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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
3
Dr. K Bortz president of the American Medical Association says a child born today could reach 100 years but only with good early care and broad access to modern medical services. He notes most people cannot afford weekly care and the AMA opposes socialized medicine.
Washington reports expose a medical lobby scheme to fund a cartoonist contest and buy newspaper space to sway public opinion. The Physicians Committee claims funds reach 18 groups, with 1947 totals near $380,000 and heavy patent medicine backing.
The Department of Justice indicted two leading fire alarm manufacturers and six officers for antitrust violations. They later entered court, paid a $43,250 fine, and were released. The case underscores how antitrust penalties are enforced in routine fashion.
State labor gains are noted despite anti union trends with New York and Missouri amending workmen compensation and unemployment insurance to boost benefits. Missouri liberalizes compensation laws, benefiting thousands of workers and families. The piece argues state legislation remains a key organized labor focus and urges defeating reactionary legislators in November.
The National Safety Council urges motorists to heed road curves warning drivers that even a single S shaped bend can turn laughter into slaughter and cause deadly accidents.
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