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Newspaper

Labor World

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1947

Page

5

Labor Editor Two Union Officials Arrested Under Tennessee Law

Labor editor announces arrests of two union officials for violating Tennessee’s new anti closed shop legislation. Names and roles include Stanton Sut, AFL executive, and Paul Harte, president of a Tennessee union chapter. The report notes AFL involvement and calls for defense of union leaders.

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Presamen's and Assistants' Union leaders bound over

The Presamen's and Assistants' Union of North America and local secretary Claude W. Shipley were bound over to the grand jury after arrests for entering a closet shop agreement and refusing to hire press helpers who were not union members. Cotber's bond set at $200 and others at $500. The Labor World reported the events and discussed union shop provisions and membership requirements.

Asa ‘Ants’ Union of North America Coed

Labor World case tests law constitutionality

The Labor World reports a test case on a law's constitutionality alleging violation leads to fines from 100 to 800 dollars and jail terms up to 12 months and 20 days, affecting both union and employer parties in the proceeding.

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Employee Praise Boosts Belonging and Productivity

A discussion on positive psychology in the workplace notes that praising an employee to foster belonging leads to more vigorous, efficient production and overall improved performance. The text frames this as a constructive approach to workplace motivation.

United plant workers gain shelter upgrades and honors

An article notes Gia and the Unizers from Inclement weather moving to a better shelter at the United plant to guard waiting employees. It highlights a wall modification at East Broadway for better bus access and announces Guy Muda as man on the week. It also mentions a baby named Egienia Diana, Alberta Maul's illness, Floyd joining the Eastern Star, and employee recognition through The Altonian plant paper.

East Broadway Guy Muda United Plant Altonian Alto Floyd Astern Star Esther Cundall Ier & Fine Owens- Minors Glass Factory

Alton area sports wrap with mixed results and events

Baseball season opens with Harris Teachers College beating Alton at home 9 to 7. Shurtleff overwhelms Greenville 21 to 8 at Riverfront Park. Shurtleffians head to Decatur Millikin, Redbirds rout Western Military 9 to 6, Crimson Feathers topple Collinsville 7 to 3. Alton High’s Fotons win 21 91, East St. Louis to play Red Birds at Henry Street diamond April 2. Bethalto HS defeats Western Military JV 6 to 8. Alton Inter City Baseball League debuts April 200h under the Alton Recreation Department roster of Wood River A C Grafton Fieldon Milton Lee May’s Furniture Store and others. City Billiard Championship ends with Jimmy King and Leo Crivello tied at five wins, no defeats. Alton table tennis area championship starts April 28 20th. Shurtleff College letters team joins the S tribe alumni initiated. Y M C A banquet honors champions and athletes with Paul Spica as speaker.

Vaussass Harris Teachers College Pioneers Harris Greenville Shurtleff Greenville Collegians Riverfront Park Shurtleffians James Millikin Decans Alton High Redbirds Western Miliary Crimson Feathers Collinsville Fotons Livingston East St. Louis Red Birds Henry Street Bethalto's High School Western Miliary Academy Alton Inter City Alton Recreation Department Wood River A. C Grafton Fieldon Milton Lee May's Furniture Store Craine's Furniture Store American Legion Crown Fixtures and Supply West Alton Ping Pong Alton Shurtleff College Sherwood Bud Cronk Bernie Hughes Dale Reed

Alamo Club Plans Six Night Entertainment Week

Niel Drennan’s Alamo Club in Wood River announces six nights of dancing and live music with no cover charge. The Lashley tavern offers piano and organ nights, with Phyllis Norton joining the act. Charlene Duke resumes activity after illness as details of local social notes and a plumbing of community events fill the week.

Club Alamo Lee Meeces Seward Niel Drennan Limftslerg Lashley Curtis C. Lashley la Salle Hotel Alper Phyllis Norton August H. Mohme Fir Lowners Wood Five Say Sheler Detroit Miss Norton

O K Barber Shop Offers Urgent Appointments

The O K Barber Shop at 17 Market Street advertises appointment based grooming for busy professionals. Customers can call to schedule a shave haircut shampoo or massage and save time, with a large sign visible across from the square attracting motorists and pedestrians.

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