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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
3
Metropolitan Housing Authority officials report Cincinnati public housing greatly supports the war effort by providing affordable homes for plant workers. The annual report notes most tenants stay within income limits, with rents tied to income and subsidies from the Federal government.
New York landlords seek a ten percent rent increase that would cost renters eighty million dollars annually and push many soldiers’ families into substandard tenements. Mayor La Guardia accused in a brief filed with the OPA this week.
In Cleveland local UAW members paraded outside the Fisher Body plant with signs urging workers to register and join labor's political drive. Union cards announced the final week of registration as locals endorsed Roosevelt for a fourth term and Mayor Frank Lausche for Ohio governor.
Cleveland reports Mayor James G. Stewart of Cincinnati, speaking before the primary, urged Republicans to mount a militant attack on the New Deal. He accused the administration of centralizing power and regimentation of states and communities, describing a nefarious plan to socialize government. He did not answer whether he would oppose all Roosevelt legislation or only parts when questioned by a Cleveland Press writer.
A weekly report by Ralph D. Janey shows refunds totaling 13124 were obtained for renters in the Cincinnati defense rental area during nine months ending April 30. He credits arbitration between landlords and tenants and notes most landlords comply with rent control rules. The area covers parts of Ohio and Kentucky. few violators have been found, with prosecutions possible for willful noncompliance.
A community exchange brings The Sun and a neighboring resident together in a barter deal. Local officials note the cooperative effort boosts neighborly ties and supports small trades among residents. The event highlights civic spirit and practical cooperation.
In Cincinnati Taft accused England and Russia of imperial aims while warning the nation is drifting toward imperialism and toward a totalitarian approach. He urged tax cuts for corporations and warned that industry faces heavy taxation. Pickrel countered with 27 Taft criticisms and urged constructive plans to protect social gains and recognize labor's staying power.
Camello Caminiti, a US Army gun crew ammunition man and Silver Star recipient, hailed from a 12 member family tied to unions. The story highlights homefront labor support, Caminiti's acts at Salerno, and the siblings in military service or employment.
Seventy five defense families will receive low cost homes north of Lockland in the first private Negro housing project to begin within 30 days. A preliminary plat for Modern Home Sub division on Shepherd Lane east of Wayne avenue was approved by the City Planning Commission. The Stewart Realty Co. owns the project and priority for renting or purchase is required.
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