Labor Support Key for Kilgore Bill in Congress
Federated Press reports that passage hinges on strong labor backing as Sen. Harley Kilgore’s unemployment bill faces cautious stance from Sen. James Murray. Kilgore would grant broad coverage 30 days after passage, two years after the war, with weekly benefits up to 35 dollars for dependents.
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Helen Gregory Leads vigorous NC voter registration drive
In Atlanta Miss Helen Gregory of the Textile Workers Union is cited by George S. Mitchell as a key organizer who helped over 5,000 North Carolina workers register for the first time this year. She mapped precincts, formed political groups, and distributed materials across 17 unions. Nearby efforts include Annie Creel registering 1,200 workers and Dr. George E. Towne guiding 1,000 Negro registrants.
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Sears Dispute Referred Back for Panel Hearings
The National War Labor Board sent the Sears Roebuck case back to the Chicago regional WLB for further hearings over 1,100 employees with the CIO union. Hearings pause if a collective bargaining election is requested. The CIO has won two plant elections in Minneapolis. a new certification could restart proceedings.
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Costs Rise For Urban Renters And Workers
Washington reports that retail prices increased four tenths of a percent from mid April to mid May affecting wage earners and lower salaried workers in large cities. Frances Perkins, secretary of labor, provides the findings.
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Richter as Democratic candidate frames family civic ties
Frank J. Richter, first district Democratic hopeful for Congress, showcases a life as Cincinnati lawyer and family man. He engages in community groups, Legion service, and Navy history, while backing New Deal liberalism and labor-friendly politics.
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Robert E. Bentley Post
American Legion
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Fifth Ward
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Duckworth Club
Legion
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Campion College
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Mary Anderson Honored at Testimonial Dinner in D. O. L.
President Roosevelt Secretary Frances Perkins and about 200 friends praised Mary Anderson retiring director of the Women’s Bureau at a testimonial dinner this week.
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War talk and proposed air force pledge cited in letters
Eddy Orcutt of the San Diego Labor Leader mocks civilian draftees while a letter notes Dewey’s stance. A separate item reports Hitler pressuring the U S Army Air Force to adopt a no strike pledge.
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U. S. Army Air Force
Family at odds over politics and the vote in Dewey era mood
Mr Dilworth criticizes women voting and Washington bureaucrats while his son Luther questions party rhetoric. Mrs Dilworth pushes for Roosevelt and voter registration as tensions rise in a domestic scene from When A Girl Marries featuring Mary Jane Higby.
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