Strike fund needs remain acute as workers join Allis Chalmers picket
In addition to steel and electrical workers on strike, about 2000 UK workers have joined the Allis Chalmers protest. Elmer Kauffman, strike fund treasurer, appeals for continued donations of cash and food. Contributions from Max Hirsch and Mary Kremer are noted, with food pickup arrangements via Kirby 0811 and checks payable to the Greater Cincinnati CIO Industrial Union Council, Elmer Kauffman, 3953 Spring Grove Ave.
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Allis Chalmers Co
Elmer Kauffman
Max Hirsch
UOPWA
Mary Kremer
Kirby
Greater Cincinnati
Hamilton County PAC appeals for volunteers this week
Jack Methard director asks for help checking registration records and addressing envelopes in coming weeks. Volunteers are needed for any hour, day or night, at convenient times. For details call Jack Methard at MA in 0939.
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Jack Methard
Hamilton County
Methard
Union to Rally Behind Fellow Members Again
Kauffman urged unity as Local 757 and U E members pledge support for another two weeks of drives. Contributions received this week total 75 dollars from Local 757.
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U. E
Probe on Profitable Patriotism Targets Menu Portions
Washington officials review restaurant menus and bakery output as OPA studies potential nationwide probe into reduced portions and bread weights without price changes to save food for Europe.
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Washington
Europe
OPA
Correction issued on Local 17 gains with Ilsco Copper and Tube
Francis Games, recording secretary of Local 17 UAW, says reports in the Enquirer and Times-Star misstate the gains from negotiations with Inseco Copper and Tube Products Co. The article claims a 5 percent annual bonus. actually the bonus is semi annual. Also reports of a 12 cent raise are incomplete. day shift gains 12c and night shift 15c, plus back pay of 10c and 13c retroactive to January 1 1946 for both shifts.
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Francis Games
UAW
Enquirer
Times-Star
Local 17
Inseco Copper and Tube Products Co
Jones of UE to Serve as Peace Conference Delegate
Howard Jones of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Local 766 will represent the Greater Cincinnati CIO Industrial Union Council at the Win-The-Peace Conference. Council secretary Max Sien said the action was taken at last week's meeting. The conference, backed by progressive leaders, runs April 5 to 7 in Washington D C.
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Jones
Council
Howard Jones
United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers
Greater Cincinnati
CIO Industrial Union Council
Max Sien
Radio Broadcast Battle Over Public Interest in 1946
The piece reports a heated dispute in the radio industry over licensing and the public interest amid FCC charges of overly aggressive advertising. Arch Oboler criticizes current broadcasting as money driven, while FCC Commissioner Paul Walker urges impartial, worthwhile programming and balanced coverage of controversial topics.
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Travis K. Hedrick
Washington
Daily Press
Federal Communications Commission
Nazi Assn. of
FCC
Arch Oboler
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Radio
Oboler
Oiroler
Kenny
Paul Walker
Opposition to Immigration Cuts by CIO and AFL Leaders
Leo Goodman of the CIO Legislative Committee testified before the House Immigration Committee on March 20 against Gossett bill reducing immigration by 50 percent. AFL Legislative Rep. Lewis G. Hines denounced the measure as haphazard and harmful to national policy and relations.
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Washington
Gossett
U. S
House Immigration Committee
Leo Goodman
CIO
AFL
Lewis G. Hines
Goodman
Textile Workers Win Back Pay in Maysville and Wage Gains
About 320 workers at January and Wood Co Mill Maysville Kentucky received back pay retroactive to January 1 1945 with checks ranging from 60 to 120 dollars after tax deductions. The United Textile Workers report a 10 cent general wage increase and dues checkoff. Negotiations also cover Cincinnati Industries Lockland where 250 workers will get an 8 cent raise plus dues checkoff. Talks proceed with Carthage Mills Carthage Ohio seeking a 15 cent rise and a recently signed contract includes security provisions.
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January and Wood Co
Maysville
Carl Johnson
United Textile Workers
Cincinnati Industries, Inc
Lockland
Johnson
Carthage Mills
Carthage
Higgins Industries worker backs CIO in NLRB vote
In New Orleans on March 20 Higgins Industries employees chose the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers CIO over AFL metal trades unions in an NLRB election by 892 to 684. There were 78 challenged ballots and seven voided.
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New Orleans
Higgins Industries, Inc
Industrial Union of Marine & Shipbuilding Workers
CIO
AFL Metal Trades Unions
NLRB
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