Chrysler Pay Up May Signal Higher 1951 Car Prices
Chrysler and General Motors set wage gains that could presage price hikes on 1951 models. Chrysler raised wages by one cent immediate and four cents each June for four years under a five year CIO contract, plus higher pensions. GM and Ford previously boosted prices by about five to 5.7 percent and resisted a government price rollback request. Chrysler also expanded pensions and hospital coverage while adopting livable wage rules.
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Chicago called hotbed of Reds by Illinois congressman
Representative Velde of Illinois urged a probe into Communist activities in the Midwest focusing on Illinois colleges. He named the University of Chicago a hotbed of Communism and said Chicago is a central Midwest center for the Communist Party. He cited literature against UN Korea intervention and subversion of students amid the war effort.
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Velde
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Mid-west
Ilinois
University of Chicago
Chicago
Communist Party
Korea
Midwest
Escape at Manassas Jail After Bar Pries and Theft
Prisoners Charles Hughes and Emerson Sawel, both jailed on larceny charges, escaped by prying open their cell and picking two locks. They reentered the jail office and stole five pints of whisky before fleeing as the jailer mistook noises for wind and snow.
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Manassas
Ins
Jon Gardner
Charles Hughes
Emerson Sawel
Gardner
Not Even a Bobcat Can Scare This Kid
Ten year old Bobby Baker of Sinclair encountered a bobcat while rabbit hunting in Rawlins Wyoming. The feline hissed and spit as the boy drew his .410 shotgun and shot it in the head, ending a three foot long the animal was described by the boy.
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Bobby Baker
Sinclair
Bobby
Aiken Pushes Seaway as Essential Defense Project
Senator Aiken argues for immediate Senate approval of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. He claims nine million horsepower of electricity is wasted in the Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers and compares it to the labor of 155,600,000 Chinese workers to support military needs at home.
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Aiken
R-Vt
Senate
St. Lawrence Seaway
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Far East
Holiday Furloughs Up to Commanders
A wartime poll shows Christmas leave depends on local commanders. Army and Navy policies allow leaves to be spared or granted with operational needs. Air Force and Marines follow similar discretion with ships and stations maintaining operational status.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Army
Faye Emerson Travels to Mexico for Third Marriage
Television star Faye Emerson arrived in Mexico City for her third marriage to Lyle Cedrick Henderson, a pianist and band leader. They flew from New York and went to Cuernavaca after landing at 9:35 A.M. Emerson recently divorced Elliott Roosevelt in Cuernavaca and said marrying Henderson there would avoid legal complications.
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Mexico City
Faye Emerson
Mexico
Miss Emerson
Lyle Cedrick
Skitch
CBS Extends Color TV Demos to Philadelphia Friday
Columbia Broadcasting System announced color television demonstrations will be extended to Philadelphia on Friday. The move expands the network’s public test program as observers expect demonstrations to showcase color broadcasts and receiver compatibility in urban markets.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
Philadelphia
Emergency measures drive national mobilization debate
The NPA orders a 28 percent cut in natural rubber use in tires for the first two months of next year, boosting recaps. Lovett says military spending will exceed the current 18 billion dollar request as Congress prepares for the new fiscal year. A rent control extension moves through the House while Truman plans White House talks with Congressional leaders on mobilization and manpower. G.O.P. leaders Taft Wherry and Martin will weigh in after Truman outlines the situation.
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Illinois
White House
U S to Use Copters to Sound Rapids Above Niagara
The U S Corps of Engineers plans helicopter surveys to sound 5000 feet of Niagara River rapids above Horseshoe Falls. The work aims to support a detailed falls model at Waterways Experimentation in Vicksburg Mississippi and should take about 80 good flying days.
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Boyle Resignation Expected Soon
Washington reports insiders foresee William M. Boyle Jr. stepping down as Democratic national chairman. Debates continue over his successor with Maurice Tobin regarded by some as front runner, while others backing Senator Francis J. Myers. President Truman will decide.
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Ins
Aday
William M. Boyle, Jr
Maurice J. Tobin
Boston
Capitol Hill
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Truman
Writers Vote to Authorize Strike in Bollywood
Members of the Screen Writers' Guild voted 493 to 3 to authorize a strike against major studios. A $190000 strike fund was pledged. Negotiations stall over minimum wage, TV rights, separation rights, and credit billing. The guild has 60 days to notify contract termination.
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Screen Writers’ Guild
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Savings Banks of New York Posts Record Deposits
Savings Banks of New York State reported November deposits rose by 59.322 million, lifting total deposits to an all time high of 11.525 billion dollars. The gain reflects strong demand for savings accounts and overall financial stability across the state's banking system.
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New York
New York State
Clay Deplores State Defense In Pep Talk to Directors
Gen. Lucius D. Clay, chairman of the New York Civil Defense Commission, labeled New York civil defense deplorable and warned 104 directors that many communities did not report planning or activities and some only sent organizational charts without details.
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New York Civil Defense
Lucclus D. Clay
Civil Defense
Clay
New York Civil Defense Commission
Civil Defense Phases Urged For Sudden Grim Developments
Officials insist phases of civilian defense be pushed vigorously to ensure readiness for any sudden development if the international situation worsens. The call emphasizes preparedness for grim scenarios and rapid mobilization if needed.
Houde Reelected Montreal Mayor For Seventh Term
Montreal mayor Camilien Houde wins a landslide reelection by about two to one. The flamboyant leader vows to continue shaping city policy after wartime internment for anti registration acts during World War II.
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Montreal
RNS
Camilien Houde I
Houde
U S Tourists to Mexico Set Record
Mexico expects over 500000 U S visitors by year end 1950 with officials predicting at least 30 percent more tourists than 1949 record of 316538 as cheap prices lure travelers to Mexican resorts and sights.
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Mexico City
Mexico
U. S
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