Truman pushes liberal program in first Congress speech
President Truman unveils a broad liberal agenda including Taft Hartley repeal and re enactment of the Wagner Act, rural electrification and flood control, an expanded Social Security program with a 75 cent minimum wage, higher taxes, civil rights laws, and a rebuilt Labor Department. He warns of a tough fight as Congress may block or obstruct the measures.
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Business Week retracts Taft-Hartley critique after advertiser letter
A Dec 18 Business Week editorial criticizing the Taft-Hartley act prompts an advertiser letter from Timken Roller Bearing Co. that spurs a Jan 1 clarification. The retraction states management does not favor repealing the act while noting advertiser-heavy issue displays major firms such as Allis-Chalmers and Bell System. A BW spokesman would not disclose letter counts.
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Timken Roller Bearing Co
Allis-Chalmers
Remington Rand
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Warner & Swasey Machine Tool Co
Monsanto Chemical
The
Bell System
Spence Promises Rent Bill Action
Rep Brent Spence chairing House banking panel says the group will fully consider a Senate sponsored bill to extend rent controls 27 months after March 31. The bill would allow ceilings on new construction designate new control areas and punish violators with heavy fines and possible jail.
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D. Ky
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Everett resigns as SUN editor for guild office
Rollin H. Everett, editor of The SUN, is elected executive secretary of the Cincinnati Newspaper Guild effective Jan. 24. Everett said he seeks return to union activity after four years away, noting his 17 years in daily journalism and leadership in the Local Guild. He expressed pride in The SUN's role in promoting liberal candidates and government reforms.
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TWU Opens Southern Office in Atlanta
Textile Workers Union plans a branch of its international headquarters in Atlanta around March 1. President Emil Rieve cites two aims: boost organizing with CIO OC and improve contract administration and worker services. he will spend about half his time in the South.
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