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Newspaper
The Cincinnati Sun
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1954
Page
7
New York Arthur J. Connell is named the new national head of the American Legion. The article highlights a link between the Legion and the union label, symbol of skilled craftsmanship, through Connell’s leadership.
The Legion names Connell, owner of Connell's Clothing in Middletown, Conn., as national commander. He backs Amalgamated Clothing Workers' union label, promising to sell only union-labeled clothing. Meetings listed include ACWA locals and joint board in Cincinnati with times from Feb 15 to Feb 19.
President Truman accepts the Sidney Hillman Award and calls for programs fit for the 1950s. He argues for continuous new ideas, a pro prosperity economy, and expanded jobs and living standards driven by growth and bold policy reforms. He warns liberals to update aims beyond the 1930s and 1940s and to pursue lasting American progress.
The first membership meeting in Columbus Ohio at the New Union Hall was held by Local 969 CIO Auto Workers on January 17. The auditorium seats 500 and overlooks the General Motors Turnstedt Division plant where members are employed.
Store owner Connell cites union label as value symbol to attract customers. He notes Middletown has few union members but has advertised that his clothing carries the union label.
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