Five Year GM UAW Contract Seen as Stabilizing Milestone
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers signed an unprecedented five year contract, hailed by both sides as stabilizing. It includes a four cent an hour raise, $100 pensions, and a cost of living formula, with immediate benefits cited at 19 cents per hour. Walter Reuther called it the most significant development in labor relations since mass production.
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Spy Harry Gold Captured for Soviet Atomic Secrets
The attorney general announced the capture of Harry Gold of Philadelphia aged 39 who admitted contacts with Klaus Fuchs and reported to have relayed U S atomic project details to Soviet agents. He claimed to support a path to industrial strength and US advancement. Also, the House extended the selective service act for two years on a standby basis, with 18 year olds registering but no drafting unless a national emergency is declared. The Dionne quintuplets marked their 16th birthday with no boyfriends for two more years per Papa Dionne.
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Job market for 1950 graduates seen improving but competitive
A Northwestern National Life survey of 128 colleges finds four fifths of June graduates expected to be employed by October 1. Salaries for business and liberal arts seniors mainly range 175 to 275 dollars monthly, engineering 225 to 350, with top seniors up to 400. Employers remain cautiously optimistic about the near term.
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Air Force seeks 200 million budget boost for jets
Backed by Secretary of Defense Johnson, air force leaders urged a 200 million dollar increase to fund new aircraft and modernization of tactical and training planes. They warned the current budget covers only 42 modern groups by 1958. The force lists 8,600 aircraft: 3,100 combat and 5,500 utility. on V J Day the army air force had 37,000 combat planes.
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Air Force
Army Air Force
Red China near U.N. admission and German force dispute
Britain backs Communist China's entry to the United Nations amid expectations it will pass. U.S. Britain and France protest a 50 000 strong Soviet led force in eastern Germany seen as a potential nucleus for a new German army or internal security force. Moscow’s stance remains flexible as Cold War tensions persist.
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U.N
Trygve Lie
London
United States
Soviet Union
Germany
Germans Burlesque and Potato Bug Plot Spoofs
A mixed European scene notes German night club acts with nude or semi nude performances led by a Danish or German host, plus a satirical report of a Soviet East German potato bug plot blamed on American planes. The piece lampoons Cold War tension with humor and domestic entertainment.
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Berlin
Kansas
Russians Sail From Japan Amid Occupation Tensions
The unexpected departure of a Russian mission to Japan including Lt. Gen. Kuzma Derevyanko and 48 staff members sparked rumors of Kremlin displeasure with its activities. Observers note ongoing quarrels with Gen. MacArthur over numerous occupation policy aspects.
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Flying Saucers Are Real Book Sparks Defense Protest
A new book titled Flying Saucers Are Real drew government protests claiming it reveals information vital to national defense. The dispute sparked wide interest and eyebrows were raised over the publication.
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