Labor Victories In Six States Shape November Ballots
Labor and progressives scored wins in six states on July 11 boosting Roosevelt era aims. Incumbent Michigan Democrats Sadowski Dingell Rabaut and Lesinski won renomination with AFL CIO backing. Washington and Minnesota Labor backed candidates swept nominations. Oklahoma Senate race saw labor liberal alliance topple Disney. Utah governor Maw secured renomination. Boston Mayor Tobin led Massachusetts governor race. Detroit saw AFL CIO backed Wayne County prosecutor nominee O'Brien emerge.
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Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Michigan
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Utah
Wash
Ington
George Sadowski
John Dingell
Louis Rabaut
John Lesinski
AFL
CIO
Tracy Doll
Pat Quinn
Ed Carey
Jack Fuller
United Auto Workers
Jack Ellstein
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Stanley Nowak
United Movement of Labor
Wesley E. Disney
Disney
Elmer Thomas
Thomas
Washington
United Afl and Cio
Warren G. Magnuson
Seattle
Labor
Sen
Mon C. Wallgren
Herbert B. Maw
Utah Labor Movement
Byron G. Allen
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Hearing Set For Western Union Case
The NLRB moves toward a public hearing on a nationwide election for Western Union Telegraph Co employees to decide representation by AFL or CIO. Six geographical units and New York home office favored. AFL seeks single bargaining unit. CIO proposes 105 districts with post election consolidation into two units. Trial Examiner Jaffe supports six units and New York office. hearing set for July 25 in Washington.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Western Union Telegraph Co
AFL
CIO
NLRB
New York
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Samuel H. Jaffe
Vincent Quits Renomination Amid Labor Pressure
Rep Beverly M Vincent a four term Democrat from Kentucky's 2nd district quits renomination accusing organized labor of pressuring the party. He claims AFL head Green conspired to defeat him for not taking orders and cites a Kentucky labor federation official urging support for State Sen Earle G Clements.
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Washington
Beverly M. Vincent
D. Ky
Kentucky
Fear Cutbacks To Influence The Election
Vice President Richard T. Frankensteen of the United Automobile Workers spoke before the Senate Military Affairs committee about cutbacks and conversion as a political tool aimed at discrediting the Roosevelt administration. He urged action to prevent larger cutbacks before the November election and to ensure a government plan keeps pace with developments.
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Washington
Aall
Roosevelt
Richard T. Frankensteen
United Automobile Workers
CIO
Frankensteen
Senate Military Affairs Committee
James F. Murray
D. Mont
UAW Aircraft Department
CIO Council Members Boycott Luce Speech in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut CIO members from the CIO Council representing 50 000 war workers protested by skipping Clare Boothe Luce at the GOP convention and calling for Roosevelt reelection.
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Bridgeport
Conn
CIO
Connecticut
Clare Boothe Luce
GOP
Clare
Pres. Roosevelt
Wartime Living Postwar Cars to Cost More
Fortune predicts postwar car costs rise 15 to 40 percent as cars become lighter use 90 octane gas and may move engines to rear. Auto bosses forecast 20 to 25 million cars sold in five years after the war amid price ceilings on used cars and rationing rules. OPA ensures veterans and war workers access to used models while rationing boards set ceilings. radios heaters and extras will raise prices.
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Fortune
Magazine of Business
OPA
Soviet Unions Called Strong and Market Price Alerts
Washington reports President Johnston of the U S Chamber of Commerce says Soviet unions are strong with voluntary membership and incentives like social insurance housing vacations and hospitalization. he notes Russians admire American production and foresees no near term competition. Separately price ceilings for melons and can openers are set by the OPA with regional variation and new restrictions removed for can openers to aid salvage efforts.
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WPB
Washington
Eric Johnston
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Soviet Union
Chamber
Johnston
Russia
V mail speeds to Normandy soldiers compared with England
OWI reports say V mail moves to and from Normandy forces nearly as fast as in England, but GI’s in France write less due to constant enemy fire. Army and Navy note mail gaps during strenuous action. Fall telephone access expected as WPB works on improvements.
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Normandy
England
OWI
France
Army
Navy
Curtiss-Wright Posts 1943 Earnings Rise Above Billion Sales
Curtiss-Wright Corp reports 1943 earnings of 12.88 million after taxes and reserves while annual business tops 1.295 billion dollars, a first for an aircraft company. Wright Aeronautical Corp, a subsidiary, records 579.23 million in business with a net income of 3.60 million.
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Curtiss-Wright Corp
G. W. Vaughan
Wright Aeronautical Corp
If you like The SUN, read it then pass it along to a friend
A casual note urges readers of The SUN to enjoy the paper and share it with others, prompting a social reading habit and circulation. The message emphasizes generosity and word of mouth as a way to spread news and entertainment.
Cooperatives urged to meet postwar mood in cities
Murray D. Lincoln urged city cooperatives to grow to meet a coming downturn. UAW leaders described consumer cooperatives, while international cooperation and vigilance against state monopoly were urged to protect freedom and abundance for members.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Murray D. Lincoln
The
Cooperative League
National Cooperative Staff Conference
Lincoln
Clayton Fountain
United Auto Workers
International Uaw
UAW
Nils Theden
Kooperativa Forbundet
National Federation of Cooperatives
Sweden
Thedin
Lewis Corey
Antioch College
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Federated Press
Western Union
Vincent
Federated Picture
Connie Haines
Union
Luce
Betty Goldstein
Midwest
V-Mail
Curtiss-Wright
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