Labor federation and union life in Amarillo era
The article surveys the American Federation of Labor as a federation of unions with local autonomy, detailing how affiliates set wage scales and conditions while the AFL coordinates, agitates, and communicates with organizers. It reports Amarillo Typographical Union activities, member movements, hospital recoveries, and upcoming elections, along with Linked Central Labor Union actions and local carpenters’ union events and notices.
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American Federation of Labor
National Congress
Amarillo
Carpenters Hall
A. A. Scudder
Borger Herald
Borger
Smith McLeRoy
The
Globe News
Mr. Scudder
Herald
Sam O. Sears
Tyler
New York City
Mr. Sears
Arillo Typographical Union
H. Vance
Muskogee
Charles H. Moss
Amarillo Rubber Stamp Company
San Antonio
Gallup
N. M
A. McCarty
J. C. Bell
Kansas
Globe-News
D. A. Edwards
Ross Hotel
J. C. Patton
Ed Tyler
Carpenters Union
Government Hospital
Oklo
W. W. Finch
Carpenters
State Federation of Labor
Austin
Beer legalization to add ten thousand jobs in St Louis area
The Industrial Bureau of the St Louis Industrial Club forecasts employment will rise by 10,000 in the St Louis region due to beer legalization. The report notes new industries already have created many jobs and more are expected as the policy changes take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Industrial Bureau
The
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's
Sooner Wheat Crop Estimate Boosted
Oklahoma's estimated 1933 wheat crop rose by 2,771,009 bushels in April, according to Federal statisticians S. L. Bryan and K. D. Blood. Total production is now projected at 23,936,000 bushels, potentially increasing growers' buying power by about 2.8 million dollars. Oklahoma wheat condition is pegged at 55 percent of normal, up from 49 percent last month.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
S. L. Bryan
K. D. Blood
State Patrolman Kidnapped Near Conroe Then Freed
State Highway Patrolman M. L. Berry was forced into a car by four men while attempting to stop speeding motorists in New Waverly near Conroe Texas. He was later released in a dense wood away from the abduction site after his pistol was taken. The captors promised to return the weapon if he kept silent about the incident.
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Conroe
Tex
M. L. Berry
New Waverly
Here
Berry
New Cars and Innovations Stir Auto World
Universal Service dispatch reports Nash plans three straight eights and a big six. Erskine enters five Studebakers in the Indianapolis race. Knudsen markets lower priced Chevrolets and teases a surprise. Reo introduces a steeringless car with self adjusting gears and no hand cranks. Stowe predicts hand shifting will vanish as gears auto adjust to hills. Henry Ford to reveal a world talker in three months, details secret.
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Nash
Erskine
Scott
Reo Company
New York
Stowe
Reo
Mussolini Nears Socialism As Government Seizes Big Business
Rome reports Premier Mussolini moves toward socialism by expanding state control over major industries while tolerating private business under favorable conditions. Critics warn the nation may drift toward an ordered system misnamed socialism as public works and social programs broaden. President Roosevelt collaborates with private employers to employ three million men, prompting calls to relax anti trust laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Mr. Roosevelt
Positive Relief For itchy Skin
Cooling blue Star Ointment melts on the skin sending medicines into pores to kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm and more. Money back if it fails. Ady.
Blood tax proposal echoes tough economy concerns
The passage critiques plans to place 3,000,000 displaced workers in old or new jobs, warning of redistribution that yields barely enough to live. It notes taxation awareness, citing New York's sales tax and the idea of taxing blood transfusions, a controversial concept given its life-saving purpose.
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New York
Tax on coffins and blood in postwar debate
The text notes a discussion on taxation reaching a final boundary with a coffin tax proposed. It argues those who supply blood could challenge the levy by comparing it to untaxed foods, since blood transfusions provide sustenance to the weak heart.
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BY John Moore
E. M. Turner
Don
Mr. Turner
Tom
Mrs. J. T. Turner
Higgins
Central Labor Union
State Federation
Lynch
W. G. Estis
Io Electricians Local Union
St. Anthony’s Hospital
J. N. Peaton
Amarillo Carpenters Union
Hot Springs
Ark
Ernest Smith
Fort Sill
Gus Anderson
Saw and Hammer
Cheyenne
Wyo
New York Cities
Roosevelt
United States Chamber of Commerce
Ested
Florida
Miami
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Panama Canal
England
France
Turkey
Timbuctoo
Automobile
Walter Chrysler
Gruen
Jeff
Hugh Whitcomb
Tered En As
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Malden
Mass
Oood
Penney
Porto Sicam
Gaymode
J. C. Penney
Henry Ford
S.S.S
Penney’s
Rae
Delucan
Priscilla
Polk ST
Texas
Men’s Oxhide
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