Meat Strike and Surging Prices Prompt National Alarm
A columnist argues the 1946 meat price surge signals a national emergency as inflation expands. It notes President Truman's stance on a special session, rising costs from June to August, and a looming meat strike as packers and livestock interests press for higher prices. It links lost meat supply to worker layoffs and calls for action.
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Pres
Truman
Congress
White House
Agriculture Dept
OPA
Meat Trust
New SUN Adventure Strip Debuts This Week
The SUN introduces a serial adventure featuring Joe Worker a veteran who joins labor organizing after returning from service. He and his friend Joe Epstein uncover murderers in town and suspect violence aims to break up the union while promoting unity across race religion and origin.
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the Sun
Joe Worker
Armed Services
Joe
Joe Epstein
Joe Werker
Textile workers win 8 cent raise at Carnation Co
The Textile Workers Union reports wage negotiations between Locals 567 and 691 and Carnation Co in Maysville Kentucky resulted in a general 8 cent increase for all workers. Carl Johnson, director of the Cincinnati Joint Board, said the total raise since January 1 1946 amounts to 20 3/4 cents.
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The
Textile Workers Union
Carnation Co
Maysville
Carl Johnson
Cincinnati Joint Board
Amberg to be hospitalized for observation
Amberg, head of Griffin Wheel unit Local 647, United Auto Workers, will spend several weeks in Christ Hospital for observation after months of illness. He plans preventive measures to resume leading his union duties. Ervin Rachel is sent by the local to assist.
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Jerry Amberg
Griffin Wheel
United Auto Workers
Christ Hospital
Amberg
Ervin Rachel
Wage Averages Edge Up as Costs Rise in June
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports higher average hourly wages in June before a price control holiday. Average wages rose to a certain level, with weekly wages about four dollars below the wartime peak. Durable goods sectors averaged higher hourly pay than non-durable goods sectors.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
UAW Camp Muskingum Opens Near New Philadelphia
The UAW school at Camp Muskingum near New Philadelphia Ohio began Sept 13 and runs through Sept 26. Rachel will attend sessions for one week.
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Ave. of the Americas
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Wardbone
Federated Press
New Sun Adventure
Labor Service
Lék Morton Gates
Ors
American Eagle Party
Sammy Epstein
Sammy
Galesburg
Syaithron
Tony
Killer
Smith
Wes
Courpla
Polanski
Galesborg
Morton
Pty
SMITH /KON WORKS
Gates
Cooper’s
Ennwe
Dunn ST
Lockland, O
Insurance Agency
INE
First National Bank
WW. Schneebeck
Mark H Kroll Wice Pres
Ares Ark
Cincinnati
W. E. Cor. Court & Race Sts
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