Labor Department left with a single top official
Following the death of Secretary Schwele Tenbach resignations thin the Labor Department to one permanent top official. Assistant Secretary John W. Gibson Kmetz, ex-United Mine Workers official, asked to resign July 15 citing home conditions. Undersecretary Morse will leave Aug. 2 to head the International Labor Office, after joining as assistant secretary in 1946 and becoming undersecretary last year. Kmetz from Nanticoke Pa led the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor in 1929 and 1990.
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Schwele Tenbach
Labor Department
John W. Gibson Kmetz
United Mine Workers
Morse
International Labor Office
National Labor Relations Board
Kmetz
Nanticoke Pa
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
WASTING TIME WITH RUSSIA
A Washington letter argues the United Nations failed to curb Russia. It claims Russia has waged a cold war and questions expulsion from the UN. The writer cites Dumbarton Oaks, explains Congress delays on housing loan funds, and compares to the League of Nations.
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Washington, D. C
United Nations
Russia
Dumbarton Oaks
Washington
United States
East River
New York City
Congress
Great Peace Organization
Geneva
League of Nations
Truman
Allory
Europe
Labor Planks and Political Pledges in Campaign Debate
The piece critiques the Republican platform as weak on labor issues and notes Dewey and Warren's labor records. It argues unionists should weigh both major party candidates, emphasizing Taft Hartley concerns and Dewey’s state stance against a similar law.
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Darty Poneovn
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Carpenters Council of New York
Army Enlists Young Men in Nationwide Call
Government plans a September recruitment drive targeting men aged 18 to 25 for a three year service. Officials say the Army will expand its reach to about 9 regions and aims to recruit up to 20 000 volunteers within a year.
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Ava
Automobile Industry Growth and Duryea Pioneers
The article notes the first gasoline engine car by Charles and Frank Duryea in 1898 at Springfield Massachusetts and projects 100 millionth vehicle within 60 days. It highlights strong U.S. auto industry growth with nearly eight million jobs in automotive sectors including sales, servicing, and parts.
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U.S
Charles E
Frank Duryea
Springfield
Massachusets
Bull
General Motor
United States
U. S
Compulsory Union Attendance Poll Discussed by SEIU Officials
The Building Service Employee International Union launched an opinion poll among local officers to explore union attendance policies. Initial results show zero percent of local leaders favor compulsory meeting attendance. AFL’s Anthony G. Weinlen says the Leadership Opinion Poll is educational and does not change policy, serving as a resource for locals with results published in the SEIU monthly Report to Locals.
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Building Service Employee International Union
Anthony G. Weinlen
AFL
SEIU
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