Labor and Conservatives clash over war and peace in final push
The British Labour Party warns that a Conservative vote risks war as it accuses the Tories of 18th century thinking on Asia and Africa. Conservatives retort Labour feebleness has harmed foreign relations. Michael Stewart distributes a war scare leaflet praising Attlee. Eden counters with a broadcast statement that peace is not owned by any party. Attlee to speak in a BBC broadcast as polls show a narrow Conservative lead.
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Postal Rate and Federal Pay Hikes Passed by Congress
The House and Senate approved bills to raise pay for 1.6 million government workers and increase postal rates. Pay totals about 673000 dollars yearly. postage rises 117 million. Expected effects include higher annual raises for Civil Service workers and changes to annual leave. If signed by President Truman, raises start retroactive to July 2 with new mail rates applying in 1952.
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Wilson Orders Color TV Production Halted
Defense order halts color TV production indefinitely delaying public color broadcasts. CBS licensed color system under FCC approval last year as war needs rise, with a meeting planned to discuss halting further color development. Civilian color TV hopes fade while black and white remains available.
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Mediators Try To Avert Milk Strike In Metro Area
New York mediation efforts begin Monday to head off a threatened milk strike that would disrupt dairy deliveries. Three-state and federal mediators will meet with distributors and the drivers union. The AFL Teamsters locals seek higher wages and better benefits as the current contract with the Metropolitan Milk Distributors Association expires at midnight Wednesday. The union cites a base pay of 64 dollars weekly for a 40 hour week plus commissions, while inside workers earn 64.50.
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Six Indicted In Cop's Case
Chicago reports the Cook County Grand Jury returned true bills charging conspiracy to obstruct justice against five Moretti family members and the wife of Michael Moretti, a suspended police officer awaiting trial for a double murder. Witness Leonard Monaco testified by the Aug 24 shooting in which Moretti killed Eddie Salvi and Arthur Gaming and wounded Monaco. Moretti contends the shooting was in self defense after youths found his pistol.
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Arthur Gaming
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Chicks In State Production Falls From Year Ago
ALBANY The New York State Department of Agriculture reports Commercial hatcheries produced 670000 chicks last month, down about 29 percent from September 1956. The decline is blamed on weak demand from broiler dealers. Shell eggs in cold storage totaled 53000 cases on Oct 1, the lowest in over 30 years. Other storage figures show frozen eggs and meats varying, with dried peas down and frozen poultry up, reflecting overall lower production levels.
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Congress Daily Update on 1951 Session Actions
Senate meets at noon with items including a foreign aid bill of 7.3289 billion and a 6.000 billion military construction measure. House already passed a 5.691 billion tax increase and a postal rate plan with pay raises for 3.1 million workers. Official actions include Harriman's Mutual Security Agency posting and UN delegation votes.
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TV Officials Approve Ethics Code Amid Debates
Eighty members of the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters approved the ethics code in principle to curb obscenity and sexual content in TV and ads. The plan to establish a six member review board and a Nartex seal of approval aims to influence programming through cooperation with educational institutions and a watchdog advisory board. The draft sets guidelines on acceptability, religious programming, and political telecasts, with final drafting to occur the week of December 2 in Washington.
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New York City Police Shakeup After Bribe Scandal
Police Commissioner George Monaghan ordered sweeping changes after the resignation of top official August Flath. Detective Chief Conrad Rothengast was named to lead a drive to reorganize the force and tighten administration, with reforms taking effect immediately and focus on public morals and liquor enforcement.
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Automobile Home Swept by Fire
Fire destroyed the automobile home of Alexander Kreutzer causing severe burns to the 73 year old man and the loss of savings of about £ 2000 to £ 1000. Police say a cigar slipping from his fingers as he slept sparked the blaze. A wallet with $2000 burned as he fled, and a cigar box with $3000 was recovered from beneath the front seat after the fire was put out.
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New York and New Jersey Senate Approve Mutual Aid Pact
The Senate unanimously approved a mili tary aid compact between New York and New Jersey authorizing police and military units from one state to operate in the other during emergencies. The pact targets saboteurs, insurrectionists, and protection of interstate bridges tunnels ferries pipelines and communications facilities. The bill goes to the House after state legislatures already approved it.
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Surplus Dealer Indicted in Detroit Inquiry
A Detroit man was indicted in federal court for reselling $300 worth of surplus tank support arms to the government for $3,502, claiming a $700 per cent profit. The manufacturer Kenneth C. allegedly concealed that bids cited surplus rather than new arms. He did not comment on the charge.
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Little Diversions Against Everyday Woes
Fragmentary verse discusses small things that distract from daily struggles and offer relief from life’s worries. The lines suggest a role for simple pleasures as coping agents amid broader concerns.
Picketing and roofing clash colors Pontiac brief
In Pontiac Michigan two Building Trades Local 998 carpenters picketed a non union roofing project at the Pontiac Oakland Federation of Labor building while unaffiliated workers finished the job. The roof completed by 5 PM and the pickets withdrew. In Madrid Spain Franco cabinet met 15 hours as minister Artajo discussed the political situation and non union roofers hired by the contractor.
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U S Booklet Blasts Russia in Sharp State Department Report
The United States accuses the Soviet Union of aggressive policy and subversion in The Kremlin Speaks. The 27 page State Department booklet claims Russia uses UN membership to divide nations and oppress people. Senate action requires further measures after a House vote.
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Senate approves aid bill for school construction needs
The Senate yesterday passed a bill to provide additional authority for federal aid to states in meeting school construction and operating needs.
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