Fascist Network Exposed by Maertz Foresees Postwar Rise
Benton Harbor Michigan report details Gustav Maertz of Chicago's Silver Shirts describing a national, underground fascist network led by big business. He says after the war rightists will clash with leftists and claims major firms will back openly fascist leaders. Maertz boasted of fundraising, rapid pamphlet distribution and travel to support sympathetic candidates including Rep. Hoffman.
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Gustav Horner Maertz
Chicago
Clare E. Hoffman
R. Mich
Maertz
The
Chicago Sun
America
NAACP Probes Cab Discrimination Complaints in Cincinnati
The NAACP will investigate taxi discrimination after a Cincinnati resident reported three Checker Cab drivers refused service to her and an elderly woman while three white passengers were accepted. The issue outlined to city officials and NAACP leaders prompts terminal observations and potential violations report. The Cincinnati Branch plans its annual meeting at Zion Baptist Church with officer elections and the introduction of Nathan Wright as new executive secretary.
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Early Sorrells
John Street
Union Terminal
Berry
W. N. Lovelace
Nathan Wright
Cincinnati
N.A.A.C.P
Zion Baptist Church
W. 9Th St
Cincinnati N A A C P Delegates Named for Richmond Conference
The Cincinnati Branch N A A C P sends two young women as delegates to the National Youth Conference in Richmond Virginia from November 17 to 19. Delegates are Mary E Snow and Martha Southgate students at the University of Cincinnati and members of the Cincinnati N A A C P Youth Council.
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Cincinnati
N.A.A. C.P
Richmond
Mary E. Snow
Martha Southgate
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati N.aa.c.p
Supervisory workers return to work under War Labour Board order
Paterson New Jersey 1800 supervisory employees end a three day stoppage following a National War Labour Board directive to resume duties. The action restores operations at unspecified plant sites as tensions over wartime production ease.
Wright Aeronautical strike hits five New Jersey plants
About 32,000 workers at Wright Aeronautical Corp plants in northern New Jersey walkout after a strike call by the Wright Aircraft Supervisors Assn unaffiliated with the company.
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New Jersey
Wright Aeronautical Corp
Wright Aircraft Supervisors Assn
Belgian Friends Aim Sewing Aid Drive in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati branch of Friends of Belgium forms to knit warm garments and blankets for Belgians and to repair clothing. Mrs. R. A. Holden says urgent home knitting and weekly sewing help are needed. Local HQ at 530 Walnut Street, telephone MA 2520.
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Friends of Belgium
Cincinnati
Belgium
R. A. Holden
Walnut Street
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