Clarke Appointment Highlights Negro Representation on Housing Authority
The Clarke appointment by county commissioners to the Metropolitan Housing Authority is viewed as boosting Negro representation and possibly aiding Councilman Jesse Locker. Critics cite Locker’s Skirvin vote and Republican ties, while supporters note Clarke’s medical and civic roles and anticipated strong leadership on housing issues.
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Ray E. Clarke
Metropolitan Housing Authority
Jesse D. Locker
Locker
Ray Skirvin
Skirvin
Dr. Clarke
Ninth Street
Stewart
Clarke
Roosevelt
College of Medicine
Housing Authority
Washington Snubs Local Democrats
Washington snubbed Cincinnati Democrats as no Leonard followers received invitations to the President's inauguration. Ohio Governor Lausche distanced himself from Leonard allies while few local figures attended, including Jack Kroll, J. W. Brown, and Mrs. Jane Ranshoff, whose trip also marked their 25th wedding anniversary.
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Columbus
Washington
William J. Leonard
Leonard
Lausche
Jack Kroll
State Cio
J. W. Brown
AFL
Jane Ransohoff
Progressive Citizens Committee
Kroll
Mrs. Kroll
Chest Agency Regrets City Ownership Article
The Adult Education Council and Community Chest express regrets to H. C. Blackwell, Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. president, over a January bulletin article favorable to municipal ownership. C. M. Bookman defends community use publication funded by Chest for a one sided piece. This is Your Community editor Mrs. Edward S. Parsons Jr. declined comment.
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Adult Education Council
Community Chest
H. C. Blackwell
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
C. M. Bookman
Edward S. Parsons Jr
Municipal ownership debate cited by council member
Kee man said no complaint from Blackwell but many from other sources. He noted some supporters of municipal ownership opposed the sale when shown a picture of Councilman Albert D. Cash and Charter quotes praising tax savings from municipal ownership used by 800 American cities.
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Keeman
Blackwell
Eaet
Albert D. Cash
Utilities Committee
Wallace Mobilize for Peace Clash Over Wallace Nomination
The piece argues against Henry Wallace as secretary of commerce, accusing Jesse Jones and big business of undermining Wallace’s pro labor, full employment stance. It cites Wallace’s WW II mobilization view, Roosevelt’s letter, and calls for Senate support to prevent a 1920s style repeat. It notes Wallace’s Iowa seed business success and urges action in the 1946 election climate.
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Daily Press
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
Wallace
Jones
Sen. Taft
Texas
Wilson Votes With The Five Republicans On Police Powers
Regular police powers were given to auxiliary officers this week with Wilson joining four Republicans in support. Charterites Waldvogel Cash and Reid opposed the measure. Labor groups CIO and AFL fought the ordinance saying pay for work should be provided. Amendments to restrict use and require pay and civil service exams were defeated.
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Russell Wilson
CIO
AFL
Waldvogel
Wilson
Stewart
Willis D. Gradison
Charles E. Weber
John M. Molloy
Citizens
Weatherly
Urge Wallace Support Sparks Labor Political Action Drive
The Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council wired Sens. Burton Taft Barkley and Chandler urging approval of Henry Wallace as secretary of commerce and asked locals to do the same. It warns that Wallace’s authority could be weakened by lending limits and frames it as a test of labor’s goal for 60,000,000 postwar jobs. The council also proposed four cent per member dues and a SUN subscription drive with city wide plantarizations for top solicitors.
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Greater Cincinnati
Council
Bes
the Sun
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Councilman Locker
Fred Hook
Building Trades Council
Jack Hurst
Central Labor Council
Cincinnati
Chest Agency
Bookman
Iowa
Seaman
Leon Klocko
Grand Rapids, Mich
Mary Klocko
International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter
Navyr
Edward N. Waldvogel
Elizabeth C. Reid
Charterites
Ordin
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