Inside Story on Truman NAM remarks and loyalty probe debate
The Inside Story notes Truman’s implicit faith in the average man and NAM’s goals, with Dewey contrasted as a big business candidate. CIO delegates press civil rights, call to dissolve HUAC, and warn loyalty probes threaten due process amid defense contracts and corporate profits.
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Truman
NAM
Dewey
McMillen
CIO
Portland
House
UnAmerican Activities Committee
United Steelworkers Report On National Convention Set
Officers and committeemen from all District 25 locals will hear a report on the CIO National Convention by Al Whitehouse, district director. The December 19 meeting starts at 2 p.m. in Woodward High School auditorium and is open to Steel locals and members.
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Whitehouse
United Steelworkers of America
CIO
al Whitehouse
Woodward High School
Woodward Street
Steel
District 25 Review Sets 1949 Program
Carl, active in legislative economic and political fields, plans to outline District 25 accomplishments and problems of 1948 to shape a 1949 program. He hunts, buys hunting licenses for three states, and recently took leave for a major illness. Local 3105 of the Giselworkers attends the Ohio CIO Convention in Cleveland January 13 to 17, with Sowder and Jordan elected delegates at the December 6 meeting.
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Carl
Wowpre
Ohio Cio
Cleveland
Ray Sowder
al Jordan
Attorney Will Speak at Local 861 Meeting
William Heidkamp, workmen's compensation attorney for United Steelworkers of America District 25, will address Local 861 members at 3 p.m. Saturday December 18 at Junior Order Hall Knowlton's Corner. He will discuss state Workmen's Compensation legislation.
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William Heidkamp
United Steelworkers of America
District 25
USA
Heidkamp
Junior Order
Knowlton’s Corner
Right On Doings By Tom Wrigley USA Local 3243
A worker describes a company union at his plant claiming it gains all the benefits of traditional unions including holidays vacations and pay raises with dues at 50 cents monthly. The speaker says workers are satisfied and doubts any other group could represent them.
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Ted Thoman
Charlie Egan
Ted
Andy Haimerl
Bob Taft
Andy
Tom Wrigley
USA
Union disputes and holiday pay sparks local discussion
Reports show Local 3243 president Lora Nace warning against company unions and urging unity. A belated Christmas party planning proceeds with Albert Seidenspinner leading the committee. In Flint, the Central States Wholesale Co-op says shortages ease as outlets backfill shelves amid rapid cooperative store growth.
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Flint, Mich
Flint Cooperative Society
Chevrolet
Central States Wholesale Coop
Flint
Jack McLanahan
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