CIO Warns Against Ballot Changes In Ohio
Columbus dispatch reports Ohio CIO official Jacob Clayman warns petition drives to adopt a Massachusetts or office type ballot. Change would end straight party voting, risking Democratic gains and voter confusion ahead of 1950 elections. Taft forces fund the effort with about 75000 dollars.
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Pressing Problems Times-Star Features False Airport Blast
The Times-Star and candidate Robert Van Fossen criticized for publishing a page one attack on Congressman Earl Wag ner and Cincinnati officials. Officials countered that federal airport funds are misrepresented and warned Such false claims could jeopardize Blue Ash Airport and bond measures.
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Ghost Writer Draws GOP Attention for Publicity
Reports in newspaper circles say a West Virginia press agent hired by the local GOP will be paid by at least one candidate for publicity work. A cited price of 1500 dollars for a ghost writer echoes a practice started by Carl Rich when he was mayor, who reportedly first hired a publicity agent.
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SUN Subscribers For 2300 CWA Phone Workers
After affiliating with the CIO the Executive Board of Division 46 CWA decided to subscribe to the SUN for its 2300 members. James E. Sigafoose, president, says informed members must hear the union viewpoint amid Taft Hartley coverage and labor movement pressures from big business. The union cites the Telephone Company experience as a lesson in solidarity.
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Beer Tax Revenue Fuels Prohibition Debate
Brewery Workers urge in favor of keeping alcohol legal citing tax contributions. They note nearly three billion dollars in yearly federal and state taxes and emphasize Ohio’s 1948 revenue from alcohol. John Dehner warns local dry options would reduce demand and threaten jobs.
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