Alton civic hopes grow despite radio station concerns
Residents discuss Alton area development including proposed Wolkz radio station rected in Alton, traffic by by pass plans near Upper Alton, a by river Lewis and Clark Bridge route, and a long sought public swimming pool. Industrial tax funding and civic involvement are urged for projects.
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Wolkz
Alton
Setterson City
Wwe
Fatellete
Broadway
Benning
Godfrey
Upper Alton
Lewis and Glark
Henry
Minsouri
East Broadway
Taft's Hat In Presidential Ring and Record in Senate
Washington columnists call Taft courageous yet his record on labor laws, including the Taft Hartley Act, is criticized as betraying workers rights. The piece argues Taft avoids announcing a candidacy while touring, aiming to influence delegates. It warns that Taft may omit unsavory acts from the record to appear favorable.
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Taft
Senate
Washington, D. C
Novett A. Taft
Washington
Ohio
GOP
Arthur H. Vandenberg Mich
Robert A. Taft
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Bricklayers' Picnic Set For August At New Jerseyville Ground
The annual Bricklayers Local No. 8 picnic will be held August 20 at the Doby Club Ground in New Jerseyville. Members and families are urged to attend. past outdoor gatherings have drawn large crowds and organizers aim for an even bigger event this year.
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Doby Club
New Jerseyville Pnd
AFL Iron Ore Miners Defeat CIO in Local Election
In Clifton, the AFL's iron ore miners swung 70 votes to 5 against the CIOs United Steel Workers in an NLRB election to choose the bargaining agent for Hanna Coal and Ore Corpora employees.
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AFL
Iron Ore
CIO
Clifton
Labor Day 1947 Speech on Taft Hartley Act and Labor Unity
The speech denounces the Taft Hartley Act as oppressive and demands repeal. It calls for united action by the American Federation of Labor and allied groups to protect workers rights, improve wages, housing, and health standards, and build permanent prosperity through political and economic leverage.
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80Th Cor
Wkeen
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Ametica
Amerca
Labor Day 1947 Reverberates Over Taft Hartley Act Reflections
A Labor Day message reflects on Taft Hartley Act's impact, urging unity among unions. Leaders predict enduring significance, calling the 1947 march a display of labor strength and a potential boon in disguise for workers nationwide. Groups cited include Alton Trades and Labor Council, Wood River Central Labor Union, Edwardsville Central Trades and Labor Council, Collinsville Trades Council.
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Shakespeare
Labor
Labor Day Parade and Taft-Hartley Law Commentary
A Wood River Labor Day parade is described with typical civic tone, detailing route from 6th and Ferguson to Community Park and noting labor’s strength. The piece also argues against Taft-Hartley, calling it anti-union, outlining provisions like outlawing closed shops and government injunctions, and contrasting with 1914 Slayton Act.
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Congress
Negotiations Underway For New Clerks Grocers Contract
Bargaining agents of Retail Clerks Local 344 met with Alton Retail Grocers Association at Stratford Hotel on August 13 seeking a binding, county wide wage pattern and a new contract for the coming year. A further meeting is scheduled for August 25 at the Stratford Hotel to push toward a workable agreement.
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Hs Aston
Hadian
Menderstipt
Jones
Tan
Dave Braz
Ea Lou
Ray
Muserat
Wandardr
Tse
Utseman
Brase
Altonia Grover Association
Tone Soo
Way
Aston Retail Grocers Associatons
Wood River Refining
Almated
Wood River Oil and Refining “Company
Docus
Bar
Maine
Rhode Island
Parade to Open Golden Anniversary Labor Day at Sportsman Park
Morning parade marks the Golden Anniversary of the Alton Trades and Labor Assembly at Sportsman Park in the East End Business District. Labor groups from many locals will march in a colorful show, with musical talent invited, followed by bargaining updates from Wood River Refining.
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Alton ‘Trades and Labor Assembly
Sportsman Park
East End
Delegates Named For State Labor Convention At Peoria
Incomplete list shows delegates from various locals set to attend the statewide labor convention in Peoria. Local No 3 members Tarler Soper and George Girth named. Local No 24 includes Mayberry Nancy Stinage and Charlie Smith. Local No 4 2 lists Walter Sith and Vin Yard. others include Fred Gitwon Guy Harper Yank Glover Taylor and Frank Harrelin.
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Osln
Peoria
Inber Worker
Tarler Soper
George Girth
Ceil
Svauretees
Snd
Ve. Hiary
Mayberry
Nancy Stinage
Charlee
Smith
Ballemnakers
Walter Sith
Vinyard
Prank Harrelin
Bert Chapman
Andersen Teavener
C. H. Logan
Labor Day Appeal Calls for Fairness Between Employers and Labor
A local editorial urges unity between labor and management on Labor Day. It calls for fair dealing, weed out opportunistic elements, and stresses Americans sense of fellowship, leadership, and mutual respect. The publisher thanks area merchants and industrial employers for support.
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Staf
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Arene
Taft Hlartley
Sinole
United Brick and Clay
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UL Alton State Hospital
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