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Rackets and Reds in Maritime Unions Spark Debate
The piece attacks the International Longshoremen’s Association and CIO unions as corrupt and pro Communist, naming Joe Ryan, Joe Curran, Mike Quill, Bridges, and various actions in New York and ports. It argues unions misuse power beyond bargaining and ties to Soviet influence, warning of disruptive consequences for U S ports and policy.
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New York
International Lorigshoremen's Association
A. F. of 1
Joe Ryan
Joe
Transport Workers' Union of the
Mike Quill
National Maritime Union
Spain
Branco
Goernment
United
United Know
Washington
White House
Hitler
Stalin
Joe Curran
Britain
France
Russia
Curran
Elmer Davis
Quill
Reds
Budénz
Bentley
Chambers
Citzens
United States
Bridges
West Coast
Ryan
Valley Forge
Kremlin
Italy
Truman