Postwar Outlook After V E Day Warns of Slow Consumer Goods Return
Washington preview notes from War Mobilizer Byrnes project demand for public works after Japan’s defeat, with unemployment unlikely, wage adjustments awaiting cost of living, continued price and rationing controls, and gradual gains in consumer goods delayed by production shifts from munitions. Price supports linger, direct payments possible if surpluses occur.
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James F. Byrnes
Congress
Japan
Germany
Washington and World Abroad Columns Offer Postwar Plans
The SUN debuts Washington Report and World Abroad with aims to reform business taxes, streamline government, and expand foreign aid. Senior officials note reconversion targets, a single national defense department, and continued Lend-Lease tapering while backing UN economic programs. An optimistic view from Bernard Baruch contrasts with Stettinius and House Banking committee signals ahead of San Francisco talks.
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Washington Report
World Abroad
Cross Country Reports
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United Nations
Byrnes
Fred Vinson
Vinson
Stettinius
World Organization
San Francisco
Capitol
House Banking and Currency Committee
Bretton Woods
Thomas Speaks Sunday On Peace and Spring War News
The piece urges Cincinnati war workers to resist spring fatigue and keep focused on production. It links renewed optimism from Europe and the Pacific to the need for steady work to hasten victory, noting soldiers in Germany Italy and Okinawa still face danger while awaiting supplies.
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Cincinnati
Europe
Pacific
Germany
Italy
Okinawa
Japan
Important Meeting At Gibson Open To All At 2 P.M
R J Thomas CIO leader and UAW president will speak at the Gibson Roof Garden at 2 p m revealing the London World Trade Union Conference outcomes The talk covers the New World Labor Organization Bretton Woods Dumbarton Oaks and world peace efforts The event is open to all without charge
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Gibson
Thomas
United Auto Workers
CIO
World Trade Union
London
New World Labor Organization
Peace
Bretton Woods
Dumbarton Oaks
San Francisco
United Nations
Congress
Wilson to Quit Charter Over Gas Issue Predicted
Political circles forecast Wilson leaving the Charter Party before fall council races. The split stems from municipal gas company ownership and the GOP anti gambling stance. Wilson may run as independent with Republicans against municipal ownership, following a clash with Charter leader Cash. Elizabeth C. Reid backed Cash. Waldvogel was absent.
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Russell Wilson
Charter Party
Charterites
Cincinnati
Wilson
Albert D. Cash
Charter
Willis D. Gradison
Cash
Elizabeth C. Reid
Edward N. Waldvogel
Times Star finally covers Guild gains and retroactive raises
The Times Star reporter story notes the American Newspaper Guild has grown to about 20 000 members in a decade, won higher wages and benefits, and secured contracts at 165 papers. It mentions the paper’s own editorial staff weighing union affiliation and the newspaper issuing retroactive pay raises to guild members.
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The
Times-Star
American Newspaper Guild
CIO
John Clippinger
Florida
Times- Star
Oleo Bill Rejected By Senate Commerce Committee
Columbus Senate Commerce Committee voted four to three against a bill allowing colored oleo. The decision stalls the proposed change and returns the measure for further consideration.
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Columbus
Senate Commerce Committee
AFL Mayor Murphy Backed by Essex West Hudson CIO PAC
The Essex and West Hudson CIO Political Action Committee endorsed re election of Newark Mayor Vincent J. Murphy, an AFL member, along with three other candidates on the same slate.
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N. J
Vincent J. Murphy
AFL
Essex & West Hudson Cio
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