Boss Schorr Drives Through Labor Bill Setback in House
Columbus reports the House Judiciary Committee stalled an improved unemployment compensation bill despite Labor's strong case. Ed Schorr’s influence led to retention of the Senate form, with GOP leaders smothering Labor amendments and restoring a $21 weekly payout for 22 weeks. The outcome leaves five million Ohioans dissatisfied with party-line voting.
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WPB urges summer vacations to aid war production
The War Production Board urged granting American workers one week off this summer to boost war output. Chairman J. A. Krug influenced the stance, with WPB labor vice chairs Clinton S. Golden and John L. Beckham saying vacations should occur when they do not interfere with war production.
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President Truman Backs Rally for FEPC
In a wire to a Save the FEPC rally, President Truman endorses a permanent FEPC. He urges the House to allow a vote, warning the war for civil rights is not over and predicting a bitter fight ahead.
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