Governors spurn canned talks in CIO PAC attack plan
New York report says Republican ghost writers crafted speeches attacking CIO PAC. Governors Earl Warren of California Dwight Green of Illinois and Raymond Baldwin of Connecticut toned down the prepackaged lines. Warren earlier declined the vice presidential nomination, signaling caution on labor brawl tactics.
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FDR Praises Production as Labor Sees Welfare First
Senate campaign notes show Sen. Harry S. Truman assuring labor that a Roosevelt administration will prioritize employment and human welfare. The pledge frames big business as not undermining peace and production remains a focus for national stability.
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Repeal of Black Pencil Rule Helps Soldier Vote
Columbus report notes Bricker capitulated to CIO PAC pressure and repealed the black pencil rule, making ballots valid with any marking. The move is seen as aiding Roosevelt forces and soldiers. Truman praised labor on Labor Day, pledging to restore the 40 hour week and raise wages, framing the campaign’s basic issue against big business.
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Pegler to Enquirer Takeover of Westbrook Pegler Column
The Cincinnati Enquirer will begin running Westbrook Pegler's labor-hating Roosevelt-baiting column after Pegler was dropped by The Cincinnati Post. Pegler now works for Hearst's King Features. Roy Howard of Scripps-Howard failed to renew his contract due to Pegler's controversial material.
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Big Steel Meeting Set for Cincinnati Area Conference
Plans for the District 25 United Steelworkers of America conference unfold in Cincinnati with Al Whitehouse inviting Phil Murray as chief speaker. The event includes a banquet on October 28 and aims to discuss labor relations with government, church, and social services, drawing hundreds of delegates from 40 local unions across Newport, Covington, Cincinnati, and more.
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Norris dies as liberal stalwart left a lasting legacy
George W. Norris former senator and honorary chairman of the National Political Action Committee died in McCook Nebraska. The farm boy turned reformer battled privileged interests, supported Roosevelt programs and championed the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Myth of Labor Discord on FDR is Disproved
Fortune magazine this month punctures the myth of labor rank differences over supporting President Roosevelt. The study shows 84 percent favorable to Roosevelt, six percent unfavorable, and widespread AFL and CIO support, with limited praise for Dewey among AFL publications.
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