DaimlerChrysler's Warren Truck Assembly Plant to Host 'Toys For Tots' Donation Event, December 17

      Combined Gifts from Six Detroit-Area Manufacturing Facilities
           to be Presented to U.S. Marine Corps Representatives

WHAT: DaimlerChrysler check and toy presentation to U.S. Marine Corps representatives for annual Toys For Tots holiday toy drive

  WHO:     DaimlerChrysler Plant Managers
           Jim Betty, President, United Auto Workers Local 140
           Staff Sergeant Leon Beldin, Marine Wing Support Group 47, Support
            Squadron 471, Detachment Bravo, based at Selfridge Air National
            Guard Base

  WHEN:    Friday, December 17, 2004, 11:30 a.m.

  WHERE:   DaimlerChrysler Corp.
           Warren Truck Assembly Plant
           Auditorium
           21500 Mound Road
           Warren, Mich.

DETAILS: Toy donations and monetary contributions will be made from six Detroit-area DaimlerChrysler manufacturing facilities, including Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Jefferson North Assembly Plant, Detroit Axle, Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Warren Stamping and Sterling Stamping.

  VISUAL:  Dodge trucks loaded with toys
           Check presentation to Marine Corps representatives
           Seven-ton military trucks being loaded with toys

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PRNewswire -- Dec. 16