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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
1
Top CIO officials and union heads met with President Truman to review the Fair Deal program ahead of the 81st Congress. They backed the president’s plan, urged direct public outreach, and called for swift action to overcome resistance from special interests and end filibusters.
The Democratic Senate faces strong opposition from Southern Dixiecrats as they push to curb filibuster time limits. Vice President Barkley aims to allow cloture to end the Southern filibuster, but Republicans and Dixiecrats oppose changing rules, risking continued debate that could derail Truman's rent control extension set to expire March 31. The CIO PACplans radio coverage to document the event and educate workers on government processes.
Rep. Kelley of Pennsylvania introduced H.R. 3096 to establish a Labor Education Extension Service long supported by unions nationwide. Kelley said the measure would aid in an orderly and constructive solution of industrial relations problems.
Financial releases show high profits at E. Kahn's Sons Co. and Coca Cola with sharp sales gains and plant investments. IBM, ITT and Bell System post record earnings while wage pressures and layoffs rise in public discourse. Industry shifts to labor saving tech spark concerns of structural unemployment.
The bipartisan House bill H B 531 aims to raise the weekly maximum from 25 to 30 dollars and adds reforms. Labor spokesmen back the measure with no opposition, expecting a favorable vote and quick passage through the Legislature. George Hammond also pressed for another unemployment benefit cut citing the 25 million rebate and a large surplus in the BUC fund.
The Veterans Administration reports that about 1 of every 16 World War II veterans who used G I loans for homes farms or businesses has already paid off their loan in full.
A four class program on parliamentary procedure and public speaking for Clothing Workers locals in greater Cincinnati starts Friday March 18. Miss Emma Ferrara of the Cincinnati Joint Board announced the series open to all members. Sessions run 7:30 to 8:15 pm with a 10 minute break. sessions extend to April 15 with perfect attendance certificates. William Kircher of the United Auto Workers will teach public speaking and Mary Lou Sauer of The SUN staff will teach parliamentary procedure.
The House Taxation Committee held hearings on six bills as real estate lobbyists voiced support for redevelopment while opposing public housing projects. They urge cities to compensate slum owners and subsidize reconstruction, framing redevelopment as a boon for business. Liberal groups demand public protection and oppose speculation gains, and Ohio’s potential federal housing share is opposed. The battle is expected to intensify with more public housing and redevelopment debate this year.
Veterans Administration contact staff reached more than 1,000,000 veterans dependents and representatives in January 1949. They provided information on VA administered benefits and assisted in completing about 571,000 forms.
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