Supreme Court lets union shop stand for rail and airline workers
The high court ruled Congress could exempt railroad and airline workers from state right to work laws. The decision supports union shop contracts in 18 states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Iowa Louisiana Mississippi Nevada North and South Carolina North and South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia. Spokesmen for management pledged continued fights to repeal bans and reinforce union membership requirements as conditions of employment.
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Chesterfield Price Increase Called Off
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co canceled a wholesale price increase of 45 cents per thousand Chesterfield cigarettes announced last Thursday. The move would have added about a penny per pack at retail for regular and king size Chesterfields. Other major producers held firm, and industry sources say the lack of a industry-wide rise prompted the reversal.
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Major Gains in Aid to Childless Couples
Dr Abner J Weisman of New York City reports science advances in helping childless couples have babies. He cites 35 to 40 percent success from medical help, up from 25 percent ten years ago, attributing progress to better diagnosis and improved surgical instruments and therapy. He notes ovarian and pituitary X ray treatments can overcome sterility in some women.
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Air Force vows to repel major air attack at home
Secretary Quarles told the Civil Air Patrol meeting that the Air Force holds a primary duty to repel and retaliate in a major air atomic attack. He urged interservice cooperation and warned Soviet capabilities behind the Iron Curtain. General Spaatz introduced Quarles, noting CAP roles and leadership.
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U S Passports Used by Moscow's Spies
The House Committee on Un American Activities reported evidence that American passports have been an important instrument in the Soviet espionage operation for years. Chairman Walter said a skillfully organized passport conspiracy enables party members and fellow travelers to travel abroad in support of Soviet propaganda and subversion. Hearings will begin Wednesday on passport issuance legislation. The committee listed Willard Up t makers and other witnesses, including Willard Upshaw to assist in preparations. Wallace tied to undercover activity and labor boards.
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