Auto price surge tightens profit margins for Ford and peers
Detroit reports rising production costs push new car prices higher across Ford Chrysler Hudson Packard Studebaker and Nash. Ford enacts a temporary program raising model prices with dealer profits fixed at current levels. GM hints at future price increases while tooling and model launches continue. Demand remains steady despite unfilled orders and duplicated orders may convert later.
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Detroit
Ford
Chrysler
Hudson
Packard
Studebaker
Nash
Ford Motor Co
J. R. Davis
General Motors
CIO
United Automobile Workers’ Union
National Automobile Dealers Association
Applications for Electro Cardiograph Tech at Veterans Hospital
The board of civil service is accepting applications for an electro cardiograph technician at the veterans hospital. The position pays 1954 dollars annually and applications must be received by July 15.
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Board of Civil Service
Veterans Hospital
Only Miracle Can Halt Dewey Now
Philadelphia June 23 Gov. Dewey is favored for the Republican nomination though a late draft movement for Sen. Vandenberg stirs Michigan delegates. Vandenberg says he is not a candidate but could be drafted, while Michigan leaders push support from other delegations. Observers note a possible last ballot change but doubt momentum. Dewey remains the frontrunner unless a convention stampede occurs.
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Philadelphia
Dewey
Sen. Vandenberg
New York
Michigan
Vandenberg
Stassen
Sigler
Vandenbereg
Church Convention Nears End After Merger Vote
In Oberlin on June 23 two thousand delegates at the Congregational Christian churches conference moved toward closure as reports and resolutions dominated the program. A Tuesday vote approving a basis for union with the Evangelical and Reformed church eased tensions that had built since the meeting began last Thursday.
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Oberlin
General Council
The
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Platform Adopted by Republican Convention in Philadelphia
The Republican convention unanimously approves a 1948 platform focused on world peace and anti communism. It calls for civil rights legislation antipoll tax and nonsegregation in the armed forces. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge presents the 2400 word document as a forward looking guide. The party hopes to ride to the White House after 16 years.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Truman
Democratic Party
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee
White House
Ono
Joseph Martin
Beers and Wines License Sought for Bill & Rubys Cafe
Jessie C Beard operator of Bill and Rubys cafe filed Wednesday an application for a beer and wine license to be used at the Marana cafe with the Pima County Board of Supervisors.
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Bill & Ruby's
Marana
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Jessie C. Beard
Hoover Receives Reverent Welcome at Republican Convention
The crowd of delegates and banners hailed Herbert Hoover in a moving hall ceremony as he urged trusteeship of liberty and warned against politics for personal gain. He offered no guidance on the party’s 1948 leadership choice.
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Hoover
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Herbert Hoover
One-Third of Americans Live Without Public Libraries
A survey finds that about one third of the U S population lacks access to public library services. It highlights disparities in library funding and geographic coverage across states and regions.
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Ad Parta
Anto Electric Company
W.S. Lackner
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Pioneer Hotel
Zemo
St.Joseph
Dorothy J. Miller
W. 70Th St
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Tor
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Jones Drug
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Miracle
By David Lawrence
Kosta Distributing CO
N. Bean
Niet
Oracle Road
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Henry Electric CO
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Boyle
Bowyer Motor CO
Tucson
Patterson's
Optometrists
W. A Schell
L. M Patterson
South Stone
Glenn H. Luglan
Corva Quarries
E. 16Th St
Sunset
Sunset Dairy
Lone
Firestone
Harry
Beth
H. P
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Sixth Avenue
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Greyhound
E. Broadway
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