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Newspaper
Cincinnati The Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
2
Rollin H Everett listed with a Bell Block address at 606 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio 2 main 4813. This entry records personal contact details likely for a historical directory or notice.
The article profiles Ernest T. Weir a major GOP financier and anti labor force behind Dewey. It details his Weirton Steel operations in West Virginia, his clashes with the CIO and NLRB, and his use of company squads to suppress union organizing. It cites historical funding and alleged use of tear gas, revolvers, and industrial spies.
Maine stayed Republican in the state election with Horace A. Hildreth winning the governorship and GOP candidates sweeping all districts. CIO PAC spokesmen saw limited labor turnout as a setback and urged a stronger drive to mobilize voters for Roosevelt ahead of the national vote. Andrew A. Pettis blamed AFL absence for PAC defeat in the first district.
A passage characterizes the National Metal Trades Association as an organization aimed at destroying labor unions through militant tactics, highlighting perceptions of anti-union activity and hostile stance toward organized labor.
Robert F. Segal prominent Cincinnati community affairs leader resigns to become executive director of the Jewish Community Council in Boston. He serves as secretary of the Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee and sits on boards of the Adult Education Council Russian War Relief and the Foreign Policy Association. He departs September 30.
Herbert S. Bigelow former councilman urged Fur and Leather Workers to unite under the CIO saying mass unemployment is a tool used against workers and that organization offers salvation. Ben Herman of the Cincinnati Industrial Council discussed Roosevelt’s 12-year impact for workers. The meeting led by George Grigsby noted PAC setup and timely contributions.
A local ordinance clarifies the speed limit on unmarked streets is 25 miles per hour. Police urge drivers to follow posted signs and city officials emphasize safety in residential areas. The rule aims to reduce accidents and protect pedestrians and children near schools.
Superior Judge Goodwin Knight, a Republican leader, said that if Thomas E. Dewey becomes president he would push anti-union bills in Congress. The proposed laws would make it a felony for unions to collect more than nominal initiation fees and dues, ban all jurisdictional strikes, and require periodic financial statements. Knight said he learned of these plans at a Foreign Policy Council meeting in Los Angeles.
ATLANTIC CITY N J FP NAM Exec Pres Walter B Weisenburger urged real, warmly human treatment of workers to curb union organizers. He told employers to speak openly with staff and warned that courts may test free speech rights if management hides its stance. He noted unions exploit brief worker contact, while management controls eight hours daily.
Grand Rapids Mayor George W. Welsh welcomed UAW CIO delegates and urged support for the CIO PAC. He criticized Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Rep. Bartel J. Jonkman, asserting labor turnout affected the primary result. UAW President R. J. Thomas praised Welsh’s stance.
An informal fellowship named Religious Associates was formed to cooperate with the National Citizens' Political Action Committee to back President Roosevelt and a progressive Congress. It envisions representing democratic religious convictions and uniting religion with politics for social justice.
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