Pegler Smear Of FDR Denied By Labor Study
The article counters Westbrook Pegler’s claim that the 40 hour week caused inflation by citing the July Labor Review showing longer hours raise unit labor costs and reduce output. It notes Taft’s criticisms of Truman policy and highlights limits on political contributions under the Taft Hartley law. It also critiques a BBB pamphlet claiming 3% million owners andistakes stock ownership figures per the SEC.
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Westbrook Pegler
Roosevelt
Pegler
FDR
US Labor Dept
Labor Review
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wilfred Porter
Cincinnati
International Council
Local 8
Marion Kingery
John Rabenstein
Auto Workers Union Declines Stand in GM Job Contest
The International Auto Workers Union says it takes no official position on GM's job contest. Walter Reuther notes entrants must verify their views before signing. The piece mentions Fisher Body parking issues and a plan to present facts to management, with no promises. The Norwood Labor Civic Committee plans an open meeting to endorse candidates. The Chevrolet Maintenance employer is cited as a positive example.
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Walter Reuther
The
International Union
G-M
United “Labor Civic Committee
Norwood
Union Pulse on Pensions and Elections
The letter discusses granting a pension plan and concessions for GM workers, notes contests boost morale, and urges attendance at the next union meeting. It mentions car orders, a retired Freers donating a wristwatch, and Ed who plans to remember Norwood pals in California. It highlights election registration and voter information.
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Freers
California
Norwood
Lithographers Report 85 Percent Enjoy Shorter Week
The Amalgamated Lithographers union reports 85 percent of its 23 000 members accept the shorter work week. The national survey was unveiled at the Lithographers convention which closed October 2 in Biloxi Mississippi. Six paid holidays and two weeks vacation after one year are cited as benefits.
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Amalgamated Lithographers
Biloxi
Miss
Profit Less Eat Less Probed At Chicago Hearing
A congressional economic committee hearing in Chicago heard labor leaders accuse profiteering and demand a restore of OPA controls and price rollbacks. CIO Regional Director Michael Mann denounced packers for high meat prices while workers recounted facing hardship despite higher pay.
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Chicago
Congressional Committee On the Economic Report
George H. Bender
R. O
CIO
Michael Mann
OPA
Congress
Mann
Sylvester Pluzynski
Police arrest six Taft mask wearers at protest
Los Angeles police nabbed six unionists for wearing Robert A. Taft masks during a picket. Critics question why the chief violator remains free while masked demonstrators are detained.
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Los Angeles
Robert A. Taft
Ownership statement for The Sun weekly Cincinnati 1947
Rollin H Everett editor of The Sun attests as true owner management and circulation. Publisher Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council address 1015 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio. Owner Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council. Average copies sold 14 650. Filed September 30 1947 with notary Wynne A Evans.
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Congress
the Sun
Cincinnati
Ohio
State of Ohio
Hamilton
Rollin H. Everett
Greater Cincinnati Industrial Union Council
Vine Street
East 8Th Street
Wynne A. Evans
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Court
Os Parkway
Auto Workers
Paul Fichter
Fisher Body
Fisher
Chevrolet Maintenance
Ers
Jim Hardwick
Hardwicks
Clyde
Pappy) Reeves
Treasury
Litho
William J. Riehl
Labor Movement
Ivan Brandenburg
John Blackburn
Oliver Mertz
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