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Newspaper
The Peoples Voice
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
1
In Cincinnati observers accuse a single attorney and his wife of using inherited wealth to wield political influence. The man’s $2,500 stake has grown to $259,000 with $42,500 yearly dividends drawn recently from a company funding insurance for the poor. Charges label the Charter movement as tainted by wealth and graft while some push for a Social Justice government.
The Enquirer editorial mocks Democratic Congressional hopefuls endorsed by the NUSJ, suggesting they will ignore unions after victory. It scorns deceitful proctices and calls the Coughlin movement a mystical enterprise from which profuse post election congressmen will flee.
A reflection on the Chrysler Building towering over New York and the $12,000 lot bought by Peter Cooper a century ago. The piece notes that ground rents, now about $600,000 yearly, flow to Cooper Union, arguing such revenue should fund city treasuries and reflect how land values benefit communities rather than individual car makers.
Coughlin says he may back a Republican if the candidate and platform meet his approval, signaling potential opposition to Roosevelt rather than direct GOP backing. The Frazier-Lemke bill failure framed a split not by party lines but by Progressives and Reactionaries. The piece notes curtailment of production and waning purchasing power as Roosevelt policy, with further developments hinted after conventions.
The Brazier Lemke bill failed 235 to 142. The editorial claims 47 votes are needed for victory and urges winning two from Ohio districts. It notes Hess and Hollister were among three Ohio Republicans voting No.
The piece argues the Supreme Court opposes New Deal plans and questions whether amending the constitution is needed to allow federal control over industry. It warns such measures could push toward socialism and reflects unease about altering the constitutional framework for economic regulation.
Herbert S. Bigelow appeals to readers to fund his political fight against Cincinnati plutocracy by renewing subscriptions to The People’s Voice and expanding radio use. He promises six months of extension, reduced paper pages for summer, and mass free editions to counter wealthy opponents.
The piece discusses a rising leftist movement in France and parallels to unrest across Europe and America. It outlines four key planks of the United Frontists' program: resist fascism, transfer war industries and the Bank of France from private hands, expand social insurance and pensions, and raise farm prices to wipe out poverty. The author argues Europe’s and America’s fates are linked as society reorganizes.
The Henry George party selects Cincinnati for its annual convention on November 12 13 and 14 Dr Michael Aaronsohn of 318 Forest Ave will be local chairman He is noted as a devoted citizen promoting the socialization of ground rent and the abolition of all taxation forms.
A Bromley Kentucky mass meeting for all NUSJ members in Bromley and surrounding area is planned for June 3 at 8 p.m. at Bromley Town Hall. The event is open to all, with several prominent speakers, and attendees are advised to come early for seating.
At Royal Oak Michigan the National Union for Social Justice issued a policy statement by State Supervisor Sylvester W. McMahon. It confirms Rev Herbert S Bigelow and Joseph Dixon are approved endorsees for Congress in Ohio first and second districts. The union clarifies it is not participating in local state politics and that endorsements by its congressional candidates do not bind the organization. It bans discussion of non endorsed candidates at union meetings and requires members to support the endorsed pair while exercising personal judgment on others.
The record notes Hollister leading by 11,262 and Hess by 9,470, giving Republicans a total majority of 20,732. To elect Dixon and Bigelow a shift of 11,000 votes is needed, requiring hard work and vigilance through the counting. It warns against over confidence entering the campaign.
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