Unions Entitled to Free Air Time Under Radio Rules
New York unions are guaranteed free radio time under federal rules to present labor viewpoints on controversies including elections. The CIO Political Action Committee pamphlet explains rights, how to obtain time, and tips for broadcasting labor issues from convention reports to wartime and postwar efforts. It covers what to do if stations resist and provides ready made program ideas and topics.
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New York
CIO
Political Action Committee
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
PAC
Taft Ignored NAACP Plea Over Reconversion Bill
Cincinnati NAACP urged Sen. Robert A. Taft to back the Kilgore Murry reconversion bill arguing for national wage and employment stability. Theodore M. Berry warned against states rights measures creating unemployment gaps and discrimination affecting Black workers in the South.
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Robert A. Taft
Kilgore-Murray
Cincinnati
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Theodore M. Berry
Berry
Taft
Wage Increases Win for 1500 Harvest Workers
In Chicago 1500 skilled Harvester workers won hourly wage increases of 5 to 10 cents through the United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers CIO.
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Chicago
United Farm Equipment & Metal Workers
CIO
The House I Live In A Fetus Story Progression
The text traces human development from fertilized cell to fetus and infant, outlining cell division formation of layers and organs. It notes eight weeks about one inch long, six months eyes open but vision absent, and cautions birth outcomes. Next Week: How I Am Fed.
Inplant Meal Programs Expanded in War Industry
A War Food Administration survey shows about five million workers in roughly half of U S manufacturing plants have access to mid shift meals, with another half million in other industries. Ninety one percent of plants with over 2,500 workers offer in plant feeding, while only 28 percent of small plants do.
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U. S
War Food Administration
WFA
Union Man Gets Action In First Session As Mayor
Robert D. Lee, newly chosen mayor of Richmond California, pushed two labor resolutions through city council on his first day. One condemns the right to work amendment on the November ballot and the other criticizes inadequate transportation for the city's war workers. The AFL labor leader and three term building trades figure succeeds Frank E. Tiller as mayor.
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Richmond
Cal
Robert D. Lee
International Hod Carriers Building & Common Laborers Union
AFL
Contra Costa Building Trades Council
Lee
Frank E. Tiller
Standard Oil Co
Poes of Guoye Fussed Us
Fragmentary note refers to a poetic group and a clash of opinions. Source lacks clear dates or full names, but hints at local cultural tensions and a public discourse around Guoye works. Further context is needed for precise identification or outcome.
Dewey Predicts Inevitable Postwar Depression
The SunShine press reports Tom Dewey warns of a coming postwar depression while quipping that Hitler misreads the public mood. He notes Berlin walls are gone and suggests Hitler regrets quitting the press of them. Hector in San Diego, a labor leader, embellishes the remark.
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Tom Dewey
Hitler
Berlin
Hector
San Diego
Propaganda and blind voting in wartime talk
A father and son debate soldiers reading British papers under blackout rules. They discuss Sen Taft laws banning certain readings to influence votes and praise for Roosevelt versus Dewey. The piece contrasts with late commentary on Hitler ordering eight generals hanged, decrying tradition and feelings.
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Luther
Sen. Taft
Mr. Dilworth
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Hitler
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