Ford grandsons recall $5 a day wage offer to workers
Henry Ford's grandsons Benson and Henry Ford III back the idea of employer responsibility for laid off workers beyond unemployment rules. The NAM calls a Chicago meeting on a guaranteed annual wage as management weighs the policy's reach. Some see stock prices lifting on anticipated wage gains and mild inflation.
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New York
Henry Ford
Ford
Henry IL
Benson Ford
National Assn
Chicago
NAM
Ford Motor Co
Fords
Koreans Demonstrate Against Japan Aid at Capitol
About 200 Korean war veterans clashed with police in front of the Capitol during anti Japan aid protests. Veterans shouted leaders’ calls and banners demanded stopping U S aid to pro Communist Japan while attempting to meet President Syngman Rhee.
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Seoul
Syngman Rhee
U. S
Japan
Golf Ball Protection Sought From Superior Court
A manufacturing company seeks court protection against golf ball bombardment from a nearby course. The Frito Co plant adjoins the Manchester golf course and driving range with a fence separating the properties, but the petition alleges the fence is not golf ball proof and is in poor condition.
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Los Angeles
Superior Court
Frito Co
Manchester
Kenosha plant seeks damages over shattered windows
Frito attorney claims disrepair causes windows and a truck windshield to shatter since July 1954. The firm with 180 employees says morale and business suffer, seeking 15000 dollars in damages and an injunction to stop the hazard.
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Frito
Milwaukee Civil Defense to Mail 200000 Checklists
Milwaukee civil defense administration will mail over 200000 checklists and evacuation guides this week for Operation Alert 1955, a nationwide defense exercise scheduled for June 15.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Civil Defense Adminitration
Cuba Issues Stamp to Promote Boy Scout Movement
Cuba released a postage stamp aimed at popularizing the Boy Scout movement, highlighting youth outdoor training and civic service. The stamp showcases scout symbols and national colors to boost engagement.
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Cuba
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