Gm Bets On Five Year Wage Pact With Labor
General Motors plans a one billion dollar five year wage and pension package tied to labor peace and potential price effects on cars. If prosperity falters or suppliers strike, production could slow and the guarantee may not materialize fully. GM aims for high national income to justify the bet, but 1 billion in labor costs could limit earnings growth from last year’s record. For drivers, continued inflation implies fewer or delayed price cuts on autos.
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New York
General Motors
G.M
G. M
Auto
Severe Thunderstorm Kills One in Baltimore
A May 24 storm in Baltimore killed one man and injured three others as lightning struck during a severe thunderstorm that flooded streets and toppled trees.
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Baltimore
Launch Orphanage Drive in Herrin Deanery Sets 750000 Goal
William B. Ryan of Cairo is named general chairman for the Herrin deanery campaign to raise 750000 for four new St. John’s orphanage buildings near Belleville. The drive covers Perry Jackson Union Alexander Pulaski Williamson Franklin and parts of Washington and Jefferson counties with campaigns beginning May 28 in all Catholic churches. Committees listed include parish reps from Ava Benton Cairo Carbondale Danville and many towns across the diocese.
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St. John's
Belleville
Perry
Jackson
Union
Alexander
Pulaski
Williamson
Franklin
Washington
Jefferson
Illinois
Presbyterians Consider Halt on Mass Destruction Weapons
The 162nd general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States debates a committee report urging an immediate halt on making weapons of mass destruction. The document calls for a national day of mourning on August 5 to mark Hiroshima and urges repentance for atomic and hydrogen bomb development. It frames responsibility for action on weapons as resting with the American people.
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Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
162Nd
General Assembly of
Church
Committee On Social Education and Action
America
Hiroshima
Seven Die in Trolley Crash In Glasgow Morning Rush
A speeding trolley struck an overturned double decker bus during the morning rush in Glasgow. Seven people were killed and 43 injured, with twelve in serious condition. The bus carried workers, and the trolley penetrated the bus ceiling as both vehicles collided. A teenage girl and six men died in the crash.
Rent Control May Fail to Pass House
Washington May 24 AP Some top Democrats doubt federal rent ceilings can be extended for another year. A House vote may be close and local option bills could fail. The Republican policy committee met and took no stand as Rep Jesse Wolcott said federal controls are no longer needed.
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House
Jesse Pr. Wolcott
Michigan
House Banking Committee
Wolcott
Daylight Saving Rejected by Polo Illinois Voters
In Polo Illinois on May 24 rural areas and city residents backed Central Standard Time by 853 to 722. Farmers had pressed for a special election but the final vote chose standard time.
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Polo, Ill
Polo
Local Lebanon man attributes relief from neuritis to Hadacol
C W Troutt, manager of square dances and truck operator from Lebanon Tennessee, credits Hadacol with relieving neuritis pain and aiding sleep after years of suffering. He praises the product for addressing B vitamin and mineral deficiencies and notes a money back guarantee with trial sizes priced at 1 25 and 3 50 for larger bottles.
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C. W. Troutt
Lebanon, Tenn
The
LeBlanc Corporation
Chief Forester Lyle Watts To Receive High Honor
The Distinguished Service award from the Agriculture Department will be given to Lyle F. Watts, head of the U S Forest Service, at a ceremony in the Sylvan Theatre on Washington Monument grounds. Secretary Charles F. Brannan will present the honor, recognizing Watts for his distinguished leadership in advancing conservation.
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United States Forest Service
Department
Charles F. Brannan
Sylvan Theatre
Washington Monument Grounds
Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Watts
Brannan
Conserva
Hank Wright
COSA
Radio Lines Banned After Slight to Eva Peron
Buenos Aires orders broadcasters to stay scripted after a May 12 Q and A session yielded a remark deemed disrespectful to Eva Duarte Peron first lady. The move targets unscripted on air talk and quiz programs.
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Eva Peron
Argentina
Eva Duarte Peron
Brotherhoods Delay New York Central Strike to June 10
Four railroad Brother hoods in Cleveland have postponed a strike against the New York Central lines east of Buffalo to June 10. The date was changed at the request of the National Mediation Board. About 290 miscellaneous grievances remain unresolved.
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New York Central
Buffalo
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Carl J. Goff
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen
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