Bricker Campaign Backed By Ohio Wealth, Labor Fears
A Sun column traces Bricker supporters in 1940 Ohio, led by Cincinnati bankers and industrialists who gave thousands to his bid for re election as governor. Names include Frederick V. Geier, P. O. Geier, Chester F. Kroger, Louise Taft Semple, Albert Morrill and many more, totaling large sums from Carew Tower and Union Central Building donors.
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Ben E. Tate
Carew Tower
August H. Tuschter
Bickford Tool Co
Leyman
First National Bank
Joseph Assel
Provident Bank
Bolton Armstrong
Mabley and Carew Co
R. R. Deupree
Indian Hill
H. C. Frost
Union Central
Alfred K. Nippert
Carl M. Jacobs
R. E. LeBlond
Madison and
Edwards Roads
E. A. Muller
Observatory Avenue
Henry C. Pierre
Madison Road
Roger K. Rogen
Carew
W. S. Rowe
Fifth Third Union Trust
Edward G. Schultz
Linwood Road
Stuart B. Sutphin
W. W. Tangeman
Observatory Place
James S. Todd
Vineyard Avenue
Augustus Beall
Erwin Bosworth
Grandin Road
Edward Brockhaus
Union Trust
W. H. Chatfield
3Rd and
Plum Street
John H. Clippinger
Dixie Terminal
George P. Cradolf
Chase M. Davies
Charles H. Elston
Wm. F. Hiss
Justin Hollman
Edward Hoover
W. C. Ignatius
Rennel Drive
Robert Khiron
Central Avenue
Daniel Kindel
Union
Little Luther mocks political bans and bites in satire
In a satirical dialogue, Little Luther and Mr. Dilworth lampoon Roosevelt era politics. They joke about freedoms and a rash of biting lawmakers, referencing Luce Dewey Taft and a campaign pledge, ending with a remark on reactionaries seeking power.
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Pop
Little Luther
Mr. Dilworth
Luther
Sen. Taft
Little Scorpions Club
If you like The SUN read it then pass it along
A lighthearted prompt urging readers to share The SUN with friends after enjoying the issue. It emphasizes word of mouth and communal reading without specifying any event or date. The note preserves the paper’s casual, copy-friendly tone.
Landlords Exclude Even Children of Servicemen
The Better Housing League pledges action as landlords nationwide increasingly refuse flats to families with children. Distressed parents seek help finding rooms while vacancies dwindle for white and colored families alike. League officials say landlords favor childless tenants to avoid disturbances from children and crying babies.
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Better Housing League
The
League
Rally for Gis Draws Massive Southern California Labor Support
Los Angeles hosted a large rally proclaimed by the mayor and backed by AFL and CIO unions. The event drew broad labor movement turnout in strong support for the invasion, marking the most impressive demonstration to date.
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Los Angeles
Joe
AFL
CIO
California
Textile Workers Nets Record Bond Purchases at Carthage Mills
New Bond Sales Record for Textile Workers of America Local 138 reports total Fifth War Loan purchases at Carthage Mills reached $9000 with 50 percent of members donating to the Red Cross. Union officers re-elected include Larry Wilson president and George Grimmer vice president. The contract grants varied vacation pay and a night differential while maintenance and check-off await War Labor Board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Workers of America
Carthage Mills Textile
Larry Wilson
Wilson
George Grimmer
Sidney Wynn
Rosco Richardson
John Martin
Sargent-At-Arms
Local 138
The
Red Cross
Carthage Mills
War Labor Board
WLB
Need Clothes For Italians Drive In Cincinnati
An appeal to Greater Cincinnati Industrial Council members urges clothing donations for war-stricken Italy. The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and CIO unions run a drive with a depot at Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, 1015 Vine Street, to sort pack and ship garments to American Relief for Italy in New York.
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Greater Cincinnati
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Financial Directory and Social Registry of
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Dewey Political Action
Gov. Bricker
South
Ohio
Geiers
Cincinnati
Frederick V. Geier
P. O. Geier
Cincinnati Milling Machine Co
Chester F. Kroger
Louise Taft Semple
Pike Street
Léonard S. Smith
Blome
Keller Roads
Albert H. Morrill
Charities P. Taft
By John Paine
Federated Press
Roosevelt
Gov
FDR
White House
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