Strikes and Labor Talks Signal Postwar Tensions
Washington dispatch by Norman Walker notes a postwar lull in strikes but warns that major steel and other contract negotiations loom. The piece previews an in-depth four part examination of the labor picture and what to expect as unions and management prepare for talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Walker
Associated Press
A. Norman Walker
Washington
Eisenhower
James P. Mitchell
Labor Tensions Shaping Postwar Wage Talks
Readable excerpts describe a cautious shift in U S labor relations as unions press for pay gains amid weak exports and steel demand while employers seek cost cuts and resistance to featherbedding. Experts note pay rises are smaller and arbitration gains traction.
Airlines Losing Profits Despite Record Traffic
New York reports show U S airlines carrying record passenger volumes in late spring yet profits lag. Industry notes rising costs, adding jets faster than traffic grows, lowering load factors and squeezing earnings while planners steer toward air coach and tourist fare mixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Air Lines
Trans World Airlines
American Airlines
American
United Airlines
TWA
Pan American World Airways
Time Running Out In Europe warns U S defense
General Alfred Gruenther told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee secret session that time may be running against the coalition as Russia strengthens its forces and satellite troops. He said the United States could end up behind the eight ball if Western defenses are not built, though he remained soberly optimistic about Europe’s overall prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alfred M. Gruenther
Europe
Gruenther
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Gruensher
United States
Russia
VA dedicates eight million dollar hospital in Cincinnati
Vice Admiral Joe T. Boone, chief medical director of the Veterans Administration, yesterday dedicated an eight million dollar VA hospital in Cincinnati. The new institution, the 170th VA hospital, will serve as a surgical and general hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Joe T. Boone
The
Veterans Administration
Woman Seeks Mail Reply Over Arthritis Cure Claim
Mrs. Lela S. Wier writes about a miraculous relief from rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism restoring her mobility. She invites readers to write for details on the treatment and promises a prompt reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela S. Wier
Also Mentioned on This Page
ACROS
Gleaser
New Zealand
Legislative
Mr. Lugosi
Unitdine
John L. Lewis
Chary
Latvia
Eis
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Sam Dawson
Dedicates Hospital
Arbor Hills Drive
P. O. Box
Jackson 7
Mississippi
Goody's
Lee W. Boswh
Carolina
Wachovia
North Carolina
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Southeast
Stead
Meinhard & Company, Inc
Fourth Ave
Wachau
Upper
Piedmont