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Show JameS Presto As Congress opens hearings on labor legislation, the big question in the nation's capital is: Will adequate ad-equate action be taken to meet the real problems of industrial strife ? The answer, informed sources here believe, depends upon public opinion. If the majority of people think strong labor legislation is essential, essen-tial, it is held, and let Congress know itheir views, the chances are they will get what they want. -Testimony May Determine . . . It is taken for granted that legislation leg-islation will be passed to meet part of the problem, such as requiring unions to carry out their contracts, giving employers the right of free speech, and dealing with jurisdictional jurisdic-tional strikes. But whether Congress will prohibit pro-hibit industry-wide bargaining and abolish the closed shop remains in doubt. The type of testimony received re-ceived will help determine the outcome. out-come. Whatever legislation is passed is subject to a possible Presidential veto. To enact a (bill into law over a veto requires a two-thirds vote of both Senate and House. Last session, President Truman vetoed the Case bill. The likelihood is, observers believe, that stronger and more comprehensive measures than the Case bill will-be passed by the present Congress. |