25 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
1
Readers lament the rough Carrol street surface affecting city buses and riders. They urge action on traffic signals at Washington and Broadway, discuss taxes and funding, and note tennis court proposals at Riverfront Park with a push for inexpensive public courts.
Leland J. Kennedy spoke informally to Shurtleff College Political Science students on April 11. He discussed legislative procedure, circulated pamphlets, and noted two counts in the recent election showed him the winner by a small margin. Kennedy, an Operating Engineer with Shell Oil in Wood River, plans to return to work in July and resides at 928 Washington Avenue.
A call to Madison County unions urges sending in all news to build a strong labor paper. Appoint a news secretary at the next meeting to gather union news and inform fellow workers. If you have news of interest, phone 8.7253.
At the Chicago AFL convention the Office Employees International Union voted to expel three Local 29 Oakland members as Communist sympathizers. The nine board members approved March 8, an appeals panel of five urged upholding, and delegates unanimously backed the resolution. The action aligns with AFL stance against Communism.
Citizens clash over a hospital policy that restricts who may operate. The plan aims to curb quackery by requiring four years of training and local residency for surgeons, with approval by hospital executive boards and a medical roster. Critics fear central control and loss of local autonomy.
A letter argues hospital executive boards unfairly bar experienced surgeons, citing fear of personal resentment and reliance on unproven rules of major medical associations. It warns elderly patients lose trust and recovery may suffer when a long time physician is denied operating privileges, with power resting on hospital superintendents and boards.
The Federal Trade Commission in Washington exposes widespread false advertising by many manufacturers. The text lists deceptive claims about restoring gray hair and other health benefits, noting stipulations to halt use of phrases like anti gray hair vitamin and to stop misleading representations.
Congressman Melvin Price denounces anti labor laws and current congressional moves aiming for a 60 cent hourly minimum wage. He argues the order set to raise wages for interchange workers, clerical staff, and similar positions marks the first nationwide minimum for such jobs, with details on experience thresholds and work hours. Price vows to press for better living costs, education, health services, and broader social security while opposing anti labor measures.
A reflection on sunlit days and the lingering sense of ease in the landscape. The piece evokes beauty around us and invites the reader to feel the calm and carefree atmosphere of a cloudless, serene setting. It centers on nature’s present charm and simple joy.
Union official Murray cites Arizona endure federal and state curbs on union activity. He notes that in early 1947 the state saw more strikes than in the prior six years, with employers using new laws to drive workers out and force lockouts when unions avoid strikes. He warns the pattern could spread nationwide.
A curious feature notes an apparent public guide through future labor policy. The piece centers on a character named Jim, described as living with consequences of past events and eager to speak about his experiences. The informal tone invites readers to recognize themselves in Jim’s situation.
The Ammer safety instructor course will be held at Monticelo College Bay 6 to 13 for qualified local applicants. Millard Gibbins of the Alton Wood Silver Chapter of the Red Cross says the course seeks strong swimmers 19+ with a current Senior Life Saving Certificate. A preliminary training is offered by Miss Helen Strough at the YWCA with evening sessions weekly.
Nick Blassie, president of Meat Cutters Local No. 88, unleashes a vitriolic broadside against critics of John L. Lewis and coal miners. He rails at columnists and lobbyists while defending miners’ safety demands and wage claims tied to the Centralia disaster of March 25. He calls for sympathy for those who died and urges readers to weigh labor struggles against collective sacrifice.
The Mining and Metallurgy journal reports tungsten carbide insert bits are yielding great success in drilling the hardest rock. Some single bits drilled up to 250 feet with hole gauges under 0.025 inches, indicating remarkable efficiency and durability.
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