Appeal for Kenny Foundation Funds Boosts Iowa Drive
State Kenny Foundation headquarters urged immediate support for a campaign to fund infantile paralysis treatment in Iowa. Campaigns operate in 26 counties with limited direct solicitations and many counties relying on newspaper and radio appeals. Funds stay partly for local training and expansion, with any Iowa gifts credited to the donor’s county.
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Sister
Kenny Foundation
Liberty Building
Des Moines
Wesley Day
Iowa
Kenny
Sister Kenny
Messiah to Be Presented At Fort Dodge High School
Three hundred singers from 17 churches of Fort Dodge and 37 towns outside will perform the 19th annual Messiah at the High School auditorium December 8. Conductor Andrew Moe plans to retire after this year. soloists include Margaret Pearson, Lyla Couch, Herald Stark, and J Forrest West. Cast features vocalists and instrumentalists from Fort Dodge and many nearby towns. There will be no charge for ad-.
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Fort Dodge High School
Fort Dodge
Andrew J. Moe
Webster County Choral Union
Margaret Pearson
Sage
DePauw University
R. G. McCutchan
Methodist Hymnal
University of Thinais
Lyla B. Couch
Drake Conservatory of Music
William H. Frith
Dearl Holmes Cowper
Englan
Herald Stark
University of Iowa
Handel and Hayden Oratorio Society
Boston
America
J. Forrest West
Kansas State College
New York City
Halleluja Chorus
Algona
Badger
Bancroft
Barnum
Beaman
Boone
Bradgate
Callender
Cedar Falls
Dayton
Duncombe
Eagle Grove
Farnhamville
Fonda
Gilmore City
Gowrie Harcourt
Humbolt
Lanyon
Lohrville
Manson
Northwood
Omaha
Nebr
Pocahontas
Pomeroy
Minneapolis
Minn
Rockwell City
Sac City
Thor
Vincent
Keystone
Neb
Manhattan
Kansas
Iowa City
Ode
Bolt, Jefferson
Forest City
Mission to the performance offering to defray expenses
A note states an offering will be received to defray expenses connected with the mission to the performance. No further details on organizers or figures are provided.
Facts About Coal Wage Growth and Hours in 1946
The National Coal Association notes August 1946 weekly earnings for bituminous miners at 62.37 dollars, highest among U S industries, 161 18 percent above 1939. Hourly earnings averaged 1 47 dollars, up 65.8 percent since 1941. Cost of living rose 44.6 percent since 1939. Average June work week was 42.9 hours, with nine hour days allowing paid travel time. the standard now at 35 hours.
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National Coal Association
United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unions Fight Over Hours Pay Rule Alleged Leadership Strategy
The text claims overtime pay at one and a half for all hours over 35 and argues this fact reveals the United Mine Workers' leadership pursues domination over the industry rather than wages and hours.
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United Mine Workers
Labor Leaders Who Shaped the Movement
Fortune profiles solid labor leaders who head large unions and guide workers with restrained tactics. They secure gains by honest deals with management, earning national respect, while facing vocal zealots who favor destruction over progress. These leaders insist higher wages, shorter hours, and better conditions come from profitable industries.
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Fortune
U. S
Labor Leaders and Productivity Doctrine
The piece argues that paying more for less work harms the economy. It cites cases where labor leaders cooperated with industry to sustain production during hard times by moderating wage demands boosting output and reducing costs while planning market expansion. It contrasts these cooperators with those advocating rule or ruin.
Unclear Prompt About Labor and Industry Representation
The text argues for objective bargaining between workers and industry as the sole solution. It emphasizes workers choosing leadership and collaboration with industry rather than an industry-led approach. It presents a vision of fair representation and honest negotiation.
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Wieth
Ideal Ching Gift at John G Ten Hardware Shelf
Come in to John G Ten Hardware and see the ideal Ching gift on its shelves. Explore the offerings and find a suitable present for any occasion.
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Albert Sleper, Jr
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Am. Legion Ballroom
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Babe” Wagner
Arend’s Sale
Blue Earth, Minnesota
E. M. Thompson
Buffalo Center
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Dad Hoskins
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United States Brewers Foundation
Woden
Jersey
Guernsey
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McCormick
Ford
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H. A. Wepel
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