Labor Sees Political Action as 1944 Key and Looks to 1945
The piece reviews organized labor in Cincinnati and nationwide bidding farewell to 1944 as a year of political action gains led by the Politic Action Committee under Sidney Hillman. It notes Roosevelt’s reelection, Lauchache’s Cleveland win with CIO support, AFL unity in political action, and looming 1945 challenges including reconversion, wage-cost gaps, and calls to revise the Little Steel Formula to match living costs.
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Politi- Action Committee
Sidney Hillman
Congress
Roosevelt
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Cleveland
CIO
AFL
Philip Murray
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Call to the Colors in Cincinnati War Effort Urges Full Duty
The Greater Cincinnati area faces a critical war materials shortage as thousands of jobs remain unfilled in key industries. The War Manpower Commission urges all citizens to join immediate job placement through the U S Employment Service, push for higher production, and curtail nonessential civilian work to support troops.
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U. S. Employment Service
Ciizens
Cincinnati Area
Area Labor Management Committee
The
War Manpower Commission
John M. Bak
Ted Diaz Uses Hell Story to Rally CIO Members
Sergt Ted Diaz tells CIO brothers of his Italy ordeal near Florence where he lost an eye and survived heavy combat. He urges buy bonds and give blood while reflecting on civilian life contrast after war. He notes stark change between wartime grit and postwar comfort, urging civic duty and unity.
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CIO
CIO Union
Ted Diaz
Ted
Italy
Florence
Greyhound Station
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PACs Promote Bold Action Amid Labor Tensions
The article notes reduced pay from lost overtime and layoffs hitting workers while the Political Action Committee plans an active year. It cites state enthusiasm and labor support for progressive measures in the state legislature and Congress, urging unity despite mixed views from a Columbus daily. A stark contrast is drawn with life on the front and the danger it brings to civilians.
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Political Action Committee
Columbus
PAC
Congress
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