Union Strife and Boss Hardball in 1947 Plant
A firsthand account recalls a strike at a factory during bargaining when the boss Hoggins rejected union demands, triggering a 60 day cooling off period, a bitter fight over Taft Hartley style laws, and an injunction against the strike. Workers faced fines, subversive literature bans, layoff threat, and a hostile environment as they sought political avenues.
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Mitchin
P Tack
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Hoggins
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Taft-Ball Smith
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Srike
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Lanyway
Mayor Truman bans Kilian from promotion list amid Army critique
A wartime critique alleges abuse of power by Colonel Kilian and other officers, calling for reform in leadership and discipline. The piece describes court martial patterns, rehabilitation centers, and calls for better psychology in command while noting forthcoming coverage of John Dick in Shor tell.
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Suan
Truman
Killian
Kilian
Solomon
England
Shemeeves
Warn Before They Strike
A political piece quotes George O Brien and President R C Clothier urging caution about communists and potential tyranny. The text stresses warning, national strength, and the risk of military power becoming tyranny without unity and civic duty.
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George ID. O Brien
R. C. Clothier
Rutere University
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