Industry bloc urges eight percent top on pay hikes
The Wage Stabilization Board's three industry members push for a maximum eight percent wage rise above January 15 1950 levels and oppose broader increases. Public members may back eight percent minus fringe benefits, while labor seeks at least twelve percent plus possible cost of living adjustments.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Cyrus S. Ching
Auto Industry
CIO Auto
Ching
Labor
John L. Lewis
Philip Murrray
Ward Keener
Jack Benny Celebrates Birthday As 39 Again
Hollywood AP reports Jack Benny turns 39 and jokes he was born in 1894. He plans a quiet celebration at home with wife Mary Livingstone, marking the one time his 39th year in show business.
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Hollywood
Jack Benny
Waukegan
Mary Livingstone
Valentines Fill Darlington Post Office With Heartfelt Mail
Postmistress Martha Darlington in Darlington Pennsylvania reports she has hand stamped thousands of Valentines and letters to ensure they carry the nation’s most sought dateline for February 14. She has served twenty years and notes a more hopeful mood as people aim to brighten others' lives this year.
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Darlington, Pa
Martha Darlington
Philadelphia
Darlington
Ohioans Face Snow Sleet as Hazardous Roads Persist
Snow and sleet gripped Ohio with freezing rain making roads hazardous and temperatures not rising above freezing. Ice coated northern to southern roads. Lima reports salt shortages and Ohio Fuel Gas cuts natural gas by 75 percent to 170 industries.
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Columbus
Ohio
New Tate
Ohio Valey
Texas
New Mexico
Midwest
North Central
Arkansas
Farley silent on baseball aid story
New York AP reports James J. Farley would be elected baseball commissioner. Farley declined to confirm or deny, replying only with a calm no comment. He is currently a high paid Coca Cola Export Company executive.
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Farley
Silent On Baseball Aid Story
NEW York
James J. Farley
Albert B. Chandler
Coca Cola Export Company
Belgian Pioneer Builds U S Farm Settlement in Missouri
Gustav d Hase a Belgian native aims to establish a 1528 acre agricultural settlement near Doniphan Missouri named Lede for his birthplace. His brother Joseph and family arrived from Belgium to help develop the land as more relatives plan to join next year.
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Doniphan
Gustav d’Hase
Belgium
America
Ozark Hills
Missouri
D'Hase
Joseph
A My
Detroit
Lede
New York
Lloyd Douglas Dies at 73 Author of The Robe
Lloyd C. Douglas, 73, noted pastor and author of The Magnificent Obsession and The Robe, died of heart disease after suffering arthritis since 1944. He passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. Survived by two daughters.
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LOS Angeles
Lloyd C. Douglas
Las Sunday
Good Samaritan Hospital
Douglas
North Manchester
Ind
Lancaster
D. Washington
D.C
Akron
First Congregational Church
Ann Arbor
Mich
Church of
Georgia press bills threaten newspapers slimly pass Senate
Georgia Senate approves two measures to curb newspapers while the House defeats a broader bill. One measure targets libel suits in counties with 100 subscribers for large papers, aiming to curb monopolies but drawing strong opposition over constitutional concerns. The House and Senate face further action on remaining bills.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
Georgia Senate
House
Talmadge
Senate
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
James Cox
Ohio
Ben-Gurion Cabinet Falls Over Religious Education Policy
In Jerusalem the cabinet of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion collapsed after a 49 to 42 vote opposing his religious education program for immigrant children. The Prime Minister called the defeat a vote of no confidence and resigned.
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Jerusalem
David Ben-Gurion
Ben-Gurion
Chinese Reds Have Forced U S To Improve Its Army
AP report by HAL BOYLE notes Chinese forces in Korea forced the United States to rethink combat tactics. American infantry now relies less on artillery and armor and emphasizes individual initiative and bayonet use. The piece contrasts American tradition with Chinese practice of hard, self-reliant riflemen and fewer support troops.
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U. S
New York
Pearl Harbor
United Nations
Korea
Taft cautions on European defense and global burden
Senator Robert A. Taft warns at a Des Moines Lincoln Day dinner that America risks overburdening itself by heavy European commitments. He argues for strong sea and air power, cautious troop contributions, and a focus on protecting U S liberties and economy while avoiding global domination. Taft endorses Eisenhower for Western Europe if an American is needed.
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Des Moines
America
Europe
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Iowa
Lincoln
United States
Dwight D. Fisenhower
Acheson Fears Peace Strain From Satellite Attack
Washington AP Secretary of State Acheson warned that a Communist attack could strain world peace. He outlined US policy as Truman described after Korea, stressing that any new aggression risks breaking the peace.
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Washington
Acheson
United States
Yugoslavia
Truman
Congress
Age Of Chivalry Is Long Gone In Valentine Notes
AP report reviews Library of Congress Valentine samples from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It contrasts grandfathers era lines with modern cheeky greetings, noting women’s sharp comebacks and the era’s handmade sentiment versus today’s mass cards.
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Library of Congress
ROK Marines Land 90 Miles Inside Enemy Territory
South Korean marines conducted a raid on Wonsan 90 miles inside North Korean territory supported by Allied naval bombardment. Allied forces on the central front, including American French and Dutch units, reported heavy fighting with Chinese and Red Korean divisions and claimed multiple enemy defeats.
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ROK
Tokyo
Wonsan
Sea of Japan
Seoul City
U. S. Naval
Korea
Wonju
Chipyong
Yoju
Hoengsong
N. P. A. den Ouden
Wonju-Yoju
Pupyong
MacArthur Faces Limited Options in Korea War
Washington officials see little chance General MacArthur will gain authority for a full smash into North Korea or to bomb Manchuria as he insists. He seeks a broader UN mandate and permission to use Chinese troops from Formosa, but is blocked by allied caution and risk of expanding the war.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
Europe
MacArthur
Tokyo
38Th Parallel
North Korea
Manchuria
United Nations
Defense Departments
Dwight E. Eisenhower
Formosa
Friend Helps Out Remington Bail Raised to 7000
William W. Remington a 33 year old former Commerce Department economist was freed on 7000 bail pending appeal of a perjury conviction An anonymous benefactor supplied the additional 2000 after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals approved his continued freedom The original 5000 bail had been posted by Remingtons elderly parents
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NEW York
William W. Remington
Remington
Department of Commerce
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Meon
Coneler
Kiemaington
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