Truman Calls for Break in Russia Understanding Gap
In New York President Truman says Russia and the United States fail to understand each other due to limited information flow. He notes mutual misunderstandings about past strains hinder present cooperation and urges free press exchange and open military and atomic intelligence to escape the cycle.
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Southerner at Capitol Theater Faces Censor Controversy
The Southerner showing in Cincinnati drew Memphis censorship over a “misleading portrayal” of Dixie farming life. After public indignation the ban was lifted, and reviewers call the film honest and realistic.
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Steelworkers at Ridgewood Night Shift Win 10 Percent Wages
A War Labor Board directive grants Ridgewood Steel Corp night workers a 10 percent wage differential retroactive to December 25 1943 and back vacation pay from January 1944. Company will pay employees though plant is closed, says Jim Gallagher. Vacation clause now has no ceiling on hours. prior contract set 40 to 48 hours weekly. Local 2856 United Steelworkers group had thought final meeting two months ago after government contract cancellations. Thirteen members remain employed and decided at a meeting October 11 to keep the local active with Harold Snider as president.
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Labor and capital in harmony say Whitehouse
Al Whitehouse district director of United Steelworkers of America told Controllers Institute of America at the Alm Hotel dinner that labor and capital share the same goals. He urged cooperation and described unions as stabilizing forces while warning against saboteurs and defeatists.
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Wage value decline from 1938 to 1945 discussed in hearing
William Davis, former economic stabilization director, testified Sept 28 before the Senate Education and Labor Committee that a 40 cent wage in 1938 equates to less than 30 cents in 1945 after rising living costs. He noted Truman’s statement that the 40 cent wage was inadequate when set.
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