Taft Hartley Law under fire in 1948 campaign debate
Washington dispatch notes Taft Hartley Act remaining politically charged as unions and employers prepare legal challenges. CIO President Murray challenges provisions restricting political expenditures and requires union financial disclosures. Suits loom over union affidavits and corporate liability while lawmakers weigh constitutional limits and possible Supreme Court review.
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Peter Edson
Washington
NEA
Robert A. Taft
Gael Sullivan
National Committee
Truman
CIO
Phil Murray
Murray
Cioec
Ed Garmatz
Democratic
Congress
Taft-Harley
Enions
Taft
Supreme Court
Joe Curan
National Maritime Union
NLRB
West Coast
CIO Marine Cooks’ Union
Uplan
Taft Hartley Joint Study Panel Reports Slow Progress
A seven senator seven congressman Joint Study Committee chaired by Sen Joe Ball has met three times. It reviews Taft Hartley staff work and studies union welfare funds and industry bargaining. The panel examines labor relations at seven plants including Hormel Lincoln Electric Botany Mills and International Harvester. It will file a report March 15 with recommendations and has seen little criticism or inequity cases reported.
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Thomas F. Shroyer
Taft
NLEB
Staf
Hormels
Lincoln Electric
Botany
Arrested After Meat Market Robbery in West Potomac Street
Officer Arnold Nalley arrested William Webster Dixon after a City Meat Market burglary on West Potomac Street. About 2.96 in pennies were taken from a state sales tax box. Dixon admitted entering the store and was linked to purchases made with pennies at a liquor store. He broke three locks to gain entry and is jailed for grand jury action on breaking and entering and larceny.
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Arnold Nalley
William Webster Dixon
West Potomac Street
Fiest
Dixon
Cars Last Longer
The AAA Maryland Frederick branch reports cars last longer before junking. In 1925 the average junked car was 6.5 years old with 26 000 miles. in 1935 it was 8.25 years old with 58 000 miles. today junked cars average 12 years and 99 000 miles.
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Robert D. Motier
Frederick
AAA Automobile Club of Maryland
Taken To Town Lockup Sans Trousers After Assault
Aldnza Carter of Brunswick struck Town Officer Arnold Nalley in the eye during an ejection from a boarding house. Nalley pulled him out in his underwear and jailed him. Carter paid a $15 fine and received a suspended 30 day sentence for assault. The house owner said Carter was drunk and disorderly and sought his removal. The officer said Carter resisted and was not given a chance to dress once struck.
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Aldnza Carter
Brunswick
Arnold Nalley
Carter
Howard Marvin Jones- Carter
Women’s Clubs in Merryland Tract and Busy Bees Gather
The Merryland Tract Homemakers Club met at a member’s home with a roll call fact about Van Dyck. Miss Miriam Leiter led a dress fitting demonstration while Mrs Virts Hartman presided and gave a song. The next meeting is March 25.
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Merryland Tract Homemakers
Merryland Tract Homemakers Club
van Dyck
Miriam Leiter
Virts Hartman
D. Charles Flock
Lfe
Edgar Ferrell
Murray Craver
Earle Bell
Bethel
Craver
Walkersville
Arthur Lambert
Mary Ellen Craver
Walter Clem
Frederick
Veteran VA Disability Claims and Back Pay Queries
Major Thomas M. Neal answers readers on service connected disability compensation timing. He explains back pay rules, disputes about temporary disappearances, and how sworn medical statements can trigger readjustment. He also notes a New York veteran bonus inquiry and directs readers to the state Veterans Bonus Bureau for guidance.
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Thomas M. Neal Washington
Les
W. F
Plymouth
Ind
New York State
Indiana
N. Y
New York
Albany
N.Y
VA Benefits and Baby Care Question Sparks Debate
An ex Wave asks if the VA will cover hospitalization for childbirth arguing it is not a disability. The VA states childbirth is not a disease and care is not provided unless complications arise. The message also notes concerns about GI Bill benefits and postwar veteran support.
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Ington
F C
Brookne
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
Urges prompt treatment of bronchitis to prevent chronic issues. Promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic cough remedy that reaches the trouble, loosens phlegm, and soothes inflamed bronchial membranes. Guarantees money back if it does not help sleep and rest.
Slight Decrease Noted In Some Grocery Costs
A slight drop in prices for some grocery items compared with the prior week. Roasts hams and chickens held steady, flour showed the largest drop, and cheese prices were down slightly amid mixed food costs and Allied press tensions.
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Karine
Deafened People May Now Hear Clearly
Science enables the deafened to hear faint sounds with a small hand device from Beltone. Accepted by the Council on Physical Medicine of the American Medical Association the device requires no battery pack or extra gear and can be self adjusted as hearing changes. Beltone 1450 West 19th St Chicago IN offers free booklet and home demonstration.
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Council On Physical Medicine
American Medical Association
Beltone
19Th St
Chicago
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