Vet returns from war joins union to learn its role
William T. Mynear, 19-year-old enlistee who served 66 months in the Infantry, joins Local 765 United Electrical and Radio Workers after discharge. He explains his initial view of strikes and union benefits, and UE organizers plan to involve him in veterans outreach and the Veterans Committee. He lives at 2284 Holland Ave Norwood.
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Loraine Covert
William T. Mynear
Infantry
765
United Electrical and Radio Workers
Mynear
Allis Chalmers
Margaret Sonnycalb
Bill
Veterans Committee
Iceland
England
Ireland
France
Germany
Holland Ave
Norwood
Supreme Court frees AP from exclusive news monopoly
The Supreme Court ruled that Associated Press cannot be barred by newspaper owners from using AP reports. Justice Black stated publishers are subject to Sherman Act rules like any other business, denying a constitutional shield for denying access to news services. The decision marks a victory for readers despite industry mourning by large paper owners.
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Washington
Tribune
Chicago
Associated Press
United Press
Scripps-Howard
Intl
William Randolph Hearst
Owen J. Roberts
Hugo L. Black
Black
Antioch To Host Peace Institute With Global Speakers
YELLOW SPRING O Ker mit Eby research director of the CIO will be among 30 principal speakers at a 10 day Institute on Conditions for an Enduring Peace opening at Antioch College July 2. About 300 business and labor leaders teachers ministers and students from the Midwest will attend.
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Yellow Spring
O—Kermit Eby
CIO
Antioch College
Middlewest
U. S
Ernesto Gaiarza
Division of Labor
Pan American Union
Joseph Ball
Senate
Jay Franklin
Washington
T. Z Koo
San Francisco
Pittman Potter
League of Nations
Hans Simons
Rayford Logan
Howard University Graduate School
U. S. Diplomatic Service
Kermit Eby
J. Donald Kingsley
War Manpower Commission
Eby
Chicago Teachers Union
Kingsley
Ohio Cio
Wagner Urges Housing as Key to Postwar Jobs
Senator Robert F. Wagner argues at the National Public Housing Conference that progress comes from struggle, not unity, and calls for a permanent national housing agency. He warns unemployment postwar and stresses fair income distribution and protection against racial or political discrimination as central to public housing.
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Washington
Nati Public Housing
Robert F. Wagner
N.Y
Wagner
Wiil
British traitor Lord Haw Haw captured by Allies
The notorious broadcaster Lord Haw Haw, once a Nazi radio propagandist, has been taken prisoner by Allied forces. The development signals a turning point in wartime information warfare and raises questions about his fate and future trial.
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Lord Haw Haw
Lord Hee-Haw
Bonds For Ike Welcome From Local 22 Union
On Ike’s New York visit Local 22 of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union bought 350000 dollars in war bonds as a welcome to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The purchase showcased support for the war effort and the general’s outreach in the city.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Inti
Ladies Garment Workers Union
AFL
Ike
PAC Leaders Warn Of Reaction
Sidney Hillman honorary chairman of the Nat Citizens Political Action Committee warns at a New York dinner that reactionaries threaten a third world war by weakening unity among the United Nations. Elmer Benson echoes warning, urging a citizens organization to defend democratic governments abroad and mobilize for 60 million jobs at home. Sen. Tobey calls anti Soviet campaigning dangerous and ill advised.
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Sidney Hillman
Nat Citizens Political Action Committee
Elmer A. Benson
Ncpac Executive Council
Hillman
United Nations
Soviet Union
Russia
the Hopkins
Davis
Moscow
London
Truman
Benon
Minnesota
Farmer- Labor Party
Pres Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Benson
Nati Citizens Committee
State Dept
Greece
Italy
Spain
Argentina
Portugal
Philippines
Willow Run
Charles W. Tobey Ir
N.H
San Francisco
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PAC
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