Redevelopment Plan for Cincinnati Faces Tough Hurdles
The proposed urban redevelopment bill drafted by Alfred Bettman seeks to revitalize Cincinnati’s blighted areas. It calls for more housing, better health and fire protection, and balanced public investments. Obstacles include limited scope, funding costs, and possible strong opposition without public resolve mirroring 1924 reform.
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Alfred Bettman
Planning Commission
Cincinnati
Bettman
Cooperation is Good Business at Wright Lockland Plant
A wartime editorial highlights the Sixth War Loan drive at Wright Lockland, praising union company cooperation and contrasting with the Fifth War Loan drive. It cites Lunkenheimer Co and Henry Kaiser for productive labor relations, noting no strikes and the idea that bargaining through worker representatives boosts efficiency and patriotism.
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Wright Lockland
Wright Company
Lunkenheimer Co
Henry Kaiser
Kaiser
City council eyed pay scale reform for social protection staff
Welfare officials warned the city council that current pay for the Division of Social Protective employes hinders recruitment of competent officers to handle cases involving children and young girls. The issue follows incidents from a year ago linked to poor handling by some city workers.
Council Fails to Set Up Juvenile Delinquency Division
Director Si warns that failure to establish a division to curb war-induced juvenile delinquency will lead to higher future costs in correction. He laments wasted time and stresses the need for preventive work in Tema Tai and surrounding areas.
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Ss Council
Erin
Cosc Tin Timaan
Supreme Court rules unions must represent Negro rail workers
In twin opinions Justice Stone and Justice Murphy uphold minority rights under the Railway Labor Act. The court orders broader union representation for Negro members and requires hearings on proposed actions, citing constitutional condemnation of prejudice. A related case involving Tom Tunstall of Norfolk, Va., is sent back for lower court action.
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Washington
Frank Murphy
U. S. Supreme Court
Steele
Bro
Brotherhood
Supreme Court of Alabama
Harlan F. Stone
Congress
Murphy
Tom Tunstall
Norfolk
Bro. of
Locomotive Firemen
Tunstall
Norfolk & Southern Railroad
Union renames to Food Tobacco Agricultural and Allied Workers
The United Cannery Agricultural Packing and Allied Workers CIO completed its fifth national convention in Philadelphia and adopted a new name Food Tobacco Agricultural and Allied Workers. The change signals a broader scope for the union.
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Philadelphia
United Cannery’ Agricultural Packing & Allied Workers
CIO
Food Tobacco Agricultural & Allied Workers
AP Maintains Membership Clause Wins High Court Support
About 400 New York AP bureau employees won protection under a maintenance of membership clause in the AP contract with the News Guild of New York CIO. The National War Labor Board upheld the clause last week, reinforcing union protections.
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Washington
New York
Associated Press
Newspaper Guild of New York
CIO
Nati War Labor Board
The Jury System Defends Democracy Against Elites
The piece argues juries embody democracy by reflecting human nature rather than technical expertise. It cites Franz Boas to claim the masses offer a safer guide on fundamental problems, despite limits on technical judgment.
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Franz Boas
Columbia University
Dr. Boas
Cleveland Auto Council Urges Yes on No-Strike Pledge
Delegates to the Cleveland District Auto Council of the UAW CIO unanimously urged all affiliated locals to vote Yes on the no-strike pledge referendum. A similar unanimous vote was reported by UAW Region 2A delegates covering Columbus Dayton Springfield Hamilton and Cincinnati along with Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Dist
Auto Council
United Auto Workers
Pledge Unites Workers and Soldiers Amid War Strife
A no strike pledge tied workers and soldiers together and noted the UAW faced a late referendum on the pledge during the war. The statement calls it unfortunate the union was compelled to vote on the measure at this stage of hostilities.
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UAW
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