Mullens Named USA-PAC Head With Thornton As Assistant
John J. Mullens is appointed National Political Action director of the Steelworkers Union with John Thornton assisting. The CIO United Steelworkers open a drive to repeal the Taft Hartley Act as Philip Murray pushes an all out 1948 political campaign. Murray urges aggressive voter registration and a strong PAC dollar drive as key to victory.
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Local 138 Elects Brabson President
New Local 138 textile workers officers include Charles Brabson president Melvin McKay vice president Frank Siefer secretary treasurer and Jim Davis chief steward. The election occurred Thursday August 28 at the Carthage Mills plant. A 1000 company survey found productivity higher than a year ago in 52.2 percent of plants.
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Bickford Softball Team Eliminated in Elimination Series
The Bickford softball squad fell to Hilton Davis 11 to 7 on August 28, ending their elimination series. It was the team’s first year in softball with strong results. Eddie Rocklin invites entries for the bowling league at the Grinding Dept, as a few more players are needed. Charles Bussel is recovering at home from an appendectomy.
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Stonestreet Elected Financial Secretary of Local 1728
Charles Stonestreet was elected new financial secretary of Local 1728 United Steelworkers at the Aug. 22 meeting. He resigned as recording secretary to take the new post. Robert Goethe was appointed pro tem recording secretary until the election of a new secretary.
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Senator Brewster Faces Mudslinging Feud With FDR
A partisan clash unfolds as Senator Brewster criticizes President Roosevelt in a spat described as mudslinging. The exchange signals a tense political climate ahead of key votes and public reactions.
Correction: Watson Not Listed With Local 310 Officers
An error in the Lab or Day edition of The SUN omitted Noah Watson from the photo caption of Local 310 United Steelworkers officers and committee members. Owen Miller was incorrectly named in the caption.
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United Steelworkers District 25 Conference Invited In Whitehouse
The United Steelworkers invite all District 25 locals to attend the annual conference October 25 and 26 at Gibson Roof Garden with wives welcome. Credentialed attendees may register via Secretary Bill Posey. banquet and night meetings planned.
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Resolutions Due Oct 15 for Conference Submissions
All locals may submit resolutions to be adopted by the conference. Resolutions must be filed by October 15, with a reminder to bring any submissions to the next monthly meeting on September 20. An evening banquet and floor show at the Gibson Roof Garden follows, noting strong attendance last year.
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Local 310 Notes and Updates From the Picnic to Members in Town
Local 310 previews a September 13 picnic to raise funds for a union recreation building. Gae Lello urges higher participation amid few volunteers. Saw and Grind loses 7 3 to 7 3 in elimination series with playoff vengeance planned. Sympathy extends to Jake Loeschel and Red Lammon family losses. Wedding bells mark William Hunt’s upcoming Sept 21 wedding. An important Sept 11 meeting invites all members.
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Harry Sherman
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PAC at USA 2416 Drives Registration and PAC Support
The Political Action Committee of Local 2416 United Steelworkers opened a drive for voter registration and PAC funds at the Aug 26 meeting. Members Sylvester Cole John Kuhn Frank Schmidt and John Demuzig plan to canvass for registrations and $1 contributions with Ray Sowder and Arthur Bishop assisting. Owen Barden elected as local delegate to the Ohio CIO convention Sept 12 15. Huenefeld Co celebrated 75th diamond jubilee Aug 30 at Strickers Grove with a family picnic as employees enjoyed fireworks dancing fried chicken and refreshments. Local 2416 members also noted Huenefeld players beat Formica in a ball game.
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