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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1945
Page
6
The CIO United Auto Workers push for a 30 percent wage raise for a 40 hour week sparks a nationwide wave. UAW targets GM first with a boycott and production halt, while Chrysler and Ford continue. Labor official Schwellenbach weighs limited powers as tensions rise across industries.
The article argues the United Auto Workers’ strategy gains traction in the auto sector where Ford General Motors and Chrysler dominate. It warns a prolonged shutdown by any automaker could ripple through suppliers and steel, risking a postwar slump without swift reconversion.
Twenty eight meetings are planned for Houston County Home Demonstration Clubs in October. Miss Fran Mallette, county agent, announced the program Making Hand bags to be demonstrated at the clubs. Scheduled sessions run October 3 to October 10 across Rehobeth Smyrna Barber Enon Gordon Dupree and other communities with named club leaders.
An assorted page of old advertisements lists OOKER'S Victorgrain seed in 4 bushel bags at 125 per bushel, Crocker Piano Co offers reconditioned pianos from New York, Merrill's hosts dinners, City Package Delivery promises errands and parcel delivery, plus men’s suits at Troy Lewis Clothing Co with a $32.75 three piece all wool suit and various home goods and services.
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