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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
6
The column reviews past solid relations between Formica Insulation Co. top management and union officers and calls for renewed cooperation. It notes prior layoffs during contract talks were denied by the company but questions why production fell to 400–500 sheets daily before returning to 3,000 after meetings.
A.Formica cafeteria Crotty Bros Inc received management thanks for cooperation in securing better foods lower costs and improved service. The message urges full cooperation to implement changes and improve living and working conditions. Leland Stowe hosts UE on WLW every Wednesday at 11 30 PM.
Bonnie Hoelcher from the machine shop underwent surgery last Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital and is reported in good condition. Family and staff express hopes for a speedy recovery.
The 2/48 unit reports the birth of a baby girl named Karen weighing seven pounds nine ounces on May 13. Ada Lowe of Crotty Bros. receives a six week leave to California for her ill son. Lloyd Anderson missed days due to his father's illness. Romeo Pennington is noted as father of a new baby girl. Transfers include Charles Nungester and Roscoe Hawks from day to 3rd shift. Lou Rough moves to 2nd shift and is promoted to sergeant. 3rd shift members told to inform Earl Hessler.
Exotic dancer Amelita Menodna nicknamed Queen of the South Seas by GIs in Hawaii arrives in Hollywood as Federated Pictures prepares her local movie screen debut.
The Oil Workers International Union CIO reports profits of 18 oil companies rose 17 to 858 percent in 1946 compared with 1945, indicating a broad profit surge across the sector.
The National City Bank of New York reports that combined net income of 2 958 lending corporations rose 27.9 percent in 1946 compared with 1945. The gain reflects broader lending activity and improved earnings across the sector.
Breese local 761 United Electrical workers enter week two of a wage and union shop strike led by Ray Tucker. Chief steward Charles Coryell has signed the last seven nonmembers, achieving 100 percent unionization. Talks with Cincinnati Time Recorder Co. began after retroactive contract renewal to May 1. Roger Jenkins Jr. becomes Cincinnati Time Recorder’s new chief steward.
The CIO broadcasts the PAC fundraising drive on Saturday’s Labor USA at 6 45 p m over WSAS. CIO PAC director Jack Kroll and CIO President Philip Murray will speak. Other CIO programs this week include Rollin Everett on The Other Side of The News Monday at 8 15 p m WSAL and Leland Stowe on UE Wednesday at 11 30 p m WLW.
The second floor of the Benning Block at 217 East Eighth Street will become Local 766 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers headquarters. The move from the Bell Block occurs June 2. Raley says the new office is large enough for two big meeting halls and over seven times larger than the present HQ. Foremen and office workers at Lodge and Shipley plant have started a two week vacation, while Lodge and Shipley push toward full union membership. Lucian Harmon was elected shop chairman by the K D unit at Tuesday's meeting, with Herbert Duncan Herbert Hampton and Eldon Lipscomb named to the Grievance Committee. Discussions of proposed anti labor legislation were held at weekly meetings of K D and General units.
Raley notes the strike outlook remains unsettled as Local 766 urges regular collection days for LS unit members. He compares Lodge and Shipley to Monarch Machine Tool at Sidney C and cites Monarch’s contract with Local 776 UK featuring an 8.5 cent across the board raise, six paid holidays, top-rate progression, night shift bonus changes, and a maintenance of membership clause. Lodge and Shipley has offered six holidays, classification adjustments, and a 2 cent raise. Progress at the K-D unit shows UE expansion of influence.
ETc Tuc sent to President Truman urging a veto of the Taft Hartley bill. Members also carried cards into their shops for other members to write President Truman.
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