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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
2
Washington WPB Chairman Donald M. Nelson warns manpower shortages push the United States behind schedule on key defense programs and urges immediate action to boost military output. He outlines steps to aid reconversion and civilian production as the war effort continues.
Georgia employers branded as the Big Mules plan a $50 000 yearly slush fund to create a fulltime employer pressure group on the War Labor Board, including a board member and a staff. They seek $35 000 from southern trade groups and $3 000 from each statewide employer group in five states. Labor members argue companies use high priced lawyers and write briefs, while organizers handle many cases.
Senator Murray seeks to boost jobless pay for veterans and extend eligibility by removing Bilbo limits. The bill adds five dollars per week per dependent up to thirty five dollars and challenges the 10 month service requirement, arguing it unfair to short-service or disabled veterans.
The Tennessee CIO Council at its fifth annual convention urged President Roosevelt to continue as commander in chief. It backed a fourth term and outlined plans to mobilize the public to win the war through congressional support.
AFL CIO and National Lawyers Guild urge Gov. Dewey to approve a simplified ballot for soldiers and to convene a special session to end signed-application red tape. A citizens committee for the soldier vote will form, and 500000 postcards urge action. Guild calls for automatic registration and use of federal ballots before July 15 to prevent disenfranchisement. Allied Printing Trades Council supports the move with one dissent.
National pundits judge the Chicago convention as lifeless amid heat and hype while forecasts differ on Roosevelt’s fate and GOP strategy. Analysts note tepid enthusiasm, debates over Bricker’s role, and the struggle to rally independents and Democrats.
Verda Barnes of the CIO PAC notes a nationwide surge of women entering political action. Women in unions and communities rally to register voters, channeling home-front concerns into votes to back Roosevelt and a progressive Congress. Local efforts include 5000 registrants in North Carolina and 1200 new voters in Atlanta.
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