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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1955
Page
4
The United Auto Workers released a breakdown showing the equitable 20 cent per hour raise for Ford workers. Items include 6.2 cents for annual improvement, 0. integral pension, health insurance enhancements, and holiday pay, totaling 20 cents per hour across eight components.
General Max D. Taylor said as he traveled home to become U.S. Army chief of staff that free forces in Asia are stronger than the Communists in both numbers and equipment. The remark framed the western allied position amid postwar tensions and hinted at future leadership role within the U.S. military.
President Eisenhower, speaking to West Point graduates, warned that a single summit cannot solve world tensions. He urged wisdom and caution at the conference table, in government, and in homes, while noting the Geneva approach and potential long series of talks. He emphasized peaceful use of atomic power and the duty of graduates to pursue peace.
Delegates report a weekend push for a tentative GM labor pact as 1,500 to 2,000 Democrats attend a Chicago fundraiser with Gov Clement and 1952 nominee Stevenson. Ford, GM and Chrysler plants face walkouts over wage guarantees, with Detroit River Rouge workers and 8,000 others affected.
Atlantic City reports Dr. Jonas Salk, called the humble scientist, received a $10,000 check and a gold medal from Mutual of Omaha for his selfless work on the polio vaccine. Dr. Elmer Hess urged him to keep the money, though Salk had earlier given contributions to the National Foundation. Hess presented the Criss Award, praising the scientist's lifetime dedication amid public acclaim.
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