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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
1
William L. Shirer announced on March 23 that CBS will drop his weekly news analysis show after the March 30 broadcast. Shirer, with CBS for 10 years, said his sponsor J B Williams Co informed him the option was being dropped.
Cincinnati CIO members plan a city wide Stewards Meeting at 7 30 p m Monday April 7 at the UAW Hall 2728 Vine Street Robert Smith Springfield PAC director will address the gathering Walter Grainger says the event aims to mobilize stewards against anti labor bills in Congress and outline a program of action with hopes for a nationally known speaker.
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial decries limited reporting on wage hikes and inflation while noting 1946 profits for rubber, steel, and meat industries surged. It cites National City Bank data showing high profits enabled without price increases and calls out biased commentary.
Federated Press reports Allis-Chalmers earned a $144,487 profit in 1946 after a $25.4 million federal tax rebate, despite a $25 million operating loss. Congress overridden President Roosevelt to allow the carry-back tax relief aimed at war conversion losses. Autoworkers returned to work without a contract while resisting substandard conditions and “sweat shop” terms. Union officers say the fight continues within the plant against company unionism.
Waldo Stager, United Electrical staff representative, was sentenced by Judge Charles S. Bell to 30 days in the county jail and fined 250 dollars for malicious destruction of property tied to picket line clashes during the 1946 Allis Chalmers strike. A ten day stay of execution was granted in related cases while restitution efforts proceed.
The Children's Bureau reported a rise in illegal child employment in 1946 over 1941. Plant count employing underage minors up 323 percent and minors unlawfully employed up 441 percent. Fines were imposed in 20 states for wage hour violations, including a record $25,000 penalty to one employer.
The Law column on page four analyzes and exposes Ball’s plan to destroy union monopolies in detail. It argues the proposal would reshape labor power and market control, urging readers to assess the legal and economic implications.
The SUN relocated its office this week from 306 Bell Block to the third floor at 15 East Eighth Street. The new Eighth Street office will be shared with the Cincinnati Newspaper Guild as the Bell Block prior office was.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported mid February that the family budget rose .4 percent, lifting costs to 57.5 percent above Aug 15 1939. Increases were led by foods clothing and house furnishings according to the report.
The CIO launches a weekly program The Other Side of the News on WSAI at 8:15 pm urging CIO members to listen and mobilize. Rol lin Everett editor of The SUN and city councilman denounces anti labor bills and warns Congress risks depression era harms.
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