Ohio 96th Legislature Sees Mixed Results for Ohio
The Ohio Assembly ends its 100 day session amid disillusionment with democratic process. Observers note gains in workmen’s compensation and limited anti labor bills, but many programs like old age pensions and mental health funding face cuts. Critics blame GOP leadership and party bosses for curb on liberal legislation and labor rights.
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Columbus
Ohio
96Th Assembly
FEPC
House
Senate
Metzenbaum
Look Out Mickey Mouse Rankin Committee Faces Shakeup
Speaker Sam Rayburn announced the resignation of Rep Edward Hart as chairman of the revived Un American Activities Committee. Hart quit for health reasons after clashes with Rep Rankin and Rep Thomas as Rankin ordered Hollywood investigations into subversive characters in the movie capital. Rankin claimed Hollywood is a hotbed of subversive activities and aligned with former Mar tin Dies who attacked Mickey Mouse and Shirley Temple.
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Washington
Sam Rayburn
D. Tex
Edward J. Hart
D. NJ
Mouse
John Rankin
D. Miss
J. Parnell Thomas
R. N.J
Hart
Rankin
Hollywood
Movie Capital
Martin Dies
Mickey Mouse
Shirley Temple
U.S
May Strike Figures Involving 310000 Workers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 425 strikes and lockouts in May 1945 affecting 310000 workers. Idleness was 0.265 of available working time. Over half of this came from the May 11 stoppage of anthracite miners in eastern Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Pennsylvania
Let Them Eat Pie Campaign Sparks Labor Debate
Nash-Kelvinator in Lansing prepares to answer veterans seeking jobs with ads promising an America “just like it was.” On the same day General Manager Campbell Wood announced no plant cuts but a return to a 40 hour week starting July 1, amid labor-management-government talks.
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Lansing
Mich
Nash-Kelvinator Corp
Nash-Kelvinator
U. S
America
Campbell Wood
Nash- Kelvinator
Washington Report Urges Peace-Time Mobilization Of Resources
The 1944 War Production Board report by James A. Krug notes the US produced nearly half of global munition output while at war and kept living standards high. It cites a national income of 199 billion dollars in 1944 and consumer spending of 97.6 billion, prompting a call for leaders to mobilize resources for peacetime prosperity.
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Washington
America
James A. Krug
War Production Board
VU. S
U. S
Krug
Murray Urges Wage Reforms to Stabilize Postwar Economy
CIO President Philip Murray urged a broad wage adjustment program to curb inflation and sustain full employment. He cited a 30 percent gap between 1941 Little Steel wages and 1944 45 cost of living, calling for higher wages, elimination of substandard pay, and planned reconversion to peacetime production. He backed emergency unemployment benefits and emphasized maintaining purchasing power for continued production.
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Washington
U. S
CIO
Philip Murray
CBS
Murray
America
Caneress Os
Pres. Truman
Are You Registered to Vote in Postwar Cincinnati
Labor has a great deal at stake in the municipal election this fall as City Council and the Board of Education will control large public project funds. Jobs for returning veterans and war workers are at issue while postwar policies will shape Cincinnati’s future. Get registered and out to vote.
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Board of Education
Cincinnati
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Rankin Committee
John E. Rankin
Washington Report
Fred M. Vinson
Stork
Kers
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