July 25, 1952

strike settled in Fairless-Murray conf with Truman and Steelman on basis of modified Bethlehem formula on union shop; union wins 16¢ hrly wage rise and fringe benefits costing 5.4¢ an hr; cos win $5.20-a-ton price rise; smaller cos to sign after USWA com ratifies accord; pact also includes joint tours of US Steel plants by Fairless and Murray to promote better relations; Truman said to hase threatened unspecified action; personally announces accord; illus; Murray, Fairless, Sec Lovett, Admr Fowler comment; details on union-shop clause

small fire breaks out on Conv floor

Reston repts on Mo delegate caucus at which Gavin and T J Pendergast voted for Stevenson; on Truman assurance Gov would accept; on his original instructions to Gavin to give token 1st-ballot vote to Barkley; revs Truman stand on Stevenson; cites Stevenson statement on being placed in nomination; comments on Stevenson, Harriman forces reaction to Truman stand; White House confirmation

BLS consumers May 15-June 15 price index rises to record 186.6% of '35-39 base to top Dec '51; old series at 191.1% for 0.4% rise

Pres commutes Collazo death sentence; atty L A Rover and Mrs Collazo hail move; V Marcantonio comment; case revd