Walter Johnson remembered as hero of National Capital
Walter Johnson, once with the National Capital baseball team, died recently after a life notable for public honors. President Truman attended his funeral at St. Albans Episcopal Cathedral. Johnson, who later farmed in Maryland, was celebrated for his earlier role in the Washington area lore.
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Mary Melvin
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Rappahannock River
Virginia
New York
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CIO Warns of Wage Rise Plan at Washington Luncheon
The CIO chaired by President Philip Murray debated a report urging 21 to 25 percent wage increases to restore purchasing power to early 1945 levels. George Romney of the Automobile Manufacturers Association condemned the plan as fueling industrial strife amid auto industry losses. critics warn Congress may curb wildcat strikes.
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Washington
Philip Murray
John L. Lewis
George Romney
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Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Congress
Two Kinds of Labor Leaders in U S Industry
Fortune profiles labor leaders who built the movement yet stay away from sensationalism. They negotiate with management to boost productivity and profits, showing a cooperative path for workers and industry. The piece contrasts constructive leaders with zealots who threaten private enterprise. It argues workers should demand bargaining that respects both labor and industry.
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Coordinated Transportation Call Overhauls Policy
A rail industry leader argues for a national overhaul of transportation policy to force coordination among railroads, motor carriers, and airlines. He notes railroads are self-sustaining, while others rely on publicly funded highways and air infrastructure, creating tax-supported cost burdens amid wartime needs.
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P. Harvey Middleton
Railway Business Association
Railroads Call For Unified Transportation Policy Reform
Rail executives urge a national policy that coordinates transport across modes and allows all carriers to cooperate. They argue current law blocks competition and limits service, hindering efficiency as air traffic grows and routes become congested. The policy task should begin immediately.
Coal strikes reach limit in nationwide showdown
The 1946 coal stoppage prompts a federal challenge as government leaders move to curb wildcat strikes. Senate leaders Wiley Millikin Brooks Butler Ball join others predicting new labor laws to restore public rights and prevent industrial paralysis.
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