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Today in labor history: Army seizes Montgomery Ward HQ

April 26, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On the orders of President Roosevelt, the U.S. Army seized the Chicago headquarters of the unionized Montgomery Ward & Co. after management twice defied the NLRB.

Today in labor history: SCLC’s Ralph Abernathy and 100 workers arrested

April 25, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The workers were protesting at the South Carolina Medical College Hospital demanding wage increases and union recognition.

Today in labor history: Irish launch “Easter Rising”

April 24, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The Irish Republican Brotherhood launched the "Easter Rebellion," an armed uprising against oppressive British rule.

Rest in peace, Richie Havens

April 24, 2013 By John Case

By the time Havens opened the legendary Woodstock concert of 1968, he was a major player in the counter-culture firmament.

Rightist wins Paraguay presidency, Left advances in Congress

April 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Paraguayans are now wondering what kind of president Horacio Cartes will turn out to be.