Veterans Groups Grow Stronger From Young Blood Transfusion
Washington report notes postwar American Legion gains in influence across Congress and federal agencies. Rising leadership by World War II veterans, especially George N. Craig and 29-year-old Erle Cocke Jr., strengthens the Legion with new youth programs and anti-Communist unity efforts. Cocke’s heroics in the Battle of the Bulge and extensive decorations highlight the era’s veteran leadership shaping policy and outreach.
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Legion Commander Promotes Universal Training Amid Wounds
The subject, a severely wounded yet fully recovered leader, is a fervent advocate for universal military training. He heads a large 220-pound frame, speaks persuasively, and balances Legion duties with a lucrative peanut pine and cattle farm plus an executive railroad job. He remains a bachelor who abstains from alcohol and tobacco and is poised to be heard in the year ahead.
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Motorcycle crash near Marston injures Condon in New Windsor
Charles Everett Condon of New Windsor was reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after swerving to avoid a dog on Route One near Marston around 1:90 a m Sunday. He was transported by C M Walta ambulance. injuries undisclosed. Trooper Glenn Markie investigated.
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Mahoney Signals Push to Break City Political Machine
Baltimore candidate George P. Mahoney closed his gubernatorial campaign with a pledge to break the Baltimore City political machine that seeks county control. He said he would not make political deals and has lived up to that promise. He claimed state political bosses want to control the Public Service Commission and the State Roads Commission.
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Campaigner rails at taxes in sharp closing speech
The speaker denounces past tax rises alleging Lane promised tax cuts but raised income tax by 100 percent and added taxes on gasoline, used cars, and sales. He claims the administration spent $170 million more and increased state debt from $20 million to $220 million.
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UEW And GE Sign Labor Agreement
New York September 17 The CIG ousted United Electrical Workers and the General Electric Company signed a labor agreement granting wage increases from 10 to 153 cents per hour. The pact includes a contributory pension plan with minimum benefits of 125 dollars a month including Social Security and additional improvements. A UK conference board and the text continues.
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General Electric Company
GE settlement near as union reviews terms
The News reports that membership must still pass on the settlement. The union represents 45,000 GE workers, with the figure pegged at 38,000. The company said the settlement is based on the final economic offer made in various unions by the company a little over two weeks ago. Washington casualty list: 407 total, two days’ release. 66 killed in action or died of wounds, 308 wounded, 13 injured, 58 interned or returned to duty.
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Defense Department
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