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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
3
A compact reflection on reasoning and perception. The line contrasts stubborn certainty with openness, urging minds to look forward rather than dwell on static positions. It hints at momentum and awareness in thought, suggesting caution against mindlessness.
Labor Day observances announced by Pipefitters Local No. 553 with parade attendance cards required. After the event, a gathering is planned at Teamster's Hall. Secretary Andy Heavner resigned. Robert L. Lovel is new secretary. Obituary notes Thomas Ryan, long-time area worker, died at St Joseph's Hospital and was buried in Peoria after services in Alton. Condolences offered to his family.
Illinois Department of Conservation displays wildlife at Madison County Fair Highland on August 26 27 1918. Director Livingston E Osborne notes educational aim and wildlife types including raccoon fox skunk badger ringneck pheasants bob white quail and Canada geese. Forester Islaw of Forestry backs wood products exhibit. Officials urge public participation and safety awareness for students and families.
ILGWU members received unemployment pay totaling $806164.72 for 12 months ending June 30, 1948, distributed among about 12000 workers via 11778 checks averaging $31.10. The Fair Income Fund, funded by 4.34 percent payroll contributions, honors four annual checks up to $40 each, with five to ten months of benefits possible.
A senator attacked big business for inflating costs while blaming labor, naming the steel industry as a prime example. He cited that steel prices rose despite higher wages, noting that the industry's total payroll over two years exceeded a large sum, yet price increases continued.
McGrath cites wage hikes and steel firm United States Steel as triggers for higher prices. He argues wage increases raise payroll by about 162.3 million dollars for the steel industry and warns of broader price inflation once industry gains spread.
The Federal Trade Commission ordered Artra Cosmetics Inc of Bloomfield NJ to stop claiming Tara depilatory is completely safe or non irritant to normal skin. It closed parts of the Sutra sun filter case and ruled Imra, Potlyanna Health Shoes and Fonotalk Radio claims were misleading or misrepresented. The agency also charged Bond Trading Co for reselling reconditioned hats as new and requiring disclosure.
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