Federal and local unions face scrutiny amid labor turmoil
The report details tensions in Cleveland area labor circles with charges of racketeering and dictatorial union leadership. It notes protests by business groups and mass layoffs tied to union actions, while broader political debate in Washington covers New Deal policies, relief funding, and Congress’s stance ahead of next year’s elections.
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Alf
Cuyahoga
Ness
Nessa
Washington
London
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Allen Treadway
Massachusetts
Amer
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Wendell Wilkie
Commonwealth & Southern Corporation
Floyd Carlisle
Niagara Hudson Powers Corporation
New York State Power Authority
Vandenberg Opens Ten Point Program for Republicans
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan released a ten point plan to counter the Democrats. It calls for a balanced budget, reform of tax policy, restraint on federal power, farm relief, and a shift toward insulation from foreign entanglements. Roosevelt pursues power moves with private utilities as crises unfold.
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Vandenberg
Michigan
Windsor Wins Libel Suit Against Book Authors
The Duke of Windsor won a libel suit against the author and publisher of Coronation Comments and secured a substantial out of court settlement reportedly totaling 50 000 pounds. He donated the money to charity while Lord Chief Justice Hewart warned the libels invited a harsh public rebuke.
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Duke of Windsor
Hewart
Labor Leader Denounces Wage Bill, Calls for Revisions
In YWneLia, GREEN president of the A. F. of L., openly opposes the pending wage and hour bill. He urges it be sent back to committee for revision, arguing such a government board should not govern labor relations with employers.
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Green
A. F. of L
Committee For Revision Relations Board
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