Eisenhower Accepts GOP Nomination But Won't Run
General Dwight D. Eisenhower declared he is a Republican and will accept but not seek the GOP presidential nomination. Backers hailed a historic moment while Sen. Robert A. Taft, a rival candidate, said Eisenhower might be his rival. Ike said he will not campaign for delegates or seek the nomination, but Americans may try to draft him. He urged supporters to press for a draft while he remains in Europe at his Paris HQ.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Paris
Robert A. Taft
Taft
United States
Hisenhower
Sn Alde
Union Posts Deadline on Wage Boosts and Bus Strike
Notices posted by Joseph M. Litteral of the local AFL bus drivers union call a strike for 5 a.m. Wednesday January 16 if wage boosts are not granted by Long Beach City Lines and Long Beach Motor Bus Co. The Franchises Bureau reviews proposals for transit revenue as two studies show wide profit differences. Henry E. Jordan backs higher gains, while local officials weigh three month advisement to test projections.
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Joseph M. Litteral
Bus Drivers’ Union
AFL
Long Beach City Lines
Long Beach Motor Bus Co
Bureau of Franchises
Henry E. Jordan
Jordan
Couneilman
Clarence E. Wagner
John Munholland
BUS Union
Ford lays off 3000 in five western states defense shift
Ford Motor Co. has laid off about 3000 workers in five western states due to government curtailment of strategic materials. Long Beach plant workers are affected. Kenneth Bannon of Detroit said the UAW Ford division is exploring converting affected plants to defense production with local union officials in Wilmington.
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Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Long Beach
Kenneth Bannon
Detroit
Ford
UAW
Bannon
Wilmington
Tony Nicol
Kenneth Catton
Ted Killough
Earl Parker
Lou Michenov
Communists in Korea: UN negotiations linger amid doubt
The text recalls a seven month process sparked by Communit Malik before the United Nations proposing a cease fire and peace conference with the Koreans. It notes skepticism about Malik's call and ongoing talks with little hope of settlement soon.
Israeli Mob Storms Parliament Over West Germany Pact
In Jerusalem a mob armed with fear gas bombs and clubs broke through police lines and stormed the parliament amid protests against direct talks with West Germany on Jewish reparations. At least 200 injured, 70 demonstrators arrested after a two hour melee that shattered the surrounding area.
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Jerusalem
Twas
Parliament
Germany
Menachem Beigin
Hoerut (Freedom
Irgun
West Germany
Boigiin
Knesset
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Ihe
Atlantic City
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New Congress Hotel
St. Charles Hotel
Pact
Drew Pearson
Rey Tucker
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