Rights of Labor Endangered by Minority Rule
Representative John Lesinski of Michigan warns workers that the Taft Hartley Act reflects voter turnout decline and industrial-state voting patterns. He urges 1948 voters to register, evaluate candidates on the act, and back progressive Democrats to restore majority rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lesinski
Michigan
Lesinski
Cout
Northeast
Midwest
House of Representatives
Isher
Lesinsky
Congress
Voter Frustration With Elites Sparks Daily Doubts
A reader voices distrust in political elites and promises of reform as he asserts individuals should vote for themselves and scrutinize leaders. He cites figures like Ford and Hansen, expressing a wish to resist manipulation and “monkey business” in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Edom
Ford
Mr. Hansen
Figrar
Olland
Barnum
Baley
Ting
Gompers Editorial on Labor Day's Significance
The piece reflects Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, praising Labor Day as a universal holiday rooted in worker advocacy. It contrasts labor’s peaceful pursuit of justice with other holidays tied to conflict, stressing vigilance, education, and solidarity to advance workers’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
The
Action of Labor
American Federationist
Revercomb-Wiley Bill Draws Widespread Condemnation
The article criticizes the Revercomb-Wiley bill as an entry policy for displaced persons driven by religious and racial discrimination. It notes bipartisan opposition and labels the act the meanest move of the 80th Congress, with Senator Revercomb of West Virginia and Senator Wiley of Wisconsin supporting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revercomb-Wiley
United States
Revercomb
West Virginia
Wiley
Wisconsin
Radio Hucksters Severely Criticized By Girl Reporter
A girl reporter condemns quiz shows as loud sponsors profit machines. The piece mocks hosts, telephone games, and audience participation, noting repeated prize giveaways and the trivial questions that boost sponsor publicity.
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Gaheen
Amelia
George
Washington
Christopher
Colum
Sorree
Bell
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