GM UAW Pact Signals Optimistic Five Year Span
General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union reached a five year contract with wage increases, pension provisions, and a cost of living clause. Observers see it as a vote of confidence in sustained high national income and strong demand for motor vehicles, projecting about 235,000 workers across roughly 100 factories will receive around a billion dollars in raises and benefits.
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General Motors Corp
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors
Beyerstedt Brothers
YWCA
C. S. Cone
Frances O’brien
Onalaska
Statehood Debate in Senate Focuses on Politics and Substance
The senate weighs Hawaii and Alaska statehood amid partisan concerns about extra senators and regional influence. Critics argue it could shift power away from New England and the South while concerns about rural influence and non Caucasian populations color the debate. Proponents cite constitutional promises and insist on evaluating the territories on their readiness and governance. If readiness is clear, critics say the senate must not block statehood.
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Senate
Hawaii
Alaska
New England
South
Congress
GOP
U. S
Washington
House
Banning Atomic Weapons Debate in The Guardian View
The Manchester Guardian urges western foreign ministers to push for a ban on atomic bombs. It argues that Russia’s refusal to allow international defense scrutiny nullifies the proposal and would leave Russia with exclusive control of this warfare area.
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Manchester Guardian
Britain
London
Russia
Capitol Dome Improves School Building Debate
Wisconsin educator William C. Hansen argues that modern, well lighted school buildings lag behind farm implement showrooms. He urges communities to plan and fund new elementary facilities to handle rising enrollment, stressing the need for safe, ventilated, properly equipped schools and public support. A closing zoologist quip notes fish enjoy tickling ribs.
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Wisconsin
Rosholt
Maple
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ten Years Ago in La Crosse Highlights Airport Talks
Ten years ago La Crosse civic leaders chaired by R. W. Davis and Hugh G. Corbett pressed the U S government to locate a proposed military airport here. Other items note new appointees to health and park boards, Fourth of July plans, a Washington trip for Miss Jane Leicht, a record building pace by Trane Co, a big trout caught on the La Crosse river, and a cornerstone ceremony for the Wendall A. Anderson memorial.
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R. W. Davis
Board of Supervisors
Hugh G. Corbett
Chamber of Commerce
U. S
William E. Bannen
North 17Th Street
Board of Health
George A. Best
Avon Street
Board of Park Commissioners
Common Council
la Crosse
Junior Association of Commerce
Hazel Leicht
Emil Ihle
Frank Ender
Viroqua
Washington, D. C
Trane Co
Bennett Street
16Th
18Th
Jess Winter
Wood Street
Trout Falls
W. H. Wollett
Curlew
Fairport
YMCA
Job Outlook for June Graduates Warns of High Unemployment
Roger Babson warns that about half of the 1950 graduates will face unemployment amid a large oversupply in accounting, clerical, engineering, and related fields. He notes six causes of the gloom and highlights strong prospects in merchandising, marketing, and medicine, with emphasis on preparation and fit before applying.
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Babson Park
Mass
Truman Lauds Acheson After London Work At Barnstorming Plan
President Truman praised Dean Acheson as the best secretary of state since Hughes and said Acheson would make a barnstorming trip to report on foreign affairs. He noted Acheson influenced British cooperation and defended the team’s work, while also commenting on Justice Clark and other political topics. The piece covers Senate critiques, labor peace signals, and various political personalities in 1950 context.
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Washington
Truman
Dean Acheson
London
Charles Evans Hughes
Dean
Acheson
Barkley
Lucas
Rayburn
McCormack
Supreme Court
Tom Clark
Sherman Minton
Otto Passman
Louisiana
Speaker
Wisconsin
Joe McCarthy
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Austria
U. S
Patterson
Estelle Gaines
Washington Times- Herald
Miss Gaines
Democratic National Committee
Malta
Irving Geist
Rome
The
Bell Syndicate. Inc
Budget Bureau
Senate
Tom Connally
Texas
Senators Exacerbations Echo Diction Errors In Senate
In Washington the Senate derailed into a semantic clash over word choice as Aiken and Cain corrected a memo on potential job losses from eliminating a minor agency. Connally pressed Truman's point four program, Taft countered, sparring over terms like exacerbation and supererogation.
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Jesus
Capitol Dome
William C. Hansen
Central State Teachers College
Stevens Point
Council State College
W. C. Hansen
Madison
Wis
Hansen
Clark County
Elsie Karlin
Leah Poate Hong
la Crosse Tribune
Wendall A. Anderson
Riverside Park
Roger Babson
Macy
Che Ux Crosse Tribune
Xz & Pearson
Malmedy
McCarthy
Army
State Department
Wherry
Kefauver
Tennessee
Blair Bannister
Carter Glass
Virginia
Iowa
Guy Gillette
Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Securities and Exchange Commission
Gillette
Dave Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers
AFL
Jacob Potofsky
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
CIO
Frankie Costello
Frank Erickson
McFarland
Arizona
James Marlow
Senators
Senator Aiken
Vermont
Cain
Aiken
Taft
Ohio Republican
Connally
Ohio
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