Truman Labor Draft Draws Ickes Franco Criticism
In Washington Harold L. Ickes as head of the Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts Sciences and Professions blasts Pres. Truman s labor draft as the heaviest blow against labor rights and democratic trad itions. In London Francisco Franco via fascist radio lauds Truman for breaking the railroad strike and enacting the labor draft, praising it as a service to public liberties while denouncing labor agitators.
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Christian Front praises Truman speech in Wichita
In Wichita Kansas the Christian Front secretary Rev Wylie praised President Truman s anti labor speech and labor draft bill saying it smacks of fascism but reflects the government to come in America Democracy in America is a thing of the past and Americans will choose fascism over communism.
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Hillman Urges Senate to Oppose Truman Anti-Strike Bill
Sidney Hillman, CIO PAC chair and Amalgamated Clothing Workers president, wired 96 senators on May 28 to defeat the anti-strike bill. He warned it would grant the government extreme autocratic controls over workers' liberties and rights, and urged reconsideration of the rushed, anti-labor legislation amid national hysteria.
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Bordelon from Bordelonville Leads CIO PAC Effort in South
Ruth G Schechter profiles Sam Bordelon a Bordelonville native now serving as national CIO-PAC representative directing the Southern area under Jack Kroll while Kroll organizes CIO support in the region Bordelon a Marine veteran and ex Navy ship designer shares his journey from farming in 1929 to seeking a working man’s better life through political action He recounts his wartime service and postwar work before joining CIO and the War Relief Committee CONTINUED ON PAGE
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CIO Rally Prepares Ban On Antiunion Legislation
Cincinnati CIO leaders rally workers to oppose President Truman and Congress over a proposed draft of striking workers and the Case Bill. They pledge AFL and railroad support for a mass meeting at Deer Creek stadium to mobilize voters and coastal resistance to anti-labor measures. Esther Tice moves approval for plans, carried unanimously.
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Sick Father Loses Jobless Benefits Under Ohio BUC
A father of three claims Ohio unemployment rules cost him benefits after a March layoff. He registered for work and filed for unemployment, with initial approval. In April illness forced bed rest, yet the bureau refused reporting. his wife appealed.
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