Union Member Dies in Trailmobile Plant Accident
A Trailmobile plant accident on December 13 cost Kenneth Van Landingham, Local 392 UAW, his life after third degree burns. Four other workers were injured and a safety committee will be formed. Production is expected to rise in early 1950 with possible hiring, while a Christmas shutdown occurs December 25 to January 2.
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Trailmobile
Kenneth van Landingham
UAW
General Hospital
Bernard Dean
William Richardson
Jack Galvin
Eugene Schmidt
S. E. Biggs
Bendix unveils Economat washer with Won dertub feature
Bendix announces the Economat automatic washer featuring the exclusive Won dertub design. Promoted as affordable for every family, the unit marks a milestone in home laundry automation.
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Bendix
Wondertub Guarantees 5 Year Write Up With New Tub
A new Wondertub promises a five year guarantee in writing. It features a hollow agitator for Undertow washing, Floataway draining, and a gentle Squeeze-drying cycle.
Guaranteed Amazing Wondertub Ends Need for Expensive Parts
The device promises elimination of costly components by removing a wringer and high speed spinning while not requiring bolting down.
Philadelphia Supreme Wage Tax Vote Sparks Protests
City Council in Philadelphia votes 17 to 4 to raise the wage tax from 1 to 4 percent, broadening the levy to tax nearly all net income and profits. Debates accuse the plan of hitting wage earners and triggering loss of trust accounts and investment in the city.
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Philadelphia
Republican Gang
CIO
City
10 Delegations To Visit Congress Members Urged
CIO affiliates urged to organize delegations to visit Senators and Congressmen before Congress resumes to press for liberal legislation. Nathan E. Cowan cites the need to advance the Fair Deal agenda with items including repeal of Taft-Hartley social security civil rights rent control housing education labor extension displaced persons and minimum wage.
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Washington
LPA
CIO
Congress
Nathan E. Cowan
Cowan
Contract Changes Will Be Discussed At Union Meeting
Local 1861 holds its regular session Saturday December 17 at 3 p m to discuss contract talks with American Can Co set to begin January 1950. Members may voice desired changes and elect delegates for the convention in Cincinnati January 12 to 15.
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Local 1861
American Can Co
Cincinnati
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