Chrysler Pay Up May Signal Higher Auto Prices
Chrysler announced a $20,000,000 annual wage boost for 125,000 workers and non union staff, sparking speculation that auto prices could rise. GM and Ford had already raised prices by around 2.7 to 5 percent, while Chrysler also adjusted benefits and pensions under a new five year contract with the CIO United Auto Workers.
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Chicago Is Called Hotbed of Reds
Representative Velde of Illinois called for an investigation into Communist activities in the Midwest focusing on its impact on universities. He described the University of Chicago as a hotbed of Communism and Chicago as the Midwest center of the Communist Party. He warned anti UN intervention literature and subversion efforts could affect the war effort.
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Jailer Misses Escape as Prisoners Loot Jail
In Manassas Virginia two inmates Charles Hughes and Emerson Sowell pried bars and unlocked doors to escape Gardner jail. They entered the jail office and stole five pints of whisky before fleeing while the jailer believed wind and snow caused the noises.
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Not Even a Bobcat Can Scare This Kid
Ten year old Bobby Baker of Sinclair in Rawlins Wyoming recounted a rabbit hunt when a bobcat confronted him. He fired his 10 gauge shotgun and killed the cat after it hissed and exposed its teeth. The bobcat measured about three feet from ears to tail.
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Boyle Resignation Expected Soon
Washington insiders predict an early resignation of William M. Boyle the Democratic national chairman. No agreement exists on his successor with options including Maurice J. Tobin and Francis J. Myers. President Truman has the final say and has yet to indicate a choice.
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China Supplying Vietminh Rebels Reported by Official
A Nationalist defense ministry spokesman said Chinese Redbruck surveys are streaming to Indo China with supplies for Ho Chi Minh's Vietminh. The shipments move from Nanning in Kwangsi Province. No confirmation yet that Chinese regulars have entered Indo China.
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Girl Disappears Sixth in Area
BENNINGTON Wisconsin reports an 18 year old high school girl Marsha Jeanette Jones is missing. She vanished after hitchhiking from Bondville to Manchester Center while attending school, the sixth disappearance in the area in five years.
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Sleep Potion Fails as Boy Vanishes from Boston Hospital
A 12 year old boy, Anthony V Augusta Jr, disappeared from Boston Children’s Hospital after an injection intended to sedate him, with police scouring the area and finding no trace of him.
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Truman Considers Wage Controls Amid National Emergency
White House officials say wage and price controls are inevitable and will require thousands to administer. President Truman met Cabinet members and wage stabilization leaders to discuss emergency measures and potential legislation, while Senate Leader Lucas doubts new bills are needed.
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Seaway Bill Urged as Essential Defense Measure
Senator Aiken argues for immediate Senate approval of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as a defense measure. He notes nine million horsepower of electricity wasted in the Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers, comparing it to human labor of 135 million Chinese workers, and says power at home supports troops abroad.
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Fayve Emerson Comes to Mexico for Third Marriage
Television star Fayve Emerson arrived in Mexico City to wed for a third time. She and fiancé Lyle Cedrick stepped off a New York flight at 9:35 AM and traveled to Cuernavaca, following her February divorce from Elliott Roosevelt in the same city.
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Holiday Furlough Policies Across Military Branches
A Washington CP survey finds Christmas furloughs depend on local commanders. Army leaders may grant leaves to personnel who can be spared, with some training installations suspended only on Christmas and New Year’s Days. Navy commanders grant leaves by their dictates, prioritizing operations. Air Force and Marines follow similar policies.
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Color television demos extended to Philadelphia Friday
New York PiL The Colum Bu broadcasting system announced that color television demonstrations will be extended to Philadelphia on Friday. The plan aims to showcase color broadcasting to a broader audience in the region.
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Writers Vote to Authorize Strike Against Major Studios
Screen Writers Guild members voted 493 to 3 to authorize a strike if talks fail. A $100,000 strike fund was pledged. The union has 60 days to notify producers of contract termination as negotiations stall on four points including minimum wage, TV rights, separation rights, and credit billing.
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Savings Banks Hit Record November Deposits In New York
New York savings banks posted deposits rise of 359.322 million for November, lifting total deposits to a record 11.5254 billion. The gain reflects broad market demand and higher savings inflows across institutions in the state.
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Civil defense urged to push phases for readiness
Gen. Lucius D. Clay urged 104 New York civil defense directors to push phases of civilian defense vigorously to prepare for any sudden development. He warned that the civil defense condition in New York was deplorable with some communities failing to report planning and others only submitting organization charts without details.
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Houde Reelected in Montreal for Seventh Term
Montreal mayor Camillien Houde won re election by about two to one, securing his seventh term. Houde had earlier been interned during World War II for urging French Canadians to resist national registration.
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Vatican reports fear for Prague Archbishop Beran
Vatican radio said reports indicated Archbishop Josef Beran of Prague may have been imprisoned or deported from Czechoslovakia. The broadcast warned of a new wave of terror against Roman Catholic representatives in the country, intensifying concern over his fate.
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