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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
6
The final wage offer from American Telephone and Telegraph Co. will be explained at meetings of Leca, the independent union, which has publicly denounced AUTW president J. J. Moran for the resolution. Moran disclaims authorship and says the stance reflects the unanimous opinion of local presidents.
The report from Local 28’s president covers last weekend’s local presidents conference at the Crystal Room, urging CWA officers to push a bargaining program against the Bell System and reduce territorial discrimination. mentions labor-endorsed Democratic candidate and CIO unity as goals.
Galoose serves as president of the Cincinnati Division 46 of the Communications Workers of America, guiding local members through ongoing labor efforts and organizing initiatives.
A projected presentation titled Seind Dirsit Peery will be shown by Jack Methard, PAC Director, outlining the plan and its funding details for review by involved committees.
AUTW presidents from 25,000 telephone workers repudiated ATandT wage offers at a Oct 9 10 conference in Cincinnati. They condemn the proposal as unfair, seek a six dollar across the board raise, and pledge action to protect members. They urge joining CIO to form a national union to counter Bell System. Moran cites national union as the workers only hope.
Management hosted a workers party on October 2 as a gesture of good will. Local 674 members from up to 35 miles away press for new cars to reach work on time amid housing shortages and aging vehicles. World series scores were posted in the plant to entertain staff. Arnie Roberts, 53, on a 30 day leave, may need 60 to slow down. Alternate committeeman Gus Larson hospitalized Sunday. Mrs Larson invites company visitors.
Elizabeth Engel reports Local 98 news as bowling resumes with rookies scoring a notable two-game upset and the season kicking off under local union coverage.
Ban ner's team lead after two large wins with Clarence Zhacker scoring 221 and Al Matchett 242. Zhacker tops three game totals at 574 while Mary Kirk Alice Hargis and Walter Flomerfelt are listed as sick. Inez Shouse to wed Dec 4 wearing a diamond ring on her third finger left hand.
The United Paperworkers of America watermark is announced as the first exclusive CIOPA mark. Robert J. Davidson director of the CIO Regional Office stated the watermark is used on paper made in Middletown Ohio and distributed locally by Stokes Paper Co.
The Political Action Committee of UAW Local 17 led by Ann Finn will issue weekly checks to the international office through the election. About 150 members have contributed or pledged. Bowling notes feature Sullivan’s team winning three straight games to lead a league. Tony Hartman is home ill. Bud Barber became father to a 9.42 pound girl last week. mother and baby are well.
Stewards of Local 757 begun soliciting for the Community Chest campaign on October 14 at Formica Insulation Co. Letters signed by D. J. O’Connor, Formica president, and McKinley Davis, Local 757 president, urged employee cooperation. The league notes Edna Schmitt as the top bowler capable of strong performance.
The Formica employees backed the campaign with a remarkable 1946 quota achievement three times the set target, a record unmatched by any other industry. Ed Ruehl, a rising Formica baseball star, married on October 2, and Edna looks to count herself a true sportswoman next year. The bride and groom hosted friends at their home.
Six Formica women’s bowling teams compete weekly at Fessel’s Lanes Avondale. Nancy Hicks Tubes tops with 193 and Darlene Haggard Veneer runner up at 173. Virginia Haller Gears owns three game total record 465, Mildred Westmeyer 459. Gears leads with Series B close behind.
Arnold Wethington will return to work October 25 after recovering from an appendectomy performed September 25. Clifford McGugin, 67, died of a heart attack at work last week. He was a longtime Local 757 member and donated generously when asked. Members of Local 757 will miss Mac.
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