Tolerances Successful Speaker Urges Inclusive Plan
NAACP representative Miss Noma Jensen praises Springfield Mass education program that promotes democracy without singling out any group. The plan from kindergarten to adult education fosters tolerance, facts over preaching, and teaches children about contributions of all races while avoiding prejudice.
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Noma Jensen
NAACP
Springfield
Mass
Miss Jensen
S Rays May Be Bricker If Dewey Ducks
Debates on the 1944 Republican nomination hinge on whether Thomas E. Dewey will run against Franklin D. Roosevelt. Taft and Bricker are discussed as potential stop-Dewey choices amid concerns over Dewey’s age, prior defeats, and the party’s direction. The CIO PAC and party factions evaluate Bricker’s finances and social record as factors shaping the convention.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Roosevelt
Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Gov
Bricker
Taft
Ed Schorr
Ohio
Taftwell
Important Resolutions Committee
End of democracy questioned by Gore over Dewey leadership
Gore argues the proof signals democracy's end and contrasts Roosevelt’s long naval and diplomatic training with Dewey. He questions Dewey’s readiness to command, knowledge of naval force makeup, and understanding of European and Pacific strategy developed with Churchill, Stalin, and Chiang Kaishek. A Tennessee farmer’s line about not swapping horses midstream closes the remarks.
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Roosevelt
Dewey
Gore
Europe
Pacific
Churchill
Stalin
Chiang Kaishek
The Sun Reader's Plea Sparks Short Exchange
A reader invites others to enjoy The Sun and asks for a longer personal note in a friendly tone. The message blends casual praise with a request for extended interaction.
Shoddy Materials Flood Low-Cost Clothing Market
Washington women criticize shoddy low cost clothing from a 28 state survey by the American Home Economies Association. Gladys Wyckoff notes poorer cuts fabrics and seams, fading and shrinkage in dresses and underwear, despite WPB orders. Nelson calls quality deterioration inexcusable and Wyckoff urges pricing by quality to control prices.
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Washington
American Home Economies Association
War Production Board
Gladys Wyckoff
Association
WPB
Donald Nelson
Nelson
Miss Wyckoff
Labor Shortage Here Charged To Employers
Cincinnati employers are blamed for poor use of labor by John M. Baker area director for the War Manpower Commission. He cites exemptions from the 48 hour week and poor labor management relations as causes of absenteeism and loss of two factories. He notes a third factory may come if it hires Negro women. Discrimination by some employers has tightened the market. CIO has fought such bias.
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Cincinnati
John M. Baker
War Manpower Commission
Baker
CIO
Newport shell plant deal preserves jobs and boosts region
Six Million article details USA CIO actions to keep a Newport steel mill open, retaining 800 workers and adding 1800 more for Army Ordnance shell production. Whitehouse credits strong Washington representation and civic duty by Charles Stamm, with support from Sen. Barkley and Rep. Spence. final approval from Army Ordnance follows negotiations.
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Army Ordnance
Washington
Whitehouse
Newport
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Charles Stamm
Shell
Daily Sun in Vancouver Converts to Pro Labor Daily
Workers in Vancouver Washington acquired the Clark County Sun and turned it into a pro labor daily. The new paper, run by professional journalists, provides wire service news, local coverage, comics, features and sports with fair treatment of labor news. Subscriptions grew to 9,000 quickly.
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Clark County Sun
the Sun
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