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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
2
National CIO pressures Congress on Taft Hartley hearings and TVA hydro expansion. Carey and leaders met President Truman at the White House to urge funds and swift approval, signaling confidence in executive action to back the program.
CIO President Murray backs every effort to improve DP law and end racial and religious discrimination in selecting war refugees for entry into the United States. CIO urges full support for bills raising social security payments to the elderly widows and their children and to the sick and needy workers.
CIO leaders visiting President Truman at the White House on March 4 said the fate of the Fair Deal rests on defeating filibusters both in public talkathons by southern Democrats and delaying tactics in committees. They urged taking the program to the people to overcome special interests blocking enactment.
Bureau of Census figures indicate the March unemployment total at 3.2 million, the highest since 1942. The rise reflects storms and seasonal factors, with lighter industries hit harder than heavy ones, and President Truman urging regulations to stabilize the economy.
The UAW argues that consumers should not pay Cadillac prices for Chevrolet vehicles, highlighting concerns about inflated pricing and market value. The statement emphasizes fairness in pricing and urges attention to affordability across car lines.
In Washington civil rights efforts continue as labor and liberal groups press for action in state capitals. Iowa sees active push for a state anti discrimination law. In Pennsylvania Vice President Jim Thimmel of CIO Steel Workers says the union stands solid.
CIO Auto Workers denounce GM price reductions as an empty gesture. They say the 20 cent per hour cost of living cut and 1949 price raises totaling $42 to $110 for Chevrolets show the company remains ahead, not easing consumer burdens.
A mysterious phone tip warns workers on the first floor at Caneco not to drink during hours. Local 1861 will meet on March 19 with lunch and refreshments afterward. Notes praise Gordon Tebelman and Sick Committee work, report on Joe Scherra, Ted Niehe, Duval, Frank Wrablewski, Vernon Bosserman, John Wagner, Joe Cullen, Emerson Mahan, Carl Schlegel, and cousin Wally.
Rep. Arthur Klein of New York proposes a Westbrook Pegler Annual Award of Journalistic Infamy with Pegler as first recipient. He says a DC commission including the dog-pound master and the chief plumbing inspector would select nominees, serving unpaid as a service reward.
Senate Labor Committee approves the Thomas bill to repeal Taft Hartley by 8-5 causing Senator Taft to erupt in fury. CIO-PAC Director Jack Kroll suggests radio broadcasts of lengthy floor speeches to inform the public. A Congressman denounces Taft Hartley as the most confusing and atrocious class legislation on record.
The Senate labor committee approved the Thomas bill S. 249 on a party line vote as eight Democrats backed repeal of Taft Hartley and reenactment of the Wagner act with limits on strikes. Southern filibuster clouds full Senate action while House hearings on March 7 loom and lawmakers weigh amendments amid a near split within the committee.
Democratic leaders condemn the filibuster and urge immediate action to repeal the Taft Hartley Act, pass a strong minimum wage, and enact civil rights, social security, and other key programs outlined in the President's messages and the Democratic platform. They commend Truman for leadership and vow to press for congressional approval.
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