Convention Demands Fullest Use Of Trained Union Men To Aid In Responsible Positions
The American Federation of Labor urged labor representation in defense program agencies and policies during its Seattle convention, demanding trained union men be appointed to key posts. It re-elected William Green and George Meany, with Browne removed amid extortion trial, Edward Flore named 11th vice president. Delegates urged central bodies to bar racketeers, and attacked anti labor columns and charges against Thurman Arnold, seeking DOJ action if proven.
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Thurman Arnold
Green
Seattle
Wash
ILNS
American Federation of Labor
National Defense
Flore
William Green
George Meany
George B. Browne
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
New York
Browne
Edward Flore
International Alliance
Thomas A. Rickert
Federal Trade Commission
Anti-Trust
Department of Justice
Biddle
Arnold
Executive Council
Roosevelt
Resolution Committee
Printers’ Union
A. P. of L
APF
I. TU
I.T. U
Camp Education Plan
American Federation of Teachers
Philadelphia
George S. Counts
Teachers’ Organization
Stimson
Ingvald Haugen
Norwegian Seamen’s Associa
Tien
Federation of Labor
Norway
Herbert E. Gaston
the Treasury
Gaston
Convention Seeks Reaffiliation with International Typographical Union
Seattle based AFL convention endorses continuing talks to rejoin the ITU within the Allied Printing Trades, citing a need for a united Typographical Union in defense era cooperation and AIL structure. It notes prior suspensions over assessments and a recent overturned referendum.
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Seattle
Wash
ILNS
International Typographical Union
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
I.T. U
A. I. of L
Oxford Bundles for Britain drives second year
The Oxford chapter seeks funds and clothing and medical supplies for Britain. A letter by Mrs. Virginia Howard president and Dr. Burton French fund chair notes rising needs. Last year the group sent 1,200 knitted garments and 1,000 pounds of clothing to England.
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Oxford
Ohio
Britain
Virginia Howard
Burton French
England
Butler County Fair Board Posts Profit From 91st Fair
Butler County's ninety first fair not only paid its way but it made money, secretary John W. Cochran reported this week. A financial statement will be presented at the fair board meeting on November 8. Directors will be elected the last Saturday in November. Terms of Maurice R. Murray and William...
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Butler County
John W. Cochran
Cochran
Maurice R. Murray
William
Sesqui Centennial Groups To Enjoy Party Friday
Arrangements were completed at noon Monday for a gala Sesqui Centennial party Friday night at the fair grounds honoring the pageant cast. General chairman Alexander Thomson Jr said the event would run from 7 to 10 p.m. and invitees include pageant cast members, children and adults, police and Boy Scouts who helped with the Sesqui, make-up and costuming committees, volunteer gatekeepers, property men, and sponsors from participating organizations.
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Butler
Alexander Thomson, Jr
Sesqui
Followsme
Armco wins two War Department contracts totaling 185 458
Armco International Corp was awarded two War Department contracts last Saturday. The Ashland Kentucky plant will supply galvanized pipe and fittings for 60 268. The Middletown Ohio plant will build steel buildings for 90 200.
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Middletown
Ohio
Armco International Corporation
War Department
Fins Ashland
Thirty-eight Take Civil Service Exams at Wilson Junior High
Thirty-eight candidates filed applications to take civil service examinations Saturday afternoon at Wilson Junior High School. The test aims to create an eligibility list for seven municipal positions, with no vacancies currently existing. Breakdowns include fire captain, fire lieutenant, clerk general for schools, clerk-stenographer for schools, rationary fireman, oiler, and hoseman, with numbers listed for each role.
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Wilson Junior High
E. M. Ladley
Civil Service
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A. F. of L
Rainbow Gardens
Millville, Ohio
T. J. Wilder
Prop
David Webb & Sons
Ross
Tion
Haugen
Great Britain
Taylor
J. J. Magie
Butler County Fair Board
ARMCO
Cochrane
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