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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
1
Voters who have not voted in Hamilton County in two years must register at the Board of Elections, 522 Sycamore Street, before registration closes Oct 4. Urges workers and neighbors to register to influence local candidates over big business in Congress.
Philip Murray, head of the CIO, told a national Labor Day radio audience that America overemphasizes property rights and underemphasizes human rights. He urged action to curb inflation, solve housing problems, and provide medical and educational services, while lamenting concentration of power by monopolies and the Taft-Hartley Law’s impact.
New York dispatch notes Labor Day events nationwide with workers pledging to vote out the 80th Congress. President Truman campaigns in Michigan urging repeal of Taft‑Hartley and warning of an era of fear if Republicans win. He cites Roosevelt’s era as prosperity and urges a large Democratic turnout in November.
The Association of Communication Equipment Workers, allied with CIO’s Telephone Workers Organizing Committee, announced a Sept 17 strike after bargaining with Western Electric since May 11 over wage increases in 1948.
City Council moves toward action on housing with a proposed 1 million dollar bond vote to fund low cost housing for those displaced by public works. A planning conference of housing authorities would study a rapid start plan while eviction delays are sought along Lower River Road. A private fund, aided by Mayor Cash, aims to support a 5 million dollar project with federal loan potential.
The national Bargaining Committee announced a strike date of September 17 unless a new wage agreement is agreed. The move followed a rejection of Western Electric’s latest offer of eight to 14 cent raises with restrictions. ACEW Local 23 rep James Carter said most workers would get only eight cents and gains require extending the two year contract, with no increase in transfer allowances.
The CIO News report outlines a massive two month drive backing President Truman with CIO PAC planning speeches leaflets and registration efforts. It notes a 35 to 12 endorsement by CIO Executive Board plus clashes over Wallace support and warnings of economic busts if GOP controls White House and Congress.
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