AFL-CIO Ouster Looms in Textile Workers Leadership Shakeup
Washington reports that the United Textile Workers UTW plans to defend its leadership amid a looming ouster from the AFL-CIO. President Valenti general counsel Jacobs and Lawrence Mass official Klenert faced criticism during Senate Rackets hearings over alleged improper use of union funds for homes. The UTW executive board prepared a state plan as Valente and colleagues prepared to testify in summer hearings.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
Coun
United Textoil
Tile Workers
Valente
Klenert
Jacobs
Senate
Lloyd Klenert
Mittee
Rseis KK
Lawrence
Mass
Joseph Jacobs
Union
Kibnert
Anthony Valenti
Klewert
UTW
Textile Workers of America
ILWU Backs Sugar Group Demands in Hawaii Strike
The International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union pledges full support to Hawaii sugar workers demanding 25 cents per hour wage increase. A union caucus in Portland adopted a resolution vowing not to handle Hawaii sugar if a strike begins February 1 as current contract ends, amid broader AFL-CIO merger tensions and related organizing disputes.
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Portland, Ore
Cit
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union
Dormende
Enear
Oe Aceite
Hawaii
Unanimou Iy
Ney
LY Sugar
Wana Cuuereayy
Iko
Ugor
Cleveland
Teamsters Union
Chicago
Afl-Cio
Soxecutive Council
Yee
Hoffa Election Illegality, Solon States in Mississippi
Senator McClellan said his committee has information that could prove Jimmy Hoffa was elected Teamsters president at a rigged convention with a large share of delegates illegitimately chosen. He predicted Congress may pass anti monopoly and federal right to work laws to purge criminal elements from labor, noting Hoffa as a dangerous successor to Dave Beck.
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Biloxi
Miss. U
John J.b. McClellan
D-Ark
Jimmy Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Senate Select Committee On Labor
Hoffa
Congress
McClellan
Dave Beck
Mississippi Manufacturers Assn
Rival units set up in church split
In Hartford Connecticut representatives of the National Association of Congregational Churches closed a three day meeting opposing the United Church of Christ formed by the merger of the Congregational and Evangelical and Reformed churches. The association, whose 147 churches opposed the merger, plans commissions on youth work missions publications church extension and women's work while cautioning members on missionary giving to avoid involvement with the United Church of Christ.
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Bartford
Conn
National Assn
Congregational Christen
United Church of Christ
Congregational Church
Evangelical and Reformed Church
United ‘Church of Christ
Duke of Kent at first battle in a tank sendoff
The Duke of Kent and fellow Scots Greys officers staged a chaotic departure for a tank regiment bound for Germany. A grade crossing ambush and car escapade followed as soldiers mocked the sending ceremony. A police official called it a circus and a pep rally for peace while bystanders varied on the behavior.
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Catterick
England
Duke of Kent
Eliza
Joeth II
Royals
Germany
Comedias
Nolice
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Trerial
Solon
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Phora
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U. S. Testing Co., Inc
Gmac
Atlantic Ave
Sarr Lowrey Organs
Humphreys
Pine Ave
Hemlock
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