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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1956

Page

4

Oil wage hikes across Gulf Coast firms raise 6 percent

Across major Gulf Coast oil companies including Esso Standard, Socony Mobil, Magnolia Petroleum and others, workers were offered a 6 percent pay increase with similar patterns at many refineries and divisions. Some unions have yet to respond while others accepted, with details varying by company and job level. Paris notes report French vets protested as three Americans warmed hands at the tomb of France's unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe. Detroits Ford Motor Co. said output fell to 186,074 vehicles in January, down from 211,388 a year earlier.

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Shorter Draft Considered For Ready Reserve Forces

Washington reports President proposes shorter draft terms and six month civilian training to bolster the ready reserve. An estimated 100,000 draftees could be kept in reserve for 2.5 years, with calls for shorter active service and extended ready reserve duty to replace losses and support potential future conflicts.

Washington Sratt Ford Iti Wilson

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