Radio Highlights Deficit Debate and Defense Budget Concerns
Coverage from John W. Vandercook on WSAI discusses defense spending worries raised by General Matthew B. Ridgeway. Ridgeway warns of possible Communist adventurism and the need for strong ground forces over atomic options. The Pennsylvania CIO Council meeting features Walter P. Reuther critiquing tax cuts under Humphrey Eisenhower plans, noting uneven benefit and corporate gains amid reduced revenue.
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Mr. Eisenhower
David McDonald
United Steelworkers
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CIO Growing Stronger After Reuther Denies Bankruptcy
In New York CIO President Walter P. Reuther rebutted reports of bankruptcy. He cited liquid assets over 2 million dollars, double AFL liquidity, a larger operating budget, and more staff. He praised gains by CIO locals including Electrical Workers, IUE in Schenectady, Steelworkers in Mountain States, and Auto Workers awaiting an NLRB election to liberate FE plant workers.
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