Cincinnati Chronicle labor newspaper masthead
Cincinnati's labor newspaper The Chronicle top labor press of the Ohio Valley dedicated to service and progress in the American Tradition of the people of Cincinnati. Wm. P. Sheehan editor Walter Gorman advertising manager George Richter assistant advertising manager Jim Carter managing editor.
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Ohio Valley
People of
Cincinnati
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Wm. P. Sheehan
Walter Gorman
George Richter
Jim Carter
Wirtz Urges Public Support for Civil Disorder Report
Secretary of Labor Wirtz urged all citizens to heed the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders report during a Sidney Hillman public service award event. He urged facing hard truths about racism and government inaction and praised workers’ role in justice through unions.
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Wirtz
National Advisory Commission On
Secretary of Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Sidney Hillman
Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Commission
Amalgamated
Jacob S. Potofsky
Harry S Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wayne Morse
Paul Douglas
Herbert Lehman
Martin Luther King
Greedy Merchants and Ghetto Grievances in Lending Report
The National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders highlights exploitation of disadvantaged consumers by retailers and harsh garnishment practices. It urges federal action, noting low income families lack understanding of credit and that existing laws protect mainly informed buyers. The House bill targets interest rates garnishments and disclosure to ease the burden on poor borrowers.
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Commission
Congress
House
Senate
Conservatives Seek Delay to Pass Civil Rights Bill in House
Liberal allies push for swift House action on the Senate civil rights bill with open housing and riot-control provisions. The Rules Committee postponed final action to April 9 and will hold hearings on a resolution backing Senate amendments. Republicans warn of possible changes to open housing and seek modifications to limit coverage.
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Senate
House Rules Committee
Rep. J. Madden
D.ind
House
William M. Colmer
Colmer
Gerald R. Ford
R.-Mich
Ford
Schools Taught Consumer Education Worldwide
Betty Furness reports growing interest in teaching consumer education in public schools nationwide. The President's Committee on Consumer Interests and the U. S. Office of Education are guiding school boards on study programs, stressing the need to distinguish wants from needs and to establish spending priorities.
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Betty Furness
Committee On
Consumer Interests
U.S. Office of Education
Miss Furness
Furness
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