NLRB to Study Closed-shop Rule in Building Trades
The National Labor Relations Board orders a full inquiry into its jurisdiction in the construction industry. A public hearing is set for December 19 on applying the Taft Hartley law to building trades, prompted by a Hanford Washington dispute over a claimed closed shop. The hearing will invite testimony on general jurisdiction issues from labor and contractor groups.
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American Federation of Labor
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Contractors Association
Newsmen at Capital Brace for Big 1950 Year Ahead
Washington reporters expect a busy 1950 as Congress returns in January. President Truman prepares the State of the Union and economic report while civil rights, education aid, health programs, and Taft Hartley repeal loom. Election pressures color lawmakers' actions in the new year.
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Congressional Atomic Committee
Truman
Key West
Congress
House
Catalina Ship to Resume Runs on Avalon Route
Catalina Island Steamship Co. announced it will return its trans-channel steamer Catalina to the Wilmington Avalon run on December 14. The Descanso has operated the route recently, after the Catalina was under repair for weeks. Sailings will be at 10 a.m. from Wilmington and 3:15 p.m. from Avalon.
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Catalina Island Steamship Co
Catalina
Wilmington-Avalon
Avalon
Wilmiington
Advisory Group Proposal to Curb Maniacs Fails
Supervisor John Anson Ford proposed a three member advisory group to curb the sex maniac problem but the plan was denied by colleagues. The issue stems from a recent murder of a 6 year old Los Angeles girl as state legislators prepare for the December session. Ford sought Judge William B Neeley, Parole Officer Genevieve Dodge, and Dr. Paul Popenoe for the panel.
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John Anson Ford
Los Angeles
Ford
William B. Neeley
Psychopathic Court
Genevieve Dodge
Paul Popenoe
Institute of Family Relations
Burns Family Leads Ohio State Society Installation
Mrs. Mary E. Burns was installed as president of the Ohio State Society. Inducted officers include Leroy Shawnleffel as first vice president Carl Thompson as second vice president Mrs. Fanny Morgan as secretary Mrs. Emily Fagg as corresponding secretary and Walter B. Burns as treasurer.
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Ohio State Society
Leroy Shawnleffel
Carl Thompson
Fanny Morgan
Emily Fagg
Walter B. Burns
Sibelius to Mark 84th Birthday at Ainola
Finland's famed composer Jan Sibelius will celebrate his 84th birthday at his Ainola estate near Helsinki. Surrounded by family and visitors, the maestro awaits birthday calls and tributes tomorrow.
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Finland
Jan Sibelius
Ainola
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