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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

4

Bell Workers Seek Wage Boosts Across 87,000 Employees

Washington Aug 6 The Communications Workers of America announced it will seek wage increases for 87 000 Bell telephone workers this month. The union, negotiating contracts for 230 000 more, plans to reopen seven Bell systems agreements on Aug 16. CWA President Joseph A Bierne warned the 217K members could strike if demands aren’t met.

Washington Communications Workers of America Bell Telephone Bell Systems CWA Joseph A. Bierne

MacKenzie King Announces Resignation as Liberal Leader

Ottawa August 6 Prime Minister W L MacKenzie King told the National Liberal Party he cannot be drafted to remain the party leader. He resigns after 28 years in the job and spoke to about 3000 delegates at the Liberal convention reiterating his decision to quit politics. He has served 22 years as prime minister.

Ottawa W. L. MacKenzie King Canada National Liberal Party National Liberal King

Ford Hikes Prices Seventy Five Dollars Across Models

Ford Motor Co raised prices on most new cars by about 5 percent, effective today, marking the third boost in under a year. The model line saw a universal $75 increase except for the cylinder business coupe, blamed on rising costs and material shortages that curb production.

Detroit Ford Ford Motor Co

City fights water waste as meters leak under heat

City water works repaired over 1500 leaky meters last month and expects similar volume through summer. Weather drives meter faults via pipe movement while repairs uncover issues like snakes nesting in meters. Eight maintenance crews, four radio trucks, monitor leaks and dispatch fast repairs to cut waste and billing anomalies.

City Water Works

Commission OKs artificial insemination for couples

A commission appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury approved artificial insemination when performed for a husband and wife. It condemned insemination by a man other than the husband and said conditional cases may be justifiable if a normal attempt fails. Archbishop Fisher subscribed to the findings, but cautioned the report is not a Church of England document.

London Canterbury Geoffrey Francis Fisher

Light Wants SDS Post Littie Pull Big Dial F

A terse item notes a request to post SDS related to Littie and a major dial F value. The brief mentions a push to pull a large figure or component, indicating a priority development or adjustment in the project sequence.

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