Critical view of new living cost index sparks wage doubt
The article reports on the first monthly living cost index for 1951, highlighting food’s rising share of a moderate family budget and criticism from CIO researchers. It notes 2.7 million workers with cost-based wage clauses, a railroad agreement for nonoperating employees, and potential wage decisions tied to the new index amid ongoing price shifts and mobilization news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millon Railroad
Cio'sa
Stanley H. Ruttenberg
Vahor Bureau
Ruttenberg
Bureau
Truman
Key West
Chas, E. Wilson
Organized
United Labor Policy Committee
Wage Stabilization Board
Judge Dismisses Suit Over Carto Cart Patent Infringement
In Baltimore March 3 a federal judge dismissed a patent infringement suit against Henry Heil of northeast Baltimore and Telescope Carts Inc brought by Orla E. Watson and Carto Inc. The judge ruled the cart features were not a true invention though the carts are popular in stores nationwide. The decision also dismissed a counterclaim under antitrust laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
America
W. Calvin Chesnut
Orla E. Watson
Kansas City
Telescope Carta, Inc
Henry Heil
Chesnut
Jess ML. Fisher
Seid
Heil
American Wire Farm Company
Jersey City
No J
Vaited Steel and Wire Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Eee Watson
Telescope Warts, Inc
Fold Hog Carrier Corporation of
Okl
Homa City
Dodge Chesnut
Baltimore Grocer
Watson
Federal Agency To Move Here In April to Hagerstown
District Two headquarters of the United States Bureau of Public Roads will move from Washington to Hagerstown about April 1 occupying about four floors in the Earle Building on West Washington Street. The staff will number about 50 with a $475000 annual payroll, including engineers and clerical workers. The move is part of a broader dispersal of federal agencies from the war center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of
Washington
Fagerstown
Earle
West
Washington Street
Hagerstown
iLocal Firm Bids On New Building
A twelve unit apartment building for employees has been proposed for the Mont Alto State Tuberculosis Sanatorium at an estimated cost of more than a quarter million dollars. Among the bidders is the Blue Ridge Construction Company which submitted a base bid on the plumbing of 18400. Spring is here with Moose Drum Coops starting outdoor practice sessions last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Alto State Tuberculosis J Sanatorium
Blue Ridge Construction Company
Wall Street Market Steady Amid Rangebound Trading
New York March 3 Prices moved little in the stock market today with trading at a standstill and a roughly one dollar spread. The report notes Idaho possesses some of the world largest individually owned orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Idaho
Progressives Answer Platform on Wil Hainesport Race
The Progressive ticket answers the Citizens platform in Wil Hainesport mem day election. It cites salaries of mayor and council, dump site debates, town audits, and annual reconditioning of equipment. Investigators also report on a charm school for government girls in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive
Wil Hainesport
Citizens
Memday
Caunelmen
Beant Miller
Citizens Tieket
Iaet Nicht
Pyocessive
Williamswert Vefler
Washington
Senate
Jobless Claims Down Sharply in Hagerstown
State Employment Service reports 343 unemployment claims filed this week in Hagerstown, down 120 from last week as industrial expansion supports fewer exhausted benefits. District manager Donald Eber Sole notes ongoing growth and expected further expansion, with many claimants drawing from prior benefit periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
State
Hera
Donald Ebersole
Henry's Theatre Celebrates Twenty Years in Community
Henry's Theatre marks twenty years since opening as the family venue once known as the Palace. Henry Weinberg, a Frederick native, rebuilt the venue with his sister Mrs. Clara Wachter and fostered a beloved local institution. The piece recalls renovations, leadership, and the theatre’s role in town life, including notable opening day events and the Sinter-faith Bible School effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemline
Maryland
Genevieve Tobin
Conrad Nagel
Bil Bond
The
Henry's
Nancy Carrel
Philips Welmes
Henry's Theatre
Ncw
Reuben Musey
Palace
Charlie Boyer
Henry
Henry Weinhere
Henry Weinberg
Frederick
Haeerstad
West Washington Street
J. Frank Miller
Haeerstown
Virginia
Clara W. Wachter
Eld Palace
Erry Weinberg
Plaster of Paris
Johnny Miller
Grover C. Smith
Daar
Yadax
Thaneh
Wachter
Henry Weimberg
Ino
Henry’s
New Salem
All American Airways Posts Record February Traffic
All American Airways reports a record February with 168 flights scheduled and only six canceled due to weather. Outbound passengers reached 280, inbound 2 800, far above January and February 1950 levels. Air mail and express shipments rose to 1 714 pounds and 2 174 pounds respectively. New York City remains the top destination, and March reservations indicate further record potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All American Airways
Nocalites
Parti Lal
Air Mail
American Air Vnways
Herve
New York City
March
Fulbright Says Heard Much Lying In Senate Probe
Senator Fulbright condemns testimony in a Senate probe of Reconstruction Finance Corp loans as full of perjury while urging limits on the inquiry. He notes outside pressure influenced REC decisions and calls for reform of tax laws and governance. He refuses to compel White House aide Dawson to testify and says the committee should end by next Friday. He also cites disputed letters and new testimony about influence over REC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fabbrights
Senate
REC
Arkansas Democrat
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Fulbright
RFU
Senate Banking Subcommittee
Frumans
Tomnan
White House
Donald Dawson
Uh Dou
House
Congress
Ims Committee
Dawson
RIC
Truman
RFC
Drafting 18-Year-Olds Prompts Law Changes Debate
James Marlow outlines the push to draft 18 year olds and revise the draft law. Senate debates a bill, Armed Services Committee holds hearings, and House and Senate proposals differ on registration, service length, and training. Military leaders favor longer service and universal training, with a provisional program possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow
James Marlow Washington
Mareha
Conpreas
Senate
Tronse Armed Servicers Committee
House
Har
Senate OU
Organized Reserve
National Guard
Flonse
Congress
Tanger
Pres
Leathernecks Test Red Fire On Mountain Front
U.S. Marines slow Red forces with artillery and tank patrols along the Pangmue Chanepyone highway and north of Seventh Division positions. Second Division troops clear Red forces near Haanhung. British and South Korean troops push toward Yongdu Haengsong highway and Yongda junction, with 27th Cannon wheal Brigade engaged southeast of Yongda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangmue Chanepyone
Haanhung
Death Toll 16 In Plane Crash In Iowa History
The Mid-Continent Airlines crash near the Sioux City airport during a snowstorm killed 16 people, including Archie McKillop of Artesian, Dakota. Nine others survived as Civil Aeronautics Authority inspectors investigated the twin-engine NC3 aircraft that plunged into a cornfield and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Mid-Continent Airlines
Archie McKillop
Artesian
Civil Aeronautica Authority
Local Air Reserves To Meet Monday
The Incal 9511 VART Squadron will halt its regular weekly meeting in St. John's Episcopal Parish House Monday evening at 7 45. Principal speaker will be Set Ir BK Swope a squadron member who will lecture on Italian aviation. Sgt F KE King local Air Force Watson representative will discuss educational opportunities and advantages of Air Force careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Parish
Ir. BK. Swope
F. KE. King
Air Force
Watson
Voters in Illinois City to express views on U S foreign policy
Voters in Rockford Illinois will decide in an April 2 referendum whether to immediately adapt a defense oriented foreign policy and limit aid to free nations or continue the present worldwide approach. Balloting will occur in aldermanic elections with about 14 600 registered voters in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
U. S
Rockford
mid-America
Congress
Winnoia
United States
Free Nations
Milton Landstrom
Coneyese
Sonnei
Aldermanic Ballet
Fliinoss
Rome
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U. 5
Tuberculosis Division
Washington County Health Association
County Medical Society
Veterans Administration
City Flat
William L. Lintburg
Tamburg
iLocal
Moose Drum Coops
Second National Bank
Hagerstown, Maryland
Connell
E. Lievd Femen
FL Rolan McCardell
Neem Marsh Tasler
Williamsport
Answerlhe
Maryland League of Munnicipalities
Progressive Ticket
Hhoraniaon
McCrory
South
All American
Senator Fulbright
RFC Probers
Roy Fruehaut
Detroit
Joseph H. Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum
Young
LTE
ITIL
Sofa
Anheda Rdeibir
Fisher
Virginia Ave
DR Gneue
Yingling Auto Sales & Service, Inc
Frederick Street
Deuter
Wisconsin
Goodflyear
Goodftear
Troxel
Chrome
Odsyear Service Stores
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