AFL backs drive to bring GIs home from overseas
The American Federation of Labor urged faster demobilization as GIs in the Pacific and Europe petitioned for quicker homecoming. AFL President William Green warned the War Department that Congress may act, citing morale and shipping concerns, and the Senate Military Affairs Committee ordered an immediate investigation with Gen Dwight Eisenhower summoned as its first witness.
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Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
War Department
AFL
William Green
Pacific
Europe
Congress
Green
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Dwight Eisenhower
Army
Manila
United States
Germany
Japan
Philippines
France
Lcens
Bartenders' Union Signs Agreement at Stone House
The Bartenders' Union No. 169 announces a signed agreement with the Stone House proprietor at Heaton Street and Greenwood Avenue. The house now employs union bartenders and supports fair treatment for the union. Also calls for support for the Mile of Dimes Drive aiding firefighters.
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Bartenders’ Union, No
Stone House
Heaton Street
Greenwood Avenue
Truman Praises AFL Record In Keeping Down Strikes
AFL President William Green told President Truman at a White House conference that only about 40 000 of nearly 7 million AFL members were on strike. He cited wage gains through collective bargaining and argued that strikes are not harming reconversion while urging continued agreements and arbitration.
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Truman
AFL
Washington, D. C
William Green
White House
American Federation of Labor
America
Department of Labor
Hamilton Trades Council approves union credentials and funds
The Hamilton Co operative Trades and Labor Council met Tuesday with Ray Caldwell presiding. Credentials read for Earl Newton John Meade Don Young B Nicholas and Ray Kesk. A Tarantile Paralysis fund donation was voted. bartender proprietor at Stone House signed fair agreement. Committee to probe 20 percent utility bill changes formed.
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Hamilton Co-operative Trades & Labor Council
Ray Caldwell
Earl Newton
Letter Carriers Union
John Meade
Don Young
Typographical Union
B. Nicholas
Ray Kesk
Plumbera and
Steam Fitters’ Union
Tarantile Paralysis Fund
Fire Fighters
Charles Eible
Bartenders Union
Stone House
Corner Heaton
Greenwood Avenue
Ralph Morningstar
Mack Holland
E. Nicholas
Wood Workers Win Raise Piqua Obie
A fragmented report notes a union victory and wage raise for workers at an Atlanta area plant. The piece mentions labor groups including the International Union of North America and a local plants, with references to Piqua and nearby communities and a likely obie event.
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Piqua
Obie
Scont Bourty Ineramse
Level Union
Uphelsttears
International Union of North
Amesien
Megetio
Nets -Wills
Krot-Mills -Ga. Preducte
Assured Prompt Service at Nonpareil Printing Co
A local shop, Nonpareil Printing Co, advertises quick turnaround for printing needs. The notice highlights reliable service, custom work, and prompt delivery to nearby businesses and residents.
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Nonpareil Printing Co
Red Cross A Haven For GIs In Europe
Washington D C Jesse C Thomas assistant to the vice chairman in charge of domestic services American Red Cross has returned from a two month survey of European installations. He visited cities in Switzerland France Italy Great Britain and Germany and praised the universality of the Red Cross program noting its home like atmosphere for soldiers and all Americans abroad.
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Washington, D.C
Jesse C. Thomas
American Red Cross
Mr. Thomas
Switzerland
France
Italy
Great Britain
Germany
Red Cross
Red 7
Thomas
Flu Wins First Election for Tuderal Labor Union
A newly organized Gas Meter Workers Union No. 20 404 won collective bargaining rights for employees of the American Meter Co in Philadelphia by a 115 to 12 vote in an NLRB election.
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Philadelphia
Gas Meter Workers Union No
American Meter Co
NLRB
New Incorporation Hamilton Cabs and Service Inc
A new corporation named Hamilton Cabs and Service Inc is formed with 260 shares no par value issued to Robert A Black, Robert Fosdick, and Rudolph R Reinhold. The filing announces its incorporation details and initial shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Cabs & Service, Inc
Robert A. Black
Robert Fosdick
Rudolph R. Reinhold
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March OF Dimes
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Chicago Market CO
Union
Market St
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Ohio
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Lave
America United
A. F. of L
Amariva United
EWT
NBC
Boris Shiskin
William Wyatt
F. S. Fitzpatrick
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Trades Council
Nenparell
Observer
Flu
FANTI
Citi‘ Ite National Foundation For
Social Security
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