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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
2
Second class matter June 3 1914 at Cincinnati Ohio post office under 1879 act editor Rollin H Everett 306 Bell Block 606 Vine St Cincinnati 2 Ohio Main 4813
A Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co pamphlet sent to homes is accused of deception to oppose a rate cut. The piece allegedly funds biased press quotes to argue against reducing electric and gas rates, while ignoring industrial rates and the impact on local jobs and wages.
President Emil Rieve of the Textile Workers (CIO) predicts a minimum 55 cents an hour and a 5 cent across the board raise for southern cotton textile workers. He cites the WLB report coming soon and argues wage boosts are needed to meet production demands and prevent further declines.
The U S Department of Labor reports 1 068 Ohio workers received 39 579 11 in back wage payments over the past year after Wage Hour Act actions. In 1944, 2 416 Ohio employees were ordered back 88 398 45 in total, with 36 actions filed.
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes urges labor newspapers to provide complete integrity and honesty in labor news. He writes in Union Voice that the labor press can reform reporting, counter daily papers’ suppression and falsification, and influence national journalism.
Executive Board of CIO-Industrial Union Council organized collection boxes for the Paralysis Fund last week. Funds are split with half to Hamilton County and half to New York National Headquarters for nationwide use. The program supports hospital equipment, research grants, and patient care across multiple institutions.
Two officers of Local 100 United Rubber Workers advised Firestone in Los Angeles to add help to the scheduling department. The move boosted tire output by over 25 percent and reduced turnover in the compound room with a 12 hour bonus for workers. No War Labor Board approval needed.
Rep. Frank E. Hook introduces a bill to establish a permanent FEPC with statutory authority to improve minority citizen participation in the war effort. He argues this move will shorten the war and propel the President's FEPC to a permanent basis, joining similar measures by Rep. Norton and Rep. LaFollette.
Nashville reports that the Christian American Association plans to introduce anti labor measures in the opening weeks of the 74th general assembly. Experts foresee defeat of Ann-oe omoss, noting past vetoes by Gov. Prentice Cooper. Governor elect Jim McCord has not yet taken a stand, though his congressional record favors labor.
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