Strike solution: trades in cars not cash for GM workers
A reader proposes end to GM and steel strikes by trading wage raises for tangible goods. The plan suggests paying in cars rather than money to protect workers from inflation, citing a GM average wage of 45.20 and potential 15–20 percent raises, and notes the idea could ease the steel dispute as well.
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National Health Council
Wilson
General Motors
Thomas
United Automobile Workers
Jane Striker
Detroit
Washington
United States
Labor
Achér
Michers
Rey
Mr. Thomas
All American selections pick Army stars and Indiana coach
DeWitt Coulter, Warren Aming, Glenn Davis, Felix Blenchard, Richard Doden, Vaughn Mancha and John Green are top picks across seven All American lists. Army dominates, with five berths on the consensus team. Bo McMillin named Football Writer of the Year for Indiana, which has a 27-10-3 record in four seasons. Also notes on miniature auto racing, Orange Bowl tickets selling out, and Ralph DePalma’s racing career.
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Collier’s
Associated Press
United Press
Sporting. News
International News Service
The
New York Sun
Christy Walsh
DeWitt Coulter
Army
Warren Aming
Ohio State
Glenn Davis
Felix
Blenchard
Richard Doden
Navy
Vaughn Mancha
Alabama
Pone
John Green
Corcénsus
Wilfred Fralick
Jalick
Jack Delaney
Max Schmeling
Tiger Flowers
Gene Tunney
MrMilkin
Sorecer
Ralph de Palagg
Best Job in the World Propels Army Enlistment Push
Military recruitment highlights 1945 options including 2 to 3 year enlistments 17 to 34 age range and improved benefits GI Bill rights retirement options furloughs and family allowances as the Army promotes continued service into postwar peace.
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Soby
Astey
Overseas Service Pay Increases Proposed
A 20 percent raise for service overseas is proposed along with a 50 percent premium for flying crew and parachutists. An additional 5 percent pay rise is planned for every three years of service.
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Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Independence Square
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U.S
Palm Beach
T. E. Burnside
Byron Nelson
Engees
Pitiens
Don Robinson
King Tut
Tutankhamen
B.C
Bob Ker
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Victory
U.S. Armay
E. Jefferson
Detroit-Highland Park
Royal Oak
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