Girdler Ordered to Pay Damages to Steel Unionists
Tom Girdler head of Republic Steel must pay over 300000 in damages to CIO unionists and families of workers harmed in strikes since 1937. The settlement covers 192 suits late 1930s violence including the Chicago Memorial Day massacre and the 1937 beating of John Solanics by hired thugs.
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Cleveland
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel Corp
CIO
Republic
John Solanics
United Steelworkers
Chicago
Ted Cox
Cleveland Union Leader
CIO Steel Union
Union
Broadway
Canton-Massillon
Oth
Federated Pictures
Union Victory Over Republic Steel After Picket Line Stand
The article recalls a seven year old clash with Tom Girdler and Republic Steel. A settlement requires over 300000 in damages to beaten workers and families of those killed. William F. Donovan calls it a victory for the union. He notes justice remains incomplete due to permanent injuries and losses.
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Republic
Steelworkers Dist
William F. Donovan
Educator Kamp Indicted Over Finances of League
Washington linked report says Joseph P. Kamp of the Constitutional Educational League Inc was indicted by a district court grand jury for failing to disclose the names of financial backers. The case centers on transparency within the organization's funding.
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Washington
Joseph P. Kamp
The
Constitutional Educational League Inc
Referral Cards Must Be Dated As Of 1945
Columbus announces all Ohio workers with 1944 referral cards or availability statements not currently employed should seek an employment interview and renew credentials before January 10. After that date 1944 cards will be invalid, and employers require 1945 dated referrals for hiring.
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Ers
United States Employment Service
E. L. Keenan
Ohio War Manpower Commission
Keenan
Ohio
Co op Universal leases space in Albert Lea for heaters
The Co op Universal Milking Machine Co of Waukesha Wisconsin has leased 20 000 square feet this month in the Lee Motors building in Albert Lea Minnesota. The new facility will be used to manufacture electric water heaters for home use.
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Minneapolis
Co-op Universal Milking Macine Co
Waukesha
Wis
Lee Motors
Albert Lea
Minn
TVA Pays Its Way Brings Great Economic Benefits
A 1944 Congress report credits TVA with a 57 percent gain in government revenue through in lieu of taxes and notes broad economic benefits. It argues TVA funds support schools roads and public health while providing flood protection cheap power and new industries.
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TVA
Congress
WLB Approves Small Foundry Wage Increases
The War Labor Board in Washington authorized increases up to 10 cents an hour for foundry workers in approved cases certified through the WPB or WMC. Most gains would go to common labor and semi skilled roles, with smaller boosts possible in other classifications to avoid pay inequalities.
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WPB
WMC
WLB
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Er Steel
Tom M. Girdler
Republic Steel
Caroll Lane
Dai
Vine ST
ESS
Lark Cafe
Calhoun Custom Shop
Harry Roy
Calhoun ST
Woodburn
Pepsi-Cola Co
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Cincinnati
Kamp
Fanger & Rampe, Inc
Pearl & Broadway
Indtype
Western Printing Company
URE
Labor
Rep
Charles Savage
D. Wash
Ind. Woodworkers
Columbus
Tennessee Valley Authority
Cannon Huck
Linense
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