Ford Workers Win Appeal In Michigan Unemployment Ruling
The MUCC upheld several Ford plant claims from the strike period. Ex-GI workers won benefits at Iron Mountain and L Anse sawmill, with Dearborn Highland Park depot cases partially granted. Many workers idled indirectly were denied. Appeals proceed to service administrator and MUCC board with possible court review.
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Rouse
Lincoln-Mercury
Paul W. Giannola
Ford Iron Mountain
Dearborn
Highland Park
Giannola
Zoot Suiters Battle Ushers in Paramount Lobby
In New York a clash of about 15 zoot suiters and theater ushers erupted in the Paramount lobby as 500 moviegoers watched. One usher suffered a brain concussion after being shoved down stairs. eight zoot suiters were seized and held for youth court on assault charges.
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New York
Tundra Referred as Arctic Desert in Vast Swampy Zone
The tundra is described as a vast swampy area bordering the Arctic Ocean and labeled an Arctic desert, highlighting its harsh, barren landscape.
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Arctic Ocean
AFL Seeks Wage Increases for 1950 Unions
The AFL announced unions will pursue substantial wage boosts in 1950, aiming for seven to 15 cents more per hour. The plan hinges on cost reduction and joint labor management efforts with accountability via weekly cost records to show savings. A 10 cent rise could lift purchasing power by about $8 billion nationwide.
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Washington
AFL
Labor
Heat Wave Triggers Record Temps Across New England
A Christmas week heat wave sent temperatures to new highs across six New England states. Reports from Vermont to Massachusetts described unusual springlike activity including crickets in Waterbury and Middlebury and maple sap running in Vermont. Boston reached 60 degrees before noon, tying a regional record and signaling more record warmth likely through the week.
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Boston
New England
Waterbury
Middlebury
Massachusetts
Vermont
Salem
N. Worcester
Mass
Ginny Simms Welcomes Son Amid Hollywood News
Hollywood singer Ginny Simms and husband Hy att Dehn welcomed a baby boy Tuesday weighing nine pounds seven ounces. This is their second child. an older son, David, was born July 24, 1946. The Dehns married in July 1945.
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Ginny Simms
Hollywood
Hyatt Dehn
David
Dehns
Einstein Finds His Paradise in Alton Book
A feature notes Albert Einstein’s literary journey to an Alton setting, highlighting his search for a personal paradise through reading and reflection during a quieter period. The article underscores his curiosity, influence, and the contrast with public life.
Einstein Seeks Paradise in Riddle of the Universe
A new biography excerpt reveals Albert Einstein reflecting on his shift from religious faith to freethinking, his skepticism of authority, and his pursuit of understanding the external world as a path to personal liberty. The work, edited by Paul Arthur Schilpp, includes chapters by scientists and philosophers.
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Paul Arthur Schilpp
Northwestern University
Onty
Einstein
Buick cuts prices on seven 1950 models in major trim lines
Buick announces further price reductions affecting seven models in its Buick Super and Roadmaster lines. The cuts range from 65 to 310 dollars, including a 40 dollar cut on the torque converter transmission. Other makers have recently trimmed prices on certain Oldsmobile and Pontiac models and factory accessories.
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David J. Wilkie
Ted Press
Flint
Mich
Buick
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
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Doerflinger
Fashion Lane
Py Alton Bk. Ws
AP Science
Albert Einstein
al Einstein
Library of Livingersein
Glenna Company
Baltimore
Yerly Coal CO
Sumner St
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