Gifts To GM Strikers Fortify Their Right
Ed Helikamp of Local 674 GM reports strong support for the strike with plants like Trailmobile Allis Charmers UE and Cincinnati Time Recorder UE donating food and funds. A leaflet to Chevy and Fischer Body office workers urged contributions. $25 received so far, boosting morale and labor public solidarity.
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Ed Helikamp
General Motors
CIO
Trailmobile
Allis Charmers
Cincinnati Time Recorder
Chevrolet
Fischer
Methard Urges Ballot Battle Over Labor Policy
Hamilton County PAC director Jack Methard criticizes three state senators as misrepresenting voters on housing, taxes, working hours, FEPC and unemployment. He contrasts Australia’s labor governed system with U S politics and urges residents to register and vote to shape future security.
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Jack Methard
Hamilton County
Kane
McKie
Reiners
FEPC
Methard
Labor
Australia
Seek Avondale Gifts Sunday in Avondale District
A Manville area Progressive PAC club reports volunteers tested a house to house survey on February 3. The results show non labor affiliated residents will aid the strike cause and message outreach is needed. A district wide canvass is planned for February 10 with cars for food collection and pickup. Call Mrs Schechter at University 4948 for meeting details.
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13Th Ward
Progressive Pac Club
Victor Kellar
PAC
Avondale
Coin Card Return Plea From Infan Tile Paralysis Drive
Joe Sepate, chairman of the Coin Card Division, urged all holders to mail back coin cards promptly. Funds for victims of the dread disease are still needed, supporting children in need.
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Joe Sepate
Local plant notes two appendix surgeries
Formica reports Dorothy Conly recently operated on for a chronic appendix with possible second operation in a few weeks. The notice extends sympathy for her illness and hopes for a swift recovery. Also, Mrs Ralph Cleary of Inspection Plant 2 had her appendix removed and is on the way to recovery at home.
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Dorothy Conly
Dorothy
Ralph Cleary
Cleary
NMU Opens Seamen Hall At 134 W Fourth Street
National Maritime Union CIO opens a hall for seamen at 134 West Fourth Street with a library radio and recreation facilities inviting CIO members and the public to visit. The fund total for the national collection reached 26047 dollars 67 cents as of Monday with donations from vessels and ports.
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National Maritime Union-Cio
W. 4Th Street
CIO
James L. Morrison
Nmuers
Washington
Freight Men Join The CIO
The freight handlers of the B&O and C&O railroads have transferred from the Utility Workers Organizing Committee to join the CIO. Luther Simpson, financial secretary, announced the move this week. The union now has about 90 members.
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CIO
B. and O
Utility Workers Organizing Committee
Luther Simpson
UAW Seeks Election at King Record Co
United Auto Workers Local 647 petitions for a NLRB election at King Record Co. with over 80 percent signing in support. A discharged worker was reinstated after plant walkout and arbitration, as the union challenged the inefficiency charge.
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United Auto Workers 647
King Record Co
NLRB
Community group targets 300 member goal
Simpson announced a plan for an intensive organizational drive aiming to reach a membership of 300. Officers listed include Will Carmichael as president Will Green as vice president H Cooper as treasurer Cellis Gay as Chief Steward and R Brown as steward.
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Simpson
Will Carmichael
Will Green
H. Cooper
Cellis Gay
R. Brown
Postwar hoard holds suits and shirts to force price relief
The Baltimore Evening Sun reports large hoards of men suits and shirts stored by manufacturers to push up prices amid OPA limits. Estimates show hundreds of thousands of suits in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other centers. Wives of striking workers seek price relief with grocery bill comparisons cited from Mrs. Margaret Antico of Glassport. President Truman urges early action on price controls with hearings set for February 5.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
the Sun
Rochester
Cleveland
Chicago
CPA
OPA
Glassport
Margaret Antico
Westinghouse
Antico
Truman
Congressional
House Banking and Currency Committee
Bowles
Ohio Has Five Types In Congress
A continued analysis identifies five voter types among Ohio members in Congress aligned with liberal or conservative stances. The liberal group includes seven Democrats and three Republicans, with noted figures such as Crosser, Feighan, Kirwan, and Huffman among others.
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Ohio
Congress
Fage S
Charles H. Elston
Cincinnati
William E. Hess
Earl R. Lewis
St. Clairsville
John M. Vorys
Columbus
George H. Bender
Cleveland
Frances P. Bolton
P. W. Griffiths
Marietta
Robert Crosser
Michael A. Feighan
Edward J. Gardner
Hamilton
Walter B. Huber
Akron
Michael J. Kirwan
Youngstown
William R. Thom
Canton
James A Huffman
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Hellkamp
Formica Notes
By Rose Miles
NMU
Frederick N. Myers
Isthmian and American Trading and Production Co
Myers
UAW
By Susan Alexander
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