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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
28
UAW Local 17 members picketed Ilsco Company asserting a demand for a thirteen cent wage increase. Union leaders framed the campaign as teamwork driving leverage and a successful outcome in ongoing negotiations.
All 113 Local members voted to strike if needed and walked out six weeks before returning with thirteen cents more and a new contract. Cecil Daniels, local president, says the victory came from collective effort of every member, not just committees. He urges continued unity and activity.
Philip Murray, president of the CIO, warns on March 3, 1948 that big business has pursued extravagance and caused widespread economic despair for the public. He argues corporate excess harms workers and calls for policy action.
Les Kimrs stars in the Sky Revue and Fireworks Carnival at Coney Island Cincinnati performing nearly 100 feet high on a rotating miniature airplane rig with trapeze and ring acts. The Sky Revue runs at 4 and 9 p.m. daily through Labor Day with nightly fireworks, joined by Flying Romas and Benny and Betty Fox.
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