Ohio workers see weekly wages near $100 with overtime rise
The Labor Scene reports Ohio average gross weekly wages for production workers climbed from 30.04 in December 1953 to 82.72 in 1954 and 95.64 in December 1956, with some industries already above 100. Coal mining and construction lead, while manufacturing nears the $100 mark. The piece also notes plans for a welding training program for journeymen through Local 125 IBEW in Elyria and Lorain, and mentions Local 129’s blood donation drive aiding the Lorain County Blood Bank.
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Ohio State Employment Service
Ohio
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Elyna
Lorain
Joe Sedivy
Legislative Conference
Washington
IBEW
Lorain County Blood Bank
Sedivy
Scholarships Offered to District 28 Steelworkers' Children
Nineteen sixty seven applicants from the Lorain Cleveland Akron area high schools seek full four year scholarships funded by the District 28 welfare fund. Ten United Steelworkers members children and seven 1957 graduates will take qualifying tests at Western Reserve University this spring to determine top Cleveland area and rest of area winners. Deadline was February 20.
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District 28
United Steelworkers
Western Reserve University
Compensation Law Change is Urged
Ohio CIO Council opposes a bill allowing private insurers to handle workmen compensation arguing it would divert most premiums to agents and admin costs. The Ohio system returns 95 percent to injured workers, while private plans divert funds. The UAW also mobilizes members against a natural gas pricing bill and endorses the film Edge of the City as a worker drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Cio Council
Ohio
State Council
CI0
United Auto Workers International Union
UAW
Indications
Federal Power Commission
Nawas
Essentional Association of Real Estate
New York City
Prospective Area Firm Plans New Lorain Plant Growth
National Gypsum Co reported 1956 sales totaling a record 151 859 497 with a $3 640 020 rise from 1955 and after extraordinary expenses earnings of 14 263 28. Chairman Melvin H. Baker hailed great progress with five new plants in production and plans for two more gypsum mills, including Lorain, plus a major gypsum deposit acquisition. He noted higher costs from opening the new plant and crews reduced earnings versus 1955, while a home mortgage slowdown pushed some sales toward commercial and industrial markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Gypsum Co
Lorain
Melvin H. Baker
Baker
Lorain County Tax Yield Rises Despite State Trend
Lorain County weekly sales tax receipts rose to 46,842.47 for the week ending Feb 16, countering statewide declines. The year to date total reached 2,332,214.99 since last July 1, against 2,401,072.23 a year earlier, while statewide revenues stood at 150,166,174, down 1.98 percent from the prior year.
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Lorain County
Suburban homes draw buyers amid tight money market
Onarus Jack D. Ryan, president of the local board, released a national association report noting rising family purchases of existing homes in good condition, especially in suburbs. Lower prices and easier terms attract buyers, with older homes appealing for established streets, sewers, utilities, and better access to public transportation, Ryan said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onarus
Jack D. Ryan
National Association
Ryan
Women In Factories To Stay Predicts Fact-Driven Growth
Factory Management and Maintenance magazine forecasts a persistent rise in women workers across U S plants. Four million women are now employed outside agriculture, with two thirds of job growth since 1948 attributed to women. Plants plan to upgrade roles, including engineers and technicians, while noting higher turnover and attendance issues and citing social and economic motives for women to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw-Hill
Factory
Development Firm In Area Incorporated
Green Acres Development Co Inc filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state listing Elyria as the address. Officers include Elizabeth McIntyre C Ingalls and Gene A Jones. Donald A Wright of Oberlin is the statutory agent. Wright says announcements on the firm plans will not be made for 30 to 60 days pending building permits. The corporate purpose covers dealing in personal and real property including purchase, sale, lease, mortgage, improvement, development, leasing, renting and expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Acres Development Co., Inc
Elyria
Elizabeth McIntyre
C. O. Ingalls
Gene A. Jones
Donald A. Wright
Oberlin
Wright
Report on Job Safety Versus Home Life
The Ohio Tos 12 Commission reports worker statistics showing safer conditions on the job than at home. The piece urges readers to heed safety warnings while balancing concerns about work life and home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Tos
Commission
Insurance Payments Run High
Ohioans received 148,522,000 of 2,418,992,000 paid in death benefits by life insurers in 1956. Ohio had 106,637 policies. nationwide 1,739,108. All figures rose from 1955 and 10 years prior, with 1946 Ohio payments at 81,651,000 under 83,871 policies. Living benefits totaled 3,455,000, about 59 percent of all benefits, up 10 percent from 1955 and 129 percent from ten years earlier.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Co
E. D. Bivens
Ohio Fuel
Columbus
D. A. Arrington
Hamilton St
W. W. Baughman
North Pasadena Ave
In Area Incorporated
Third Street
Carl Manzo
Oniy
Groad Street
Lyra, Cano
Pennsylvania
Veedol 105
The
Independent Oil Co
Center Ridge Rd
Btyrne
BaBy Chicks
White Rock
White Leghorn
New Hampshire
Wilford
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Hall RD
Elykia Ph
Motor Inn
Durkee R4
LaPorte
Bills Mobile Service
East Broad
Park Avenue
Bell McClelland
Jim Browning
YATES
Indian Hollow
LaGrange
Muzair
Allen - Thorley Insurance Agency
Lorain County Bank
D. W. Hankamer
Lorain Cherry
West Lake Road
Jack Knight the
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West Ave
Lake Ave
Cleveland
4Th St
Eyria Welding Supply
Kipling Street
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