Secretary Schwellenbach Mourns Watt At Sea Death
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach sent messages of sympathy to Mrs Watt and to President William Green of the AFL after the death of Robert Watt aboard the Saturnia at sea on July 24 1967. Watt had served as AFL international representative and workers delegate to the Geneva International Labor Center. Funeral services were held at Fort Myer Virginia with burial at Arlington Cemetery. The report also notes wage and hour findings by the Labor Department, including extensive back wages recovered and ongoing concerns about minimum wage enforcement, followed by a brief unrelated note on dinosaur and turtle anatomy.
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Washington
D. C
Schwellenbach
Roberty Watt
U. S
Robert
Watt
American Federation ‘of Labor
Washington, D
Robert Watt
American Federaion ‘of Labor
iAsistant
Philip Hannay
Department of Labor
Mr. Watts
Fort Meyer
Virgnion
Attington Cemetery
Witch
Willa R. McComb
AFL
Haseen
Jim
Jis
McComb
Labor Department
Day Timer Dress Pattern 8074 for larger figures
Simple day time dress pattern 8074 offered in sizes 36 through 52. Price 286 in coin. Send name, address, pattern number and Federated Press Pattern Service at 1150 Ave. of the Americas, New York 19, N.Y. to receive details.
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Federated Press Patern Service
Ave. of the Americas
New York 19
Women Workers Earnings In December 1946 Rise Slightly
The Women's Bureau reports average hourly earnings for women in December 1946 at about 69.4 cents, up from 49.1 cents in December 1945. The piece notes comparisons across years and mentions average weekly hours for men, alongside a comment on the world’s topographic stretch between Korea and New Guinea.
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Washington
Uv. c
Tost
Burea
US Department of Labor
Korea
Guinea
Mohawk Valley Strike Pickets Stand Against Scabs
United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers CIO pickets confront land company police and scabs in a tense labor dispute recalling the era’s Mohawk Valley Formula and the fight to defend union activity.
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Mohawk Valley
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers
CIO
Fim
Slave Law Challenged Teamsters Defy Taft to Do Something
Indianapoli The AFL International Teamsters Union criticizes the Taft Hartley act and vows further action. An editorial in the union magazine accuses Taft of limiting political activity by unions and urges naming Congress members who voted for the measure. Union President Daniel Tobin comments on the confrontation and notes the next steps depend on Taft.
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Teamsters
Taft
Indianapoli
AFL
Internanual Teamsters Union
Delibertely
Sen. Taft R
Ohi
Hernational
Teamaater
Wwe
Jaent Truman
Unione
Tat
Serote
Daniel 3. Tobin
Erat
Joseph A. Padieau
Higher wages and the cost of living debate
An analysis argues that wage rises do not automatically push prices up. It cites data from the US Commerce Department and testimonies showing modest labor-cost increases versus larger retail price hikes in shirts and oil. The piece notes monopolies push profits, but higher wages can boost output and buying power if productivity and sales rise.
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Department of Commerce
Congress
Oil Comepanies
Workers strike two days at department store chain
Citing CIO support, retail clerks walkout lasts two days against a Federated department store. AFL affiliated workers claim gains after the stoppage and stage a bargaining stance with the company. The action spotlights labor unrest in retail in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
CIO
Assa
Labor World subscription prompt for local residents
A garbled notice asks if your locality has subscribed to Labor World. It hints at funding, pricing, and eligibility changes, mentioning weightier conditions and elite fare implications. The fragmented text references a Swedat flat and Wood Heaeech and a push toward meeting 60 percent of requirements.
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Surat
Anata
Taft Hartley act blamed for high prices in 1948 vote
A clipped opinion notes the Taft Hartley act wrecked rent controls and raised prices while the Nation Association of Manufacturers advocates this stance as a talking point for the 1948 election campaign.
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Federated Pictures
Veterans employment rise shown in Census estimates
Perry Faulkner of the Veterans Employment Service cites Census Bureau figures showing about 4.7 million employed male veterans and 1.2 million World War II veterans unemployed. He notes steady monthly gains since 1945, strong nonfarm employment, and high veteran participation in manufacturing and durable goods sectors.
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Perry Faulkner
Veterans Employment Service
Faulkhner
Faulkner
Japan
Vancouver
British
Colum
Union Labor Card and Seniority in Meat Cutters Pact
Union label statement by W. Sumerson president of Amalgamated Meat Cutters emphasizes seniority for job security. It highlights demand for a Union Labor Card and Service Button to ensure continuity of employment and fair labor conditions under the union movement.
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Ade
Kaiser-Frazer Sees Profit Corner In May Report
The Kaiser-Frazer company reports a substantial profit turnaround in May with production details. Production figures show 5,300 cars in February and 12,099 cars in June, indicating improved output and financial performance for the period.
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Kaiser-Frazer Company
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Holiday Inn
Aso
Anitarian
Center Grove
James T. Callahan
Madison County
Woodlawn Gardens, Inc
Legraph Assn
Hurst Pontiac Company
Ardsville, Illinois
Nowen
Mais
Edwardsville Roofing CO
Raymond G. Crossman
Edwardsville
Sally Ann
Gerrig Bakery
Edwardsville, Illinois
Dallas
T. Harrell
DODGE
Cassens & Sons, Inc
Hillsboro
AVVE
Edwardsville, Ill
PHOE
A & B Feed & Seed Store, Inc
Profit Reaper
Illinois
County Mutual Automobile
Hedwardsvile
Cllinois
Esaves
Stight
Anith the Natl Assa
Manufac
Bob
Granite Cry
Niedringhaus
S. Main
Steven Thcity
Alton
Ors
Yonaka
Hie
LUX Theatre
Madison County Motor CO
Kaiser Frazer Automobiles
Main St
City Hall
E. H. Schmidt
Williamson Steel
Main
Wilfred
C. Eilers
Agency
Bank of
Ill
Edwardsville Motor Service Co., Inc
Tractor Service
PS — Service
Edwardsville, Mh
Ray’s Market
JIM Jones Sheet Metal
Skelgas Sales & Service
Second Street
Edwardovil
St. Louis Ave
Aladinon Co
Court House
Foehrkalb
Lanpor
Best
George G, Ambrosius
Goldfarb’s Dept. Store
Wood River
Ferguson Ave
Your Work Clothing
DIAL
M & L Harware
Sporting Goods
East Ferruson Ave
Ferguson
David Thomas
Ood River, Ill
VLL
Lashley and Mohme Tavern
Madison Ave
Wood River, Ill
Iyrant W. Sumerson
Antl Present, Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
Wood River, i
Alton and
Wood River Area
Dietiker’s Package Store
E. Ferguson Ave
Wood River Plumbing & Supply Co
Correet
Hilnols
Oussouri
Wanous
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