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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1945
Page
1
A wartime narrative recalls death and destruction affecting thousands while folly with money misleads many. It notes rising worker independence and domestic help as old obediences fade under the strain of conflict and change.
The Ford Company steps down again as Henry Ford relinquishes the presidency to his grandson Henry Ford II. The piece sketches a pattern of family succession in American business and notes notable successors, including Henry A. Boyd and John Sengstacke, while contrasting other prominent leaders. It also surveys press freedom directives attributed to MacArthur and reflects on political figures like Dewey and Roosevelt, with a closing tease for continued discussion on page 3.
The speaker argues that wartime reporting must remain factual and not colored by propaganda. He notes challenges for southern dailies to publish under censorship, and contrasts aims with Germany and Japan, urging a focus on rebuilding or changing spirit rather than editorializing.
At Connersville Indiana colored citizens celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation with music speeches and song. Col Roscoe Conkling Simmons, praised as an internationally known orator, held a vast audience spellbound for over two hours. The mayor inaugurated the event with prayers and speeches as Dabney of Cincinnati and Grand Master Richardson of Richmond were lauded.
Nineteen Negro students eight boys and eleven girls begin college this fall on Pepsi-Cola funded scholarships. The program, led by Dr Mordecai W Johnson of Howard University and educators, provides four years tuition and fees plus twenty five dollars monthly living stipend and travel allowance at any accredited U S college. Schools seeking info should contact the National Administrative Board for Pepsi-Cola Scholarships 532 Emerson Street Palo Alto California. announcements to be issued in December 1945.
President Truman will speak at the Recorder of Deeds Building on Monday at 4 p.m. for the ceremony unveiling a bronze plaque of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The artist Selma Burke of New York prepared the piece after winning a U.S. Fine Arts Commission competition.
The American Garment Manufacturers Inc, operated by seven individuals including O J Smith, advances toward a public stock sale. With 250 thousand dollars authorized capital, it plans a modern Cleveland factory at 3326 36 Central Ave, remodeling at 42000, housing about 150 workers and granting voting stock to buyers.
Reverend William A. Greene a Milford pastor and York Street church worker was sentenced in Criminal Court to 30 days in jail and 200 dollars in costs on a charge of assault and battery for shooting at a church door injuring Betty Lou Annis a six year old girl. The case included threats and prior fires blamed on the minister while his defense cited self defense and threats to his life.
Edward Bykowski a 31 year old Polish American a discharged pharmacist's mate recalls veterans' sacrifices in a protest against Senator Bilbo and the poll tax. He argues no American should pay to vote or to serve and cites his shipmates' wounds and deaths to oppose the tax as demagoguery.
Dakney urges groups and citizens to stop chasing sensationalist job demands and focus on teaching people to end long standing bad habits. He calls for politeness, industry, and thrift to avoid immediate wealth after small earnings.
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