24 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
1
The text outlines parts of a new act effective in 66 and notes exemptions for agricultural and domestic workers. It mentions local government, reserve banks, corporations, and hospitals, and discusses which unions may be affected by the new restrictions. The passage appears to reference political hurdles and unsettled implementation details.
Captive raines in Pennsylvania and Ohio face renewed disruption as mines in Fayette Greene and Washington counties in Pennsylvania, along with Somerset and Westmoreland areas, report slowdowns and idling. Workers at three Ohio mines did not report at midnight. Virginia reports some idle mines but union officials say no word has come in.
Fragmentary OCR reads mention of Minton as district chairman and miners in Virginia and district 23, with unclear notes about ballots and union actions. Content is garbled but suggests union topics and regional mining figures without clear events or dates.
Clayton of MA Vernon died at age two during a masons event at Deeh funeral home. Rev Roger C. Turrell of Bigelow M E church will lead services on Wednesday. Interment at Greeslawn cemetery with body remaining at the funeral home.
A claimed scientific asthma remedy named Breatheasy offers a money back guarantee and free demonstrations. The advertisement instructs use as directed and provides a Pittsburgh address for more information.
The San Francisco CIO asked CIO President Philip Murray to call a 24 hour general strike against the law. R Farr, district president for 26000 United Steelworkers in the southeast, predicted a general strike by a large portion of organized labor if the law stands. AF L president William Green said a repeal drive would start and predicted foes of the bill would lose in 1945 elections. Sara Eubanks urged the guild to push for labor representation in Congress. A Henry Wallace’s Progressive Citizens of America criticized Truman’s veto failure as tragic.
Laura Wheeler's new pattern offers simple applique motifs for towels boards and accessories. It promises easy blossom designs with charts photos and concise directions suitable for quick floral towel accents and related home textiles.
Harold Wilhelm of the Keystone Press at 724 Fourth Street announced a new department expansion for the Kupy Kat store. He and partner Mace Gane outlined gradual entry into the department store business, noting the plan will unfold over time.
International News Service reports on tax policy and thrift sentiment with notes on potential political shifts. A Nebraska woman who shot her husband says the act was cheaper than divorce, reflecting domestic strife reflected in local reactions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a crochet knitting pattern catalogue with a fifty cent sample pattern and a call to print plainly PATTERN NUMBER your NAME and ADDRESS. It mentions The Portsmouth Times and Needlecraft Dept at a New York address, with references to designs for crochet knitting and toys.
A flurry of criticism greets the Roosevelt era labor reform, with Detroit and national figures opposing its scope. Republican spokesmen warn against sabotage amid widespread strikes. NLRB counsel resigns amid doubts on the law’s workability. Chamber of Commerce calls it a milestone, while AFL leaders offer cautious responses as wildcat actions spread.
The note questions who pays for Mothers Day and Fathers Day and mentions Congress giving five s. It advises returning home by July 2 and ensuring the retreat proceeds in good order with most people away.
City Hall will open bids Friday at 7:00 for three one-for-wicks with panel bodies. Saturday bids will be opened for sale of a ground tract east of Eastern. Formerly used by the Oto Valley Trust Co, the property is tied to a trustee action in Columbus. EL Riley, trustee for a Cincinnati firm, approved the transaction June 2.
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