Stop And Think Traffic Vigilante Committee Forms In Local Area
A newly formed Traffic Vigilante Committee led by Dr. J D McCloskey aims to curb speeders in school zones. Members record license numbers of violators, file warrants, and direct suspects to court with neighborhood PTA support planned. The effort seeks to partner with local businesses and police to reduce speeding and enhance road safety.
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3. D. McCloskey
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Cheyenne Mayor Raises Gas Station Income Plan
Ben G. Nelson, mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming and head of the Brothers of Railroad Trainmen unaffiliated, runs a gasoline service station on the side to provide extra income while remaining in office.
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Ben G. Nelson
The
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Federated Pictures
Green Plans AFL Exhibit for Union- Industries Show
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor leads the AFL exhibit at the Union-Industries Show in Milwaukee May 12 16. He directs a major firm to construct a large hall sized exhibit at the Milwaukee Auditorium showcasing activities in organization social security education research and public relations with a modern engaging presentation.
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William Green
Nation to See Movie Shots of Union Industries Show
Movie shots will be taken May 12 to 16 in Milwaukee for Union Industries Show coverage shown in newsreels to millions across America. A complete educational film will document booth displays and union-made merchandise, with screenings at public meetings in the Milwaukee Auditorium.
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Union Industries
Washington, D. C
ILNS
In Union Industres
Milwaukee
America
Nilwaukee
Junion Industries
National Labor Relationst
Highland
Finoss
Union-Industres
Oraburn
Uime
Alton Box
Can
AFL
Guires
Homen
Newton Black
Federation of Labor
Anon. Tobago
William H. Cooper
Tine
Uni
Stop Signs At Schools Urged
A city meeting led by Dr D McClosky urged immediate action to curb speeding in school zones. Proposal for permanent concrete school stop signs and strict enforcement of speed laws was discussed with Chief Barkley. Attendees included Jerry Middleton Russell Dale Walter Craig and others.
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Masonamy
D. McClosky
Barkley
Citiens
Jerry Middleton
Russell Dale
Walter
McClosky
Jerry Middle ©Ton
President Truman endorses Union Industries Show in Milwaukee
The Assistant to the President, John R. Steelman, presents a letter in which President Truman endorses the Union Industries Show to its Director I. M. Ornburn. The exhibition, sponsored by the Union Label Trades Department AFL, will be held in Milwaukee on May 12, 1948. The message says labor and management joining to display jointly produced products under decent working conditions benefits all people.
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John R. Steelman
Truman
Union Industries
I. M. Ornburn
Union Label ‘Trades Department
AFL
Milwaukee
Wis
Hanwr
Tnuman
Consumer Buying Power Near 1942 Wartime Low
Washington reports show the American worker’s buying power nearly collapsed during late 1940s postwar period. The Presidents Council of Economic Advisers notes real income after taxes failed to keep pace with rising prices in late 1948, wiping out gains from wage increases and signaling slower consumer spending. The council warns incomes may not stretch to purchase desired goods, as per capita dollars after taxes declined relative to prewar buying power. The findings appear in the council’s monthly Economic Indicators monograph, distributed to select government offices.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Presidents Council of Economic Advisers
Reserve Hotel Rooms for Union Show in Milwaukee
Urges union members attending the Union Industries Show in Milwaukee May 12 to 16 to arrange hotel accommodations promptly. The Metal Trades Department limits exposition visitor housing. requests should go to Phil Valley, Housing Committee chair, 332 Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee. Antique pillows need replacement due to degraded feathers and comfort loss.
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Washington
TM. Ornburn
Iunion Industries
Milwaukee
Metal Trades Department
Ornburn
Phil Valley
Wisconsin Ave
Wis
Labor World Shifts Publishment to First and Third Fridays
Notice outlines that Labor World will publish on the first and third Fridays each month starting in May, replacing the previous second and fourth Friday schedule. The change results from meetings of nearby organizations scheduling during the latter weeks, allowing timely comment on matters raised at various groups.
Employers Agree to Pay Back Wages Under Federal Acts
Report from the Wage and Hour division of the U S Department of Labor states that 43 workers under federal contracts and interstate commerce were owed back wages totaling 178737 dollars for the nine months ending April 1. Violations include failure to pay overtime and the 40 cent minimum hourly wage. penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Public Contract Act. A related note mentions a husband who ran seven nights last week.
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Woltons
Wats
Intertate
Delegates Of Educational League Meet At GBB Hall in Alton
Delegates gathered at the Glas Bottle Blowers Hall in Alton for the Educational League proceedings. The meeting addressed minimum wage standards for women and minors, elections, endorsements, and league governance amid a busy agenda.
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Educational League
GBB Hall
Alton
Glas
Delegeter
Iess
League
Jack Churchill
Aice
General Assembly of the Stne of Mines
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Labor to Have Voice at National Health Assembly
About 800 citizens invited to discuss national health problems in Washington for a national health program. Key figures include AFL President Green CIO President Murray and Elizabeth Christman. The plan follows President Truman’s request to survey health needs and craft a decade long blueprint for national health improvement.
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AFL
Wi Green
CIO
Philip Murray
Ellaabeth Christman
Women’s Trade Union League
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
Truman
Federal Security
Oscar R. Ewing
Ewing
Madison County probes stagnate after five months
Readers question the Madison County Medical Association committee formed last November to investigate tactics at two Alton Hospitals, with many physicians named in the charge. After five months, no progress has been reported, fueling public concern that hearings are private and vital sites remain undisclosed and possibly whitewashed while residents demand definite action.
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Attor World
Alton
Madison County Medical Association
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