Auto workers receive three cent hourly wage hike
More than 600 000 auto workers across 63 plants gain a automatic three cent rise tied to the cost of living rise in the Bureau of Labor Statistics index from 172.5 to 174.8, with contracts covering Ford Studebaker Bendix Kaiser-Frazer Packard and others.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Aes
Ford
Studebaker
Bendix
Kaiser-Frazer
Packard
Profits Tax Snag Delays Credit Decision Amid Debate
A non Democrat member was absent as lawmakers debated allowing full credit for excess profits. If approved, tax rates could rise to 85 percent. The House committee may send a bill this week with tentative plans for passage next week, while Senate action before year end remains uncertain. The panel also approved a formula on computing excess earnings for interstate utilities.
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Ieave
House
Senate
Protestant Group Forms United Council Of Church Women
A united stewardship council emerges from eight charter Protestant groups to join the national council. Disbanding bodies retain staff while the national council takes over religious work areas. Additional groups like These World Service and Protestant Film Commission have joined, with others contemplating entry. European population figures are noted as 145.3 million per square.
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United Council of Church Women
United Stewardship Council
National Council Iwi
National Council
World Service
Inter-Seminary Committee
Protestant Film Commission
Protestant Radio Commission
Stock Market Slumps Amid War Fears and Steel Losses
Stocks fell sharply as fears of a broader conflict rose after reported Communist Chinese actions in Korea. Leading issues dropped heavily with US steel and industrials among the hardest hit, while trading showed heavy turnover and initial recoveries failed to hold.
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Korea
UV. Steel
Klehem Steel
Te Motors
Goodrich
Dow Chemical
du Pont
Douglas Aircraft
Motorola
Southern Pacific
Standard Oil
N. J
General Electric
End the War Offensive Stalls as Allied Forces Retreat
Allied forces retreat along jammed roads as two divisions possibly set fires to conceal movement. U S and ROK troops hold positions north of the Chongchon river while new Red tanks appear. MacArthur warns of a new war and seeks UN support to salvage manpower for a winter defense line in Korea.
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Eighth Army
MacArthur
United Nations
North Korea
U. N
Formosa
United States
Red China
Korea
Peiping
Tokchon
Chongchon River
Durham Police Under Shadow
A 29-year-old Black man lay in critical condition after being shot by two Durham police officers who did not report the incident. Chief H. E. King demanded a full report from officers F. B. Smith and J. B. Lawson, who allegedly fired as the man fled after being stopped near a car containing about 10 cases of corn whiskey. The wounded man identified as Bonnie Lee Day was transported by James R. Wood, who offered to help identify the shooters.
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H. E. King
King
F. B. Smith
J. B. Lawson
Bonnie Lee Day
U S Bidding For Approval In Korea War Debate
U S and Chinese representatives clashed at Lake Success over Korea policy. Wu Hsueh-chuan denied aggression by China and called for strong U N sanctions against the United States, while Austin pressed questions about Beijing’s motives and troop deployment. Wu defended Chinese volunteers as aid to Korea and refused to answer American charges from Gen. MacArthur reports.
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Winter Storm Toll Rises Across U S Deadly Weather Hits Cities
Storms killed 95 across the east coast with 59 total deaths in the nation including 16 in Pittsburgh and 36 in New York and New Jersey. Altoona faced widespread outages as 84 000 residents remained without power and New England declared a disaster area enabling Reconstruction Finance Corp loans for fishing industry recovery. Nationwide, weather disrupted telephones and food spoilage occurred in New York City. Indiana saw freezing rain with 100 plus cars stranded on Route 67.
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Reconstruction Finance Corp
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Redkey
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MacArthur Faces Dilemmas Over Chinese Red Threat in Korea
The article notes U S and British backed action in Korea and questions support for using Chi Kai-shek forces. Nationalist troops in Formosa number 50 000 to 100 000, well trained though lightly equipped, armed comparably to Chinese Reds. A Canadian brigade of about eight thousand trains at Fort Lewis, Washington.
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Korea
Great Britain
India
U. N
Chi Kai-shek
Foremosa
Japan
U. S. Army
Fort Lewis
Washington
Hadacol Relief for Aches From Vitamin Deficiency
An advertisement claims Hadacol corrects suffering caused by lack of vitamins B6 B12 and niacin with a liquid formula. It features testimonials from J. W. Bundy and others, promises rapid relief, doctor recommendations, and a money back guarantee with trial and family sizes priced at 1.25 and 3.50.
Famine in Pag Claims Mass Death in 1770 Census
Britannica notes a famine on Pag island in 1770 that allegedly killed about one third of its population, estimated at around 10 million0 persons. The claim appears in the encyclopedia’s historical summaries.
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Pag
Encyclopedia Britannica
Road bids Ralegh total four million for twenty road projects
The State Highway commission meets tomorrow to review bids totaling 4,144,767.03 for 20 road projects. Low bids came in 227,003 below estimates when opened yesterday. A total of 192 bids were received for the 177.24 miles of work involved.
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Raleigh
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
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