Strike Right Upheld By New Jersey High Court
The New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals overturns Vice Chancellor Fallon on an injunction restraining company employees from striking and banning AFL Silk Workers union picketing. It interprets the National Industrial Recovery Act to protect peaceful picketing and lawful strikes, allowing union activity and recognizing the right to organize and bargain collectively.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Court of Errors and Appeals
John J. Fallon
American Federation of Silk Workers
American Federation of Labor
National Industrial Recovery Act
Dlers
NRA
Oenion
New York City Code Enforcement Urged by Industrial Official
Industrial Commissioner Elmer F. Andrews urged strict nationwide enforcement of the NRA code to restore purchasing power. He called for public exposure of employers who cheat and said state machinery should act as umpire to enforce popular will, despite industry reluctance.
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New York City
ILNS
NRA
Elmer F. Andrews
National League of American Citizenship
United States
Andrews
Teacher's Oath to Uphold Constitution Urged
A resolution urged that all teachers and public school employees swear allegiance to the U S Constitution. The measure aims to ensure loyalty within schools and public education.
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Washington
U. S
Representative Kenney Fights Communist Teachings In Schools
The House member Edward A. Kenney of New Jersey denounced that Communism Fascism and Bolshevism have been charged to many teachers. He urged Congress to send a message to states and territories that it supports upholding constitutional principles.
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Edward A. Kenney
New Jersey
Norris Advocates Six Hour Day and Inheritance Tax
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska speaks in Harrisburg supporting Governor Pinchot. He urges a six hour work day without pay cuts and inheritance tax laws to redistribute wealth, criticizes indifference to economic maladjustments, and praises bold presidential action. He warns against greed that crushes the people and urges lawmakers who oppose that philosophy.
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Harrisburg
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Pinchot
United States Senate
Eight Miners Escape Fire Trap At Little Betty Mine
In Linton Indiana eight workers escaped after 16 hours trapped by a mine fire at the Little Betty coal mine. They found the manway and surfaced 400 feet from the raging blaze near the tipple. A January 1931 explosion killed 28, and officials warn that precautions remain insufficient.
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Linton
Ind
Little Betty
Here
Green backs La Follette public works bill in Senate hearing
Washington D C April 1934 President William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged swift passage of the La Follette 10 billion public works bill before the Senate education and labor committee saying private industry cannot solve the unemployment crisis. He cited 10 million unemployed, NRA and AAA failures, and rising production with little employment gains.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Federation of Labor, Men
William Green
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Green
NRA
AAA
Federal 75 Million Education Bill Introduced in House
Washington March 11 A bill to provide a federal appropriation of 75 million dollars next year for grade and high schools was introduced by Representative Douglass of Massachusetts after approval by a House education subcommittee.
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Washington, D. C
Ilns
House
Douglass
Massachusetts
Chewing Mechanic to Skip Tobacco in Indy 500
Indianapolis racer J. W allaeer Johnson, known as a vivid riding mechanic, plans to quit chewing tobacco in this year’s 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. He previously chewed while in the pits, risking a distraction during competition.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. Wallaeer Johnson
Pene
Louis Schneider
Billy Arnold
Billy
Tony Gulotta
Arnold
Schneider
AFL survey urges plan to put workers back to work
The American Federation of Labor calls for definite national planning to restore employment and consumption. It cites relief rolls rising to about 4.5 to 5.0 million in March 1934 and argues increased production and profits must fund a broader labor force, warning against drift to relief. Houston longshoremen strike over wages.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Federation of Labor
CWA
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