UAW to Seek 23.5 Cents Hourly Wage Increase
UAW seeks 23.5 cent hourly raise for 900000 members as part of 1917 contract talks in New York. Walter Reuther cites inflation and says increases could occur without price hikes. Proposals include an equalization fund and social security and retirement plans. Estimates suggest total rise near 30 cents hourly, about 22.6 percent. General Motors President Wilson notes payroll dominates car costs. Ford Chrysler GM spokesmen offer no immediate comment. Present auto worker average is $2.33 per hour. rise would push pay up 33.8 cents since January 1941.
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Walter P. Reuter
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Chryster
General Molars
Detroit
Stork Makes 30000 Visits in October Record NY Births
Albany reports New York State births reached nearly 30 000 in October with an unprecedented rise this year. J V Deporte director of the Division of Vital Statistics notes October births exceed any month on record and the rate per 1000 population at 24 9 is highest since 1918. Death rate 10 5 slightly lower, with small rises in death by own action and homicide rates.
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Veal Chops and Smoked Hams Highlight Market Basket
Local shoppers report a selection of eT Arie veal chops nine inch legs and smoked hams alongside orange juice and Kirkman flakes. This compact market snapshot notes available meat cuts, breakfast flakes, and beverage items in a general grocery catalog style.
Television Seen Rival of Hollywood
Washington FCC testimony suggests future TV programs may rival Hollywood for public attention. J E Brown of Zenith Radio Corp voiced that broadcasters will need to offer mass appeal visuals beyond news and sports to compete with motion pictures, noting high production costs.
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Hollywood
Federal Communications Commision
J.E. Brown
Zenith
Radio Corporation
FCC
CBS hearings press for affordable color television
Farnsworth official predicts color sets selling for 350 to 800 dollars, with table model 350 set for black and white and 800 set combining color, black and white, radio and photograph gear. Contends funds to support rapid public color TV adoption may exceed advertiser means and calls for new payment methods.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
B. Ray Cummings
Farnsworth Radio Corporation
Flood Control Bids Sought for Clarion River Project
Representative Gavin announces bids may be sought in April for the Clarion River flood control dam in Erie County Pennsylvania. The action aims to reduce flood risk and protect nearby communities.
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Washington
Erie County
Gavin
Protest Arrests in Manila Roundup of 135 Soldiers Civilians
Manila reports intensified roundup of 135 American soldiers and civilians sparked protests from a high official of the U S Embassy. 74 arrestees were detained by U S Military Police and 61 by Manila police. Uncle Daniel Boone Smedley, 88, from Morehead Kentucky, boasts he is the "rootenest" Democrat who has missed only one election due to illness.
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Daniel Boone Smedley
United States
Smedley
Rowan County
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