GM UAW signs five year labor contract stabilizing industry
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers sign a five year deal hailed as stabilizing by both sides. The agreement includes a four cent hourly rise, $100 pensions for retirees, and a cost of living clause. Walter Reuther calls it the most significant development in labor relations since mass production began.
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Walter Reuther
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Harry Anderson
Washington
Tobin
Graduates face job hunt after college
A Northwestern National Life Insurance survey of 128 colleges reports four fifths of June graduates will be employed by October 1. 1950 is seen as good but not as strong as 1949, with starting salaries in the 175 to 350 dollar range and women finding opportunities in secretary and stenographic roles.
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College of Business Administration
University of Texas
University of Notre Dame
University of Buffalo
Ohio State University
University of Chicago
Air Force budget request and fleet details
Secretary Johnson backs a 200 million dollar boost to modernize tactical and training planes. Current air force strength includes 8,600 aircraft with 3,100 combat and 5,500 utility planes, while V J Day forces stood at 37,000 combat planes. Dionne quintuplets are turning 16 with the reveal that they will have no boyfriends for two more years.
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Air Force
Manders
Army Air Force
Canada
United States
Dionne
Papa Dionne
Eight tire care tips to extend farm tractor life
Tire service experts from B F Goodrich outline eight practices for farmers to maximize the $200 plus tire investment. Check air pressure twice monthly, wash off oils, limit liquid ballast, jack and cover unused tractors, use valve caps, inspect for damage, select correct tire size, and drive carefully on roads to prolong tire life.
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B. F
Goodrich Farm Service Department
Government protest halts saucer book release
A government objection over a new book titled Flying Saucers Are Real sparked headlines by claiming the work revealed information vital to national defense. The dispute drew raised eyebrows as officials argued the publication could endanger national security.
Secretary Brannan Praises Homemakers During Home Demonstration Week
Secretary of Agriculture Charles F Brannan paid tribute to three million homemakers in home demonstration work in special messages during the annual Home Demonstration week. He said better informed, more prosperous, healthier and happier rural people are important assets to our democracy.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
N42 and Pretty for all your home duties pattern
Advertisement for a sewing book featuring a bright striped fabric style with gay buttons at the neckline. The spring and summer Fashion issue contains 48 pages of easy to sew styles and fabric news, with a free pattern printed inside. Priced at 25 cents.
Galileo defies Aristotle by dropping weights from Pisa tower
Historic doubters scoffed as Galileo challenged the theory that heavy objects fall faster. He climbed Pisa's tower and dropped a half-pound weight and a 100 pound cannon ball, both falling together. Wise men later searched Aristotle for a page and line to refute him.
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Galileo
Aristotle
Pisa
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