Memorial Day 1947 marks 10th anniversary of Republic Steel massacre
Chicago report recounts Memorial Day 1937 killings and injuries at Republic Steel South Chicago plant during a strike. Ten workers died from gunfire. 30 wounded, 60 more injured. no officers killed. Text notes union strength and warns against Taft Hartley bill. Also mentions Jewish Vocational Service hires William Saulson as Job Placement Director and Ben Siegel's move to industry role.
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Police assault at protest captured on newsreel
Newsreel footage shows police moving in on a marching crowd as gunfire erupts. Officers deploy riot sticks and tear gas while demonstrators flee, with several beatings documented including a small girl struck from behind.
Newspaper Guild to Discuss Dues and Convention
The Cincinnati Newspaper Guild will meet at 7 30 p m on Tuesday June 10 in the Guild office to discuss the dues structure and instructions to delegates for the June 21 national convention.
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Evening Radio Note on UE Coverage
At 11 30 on Wednesday night WLW broadcasts a report by Leland Stowe regarding the UE coverage.
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