Flyer and Sailor Relive UAW Days at Stewards’ Council
Two former Wright Aeronautical workers now in the armed forces, Lt. John H. Leahr of the Army Air Corps and Lt. Leonard J. Brooks of the Navy, returned to share UAW memories with the Local 647 Stewards' Council. They spoke of early union activity, earned honors, and noted their furloughs end within 24 hours of each other. Leahr’s Air Medal with three clusters and Brooks’ command of an LCI were highlighted.
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Cincinnati
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Robert Leahr
LCI
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Salerno
France
Samuel Brooks
Cleveland Avenue
Len
John Leahr
SUN Editor Addresses Emery Meeting
Union members at Emery Auditorium hear Rollin Everett, editor of the SUN, speak on labor’s facts in public communication. He stresses the need for a liberal Cincinnati newspaper as a vital tool for workers and outlines the newsroom’s trade union perspective and technical background.
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Emery Auditorium
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Traffic law violations linked to bicyclist injuries
Reports to the National Safety Council indicate that two of every three bicyclists are injured or killed when traffic accidents involve violations of traffic laws at the time of the crash.
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National Safety Council
Assessment Explained By Geo Addes
George F. Addes secretary treasurer of UAW CIO explains a one dollar per member assessment approved unanimously by the International Executive Board. It is the fourth assessment in four years and aims to sustain administration services while the reserve fund remains inadequate.
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International Executive Board
Addes
Credit Union Expert Delivers Key Talk at Stewards Council
Louise McCarren of the Ohio Credit Union League spoke to Stewards in two sessions on the fundamentals of Credit Unions. She praised Local 647 for gains on the union board at Wright Aero and invited further technical experts to discuss Social Security and Consumer Cooperatives.
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Stewards
Louise McCarren
Miss McCarren
Ohio Credit Union League
Stewars
Just A Telephone Call Will Send A GI Letter From You to Your Soldier
The UAW-CIO Servicemen's Bureau provides GI LETTERS detailing home front news for soldiers. Local 647 offers mail via phone where staff prepare and mail letters with personal messages, free of charge, at union meetings and hall as a service to members.
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Uaw-Cio
Local 647
Restriction To Seeking Office Set At Local 647 Meeting
Local 647 set nominating restrictions for the coming term at a special meeting March 11 held in Emery Auditorium. The rule bars holding two offices and requires nominees to resign current posts upon installation. Elections run from 6 AM March 19 to 6 AM March 20.
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Emery Auditorium
Colorful Shirts For Members of Local 647 Ready
Bill Duerson, chairman of the educational committee, announced this week that arrangements are complete to order shirts for Local 647 members. The new shirts use the same material in a lighter shade, feature UAW-CIO Local 647 across the back, and require a minimum order of twenty shirts.contact committee members to buy.
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Bill Duerson
Uaw-Cio
Stewards Report Replies From Congressmen On Legislation
A large group of stewards from Stewards' Council announced they have received replies from representatives and senators about recent letters on various bills. They praised the responsive effort and said they will continue writing on issues affecting workers. Those wanting information and help can visit the Union Hall on Vine Street.
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