Lethargy Seen as Ohio CIO Council Backed Rent Control
The Ohio CIO Council rally in Columbus adopted two resolutions urging federal rent control and a buyers strike with an effective OPA. Governor Lausche met a seven member committee to discuss his proposed 10 percent rent increase and noted hardship for pensioners and fixed income workers.
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Compromise OPA Bill Sent to Truman Repeals Rent Control
The Sun reports Congress sent a compromise OPA bill to President Truman. The plan, if signed, would extend OPA for another year and remove the need for a state rent control measure.
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Kroll Heads National CIO PAC Leader in Cincinnati
Jack Kroll was named national chairman of CIO PAC succeeding Sidney Hillman. The CIO PAC expands its staff and adds CIO vice presidents and key union leaders to the political action committee. Kroll, longtime manager of the Cincinnati Joint Board, vows to follow Hillman’s lines and strengthen the PAC structure.
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George Addes
United Auto Workers
William Pollack
Textile Workers
Political Action Committee
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
Taft Wage Cuts Target Inflation Cited by CIO Board
The National CIO Executive Board in Washington condemned a “reckless group in Congress” led by Sen. Taft for threatening price control and wage gains. It urged President Truman to convene labor and industry to address immediate wage increases and pressed for quick passage of the Wagner Ellender Taft General Housing Bill to aid returning veterans.
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CIO Protest Demonstration Backs Price Control in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati last Saturday the Hamilton County PAC and CIO staged a small downtown protest against price controls. Delegates from United Steelworkers Local 1895 and 1861, United Auto Workers Local 674, Amalgamated Lithographers Local 8, UTSE Local 809, International Union Fur and Leather Workers Local 214, and Cincinnati News Guild Local 9 backed posts showing high prices and warnings about rent and OPA.
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Allis Plant Seizure Demanded By CIO Action
National CIO meeting in Washington urged immediate government seizure of all Allis-Chalmers plants and the J I Case Co plant in Racine Wisconsin. The resolution cites refusals to bargain in good faith and notes the plants’ critical role in farm equipment and world food supply. It also condemns Allis-Chalmers for stalling and calls for industry wide action if no bargain.
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Buyers Strike Across Cities Against Price Gouging
Labor and consumer groups urged a nationwide buyers strike this week to curb price gouging. In major cities protesters called on consumers to abstain from purchases to pressure retailers and policymakers.
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