Passage of June 13, 1945 reshapes postwar world order
On June 13, 1945 six major moves hinted at a broad peace strategy. Truman reported easing US Soviet tensions and a potential Polish government, the UN Charter voting formula passed, Senate ratification looms, Germany occupation zones were settled, De Gaulle neared Washington over Syria, and a Truman Stalin Churchill meeting was planned within 30 days. These events collectively ease tensions among key powers and push toward lasting peace.
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Washington
France
Marshal Stalin
Churchill
Harry Hopkins
Joseph Davies
Security Council
Germany
Middle East
Stalin
Theologian Joins Ohio CIO Council Staff
Professor Orville C. Jones of Oberlin Graduate School of Theology is named to the Ohio CIO Council staff, effective July 1. He is noted for labor advocacy, including support for steel workers, and will focus on racial discrimination, church and labor relations, farmer-urban worker understanding, and general workers education.
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Ohio Council
Columbus
Orville C. Jones
Oberlin Graduate School of Theology
Ohio Cio Council
Jack Kroll
State Cio
Washington
Prof Jones
America
Jones
WLB Mulls Little Steel Revision To Aid Reconversion
The National War Labor Board plans a revision of the Little Steel formula to offset reduced take home pay during reconversion. Chairman George W Taylor warned wages are likely to fall while prices rise, arguing for an overall wage price policy reviewed industry by industry.
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Chicago
Nati. War Labor Board
Little Steel
WLB
George W. Taylor
Taylor
Wholesale Grocers Attack FEPC
The United States Wholesale Grocers Association opposes a permanent Fair Employment Practices Bill HR 2232. In a fiery bulletin they warn of a “venomous snake” that must be killed and urge members to pressure Congress by wire and letter to defeat the measure.
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New York
United States Wholesale Grocers’ Association
United States
Rules Committee of
House
Rules Committee
Congress
Senate
Germany
Southern textile workers win wage boosts in regional decision
The Fourth Regional War Labor Board announced wage increases affecting an estimated 350 000 to 400 000 textile workers in the South. The boosts raise hourly pay by at least a stated minimum, improving wages for many in Atlanta and surrounding areas.
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Atlanta
Regional War Labor Board
Standard Oil seeks patent recovery from government seizure
Standard Oil of New Jersey sues to reclaim patents seized at the outbreak of war. It argues synthetic rubber and other patents shared with a German firm were actually its property and were withheld to curb foreign competition in rubber production.
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Standard Oil
New Jersey
Uncle Sam
Standard
Bridges Victory Over Deportation Dramatic Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court on June 18 overturned Bridges deportation to Australia in a 5 3 decision after a seven year fight. Harry Bridges head of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union CIO faced opposition from employers and government figures including Atty Gen Frances Biddle. Justice Murphy wrote a concurring opinion praising the ruling as a monument to human rights.
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Washington
Harry Bridges
U. S. Supreme Court
Australia
Bridges
Ind. Longshoremens and Warehousemens Union
CIO
Frances Biddle
Frank Murphy
Biddle
William O. Douglas
Harlan Stone
Felix Frankfurter
Owen J. Roberts
Communist Party
U. S
Give a GI a Ride
A call-out asks volunteers with YMCA USO to provide transportation for a service member. Contact Cherry at 5348 for details and scheduling.
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Planner Sees Jobs Dictating Cincinnati’s Postwar Future
Sherwood L. Reeder, director of master planning, argues postwar employment in local industries will shape population trends in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. He notes that migrants’ decision to stay depends on reconversion plans, plant expansions, and wage competitiveness compared with other cities.
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City Planning Commission
Sherwood L. Reeder
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