Labor World editorial reflections and local projects
The Labor World recalls its mission to publish without bias while acknowledging enemies and supporters. It cites recruitment challenges, union cooperation, and the need for labor press funding, urging locals to subscribe. It highlights civic projects like radio service, traffic lights, bus service, Elm Street bridge repairs, and College Avenue improvements, while noting missing facilities such as a swimming pool and stadium.
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Record High American Babies Born In 1947
In 1947 there were more caoves worn in an unseen States than ba t any previous year in history, the number being 3,908,000. A Washington analyst notes the average family isn’t expanding its numbers, despite a postwar marriage boom, and finds fewer spinsters and bachelors. The piece hints at periods when “everybody’s doin’ it.”
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The Oleo Goat Debate Shelved by House Committee
The Evening Star critiques the House Agriculture Committee for voting 16 to 10 to block debate on repealing federal margarine taxes. It accuses the panel of serving dairy interests and penalizing margarine buyers, praising Butter lobby influence while decrying perceived democracy undermining.
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No Place for Eddie in the Retail Service Era
A reflective piece argues Eddie, a curt and indifferent clerk, shows the market’s return to normal. It praises stores with training programs that elevate customer service, noting commerce rewards attentive staff and loyalty, while careless workers leave no vacancy for themselves.
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Expert Advice on Tax Cuts From U S Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States urges immediate tax reductions to avert a looming business recession. It argues from prior experience that action should precede the downturn to prevent a fall in economic activity.
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Omens of Control Talk Reaches Through a Letter
A reader letter warns of looming centralized control resembling old policies, criticizing payroll tinkering and vague “operations” while invoking Uncle Sam figures. The writer nudges Ansie Hay and Henry about keeping the illusion of busy governance without real power. He recalls a Texas sharpshooter tale and ends with a personal sign-off.
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Uncle Harry
Ansie Hay
Henry
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Greburme
Texas
JO Serra
Melvin Price Nominated For renomination April 18 on Democratic ticket
Melvin Price, longtime congressman and labor ally, seeks renomination April 18. A former newspaperman and veteran, he originated the Terminal Leave bill and is endorsed by Illinois State Federation of Labor and several labor groups. Voters urged to support Price on April 13.
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Employees at Luer Bros Vote Union Shop Contract
A Taft-Hartley era election at Luer Bros Packing Co produced a 100 percent union shop vote. Of 91 eligible workers, all ballots were cast, supporting the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local No. S15. Next elections will be in St Louis and then October contracts expire at large packing houses.
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Luer Bros. Packing Company
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St Louis
Whisky Price War At Alaska Airport Market
A price war in Alaska sees whisky sold at five cents a bottle this week as a dispute grows between longtime dealers and a new merchant entering the business. The conflict centers on who controls the local liquor market and customer access in a competitive environment.
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