Democratic Decline and Reform Talk In Cincinnati
The Sun reports national leaders hear local Democratic woes as Cincinnati discusses reviving the party. A precinct organization plan is proposed to expand active workers, opposed by William J. Leonard. Ted Berry may run as an independent against Councilman Jesse D. Locker, who faces criticism from The Cincinnati Voice over housing authority votes.
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Coops Set to Mark 100th Anniversary Nationwide
CHICAGO The cooperative movement reaches its 100th birthday December 21 and will be honored with dinners meetings and parties across the country. Centennial Director Gilman Calkins says the 1844 Rochdale origin is celebrated in 39 nations with two and a half million U S families as members. Events span New York to California including Christmas Rochdale Day and Freedom Fund rallies.
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Xavier Labor School announces second session dates
Xavier University's Labor School will run from January 15 to March 28 under director Rev. Richard T. Deters S. J. Registration closes at midnight January 12. Courses include Oral Argumentation, English, Parliamentarian Procedure, Economics, Labor Ethics, and more with specific evening schedules.
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Shoe Workers Reach Major Pay Increase Deal
In St. Louis, six weeks of talks between United Shoe Workers CIO and Intl. Shoe Co. concluded last week with annual pay increases totaling $3.5 million for workers. The agreement covers wage raises across multiple plants and aims to boost employee compensation amid ongoing labor tensions.
Dies Labor Spy Plan Reported
The Workers Defense League urged Attorney General Biddle to probe alleged plans by lame duck Rep. Martin Dies to copy committee files for a labor espionage service after leaving Congress. The group warned such use of confidential information would breach justice and fair play. Reports say the scheme would sell up to date records on political and union affiliations of potential employees.
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Fewer Workers Yet More Planes Hit 1944 Output
Secretary Perkins said a productivity surge kept 1944 aircraft production on schedule despite a 14 percent fall in workers from a 1943 peak of 2.1 million to about 1.8 million in August 1944. Aircraft weight accepted per employee rose from 70 to 96 pounds between November 1943 and August 1944, compared with 21 pounds in January 1941.
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AFL Opposes Race Barriers Yet Supports Self Rule
The AFL convention adopted strong anti discrimination resolutions while opposing government controls that would enforce fair practices where AFL contracts prevail. It urged FEPC and a permanent committee, opposed voting rights limits for Negro auxiliaries, and backed labor unity. It supported a 60 million job program and repeal of the Smith Connally Act.
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