CIO Kickoff Campaign Signed in Youngstown to Amend Unemployment Rules
James P. Griffin of the Ohio CIO Council signed the first petition to amend Ohio unemployment compensation. Attendees included state and local officials from both parties and leaders of District 26 USA CIO. Griffin urged citizens to back a “more decent American standard of living for unemployed families.”
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Youngstown — Cio
Ohio
James P. Griffin
Ohio Cio Council
Griffin
United Steelworkers of America
CIO
Charles J. Carney
G. D. Tablack
Thomas J. Barrett
al Shipka
Mahoning County Cio Council
Youngstown
George L. Stowe
Mike Roberts
Usa-Cio
Sam Camens
Republican Stowe
Mahoning County
CIO Council
What It Takes To Earn 96 Thousand A Week In 1951
The note reflects curiosity about wealth in 1951 noting five people surpassed five million dollars in a year. It asks what actions or careers could yield about 96 thousand dollars weekly or 2400 dollars hourly for a standard 40 hour week.
Harvard Offers Scholarships to Union Members
Harvard University announces 13 week trade union program scholarships worth about 1000 for tuition, board and room. Executive Director Clinton S. Golden said awards consider work experience and union activity with letters of recommendation. Applications go to Golden at Harvard Soldiers Field Boston MA.
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Harvard University
Clinton S. Golden
Golden
Soldiers Field
Boston
Mass
Nixon Pines On Secretary of State and Geneva Victory
In a March 13 1954 national telecast Vice President Nixon praises a Secretary of State who resists communists calling it one of the era’s great communist victories. Senator Knowland notes the Geneva Indochina accord as another outcome. A quip links Benson drinking milk to Miss America.
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Nixon
National
William Knowland
Calif
Geneva
Indochina
Agriculture
Benson
Elmer
Who’s Kidding Who in Labor Political Funding
The piece contrasts how newspapers treat corporate campaign contributions as normal with how labor unions contributions are framed as a threat to democracy. It argues media bias in political funding coverage and suggests a double standard against organized labor.
Taxpayers earning over a million and more in 1951
In 1951 five individuals reported incomes above $5 million annually and 171 persons exceeded $1 million. The largest group fell in the $3 000 to $3 499 yearly bracket with 5 254 640 filers.
Norman Balthaser Elected Pine Grove Tax Collector by One Vote
Norman Balthaser won the Pine Grove Pennsylvania tax collector post by a single vote after an absentee military ballot cast by his own son. The narrow result highlights local election tensions and questions over ballot eligibility.
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Norman Balthaser
Pine Grove
Government to spend 42,672 billion for next fiscal year
Congress has approved total appropriations amounting to 42,672 billion dollars for normal government operations in the upcoming fiscal year. The action funds agencies and programs as part of the annual budgeting process.
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Congress
Local 4351 Picnic a Huge Success and Bargaining Updates
Local 4351 CWA CIO reports a successful picnic with praise for organizers artisans and volunteers. The note mentions Ernie Locknane in New York and a bargaining push with Ohio Bell showing no wage offer, affecting about 5000 workers while locals press stewards for input for future articles.
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Ernie Locknane
New York
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Fanger & Rampe, Inc
Pearl & Broadway
Eee
Harvard
Automatic Appliances & Furniture, Inc
E. McMillan
Missing Persons Bureau
Ohio Bell
Vine Street
Palace Hotel
DR. Pollack
WKRC
WNOP
Columbus
Telas Ngs LL
Paerry
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