Crump Defeat Highlighted by United Labor Support
Crump defeats opponent again with strong labor backing. Kefauver’s 80th Congress voting record cited as imperfect, with opposition to wage hour amendments and Gearhart resolution seen as harming social security.
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Kefauver Fights for TVA and Trims Monopolies
Senator Kefauver stood for TVA support and greater curbs on monopolies. He co sponsored a bill to close gaps in the Clayton anti trust act. The piece notes his strength in Congress and the long run fight against Boss Crump’s anti union stance in Memphis.
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Armour Pact Signed by Armour & Co Workers
A one year no wage increase contract was signed by United Packinghouse Workers CIO Armour & Co for 30 000 workers across 25 plants. The pact allows a wage reopening once during the year and provides dues checkoff renewal and triple pay for holiday work.
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