Ford Workers Map Proposal
The CIO United Auto Workers counters Ford's wage offer a plan to raise pay for some workers. The union calls Ford's 4 cent and 11 cent increases inequitable and says it will submit a counter proposal later this week. The union demands a first rate for all workers and broad adjustment of inequities.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Apene Motor Company
Om AB Bour
Ford
Ord
UAW
Mazey
Grand Rapids
John S. Bugas
Mary
Rich copper strike at Capetown mine raises copper yield
The O Kiep copper strike mine reported ore brought up from 500 to 700 feet depth with an average copper content of 5.93 percent. The company noted the operation is American owned.
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Capetown
We Can Spend Too Much On Defense Forrestal
Secretary of Defense James Forrestal warned the nation may spend too much on military needs. He told graduates of the national war college that restoring Europe, maintaining strength, and defending the economy require care. He dismissed claims he opposes spending while noting he testified against increasing air force strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Forrestal
United States
National War Co
Europe
Wage Offer to End Strike Cites Insurance and Holidays
The company defends an offer of a 10 cent per hour raise plus six paid holidays or 13 cents without holidays, noting a 2 percent hourly insurance cost and competitive wage levels. It emphasizes cost control, long employee tenure, and hopes for a mutual settlement without further conflict.
Labor Editors Get Political Go Ahead
Washington reports that the Supreme Court unanimously let unions and corporate funded publications continue political endorsements. The CIO News endorsement of a congressional candidate did not violate Taft Hartley and no broader constitutional ruling was made before the November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
CIO
Union Treasuries
Congress
Vandenberg Backs Platform for World Peace and Security
Senator Arthur Vandenberg endorsed the Republican platform pledging continued U S support of enlightened nations and a world police force. He praised foreign policy emphasis on peace with justice through collective security and international cooperation.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Vandenberg
Forerica
Republicans Aim To Stop Dewey Taft Momentum At Convention
Delegates from Pennsylvania Massachusetts New Jersey and Illinois pull back as third roll call looms with Taft Dewey and other top runners seeking crucial votes. Michigan backs Arthur Vandenberg while California keeps 53 votes. Wherry argues German recovery blocks communism and Green claims only Republicans can regain peace.
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Sen
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Illinois
Taft
Michigan
Arthur Vandenberg
Dwight Green
Clare Boothe Luce
Wherry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
Nebraska
Green
Freedom Train program at Our Savior's Lutheran La Crosse
Three senior Girl Scout members will open the event with a flag ceremony and the chorus will close by singing. Emerson school students perform folk dances depicting Wisconsin life and a quiz on documents carried on the Freedom Train led by Dr. Toland. The film Our American Heritage will be shown and Mrs. C M Heth coordinates. The Freedom Train, carrying 100 documents, will be at Riverside Park Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Ater
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Wisconsin
Emerson School
Marie Toland
Martin Scullin
A.E. Hebberd
Carl Stokke
C. M. Heth
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter J. Lowry, Jr
Wendell Severson
la Crosse
Riverside Park
Main Street
Judge Rules $100 Monthly Start for Miner Pension Plan
In a ruling on a Taft Hartley era dispute, Judge approves a $100 monthly startup pension for miners under the Lewis Bridges plan amid objections over fund solvency and royalty charges. He notes funds can be adjusted later and downplays actuarial studies. The case involves United Mine Workers and those employed since May 26 1946 and with long underground tenure.
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Goldsborough
van Horn
Lewis-Bridges
UMW
Republicans Clash Over Segregation and Housing Policy
Republicans pressed Ponchin legislation to outlaw yaching and end poll tax while opposing Tabhes segregation in the armed forces. In housing, a committee battle ended with a plank urging federal aid to states for housing programs and noting private enterprise and localities can meet needs.
Hold School District Hearing Friday Night
The La Crosse county school committee will hold an 8 p.m. hearing at West Salem High School on the proposed reorganization of Barre and Hamilton townships and West Salem village. Interested persons are urged to attend.
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la Crosse County
Barre
Hamilton
West Salem
West Salem High School
Four Injured In Wells Street Streetcar Collision
Four passengers were injured slightly and forty others shaken up when a Wells street car struck an eight ton truck. Traffic stalled for about an hour at North 17th and West Wells while wreckers returned the street car to the tracks.
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Milwaukee
Wells Street
North 17Th
West Wells Street
Draft Registration and Exemption Rules Detailed
The article outlines draft registration timing after the bill signing and its operation, with up to 606 882 men aged 19 to 25 liable for 21 month service mainly in the army. Exemptions include veterans with 90 days or one year service, ministers and students for ministry, and conscientious objectors. Deferred groups include certain students and those essential to national needs. Eighteen-year-olds may avoid the draft by enlisting and then serving six years in the National Guard or organized reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
National Guard
Organized Reserve
Alis-Chalmers Offers Wide Pay Increases Across Nine Plants
Al is Chalmers today offered wage raises at nine plants affecting about sixty percent of workers. Increases range from nine to fifteen cents per hour, totaling about eight and a half million dollars yearly. Raises apply to certified bargaining unions and nonrepresented staff, with eight percent boosts or a minimum nine cent per hour, effective June 21. Salaried workers under six thousand dollars yearly receive eight percent increases with a sixteen dollar monthly minimum. Plants affected include West Islip, Boston, Pittsburgh, Norwood Ohio, Laporte Indiana, Springfield Illinois, Oxnard California, Gadsden Alabama, and La Crosse Wisconsin. key unions cited are CIO United Auto Workers, CIO Farm Equipment Workers, and CIO United Electrical Workers.
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Milwaukee
Allis - Chalmers
West Is Is
Boston
Pittsburgh
Norwood
Laporte
Ind
Springfield
Til
Oxnard
Calif
Gadsen
Ala
la Crosse
Wis
United Church of Christ Formed By Union Vote
The General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches approved a Basis of Union with the Evangelical and Reformed church to form a United Church of Christ with about two million members. Only 10 to 12 votes opposed as the 1,000 voting delegates endorsed the merger after a two hour debate on the basis approved previously by the Evangelical and Reformed church and its synods.
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Uberlin
General Council of the
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Church
United Church of Christ
Interchurch Relations and Christian Unity Commission
General Council
Evangelical and Reformed Churches
General Senate
St. Louis
Homecoming bellringers jug returned to Hadleigh church
The beer jug dated 1715, lent for wartime evacuation, has been brought back to Hadleigh parish church. The artifact, a symbol of local history, was restored to its original site amid celebration of its return.
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Hadleigh
England
Tucker Firm Ordered To Submit Records For SEC Investigation
Federal Judge William J. Campbell ordered Tucker Corporation to answer the SEC demand and submit financial and operational records within eight days. A hearing is set for July 2 after the agency issued a summons on June 10 and no files were produced.
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Chicago
Tucker Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
William J. Campbell
SEC
Tucker
Rhode Island Delegates Back Truman at National Convention
Rhode Island's 20 Democratic delegates pledged today to support President Truman at the national convention. National Party Chairman DC Senator J. Howard McGrath announced the pledge and urged unity for the party.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Democratic National Convent
J. Howard McGrath
Truman
La Crosse Accident and Health Underwriters Form Local Group
At a noon luncheon at the La Crosse hotel, accident and health underwriters formed a local association to be known as the La Crosse Accident and Health Underwriters association. Twenty underwriters attended, with W. A. elected president and Leonard Eisen sel secretary and treasurer. The group supports Hospital Week June 21 to June 26.
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la Crosse Hotel
Accident and Health
la Crosse
Accident and Health Underwriters Association
W. A
Leonard Eisensel
Bolivia approves stamp sale to fund civil air groups
Bolivia authorizes the sale of a stamp collection to raise funds for civil aviation groups. The move aims to bolster support and capacity for national air operations.
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Bolivia
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