In Detroit last week the word "settlement" had begun to lose its meaning. Three weeks ago General Motors agreed with United Auto Workers President Walter Reuther on the economic clauses of a new three year contract only to see a majority of G.M. plants shut down by local disputes over work rules. Last week Reuther and G.M. Negotiator Louis Seaton settled the major noneconomic points in the contract, including such delicate matters as toilet time and pay for union shop chairmen. But still walkouts caused a shutdown in 39 G.M. plants, crippled...
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