Editorial backs Kilgore war work bill and production unity
The Sun argues in the editorials that Henry Stimson uses emotional appeals to separate soldiers from war workers. It supports Kilgore’s substitute bill giving the War Manpower Commission more authority to improve manpower. It notes Cincinnati Army Ordnance placements without War Manpower input and urges union support for wartime labor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Cincinnati
Army Ordnance
War Manpower Commission
Sern. Kilgore
Taft Aids PAC and 2-Cent Political Action Plan
The SUN reports Sen Robert A Taft aided Local 1861 United Steelworkers in passing a 2 cent per capta political action levy. Taft aims to vote against Henry Wallace for commerce secretary, a stance seen as opposition to free enterprise. Labor urges a strong PAC with funds to inform voters.
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the Sun
Robert A. Taft
United Steelworkers of American
Taft
Henry Wallace
Wallace
America
Labor
Red Cross urges public support for blood collection and nurses’ relief
The article appeals Cincinnati residents to welcome Red Cross door solicitors and donate generously. It outlines that contributions fund life saving blood collection, nurse recruitment and training, and widespread comfort and cheer for servicemen.
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Cincinnati
Red Cross
Congressmen Dripp and Card Workers Sell Goose Revenue
A report notes proceeds from local fundraisers: Congressman Dripp in Wemen City and Playing Card Workers raise $69.78, while the American Can Co. sale of a goose by Local 1861 United Steelworkers nets $76.00.
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American Can Co
United Steelworkers
The Law and the Closed Shop Critique of DeMille
A columnist argues big business leaders like Cecil B. DeMille cry about workers’ rights while pressuring labor unions. Citing Bureau of Labor Statistics, the piece notes fewer than 0.5 percent of workers left unions when allowed, asserting Avery and DeMille pursue anti labor narratives for self interest.
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Sewell Avery
Cecil B. DeMille
DeMille
California
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ballyhoo
CIO Polio Gifts Report Totaled to 802.71
CIO contributions to the Infantile Paralysis Campaign reach 802.71 as of this week per Joseph Lepate CIO chairman for the drive who reported to Martin J. Hogan general chairman. Collections include United Electrical and Radio Workers 253.60 United Steelworkers 145.66 Amalgamated ...
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CIO
Joseph Lepate
Martin J. Hogan
United Electrical and Radio Workers
United Steels Workers
Amalgamated
Labor Radio Programs Air Saturday and Sunday
Radio listings show WCKY at 2 45 p m Saturday with Jobs for Tomorrow addressing problems of white collar workers. WSAI airs at 5 45 p m Saturday with a case against the Little Steel Formula on Labor USA. WLW offers 12 15 p m Sunday on problems in lifting government controls featuring Sen Vandenburg AFL Chamber of Commerce and Grange.
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WCKY
WSAI
Little Steel
Labor USA
WLW
Sen. Vandenburg
AFL
Chamber of Commerce and
Grange
Union group backs GI Bill extension for older veterans
In Chicago the National Conference of Union Labor Legionnaires urged extending the educational services of the GI bill to veterans over 25 years old, calling for policy expansion and funding support.
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Chicago
Nati Conference of Union Labor Legionnaires
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Taft Aids Pac
The
Congressman Dripp
Wemen
Fred Thomas
Ohio
Thomas
U. S. Marine Corps
Witte’s
Northside
Spring Grove Ave
Powers St
Hamilton Ave
E. Eighth St
Cherry
Premier Press Company
Cincinnati, Ohio
Vila CE
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