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August 15, 1940
United Automobile Worker
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
UAW locals and CIO members held a successful picnic and campaign rally at Melfalfa Park in Kokomo, Indiana, on August 10, with speeches supporting the labor board election at Delco Radio.
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Kokomo Picnic
Three UAW locals and 2000 CIO members and their families from other affiliates had a wonderful time at the Howard County CIO picnic at Melfalfa Park, Kokomo, Ind. Aug. 10, reports Pres. John Duncan of the CIO council. The UAW locals were Delco Radio 292, Chrysler 685, and Hoosier Iron Works 718. The picnic was also a CIO campaign rally for the labor board election in Delco Radio (GM). Intl. Rep. Spike Innes spoke in behalf of Pres. R. J. Thomas who was unexpectedly called to Washington.
Three UAW locals and 2000 CIO members and their families from other affiliates had a wonderful time at the Howard County CIO picnic at Melfalfa Park, Kokomo, Ind. Aug. 10, reports Pres. John Duncan of the CIO council. The UAW locals were Delco Radio 292, Chrysler 685, and Hoosier Iron Works 718. The picnic was also a CIO campaign rally for the labor board election in Delco Radio (GM). Intl. Rep. Spike Innes spoke in behalf of Pres. R. J. Thomas who was unexpectedly called to Washington.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Uaw Picnic
Cio Rally
Labor Election
Kokomo Event
Union Gathering
What entities or persons were involved?
John Duncan
Spike Innes
R. J. Thomas
Where did it happen?
Melfalfa Park, Kokomo, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
John Duncan
Spike Innes
R. J. Thomas
Location
Melfalfa Park, Kokomo, Ind.
Event Date
Aug. 10
Story Details
Three UAW locals (Delco Radio 292, Chrysler 685, Hoosier Iron Works 718) and 2000 CIO members with families enjoyed the Howard County CIO picnic, which doubled as a campaign rally for the labor board election at Delco Radio. Spike Innes spoke for R. J. Thomas.