Rallying to Fund Strikes in Cincinnati Wage Battle
In Cincinnati workers and unions rally for strike funds to aid members and families as 12 000 United Steelworkers across 24 plants strike amid War Labor Board defiance. 1300 GM UAW workers begin ninth week of action with mounting needs. CIO members and outside supporters contribute as pledges rise.
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Allis Chalmers
Elmer Kauffman
Cincinnati Industrial Union Council
Strikers Seek Food and Funds to Endure Nine Week Walkout
Ruth Shhechter Wallis Gray of Local 674 UAW CIO appeals for money and food as 72 bags of daily relief sustain strikers in Norwood. Restaurants and markets cooperate. funds run low. Pickets at Tommy s Joe s and Charley s receive 25 cent meals and free coffee while Andy s Food Market offers wheelsale groceries. Mrs Isabelle Hanlon describes income loss with four children as she supports the strike. Charles Barnett says pickets remain cheerful and ready to endure until July if needed.
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Murray and Hillman urge all out support for Truman
CIO president Philip Murray and PAC chairman Sidney Hillman urged full backing for President Truman in his push for higher wages and lower prices. They pressed Jack Kroll after a phone talk, warning against industry forces that could derail reform and the need for broad public support to back Congress on the welfare program.
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Help for Cincinnati Picket Line Supporters
Readers are urged to contribute to the Strike Fund for pickets and their families in Cincinnati. Contributions may be sent to The Sun at 306 Bell Block 606 Vine Street or to Council Brotherhood Building 1015 Vine Street. Names may be printed unless the donor requests anonymity.
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