Whitehouse to Direct 7 Million Unionists
Al Whitehouse longtime CIO United Steelworkers official was elected chief executive administrative director of the new Industrial Union Department at the AFL-CIO convention. The Kentucky labor leader will oversee about seven million members across more than 70 international unions. He plans to base operations in Washington while keeping a Park Hills home.
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Editorial Testimonial for Al Whitehouse Labor Leader
An Editorial Testimonial lauds Greater Cincinnati's Al Whitehouse who was elevated to a powerful AFL CIO post. The piece praises his unselfish tireless leadership and humble warmth, noting his service to labor, community, and nation. The editors express happiness at his continued local residence and ongoing association with his wife.
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GOP Attack on Labor Sparks Republican Dispute
Republicans in Congress and party leaders campaign against organized labor claiming unions fund political action. CIO and AFL deny such claims while Secretary of Labor Mitchell opposes the assault. Frederick Crawford of Thompson Products urges fund raising to counter labor drives for 1956.
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Beloved William C. Grainger Dies at 89
Babe Grainger's family mourns the death of William C. Grainger age 89 who passed away last Thursday. A Walnut Hills resident, he served as a mail carrier for 35 years and later as a postal supervisor at the Federal Building. He also held the role of vice president at the June Building and Loan Association. He lived at 2624 Essex Place and had a full, happy life.
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CIO unions raise nearly 500000 for flood relief
CIO unions and CIO members have raised close to 500000 for flood and hurricane victims in the Northeast. A $187,721.16 check was given to the American Red Cross in Washington two weeks earlier, adding to more than $300,000 previously donated for rehabilitation. The presentation came from Joseph A. Beirne, president of the Communications Workers, as CIO Community Services chair.
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Farm Equipment Firms See 33.5% Profit Rise in 1955
The Wall Street Journal reports farm equipment makers earned 33.5 percent higher profits in the first nine months of 1955 than in the same period the previous year. The note suggests wage increases could have occurred without triggering price rises.
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