When was it published?

February 28, 1946 in The Tri County News

Domestic News February 28, 1946

The Tri County News

Q: What keywords are associated?

Veterans March, Bonus Demands, Columbus Ohio, Chicago Veterans, Taxi Rights

Grand Rapids, Wood County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Veterans in the US are marching orderly on state capitals like Columbus, Ohio, demanding soldier bonuses, unemployment compensation for strikers, and homes. Chicago veterans seek taxi operating rights. More orderly than post-WWI marches; outcome uncertain.

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VETERANS MAKE KNOWN THEIR BONUS DEMANDS . . . A shouting but orderly crowd march upon the Ohio capital at Columbus, to demand special legislation for soldier bonus, unemployment compensation for strikers and homes for veterans. Marches on other state capitals is also in progress, while the nation's capital is receiving attention of Chicago veterans demanding the right to operate taxis in the Windy City. The marches have been more orderly than those following World War I, with final outcome still in doubt.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Politics

What keywords are associated?

Veterans March Bonus Demands Columbus Ohio Chicago Veterans Taxi Rights

Where did it happen?

Columbus, Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Columbus, Ohio

Outcome

marches orderly; final outcome in doubt

Event Details

A shouting but orderly crowd marches on the Ohio capital at Columbus demanding special legislation for soldier bonus, unemployment compensation for strikers, and homes for veterans. Similar marches occur on other state capitals. Chicago veterans demand the right to operate taxis in the Windy City, with attention on the nation's capital. Marches more orderly than those following World War I.