Auto Plants Go On 9-Hour Shifts And Saturday Work
A 1954 auto output near 4,00,000 cars prompts talks of a 1955 rise. Industry executives warn of possible labor disputes that could halt lines and spark car shortages. Five-year labor contracts lapse next spring, inventories rise, dealers hold about 475,000 cars at year end, mostly 1955 models. Dealers report price cutting and colorably downward adjustments. manufacturers say they only suggest delivered prices to avoid price fixing. Subscribe For The Gazette.