Pension Tiff Climaxes In Walkout
Detroit January 25 AP A strike of 89 000 Chrysler autoworkers halted nationwide operations after six months of pension talks with the CIO United Auto Workers The walkout began 15 minutes before 9 am as 25 plants announced the action The dispute centers on a pension plan cost and structure with the union seeking a dollar and cent commitment and a trust fund The company offered a 100 dollar monthly plan run entirely by Chrysler funded on a pay as you go basis The two sides considered possible government mediation while noting Chrysler could demand a whole new contract after the current agreement expires next August The walkout marks the second major UAW strike at Chrysler in under two years with wage gains from a 13 cent raise in 1948 noted as precedent The union leadership argued the company wanted flexibility to modify pension promises later while Chrysler executives defended the plan as solid and financially prudent The industry context included pressures from Ford and steel sectors according to Reuther
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Necisiors
Reds Still Jam Trucks In Russian Zone
The Russian slow down on truck traffic entered its fourth day. About 10 trucks per hour were allowed to enter the Russian zone from western Germany while Allied and German trains to Bern were running, and cargoes swatted s burance.
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Germany
Russians Seek 16 Tons Uranium From Stimson in 1944
Informants testifying before the House spy probes disclosed that the Soviets appealed to former secretary Henry L. Stimson for 16 tons of uranium materials in 1944 but were refused. Investigator Courtney Owens said the appeal was made by the Soviet purchasing commission and turned down due to uranium oxide and nitrate shortages.
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INS
House
New Pay Peak Scaled As 1949 Employment Tops Records
Washington reports a new weekly pay peak and record employment for December 1949. The average weekly earnings rose to 56.20 dollars for 11.5 million production workers, up 24,000 from November, with total employment at 43.7 million.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Sams Way
U S Skipper Bluffs China Reds At Kobe
The American freighter skipper at Kobe disclosed he bluffing to secure the ship’s papers to depart Tai Lae amid claimed Chinese Communist threats. In a separate report, three sailors were killed and 19 injured when a gagolite tank exploded aboard the Australian ship Tarkan.
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Japan
Alice
Tai Lae
David Jones
Sydney
Strike Peril Seen On Coal Supply Crisis
Washington January 25 1948 The head of the bureau of mines warned the coal supply could threaten national health and welfare unless production rises James Boyd told the Senate Labor Committee the panel is considering a resolution asking President Truman to invoke the Taft Hartley law His remarks marked the first public sign of growing concern at a national level
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Thes Bureau of
Mings
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Boya
Montana Temperature Soars to Unusual Low as Cold Deepens
Helena dispatch reports Montana temperatures plunging with Chester reading 57 degrees below zero while residents brace for continuing severe cold. Weather authority notes Arctic air mass lingering across the state.
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Montana
Chester
Murray Ousts West Union Council
In Washington on January 25 Philip Murray the 7 percent CIO president revoked the charter of the California state industrial union council. He acted on the unanimous recommendation of a committee which found the council had followed the political program of the Communist Party.
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GIO
Philip Murray
California
Coineil
Communist Party
Morrison wins renomination in New Orleans mayoral race
In New Orleans on January 25, reform mayor Morrison secured renomination for a four year term after a dominant victory in the Democratic primary. Unofficial returns from 307 precincts show Morrison with 126,229 votes to 58,701 for Charles Zatarain who had Gov Wart Long's backing.
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ReLessops Morrison
Morrisot
Charles Zatarain
Wart Long
Sam Smithwick murder trial closes as attorney urges death penalty
Closing arguments began in Belton on the Sam Smithwick case with District Attorney Homer Dean Jr. asserting Smithwick, a 24 year peace officer, breached trust by killing a defenseless man. Judge Wesley Dice outlined murder and self defense laws as spectators gathered before the two hour, ten minute session split between state and defense.
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Sam Smithwick
Smithwick
Eanner
Wesley Dice
Homer Dean Jr
Alice
South Texas
W. H.mason
Magon
Dice
James K. Evetts
Hiss Sentenced Five Years in Federal Penitentiary
Alger Hiss was sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary on two perjury counts, to run concurrently. He received no fine, and the judge denied defense requests for a lighter term. The defense appealed, posting bail as the case moves toward the Supreme Court, with guards posted after an earlier attack in a separate matter.
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Alger “Hiss
Henry W. Goddard
Hiss
Lie
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U.S. Atty
Thomas Fe Mucehy
Fife
Alger Hiss
Federal
Law Stills Juror Silent Wedding Jubilee
Mr. and Mrs. J. He Veltman celebrated their eighteenth wedding anniversary without speaking to each other while he served on the Patt Tomtin robbery jury in Criminal District court. Bailiff Matheny arranged a chocolate cake at a cafe near the courthouse as jurors kept quiet to honor the juror's duties.
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Patt Tomtin
Criminal District Court
E. Earl Mahony
Weather sketch shows cooler spell and shifting winds
Forecast calls for cloudy skies with light rain late Wednesday and a cooler, windy spell into Thursday. Winds shift from south to north, with highs around 60s and 64, and a Wednesday low near 67. Precise figures are garbled but indicate a chilly period through Thursday.
Record of Severe Cold and Heat Wave Across U S
A sweeping blizzard battered the northern plains with North Dakota hardest, leaving huge snowdrifts and stranded motorists. Temperatures plunged below zero as many schools closed, while a remarkable heat wave was reported in other regions with record highs. Snow totals reached Jamestown 38 inches, with Minnesota and Wisconsin also heavily snowed. Forecasters warned of rapid temperature swings, while some areas saw 40 to 50 degree drops following the extreme cold.
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Midwest
Stock Mart Prices in Drop
New York stock prices fell sharply this morning as a strong selling wave hit auto and railroad shares. The market weakened after Chryslec Corp faced a strike and coal supply concerns rose, with high speed tickers lagging during the surge.
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Chryslec Corp
Wholesale Food Price Index Rises to Highest Since November
New York January 25 The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index rose to 5 78 from 5 75 this week. It reached the highest level since late November signaling continued price pressures in the wholesale market.
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Dun & Bradstreet
Texas Weather: Snowfall Threat Across Panhandle
A slow-moving cold front cooled Texas temperatures with a potential mix of rain and snow. Readings at 8:30 a.m. showed Wichita Falls at 67 while Amarillo and Dalhart reported 21 and 18 degrees. Lubbock 36, Pampa dropped from 77 to 019, Ft. Worth 65, Dallas 70, Brownsville 74, Houston 73.
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New York Harbor
Norther Promised Reluctant Chill Delayed
The prom norther has been postponed as a cold front fizzled out. A new front may arrive Thursday afternoon while San Antonians enjoy a balmy 82 degree Wednesday. Thursday highs near 80 with a low of 64, possible late night rain. South winds shift to north late Wednesday night. Tuesday averaged 73 degrees, 20 degrees above normal.
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San. Antonians
Mayor Pushes Prisoner Work Plan Fails to Impress Court
Mayor White champions a prisoner work scheme despite opposition from Judge Robert Sawtelli and Commissioner Raymond South. A letter to the court and ongoing discussions reveal plans to involve inmates in city projects, while critics call the effort impractical and push back on the program.
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Robert Sawtelli
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Sioner
Raymond South
Mayor Chief Police Power Restated by Court Ruling
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled that police appointing power rests with the mayor. The decision reversed a lower court in Melvin C. Sawyer vs City of San Antonio, noting Sawyer left the force July 19 1948 and later claimed duress. The ruling upheld the mayoral and civil service process and cited prior reinstatement orders and pay.
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James Norvell
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San Antoni
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Fred Palmer
Sanders
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Inductions To Be Limited under Draft Law Policy
President Truman agreed to limit inductions under the draft law unless Congress acts or a presidential proclamation is issued. Defense Secretary Johnson conveyed the stance to the House Armed Services Committee as it reviews a possible extension of selective service amid international tensions.
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