25 May 1948
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
1
GM and the CIO United Auto Workers reached a two year contract granting 225,000 employees a flat 11 cent hourly wage increase with a future 3 cent rise tied to cost of living. The agreement includes yearly adjustments and no wage ceiling, first effective Friday.
DETROIT May 25 The agreement between General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers shocks the auto industry raising questions on a national pattern. GM economists estimate the pact adds about 75 million dollars annually to payroll and Chrysler eyes the formula, while Ford and the carmakers’ group remain silent.
Detroit May 25 news explains GM wage raise details with the United Auto Workers. A worker paid 1.50 an hour gains 11 cents immediately to 1.61, eight cents of which is a cost of living adjustment and five cents protected from cuts. The three cents for annual improvement remains fixed. The first year guarantees at least 1.56 per hour, with a second year three cent permanent increase to 1.59.
President Truman pressed Congress to approve federal education aid and raise the minimum wage to 75 cents an hour at a White House meeting with Democratic lawmakers. Senate support exists for school grants, but minimum wage legislation remains stalled in committee.
Washington May 25 The Senate passed a 1.21 billion farm appropriation bill after rejecting an amendment to restore prior soil conservation payments. The chamber also approved 75 million for school children’s lunches, 10 million more than the House. Senator Young argued the soil provision would favor Northern and Western states, while Senator Russell warned it penalized Georgia and the Southeast.
Tucson municipal employees protested the repeal of full salary payments for those injured or off duty, with police and fire reps seeking higher pay and a bracket system. The issue, debated by Mayor E. T. Houston and Councilman S. T. Adams, was referred to the council finance committee as the mayor vows to continue investigations into unwarranted absences and waste of public funds.
$2 390 000 flood control project at Tucson Arizona remains in the general rivers and harbors flood control bill. The bill would authorize 45 construction projects in 21 states totaling 107 762 900, with appropriations to follow in separate legislation before work begins. The Tucson project, pushed by Rep Earl Wilson, would drain the southeastern Tucson area near Davis Monthan Air Force Base and divert floodwater from the downtown toward the Santa Cruz river. The bill is deemed minor by Dondero, with broader omnibus plans noted for 1946.
Seven Arab states debated the United Nations cease fire demand while clashes continued around Jerusalem. Israel bombed and was bombed, Haifa port was closed, and Ramat Rebel changed hands twice as Jewish forces held off Arab assaults.
National League games were disrupted by rain in St. Louis at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh hosted Philadelphia in a night contest while Cincinnati faced Boston, also at night. American League play included Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at St. Louis under night conditions with New York at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland not specified.
Secretary of State Dan Garvey became acting governor of Arizona after the death of Sidney P. Osborn. With no lieutenant governor or succession law, officials debated whether he should be governor or acting governor and how to handle salary, warrants, and the status of the acting secretary of state.
The SEC questioned Wall Street brokers about Kaiser-Frazer short sales last February amid an inquiry into a 10 million dollar Kaiser-Frazer stock offering and the withdrawal of Otis & Co. and First California Corp. from underwriter agreements. Cyrus Eaton denied testimony at the opening hearing.
The death of Gov Sidney P Osborn Tuesday morning drew shock and condolences from Arizona leaders. Atty Gen Evo De Concini recalled his long illness and said the state has lost a steady leader. University president Dr James Byron McCormick praised Osborn as a friend of education and regents advocate. Mayor E T Houston and Chief Justice R C Stanford expressed deep regret, noting his lasting impact on state governance.
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers reached a wage agreement with a flexible living-cost formula. The pact raises questions about its spread and impact on inflation. Observers note a shift in labor relations, with mixed gains for labor and higher consumer prices.
The Senate approved and sent to the White House a bill extending to August 1950 the life of options taken before June 1 1946 on oil and mineral leases on government land. Current law limited such options to two years due to material shortages and bad weather delaying surveys.
In New York negotiators for 25,000 long distance workers in 42 states agreed to resume talks and delay actions before a presidential fact finding board. An unscheduled meeting occurred between AT&T long lines officials and CIO American Union of Telephone Workers as the board prepared to begin its study.
A coroner's jury in Phoenix found boxing promoter Doug Cowboy Smith died from a gunshot wound. The verdict names a shooter but gives no motive or identity. Further BULLETINS on Page 13 may provide updates.
Nogales Ariz May 25 Mrs Gladys Weage mother in law of the late Gov Sidney Osborn said she planned to leave for Phoenix either Tuesday night or Wednesday to be with her daughter. Mrs Weage has resided in Nogales for over four years.
Gov. Sidney P. Osborn died at 2 25 a m in Phoenix after a long battle with aging paralysis that began in 1947. Secretary of State Dan E Garvey assumed gubernatorial duties as Osborn completed four terms and his death prompts questions on a new election and Garvey a potential candidate.
Funeral services for Gov Sidney P Osborn will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Phoenix Central Methodist Church Rev Charles S Kendall to officiate. The governor lies in state in the capitol rotunda 11 30 a m to 1 p m with a national guard honor guard. Interment follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. Acting Governor Dan Garvey will issue a 30 day mourning proclamation and flags will fly at half mast.
In Phoenix on May 25, Governor Sidney P. Osborn will undergo an autopsy to study the obscure disease that caused his death. Dr. O. L. Bendheim said the plan followed family and doctor counsel and the governor’s wish to help others through his suffering. The governor died from progressive muscular atrophy.
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