Reuther pushes $100 monthly pensions in 1949 auto talks
Walter P. Reuther head of the CIO United Auto Workers announces a $100 a month pension demand for 1949 contract talks with the auto industry. He plans to stress pensions and social security over wages and cites GM and Chrysler executives as examples of large guaranteed pensions.
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Milwaukee
Walter P. Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Reuther
Cbe. Wilson
General Motors
K. T. Keller
Chrysler Corp
Wilson
Keller
Indies Plan Is Offered By Major Powers
The United States joined with China Cuba and Norway to present a UN security council plan calling for full freedom in the Dutch controlled East Indies by July 1 1950 and the immediate restoration of the Indonesian republican government after Holland's campaigns in Java and Sumatra. The plan was labeled a recommendation and did not compel Dutch compliance as the Netherlands has said it will defy UN instructions and pursue its own sovereign United States of Indonesia in 1950.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United States
China
Cuba
Norway
United Nations Security Council
East Indies
Holland
Java
Sumatra
Netherlands
Pacific
Indonesia
Wallace Links Truman Address to War Risk and Bankruptcy
Henry A. Wallace alleged that President Truman's inaugural speech signals eventual national bankruptcy and moves closer to a declaration of war than any peacetime president. He said the claim that capitalism and Communism cannot coexist makes war the only eventual option.
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New York
Henry A. Wallace
Truman
Wallace
Mr. Truman
U P Safety Party Nears for Union Pacific Employees
The Union Pacific annual safety-first party for Idaho Utah divisions employees and families will be January 26 at Memorial hall 300 N Johnson Ave James H Bowns publicity chairman says five to six hundred are to attend Francis B Lewis Omaha superintendent of the Union Pacific system will be principal speaker Other top guests include George F Ashby Omaha Union Pacific president P J Lynch Omaha VP of operations F C Paulson Salt Lake City general manager south central district and L A Collins Portland general manager northwest district
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Union Pacific Railroad
Idaho-Utah
Memorial Hall
N. Johnson Ave
James H. Bowns
Bowns
Francis B. Lewis
Omaha
Union Pacific Sysem
George F. Ashby
State Police Unveil New FM Radios for Joint Police Circuit
Boise reports the Idaho State Police receive two new walkie talkies for a statewide FM radio circuit planned to unite city county and state officers on a single communication frequency. Superintendent A P Bunderson says the system will be funded and used by all local and state law enforcement agencies.
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Boise
A. P. Bunderson
Rita Hayworth Wins Aga Khan Marriage Nod in Cannes
In Cannes sources say the Aga Khan softened after a 15 minute talk with Rita Hayworth and now backs son Aly Khan’s divorce and forthcoming marriage to Miss Hayworth. The couple left Aly Khan’s Riviera suite to visit his father, a Mohammed descendant and billionaire. Aly and Rita had first met on arrival from Switzerland and Aly spoke with his father before the marriage announcement.
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Cannes
France
Aga Khan
Rita Hayworth
Miss Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan
Riviera
Aly
Mohammed
Wanderlust Ends In Cell For Boys Who Could Not Find Thrills At Home
Four teenage boys led by 13-year-old Kenneth Beyer were arrested near Heflin Alabama after attempting a southbound trek to the West with stolen car funds and toy gear. Police report $3613.96 cash and $4000 to $6000 stolen from a grandfather. Kenneth to be sent to boarding school per mother Laverne Beyer.
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Heflin
Ala
Arizona
Cleveland
Kenneth Beyer
Kenneth
Roy Lawrence Talbot
Jack Chambers
Robert Henson
Chicago
Atlanta
Alabama
Troy Brown
W. R. Jones
Cleburne County
Ewell Norton
Frank Beyer
Lakewood
Laverne Beyer
Louis Kosman
Bernard J. Chambers
Jack
Roy Talbot
Local Potato Growers Form New Southeast Idaho Group
Farmers in Power Franklin Bannock and Bingham counties organized the Bing ham county potato growers association to safeguard regional interests. Directors include Frank Westfall Aberdeen Arnold Jensen Ronald Carter Edwin De Kay Bert Clinger and H R Bingham.
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Blackfoot
Ida
Idaho
Bingham County Potato Growers Association
Power
Franklin
Bannock
Bingham County
Frank Westfall
Aberdeen
Arnold Jensen
Ronald Carter
Firth
Edwin DeKay
Tyhee
Bert Clinger
Shelley
H. R. Bingham
Weston
Resale Price Up For 1949 Chevrolet In New York
Dealers quote a $300 over list buying price for 1949 Chevrolets as the model appears in showrooms. The used-car trade expects immediate listing on lots with premiums similar to 1949 Fords last June, though initial Ford premium had fallen to $1000. No firm resale price yet for individual buyers.
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New York
Chevrolet
Love Rival Held After Movie Theater Shooting
John Tovrea 20 admitted firing at rival Robert Pugh 19 during a showing of Duel In The Sun in Canton Illinois. The shot grazed Pugh’s neck while Tovrea pursued by deputies fled, later confessing he acted out of love for Regine Williams 23. He faced assault with intent to kill charges with $5000 bond.
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Canton
Ill
John Tovrea
Tovrea
Robert Pugh
Capitol Theater
Regine Williams
Pugh
Henry Picton
Miss Williams
Washington Climate Stands Mild Among States at Same Latitude
The state of Washington records a milder climate than any other U S state on the same latitude, suggesting unique coastal and atmospheric influences that temper temperatures across the year. Weather patterns, ocean currents, and topography contribute to its comparatively gentle winters and cooler summers.
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State
Washington
U.S
Duel Challenge Over Love Sparks Sheriff's Intervention
William Alexander admitted he challenged Raymond Parker to a duel over a woman. He planned to meet on top of McKown Mountain using pistols, while Parker alerted sheriff Roland T. Clary. Alexander, an auto mechanic, and Parker, a mill worker, were former close friends whose love lives caused a rift.
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Gaffney
S. C
William Alexander
Raymond
Jack) Parker
Alexander
South Carolina
McKown Mountain
Bill Alexander
Parker
Roland T. Clary
Cherokee County
U S Recognizes Two New Governments in Latin America
The United States on Friday recognized the new military governments of Venezuela and El Salvador and was expected to extend full recognition to Israel soon. Washington also studied recognition of Transjordan amid exchanges noting Venezuela’s revolutionary government and El Salvador’s seizure of power on December 14.
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Washington
United States
Venezuela
el Salvador
Israel
Transjordan
State Department
Heidt Wins Court Case Over Contino Contract
Hollywood story reports pianist Dick Contino loses bid to break contract with Horace Heidt. Judge Clarence Hanson grants temporary injunction barring Contino from performing for others and notes Contino earned substantial earnings. Contract, signed July 19, spans 4500 to 25000 dollars yearly with a seven year renewal option.
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Hollywood
Dick Contino
Horace Heidt
Clarence M. Hanson
Contino
California
Heidt
Prison population climbs with four new inmates
Boise report states Idaho state prison now houses 382 inmates after four men begin 15 year terms for first degree burglary. Names listed include Harrison Potter from Minidoka Roay Jones from Jefferson Charles Queen and Ermon Hill from Bingham counties.
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Boise
Idaho State Prison
L. E. Clapp
Harrison Potter
Minidoka County
Roay Jones
Jefferson County
Charles Queen
Bingham County
Ermon Hill
Clapp
Selznick Gets Final Decree in Hollywood Divorce
Hollywood report notes Irene Mayer Selznick obtained her final divorce from David O. Selznick. The ruling frees him to marry Jennifer Jones, star of his studio, and Jones is previously the wife of Robert Walker. The Selznicks have two sons, Jon Jeffery and Daniel Mayer.
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Hollywood
Irene Mayer
Selznick
David O. Selznick
Jennifer Jones
Miss Jones
Robert Walker
Selznicks
Jon Jeffery
Daniel Mayer
Turner Memorial Baptist Church Check Altered to 24
Officials of Turner Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Worth report a Christmas relief donation of 14 dollars to a needy couple was altered and cashed for 24 dollars. The incident highlights charity fund misuse during the holiday season. Local authorities investigate the alteration and cashing of the check.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Turner Memorial Baptist Church
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