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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

6

Auto Workers propose half‑billion reserve fund for guaranteed wage

CIO unit of the Auto Workers unveiled a plan to create unofficial reserve funds totaling about 135 million for Ford and 335 million for GM. Each fund would be built by 4 percent payroll contributions over five years, aiming at a guaranteed annual wage. Walter Reuther’s union disclosed the proposal as talks run into recess with Ford and GM, with contracts expiring in June.

Detroit Ford General Mo CIO Wed Auto Workers Ford Land Walter Reu

River Swimmers Complete 273 Mile Colorado River Swim

Las Vegas based insurance salesmen John S. Daggett and William K. Beer completed a 273 mile swim down the Colorado River from Lees Ferry to Pierce Ferry in 26 days. They claimed to have shot roughly 280 rapids, stating they went through every rapid and are in perfect health after the historic journey.

Las Vegas Nev Colorado River Los Angeles John S. Daggett William K. Beer Lees Ferry Arizona-Utah Pierce Ferry Arizona-Nevada Daggett Stanford University

Equal Pay For Equal Work Sparks California Debate

In Sacramento a bill backed by Assemblywoman Wanda Sankary seeks equal pay for equal work for women, removing exemptions and rest provisions. Opponents caution about differences and note enforcement issues amid arguments about domestic labor and wage discrimination.

Sacramento Assembly Wanda Sankary San Diego

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