Pegler Denounced as Fascist Fringe Columnist
A critique labels Westbrook Pegler a fascist fringe writer for postwar rhetoric attacking unions and labor, calling for anti-labor literature and wage suppression as a means to undermine workers and the Roosevelt era gains. The piece urges recognizing Pegler and imitators as fascist fringe influence.
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Westbrook Pegler
Pegler
Congress
Beck urges Roosevelt and pro liberal Congress at Teamsters meet
In Seattle delegates of the Western Conference of Teamsters hear Vice President Dave Beck of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters urge reelecting President Roosevelt and lawmakers who back his liberal policies. Beck calls for strong support from common people to elect pro Roosevelt leaders.
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Seattle
Teamsters
Dave Beck
Ind. Bro
AFL
Roosevelt
Congress
Beck
Joe Regains Job Through Community War Chest Aid
The Industrial Public Relations Council of the Community War Chest aided a union member known as Joe after his temper and conduct led to dismissal. Referred by the Jewish Family Service Bureau, the case followed medical evaluation at Beckman Dispensary and aimed to restore employment and stability.
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Industrial Public Relations Council
Community War Chest
Joe
Jewish Family Service Bureau
Labor
Beckman Dispensary
Back to Work After Union Help Resolves Shop Fights
Joe returns to work after a caseworker talks with union officials about his past behavior and protects him from taunting at the plant. His wife sought help from a well supported agency to solve the problem, and he is now back to his old self.
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Joe
Portrait of a Lady bought by Columbia for Rosalind Russell
A play previously staged in Boston called Portrait of a Lady has been acquired by Columbia. Rosalind Russell will star as the heroine reminiscent of Clare Luce, in a role that mirrors Luce’s public image.
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Holly Wood
Boston
Clare Luce
Columbia
Alexandria King
Miss Luce
Rosalind Russell
Hollywood
Murray Urges ACA Support in Western Union Election
Philip Murray CIO president urges CIO members to back the American Communications Association in the Western Union vote that will determine the bargaining agent for about 60,000 employees nationwide. ACA pitches economic benefits and wartime industry support to win against four AFL unions. Bernard Woolis directs the local drive from the CIO regional office.
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Philip Murray
CIO
American Communications Association
Western Union
ACA
Murray
Aca-Cio
AFL
Bernard Woolis
Don’t Weave Weighs In As Weekly Traffic Rule
Police and Traffic Safety Council announce a weekly Rule of the Week to curb weaving. Beginning Monday the rule is Stay in Your Own Traffic Lane Dont Weave, citing section 74-92d of the Traffic code. Officials warn weaving causes accidents and endangers others on the highway.
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Police Department
Traffic Safety Council
National Citizens PAC: Nonpartisan push for Roosevelt Truman
The National Citizens PAC supports Roosevelt and Truman plus a progressive Congress to win victory in war, ensure peace, full production and employment, and end discrimination. It operates independently of parties, backs citizens to register and vote, publicizes issues, and funds allies.
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National Citizens Pac
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Progressive Congress
CIO Pac
Cio-Pac
CIO
Roosevelt
Truman
George W. Norris
Sidney Hillman
James G. Patton
Freda Kirchwey
R. J. Thomas
Treas
National Committee
America
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FDR
Federated Picture
National Citizens Political Action Committee
Martin Miller
NCPAC
Allan S. Haywood
Carter Wesley
P. B. Young
Julian Steele
Canada Lee