Big Three sign GM pact sets two year industry peace
General Motors Ford and Chrysler signed multi year agreements with the United Auto Workers ending wage disputes for at least two years. GM's pact runs five years with no wage reopenings before 1955. Ford and Chrysler contracts limit reopenings and include escalator and wage terms. UAW President Walter Reuther says the agreements serve as patterns for smaller firms and hope labor peace across the industry.
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Trend Toward Longer Auto Labor Contracts
Washington reports a growing trend toward longer-lasting labor agreements with GM and the UAW reaching a five-year pact. Officials say the deal should stabilize production and reduce strikes, contrasting with two-year contracts common in autos and steel. Pension terms are fixed for five years.
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General Motors
C.so. Auto Workers
Detroit
John L. Lewis
Senate GOP presses Truman aid plan over Point Four
Senate Republicans target the Point Four program as they push to derail the $3.12 billion Marshall Plan aid bill. Senator Taft leads the attack with support for a precise vote count while Acheson reports directly to a Senate-House session to unite Western nations.
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Dean Acheson
Robert A. Taft
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Adler Draper Libel Suit Rested in Greenwich Trial
The libel suit valued at 200000 against Larry Adler and Paul Draper by Mrs. Herter R. McCullough rested after rebuttal testimony. Judge J Joseph Smith called a recess as Adler defended his public stance with the Committee for the First Amendment amid House Un-American Activities probing.
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Thomas A. Diskin
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House Nears Draft Extension Vote and Defense Bills
Congress moved toward a two year extension of the Selective Service Law to keep inductions on standby until a national emergency is declared. The measure preserves 18 to 26 registration while barring 18 year olds from enlistment and restricting voluntary enlistments under two years. The session also approved about 1 billion dollars for defense, including navy modernization and an atomic powered submarine plan, plus 580 million for public works and land installations.
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Mead Named Head Of U S Trade Board In New Reorg
President Truman announced a federal reorganization taking effect today naming Meads Mead as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and Wallgren to head the Power Commission. Major Fleming and McDonald were also appointed to key posts as part of the overhaul touching transportation and commerce.
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New York
Bradley Leads NATO Defense Policy Shaping Efforts
Gen Omar N Bradley chairs the defense committee for the Atlantic Pact, tasked with crafting a policy palatable to both European nations and the United States. Margate Childs contributes an editorial on the topic.
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Britain Faces New High Pay Demands
London reports mounting union pressure for higher pay as two large government employee unions the National Union of Post Office Workers and the Civil Service Clerical Association refuse to back the voluntary wage freeze aimed at curbing inflation.
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National Union of Postoffice Workers
Civil Service Clerical Association
Burglar Knocked Out in Escape Gone Wrong
A suspected burglar identified as Peter A. Grant, 22, assaulted a brick wall during a street confrontation and knocked himself out. Police detained him and transported him to the station for processing.
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Usp
Peter A. Grant
Poisoning Probe Into Two Dogs Sparks Police Inquiry
Police opened an investigation into the poisoning of two dogs owned by Mr and Mrs Kugler and Mr Parson in Darlington. The cocker spaniel valued at 150 dollars died after exposure to a new rat poison, and a dachshund of 150 dollars poisoned the next day, with similar symptoms. Detective Howard Shipley heads the case for Det. George Ture.
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Ann Kugler
John Parson
Darlington
Bevin urges UN seat for Communist China in Commons
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons that Britain favors seating Communist China in the United Nations to avoid ostracizing any party. He accused the Soviet Union of striking again at the UN and urged recognizing Mao regime as a pragmatic choice, saying future years may prove it right.
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Far East
Southeast Asia
Mao Tze-Tung
Cana
Windsors Sail Food Index Rises One Cent to $5.90
The wholesale food index edged higher to 5.90 this week in New York as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor sail for Europe aboard the Queen Mary. The index, reflecting wholesale costs, rose by one cent, with a record high of 7.36 noted previously. 1,810 passengers are listed. fashionable elites including Conrad Hilton and Elizabeth Taylor were mentioned among lofty wartime era names.
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Western Powers Broadcast Charges on Soviet Rearming
United States Britain and France accused Russia of rearming East Germany in violation of solemn pledges. Protests were broadcast yesterday to Moscow and Soviet allied nations over European airwaves using mass transmitter networks.
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Treasure Chest Seizure Sparks Congressional Probe
Washington reports that an Oriental treasure chest seized from Japan and in General Douglas MacArthur's custody has prompted congressional interest. Former War Secretary Patterson testified on plans for disposition of gold jewelry and foreign currency while details remain unclear. Evidence includes Nazi gold taken by U S forces and distributed to 16 nations, excluding Russia, per General Lucius Clay.
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One-Eyed Field Marshal Earl Wavell Dies at 67
London reports Earl Archibald Percival Wavell, 67, a one-eyed British field marshal and former viceroy of India, died after abdominal surgery on his 67th birthday. A daring strategist, he won key early World War II victories, drove Italian forces from Egypt, and later faced reverses in Africa before serving in India. Concluded on Page 29, Column 47.
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Mother of Six in Jail 85 Days for Debt
ST. ALBANS V I. The wife of a $20 a week farmhand and mother of six was jailed 85 days under an old debtor law after failing to meet a $1,966 auto accident judgment. Hallie Cooke 36 discussed with her attorney steps for release as her husband cares for children ages from 2 to 16.
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City Checks Truck Crews As Weather Promises Showers
Public Works officials announced new rain devices for ash and garbage trucks to track rainfall and drive idle time. Andrew P. Keller said readings help decide if crews work tonight and tomorrow while forecasters predict warm highs near 80 with late afternoon storms and cooler conditions Friday into Saturday.
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Fuchs aide Harry Gold faces death risk in atomic spy case
FBI arrests Harry Gold, 39, for helping British scientist Klaus Fuchs pass A bomb secrets to Russia. He admits aiding the Communist program and awaits potential death penalty as investigations expand to other American associates. Gold was arraigned and held as authorities pursue the case against Fuchs in London.
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Roundup predicted arrests in Fuchs spy ring case
Congressional atomic experts forecast more FBI rounds up K. E. J. Fuchs associates after Harry Gold's arrest. Rep. James E Van Zandt says arrests will continue as the FBI probes international espionage links. Gold, bail set at 1500000, appeared in court with no comment.
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Die as Trolley Rams Upset Bus
A speeding tram collided with an Inverness double decker bus during the morning rush hour in Glasgow Scotland. The bus carrying workers overturned after impact all aboard were killed or injured. The crowded tram also crashed, jamming the street.
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Coven Presane
Sour Accusation in Divorce Case Sparks Local Turmoil
James Sweet accuses Mrs. Sweet of improper relations with John R. Candy in answer to a divorce suit filed in Knoxville Tennessee. The heated dispute centers on alleged marital misconduct as the case proceeds through the courts.
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Fish New Hazard Hits Croomston Course Opens
Golersa of Minocqua Country and Slub will tackle an unusual hazard as the course opens Saturday. Thousands of fish swept in by the Hed River are swimming around on the course, creating a slippery, slippery scene for players and spectators.
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The Reason Dorothy Lamour References Theater Ticket Scalpism
Dorothy Lamour recalls a theater conflict tale framed as a revue. She quotes a joke where two women discuss front row buyers, noting that men in the audience may have bought scalp tickets from scalpers.
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