Jobs Down 4 Percent in Industry
Sterling F. Green reports that overall factory employment dropped by 4 percent, about 700,000 jobs, since early summer due to slack production in durable goods. Despite the decline, production and consumer income remained ahead of last year, with construction near record highs and personal income staying up. Hourly wages in factories held at a high level, while the work week hovered near 40 hours as overtime disappeared. Retail sales remained firm, totaling about 14.2 billion dollars in October.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Tex
Merage
Artie Samish freed on bond pending appeal in tax case
San Francisco liquor lobbyist Arthur Samish won release on $10,000 bond after a three year prison sentence for income tax evasion. The Court of Appeals stayed execution until his appeal arguing trial judge erred in jury instructions. His attorney contends funds were political contributions and given to friends.
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San Francisco
Arthur Samish
Court of Appeals
California
Harold Faulkner
Faulkner
Oliver Je ‘Hamlin
Sregard
Ignes Milton Blow
York
Samish
Brow
Samist
Biow
Appeals Court
Santa in Early Visit on Elizabeth's Ship
Santa Claus paid an early visit aboard the royal liner Gothic as Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attend to passengers and crew during the voyage. The scene unfolds with holiday cheer amid official duties on the common health world tour.
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Santa
Elizabeth
Santa Claus
Queen Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Retention of Camp Beale as Bomb Range Upheld
Washington. Air Force officials told the House appropriations committee that Camp Beale near Marysville California can remain a bombing range, saving about 2.5 million dollars annually plus 117 personnel and 23 aircraft. They cited no suitable alternate site under government ownership and noted local opposition by farmers.
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Camp Beale
Washington
Air Force
House Appropriations Committee
Marysville
Calif
L. B. Washbourne
Air Force Division of
Washbourne
Mather Air Force Base
Sacramiento
Gen
Beale
Las Vegas
Nev
Oran O. Price
Father Jailed for Forcing Girl to Drink
CHICAGO. Charles Baltrunas, 50, jailed for a year after his daughter testified he forced her to drink wine. Baltrunas was sentenced in domestic relations court for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His 10 year old son Charley Jr also testified to similar conduct. Police said the mother was committed to Manteno State Hospital after a suicide attempt. Uncle Anthony Baltrunas, 38, received 30 days for same charge.
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Chicago
Charles Baltrunas
Baltrunas
Victor A Jula
Pamela
Charley Jr
Charles
Anthony Baltrunas
Manteno State Hospital
Bishop Delivers Christmas Prayer for U S Forces in Korea
Methodist Bishop William G. Martin, head of the National Council of Churches, presented a Christmas prayer to General Maxwell D. Taylor in Seoul. The prayer urged prayers for U.S. armed forces in Korea and affirmed their mission to protect those unable to defend themselves, amid diverse American opinions.
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Seoul
Korea
William _G. Martin
U. S. National Council of Churches of Christ
United States
Martin
Maxwell D. Taylor
U. S. Eighth Army
Taylor
America
Capital Education Center Launched
The National Education Association announces the start of work on the first unit of a new five million dollar education center to be built in Washington. The building will cost one million three hundred fifteen thousand dollars and should be completed in about one year.
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Washington
The
National Education Association
Beuilt
Retirement leisure versus work substitute study
A three year University of Chicago study in Florida found that watching television and isolating hobbies do not replace work in retirement. Leisures tied to ongoing work are healthier, while solitary activities may hinder adjustment. Findings involve 111 retirees in Melbourne with broader research from multiple universities and Moosehaven.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Florida
American Journal of Sociology
Melbourne
Moosehaven
Bradenton
West Palm Beach
Orlando
St. Petersburg
Michelon
Ind
University of Florida
University of North Carolis
Moosehaven Research Laboratory
Institute of Gerontology
Florida State Improvement Commission
Driver Learns Hard Way Street Ends
Milwaukee records show John McLees, 27, charged with reckless driving after plowing over a lawn and through a picture window into the living room at the end of 70th Street, near Grant R. Emerson’s residence. The incident ended with the dead end street revealing the accident scene.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John McLees
70Th St
McLees
Linto
Grant R. Emerson
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Tekasee Gow
Capital Education Center
Firepeace
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Early Times Distillery Company
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