Anti Strike Bill Stalled in Senate Over Compulsion Debate
Senate action on anti strike legislation delays several weeks as the Education and Labor Committee rejects compulsory measures. The report defends the right to strike and promotes voluntary negotiation as the path to stable labor management relations, noting many disputes are settled without outside help.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Education and Labor Committee
House
APL
Home Rule Amendment Endorsed By Hamilton Chamber Board
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce votes unanimously to support a Home Rule Amendment that would allow the city to levy up to six mills for operating expenses, replacing the eight percent utility tax for 1946. The measure aims to fund police and fire services, health programs, and garbage collection, with supporters warning of service cuts if not approved.
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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Conroy
Hamilton Chamber
Hamilton
Chamber
Robert K. Stevenson
Conroy
Health Bill Approval Urged By Green at Senate Hearing
AFL President William Green urged Congress to enact a federal health insurance program as part of a broader social security plan. He testified before the Senate Education and Labor Committee that the National Health Act would cover 80 to 90 percent of Americans and should replace reliance on costly private plans. Green criticized gaps in health access in rural and low income areas and called for investigation into groups opposing the bill funded by large sums.
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Washington, D. C
AFL
William Green
Congress
Senate Education and Labor Committee
America
Green
Labor Organization
U S Health Ranking Questioned By Labor Leader
Mat thew Woll president of the Labor League for Human Rights says community chests fund nursing services that combat infant death nationwide. Arthur J. Altmeyer of the Social Security Board notes prewar U S infant death rates were higher than seven countries. He questions if a democratic government protects health to the fullest.
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Matthew Woll
Labor League For Human Rights
Woll
American Federationist
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Altmeyer
AFL
Hamilton
Public Health League Nursing Association
City of
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Ross
Iyion Hosery
Conway
U. S
Heatrola
State
Fulton Lewis, JR
MR. Ward Pennington
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