Donora Smog Crisis Spotlighted by Webster Society
Webster Society charges Donora and Webster residents suffered smog exposure from the American Steel & Wire plant during a four day Public Health Service test in April. The group cites 100 affected, dozens seeking medical help, and calls for federal state action while labeling Donora a company town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donora
U.S. Public Health Service
American Steel & Wire Co
Mary Rudes
Carol Ann Pelligrini
Federated Pictures
U. S. Public Health Service
Webster Society For Better Living
Federated Press
Donora Medical Assa
Donora-Webster
Webster
Webster Society
Sec
Allen Kline
Kline
U. S. Steel Corp
Monongahela River
United Steelworkers
CIO
Taft Health Rumor Quelled by Father and Son
In a dialogue between Luther and his father the Dim ity Diaper czar, rumors swirl about Senator Taft’s health. The son misinterprets illness while the father insists Taft remains in fine condition, clarifying no sickness is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Sen. Taft
Mr. Dilworth
Taft-Hartley Law Reboot In New Fight On Paper
In a discussion on labor and politics the Taft-Hartley law is described as remaining in effect on paper while lawmakers from both parties seek a new statute. The dialogue hints that organized labor will react but the law’s presence persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Luther
Congress
Union Education Class Graduates Ten in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Joint Board of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers awarded certificates to ten students after a five week course in union rules of order held at union headquarters last Friday. Certificates were presented by Ben Herman as Emma Ferrara and Mary Lou Sauer organized the training with mock meetings and a final five minute speeches. George DeNucci CIO regional director attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Joint Board
The
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Ben Herman
Joint Board
Herman
Emma Ferrara
Mary Lou Sauer
de Felice
George DeNucci
CIO
Central
Ohio
The Man With The Mustache Recalled
A dialogue explores patriotic and political tensions as a son and father discuss loyalty, hard work, and fear of radicalism linked to a legendary figure with a mustache. The father asks for the man, and is told he is dead, suggesting new threats loom from organized labor and radical politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Pop
Horst Wessel
Hot Rods to Hit Town in Cincinnati Races 1949
Cincinnati Raceways announces the 1949 Cincinnati Midget Race Bowl season starting Friday May 6, with midget racing each Friday under AAA sanction and a new feature of hot rod racing every other Wednesday. Featured drivers include Mel Hansen Henry Banks Aaron Woodard Johnny Parson and Kenny Eaton. All are slated to drive the 500 at Indianapolis on Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Hall
Cincinnati Raceways, Inc
Cincinnati
AAA
Mel Hansen
Henry Banks
Aaron Woodard
Johnny Parson
Kenny Eaton
Indianapolis Speedway
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Kathman
Goodyear
West Fifth St
George P. Bocklet
Mgr
Union Headquarters
Brotherhood Bldg
Vine St
Union Educational
Bertha Haggard
Ida de Felice
Robert K. Shirley
Edward C. Schadler
Hilda Schuler
Louis Dinger
John Guttadauro
Anna Eschenmueller
Cecil Hedges
Betty Schneider
Neve
Ganized
Moscow
Menana Boy’s
Madison Rd
Oakley
Oakley Building and Loan Co
Madison
John Schwarz
E. McMillan
Eighth St
Premier Press
Goldsmith
Dept. Stores
Greater Cincinnati
Covington, Ky
Aurora
Ind
New Castle
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