Labor Federation Condemns Bolshevism and Proftieering At Annual Convention
The American Federation of Labor executive council reported in Montreal on June 7 denouncing Bolshevism and profiteering, condemning the Cummings railroad law and Kansas industrial relations court, and criticizing Congress and the Justice Department for anti labor actions. It urged government action to curb profiteering, boost co operation, expand credit to cooperatives, and fix living costs while preserving wage levels. The report endorsed worker control in industry, warned against company unions, and urged mobilizing labor to defeat anti labor political campaigns. It warned of price pressures, called for permanent anti profiteering boards, tax reallocation to retire debt, and emphasized democratic industry managed by workers.
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Rain Drives Shoppers to Hide Fashion Bargains
Weather keeps many at home but sparks a flood of sale notices. The store teases silk shirts, women hats, and vivid skirts priced from 14.50. Boys Norfolk suits and Kuppenheimer men’s suits on sale with discounts from regular 40s to 70s.
Labor movement faces extremism and Bolshevism in postwar era
A lengthy report on the labor movement criticizes extremist propaganda and Bolshevik influence after World War I, noting the movement’s opposition to radical ideas. It argues unrest stems from injustices and can be resolved by truth and intelligent policy, not revolution. The document surveys many aspects of organized labor.
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Obituary of Barbara Sohn 80 in Easton Connecticut
Mrs Barbara Sohn widow of Gott fleb Sohn died at her home in Aston Connecticut after a long illness at age 80 on Saturday June 5 She is survived by two sons John of Easton and Albert of 255 Bunnell Street Easton Funeral services will be at her late home Tuesday afternoon Rev Mr Fredericks Baptist Easton will officiate Burial will be in Union Cemetery Easton
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Riker Injured When Flying Boat Drops Near Steeplechase Island
Paul Riker of Marina Park was badly injured when a Connecticut Aerial Navigation flying boat plunged about 300 feet into Long Island Sound near Steeplechase Island. Pilot Joseph Remson pulled Riker from the water, and he was taken to St. Vincent’s hospital after first aid from Dr. N. P. Larsen. Riker survived with both arms broken and remained under care, with hopes for improvement. Also aboard were Miss Muriel Read Bernard Dubois and William K. Seeley’s protege, the Canadian youth, and the crew aided by canoes and small boats.
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Pilot Remson Cites Control Failure in Accident
Recovery expected to be speedy and complete. Pilot Remson states machine controls failed, causing the crash as the reason for the accident.
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Factions Clash Over Irish Question In New Haven
New Haven June 7. Friends of Irish Freedom accuse Yale faculty petition to Congress of Irish question neutrality as propaganda against Irish freedom. Harvard and Connecticut delegation letters urge defeating Mason ambassador resolution, while Tilson is pressed to oppose the Mason plan.
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Liquor Ban Declared at Yale Reunion Headquarters
New Haven June 7 representatives of Yale reunion classes announced no liquor will be served at class headquarters this year. Leading attorneys for each class sought a loophole in the Volstead act to permit drinks in tents behind class homes. Tents on campus that housed kegs for graduates will be dispensed with. Several classes reportedly held secret ballots in 1919 on stocking liquor, with funds forbidden and committees appointed to purchase alcohol.
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