Ball Team Manager Begs for Recruits
Local 1861 monthly meeting on July 17 installed new officers. Bob Smith the ball team manager urged more eligible players as attendance waned. Caretaker Charlie Leonhardt jogged the aisles, training for a coming Olympic bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Uehle
al Jordan
Bob Smith
Charlie Leonhardt
England
Distinguished guests fill a quiet dignity at gathering
The event drew figures like Andy Kummer, Harold Sanders, Harry Paris, Jake Rentschler, Al Benoit and George Belski. Others present included Gordon Symes, Wilbur Lefty George, Fred Schroeder, Jack Palmer, and a quartet of Joe Scherra, Charlie Dooley, Louie Steffen, and Cliff Coleman. The evening featured soprano Mrs. Walter Marks, Marty Ryan, and Othel Duvall amid calm debate and light humor as Pat Mulvey nervously chewed gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Kummer
Harold Sanders
Harry Paris
Jake Rentschler
al Benoit
George Belski
Gordon Symes
al Jordan
Joe Scherra
Charlie Dooley
Louie Steffen
Cliff Coleman
Walter Marks
Marty Ryan
Othel Duvall
Pat Mulvey
U S Steel Grants Wage Increases Amid Rising Living Costs
Pittsburgh based U S Steel Corp on July 16 agreed to raise wages for United Steelworkers by an average 13 cents an hour as the industry faces higher living costs. Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel matched the move, with similar negotiations reported at Jones & Laughlin and Youngstown Sheet & Tube. Contracts run to April 30, 1950, with strike action allowed.
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Pittsburgh
U.S. Steel Corp
United Steelworkers
CIO
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Chef Mancini Demonstrates Prime Rib Slicing
Inspecie d ture shows her taking no se as Chef Tony Mancini demonstrates the proper way to slice a prime rib roast while Charles Oakes, Maitre d Hotel, watches.
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Ture
Tony Mancini
Charles Oakes
Wages and Security Clauses In 1949 Union Contract
The 1949 July wage settlements raised hourly rates by 9 to 25 cents. A further change modifies the union security clause. CIO President Philip Murray notes that membership maintenance under the current contract remains with the union until April 1949, with continuation contingent on the Taft Hartley act and any court ruling then in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO Pres
Philip Murray
New York Commission records 376 bias complaints in 1947
In 1947 the New York State Commission against Discrimination received 376 verified complaints alleging racial bias. The figures reflect early postwar civil rights concerns and documented enforcement needs.
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New York State Commission Against Discrimination
Brighton Picnic for Employees Set at Strickers Grove
Brighton Screw Co led by Mr Mark Wartcke announces the second annual employee and friend picnic on Friday July 29 at Strickers Grove. Grounds open 11 a.m. with free amusements and prizes for contests. Lunch is self provided and the event ends Aug 7 for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Screw Co. Management
Mark Wartcke
Strickers Grove
Local 22 Picnic Set For July 31 At Doyle's Country Club
Local 22 United Steelworkers will hold a summer picnic at Doyle's Country Club near Dayton Kentucky on Saturday July 31 featuring a Local 22 Local 1870 softball game horse shoe contests refreshments music and dancing kids games a set man’s race and possibly a Chester Morgan song. Joe Utz known as the Labor Institute umpire in Bloomington Indiana is the candidate for umpire.
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United S.ee
Doyle's Country Club
Dayton
Chester Morgan
Joe Utz
Labor Institute
Bloomington
Ind
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