 Millis Street parked his 1940 four-door auto in the 100 block of Main Street last night about 7. He left the keys in the car and returned to find it missing. Police were searching for the 1940 model car with two white-wall tires.
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George W. Bolton
Millis St
Main St
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Pacific Gas & Elec
Packard Motor Ete
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Southern Railway
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Western Electric
Woolworth & Co
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Martha Ann Chinita Peterson Martin
Harry
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Official Weather Bureau
Asheville
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Archie L. Smith
Guilford County
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High Point
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