CIO Council backs Murray against Truman strike proposal
The Greater Cincinnati CIO Council endorsed Philip Murray in his criticism of President Truman's strike fact finding measure at the December 5 meeting. They approved a unanimous statement arguing the proposal would dull labor's right to strike, stressing labor’s power and concerns over the plan.
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Truman
Public wage proposal defended amid inflation fears
Citizens' Report continues as the committee endorses a wage rise tied to the corporation's ability to pay without price increases. It commends the union for social responsibility, rejects a fixed 30 percent demand, and notes data from General Motors and government sources supporting a substantial raise without higher prices. It also clarifies the 24 hour arbitration ultimatum concerned with arbitration willingness, not core wage demands.
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CIO Faces Truman Plan to Limit the Right to Strike
The CIO denounces President Truman proposed legislation aimed at limiting the strike right. The council says such moves would cripple labor and push the nation toward fascism, as overtime cuts and higher living costs sting workers.
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Economists Favor Murray Patman Jobs Bill Poll
The Citizens Social Research Council reports that 62 percent of leading economists in the American Economic Association favor passage of the Murray Patman full employment bill.
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Elston Hess Support Un American Committee Threatens Freedom
Ohio editors warn that ten Ohio congressmen joined Rankin to make the Un American Activities Committee permanent. The piece condemns the committee for witch-hunt methods and for demanding scripts from radio commentators, editors, and authors, arguing it endangers free speech and presses scrutiny.
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Clarence Brown
Charles Elston
William Hess
Robert Jones
Cliff Clevenger
Edward McCowen
Thomas Jenkens
John Vorys
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Harry MacGregor
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Ellis Patterson
California
Frank Hook
Michigan
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