Inside Story Swing Helps Truman Across Nation
The CIO News reports a national swing toward Truman and Barkley with polls showing gains on Dewey and Warren. In California Truman rose 6 percent in a month as PAC Director Jack Kroll claims registration figures point to 60,000,000 votes and a liberal Congress, urging continued PAC funding and activism.
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Hamilton County Voter Registration Driven by Labor Support
A large record turnout showing 368,929 registered voters marks Hamilton County with a huge labor union effort. The drive, backed by AFL and CIO members and volunteers, aims to mobilize voters to challenge incumbents and Ohio politicians blamed for high prices and scarce housing.
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Truman Breakfast Speech Plan Sets Campaign Tour
President Truman is set to speak in an informal breakfast talk here on Monday as part of a sweeping campaign tour. The presidential train arrives at 7 a.m. and will stop in Cincinnati before visiting several Ohio cities for speeches.
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CIO Council Backs 15 Bond Issues and 1.4 Mill School Levy
The CIO Council endorsed all 15 bond issues and the 1.4 mill school levy to be voted on this year. William Reeder of the AFL Firefighters Union explained the bonds, claiming they would bring over 33 million dollars in Cincinnati improvements with no tax increase. Planned projects include the Millcreek Expressway, University of Cincinnati building expansions, a new incinerator, a General Hospital receiving ward, park and playground upgrades, a new fire station and police facility, health centers citywide, more school construction, a master airport, and a new Public site.
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Steelworkers Endorse Truman for President
The United Steelworkers union has voted formal support for President Truman's candidacy. Philip Murray announced the backing on behalf of the international executive board, reaffirming the Truman Barkley endorsement after the CIO national board previously supported him.
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