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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
1
President Truman pledges ongoing Democratic and administration effort to repeal the Taft Hartley Act. In Washington he says the repeal will come with a fair labor law replacing the act, backed by a broad public push and union support, while CIO President Murray congratulates him on the stance.
Senate Commerce and Labor panel approved amendments to S B 142 expanding unemployment benefits. The changes include a 2 50 per child dependency allowance up to two children, a rise from 21 to 25 weekly, equal benefits for Great Lakes seamen, remove good work connection requirement in quit cases, and cut the qualifying period from 20 to 14 weeks with the amount from 320 to 240. Employers pressed for further cuts but were denied.
Columbus scene as Speaker John Cantwell told reporters FEPC legislation will not be acted on this week due to exhausted bill copies. He predicts House action next week after more copies are printed.
In Des Moines Indiana, legislators propose a fair employment practices act governing the Iowa assembly. Sponsored by a Republican and a Democrat the measure would prohibit discrimination in employing individuals based on race creed color national origin or ancestry.
Capt. Slack Barrett resigns as Council of Churches president and denounces FEPC defeat efforts in Ohio. A photo copy letter urges a chain of personal contacts through the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to influence Columbus lawmakers. The piece contrasts church support for FEPC with Barrett’s community driven stance and GM price cuts noted elsewhere.
Robert J. Davidson CIO director in the Ohio Valley Region was appointed to the Wage Board of the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations by director Albert A. Waldman. The nine member board includes labor employers and public representatives and will study hotel and restaurant employment of women and minors with an eye to updating minimums current from 1937.
The March 5 issue profiles National CIO PAC Director Jack Kroll. It notes his election predictions and his effective local campaign work. It cites 1949 PAC activity in 535 city and state elections and previews 1950 congressional contests including Sen. Taft as a leading candidate. It highlights his personality and strong union ties within Cincinnati circles.
Murray hails President Truman for his Jefferson Jackson Day address praising the repeal of the Taft Hartley Law. He says special interests plot to deprive the people of their November 2 vote and notes CIO members stand behind the crusade for welfare and advancement of the nation.
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