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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
5
The 127 Freedom Train items include Milton Areopagitica 1644 and key cases from Zenger to Franklin. It highlights freedom of speech as essential to a free government and warns that suppressing publication erodes rights and invites tyranny.
The special session saw Republicans block Democratic amendments aimed at aid for the blind. Sen. Fred G. Reiners of Cincinnati used a one day chair stint to push a voice vote on an amendment that would have limited roll calls. Sen. Mahoney of Cleveland urged a $60 monthly cap, highlighting the state surplus. Ferguson, a Cambridge gas and oil producer, signals a shift toward helping the common people.
The first statewide CIO meeting will be in Cincinnati on Sunday August 8 at the Hall of Mirrors Netherland Plaza Hotel. Local 28 telephone workers will help with PAC literature with Ann McKiernan Vera Bauman Virginia Duffner and Pauline Griner assisting. Smittie’s Band plays from 9 30 am with the meeting at 10 am regarding November voting at the Board of Elections 622 Sycamore Street open Saturdays till noon.
Local 28 invites wives and husbands of members to attend a rally featuring Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas of California as the main speaker. Glowing reports on her speaking ability promise a worthwhile message for attendees and support for Local 28 representation.
In a special session debate, Ferguson opposed trimming state surpluses amid a proposed $30 million annual unemployment compensation tax cut for employers. He pressed that surpluses should remain to shield coffers from a downturn even as others push for a sales tax cut.
The Ohio State Employment Service calls for more than 500 seasonal harvest hands to pick ripening tomatoes in the northwest. Most openings are in Bowling Green, Wauseon, and Napoleon. Positions are open to students on vacation or anyone physically qualified. details available at 91 local offices statewide.
U S Steel reports $32,585,677 second quarter 1948 profits, over 10% higher than 1947. Chairman Olds hints at further price hikes, arguing inflation drives prices, not causes. notes $430 million in price increases since 1946. Reads as ongoing steel market leverage and broad inflation impact.
The American Union of Telephone Workers voted to accept the national contract with A T and T. National results show 3043 in favor and 1610 opposed. Local 28 reported 242 in favor and 30 against.
Rep McCowen, representing the Ports district, is documented in this record for his duties and affiliations with port authorities. The entry notes committee assignments and public service focus on maritime infrastructure and regional trade access.
A report cites Ohio congressman McCowen on 16 issues with two correct votes and twelve wrong votes including Taft Hartley, plus two absences. The note urges Ohioans to consider registration.
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