Labor unions endorsement notice in local paper
The Labor World endorses Edwardville for the American Federation of Labor and the Illinois State Federation of Labor. Headquarter subscription categories to union members via Broadway route. Contact by phone at 3-7252 for details.
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American Federation of Later W
Powtatice
Alton St
Act of Congress
Labor World
American Federation of Labor
Ilinois
State Federation of Labor Doyal Trivbies
Broadway
Aton
Communist Strategy to Influence 1952 U.S. Elections
The article alleges the Communist Party in the United States avoided fielding its own candidates in the current national election, instead aiming to infiltrate existing parties. It claims they manipulated unions and supported the Wallace Progressive ticket to gain influence, anticipating future moves to penetrate other political movements.
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Pary
United States
Iutor
Lon Afer
Comes
Progressive
Henry Wallace
Philadelphia
Wallace
Europe
Glen Taylor
Progressive Party
Fats
Vee
Where Do You Hide Your Gold
An official government report says most of the world gold moves to this country but the Washington correspondent notes no gold in the capital since World War I, claiming it lies in Kentucky under orders from Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Washington
Kentucky
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
New Members Initiated Into Local No 243
Local No 243 bartenders and waitresses added a number of new members including Lena Hable Jennie McCoy Bula Basden Caroline Lear Arvella Flatt Beaulie Woods Mary Mereth Ruth Liley Grace Nibert Jusinite Lawson Mary Gibbs Ellen McCrellis Herman Hechler Lillia Hawkins Thresa Traban Reinstated members include Edward Zimmerman Helen Cox Jack Martello Anna Rice Mary Smith Lily Pyle Two members with withdrawal cards returned Mam mond Indiana traveler joined Local 243 Nancy Sarage secretary notes Western Cartridge Company wage negotiations ongoing as of writing with no increase offered to plant workers.
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No 243
Lena Hable
Jennie McCoy
Bula Basden
Caroline Lear
Arvella Flatt
Beaulie Woods
Mary Mereth
Ruth Liley
Grace Nibert
Jusinite Lawson
Mary Gibbs
Ellen McCrellis
Herman Hechler
Lillia Hawkins
Thresa Traban
Edward Zimmerman
Helen Cox
Jack Martello
Anna Rice
Mary Smith
Lily Pyle
Wise Men Search For Peace Air Dramatization
A December 26 evening public service program from the American Broadcasting Company presents a radio dramatization of The Life of Peace. The three wise men journey, guided by a star, seeking the Prince of Peace and facing hardships on the road. The broadcast invites listeners to reflect on peace and peacemakers today.
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Caw
Dranatiaion
Teamster and Chauffeurs Elect New Officers
Report on the election of new officers for Local No. 85 with Ernest Whetz as president, Lawrence Mark mm as vice president, William Doty as treasurer, Lynn Kesingers as recording secretary, and William Doty as business agent. Letter from labor leaders commends the Labor Press for political education and notes support for pro labor legislation.
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Tabor Forces of America
Congress
Alton
Ottee
Frank Betitto
Babor
Krineine
Cmters and
Chauffeurs
Ethe
Ernest Whets
Lawrence Mark mm
Vic
Wiliam Doty
Lynn Kesingers
Willi Doty
Busines
Dots
Shell
Labor, Press
Labor Press
Labor
League For Political
William Green
George Meany
Joseph D. Keenan
Letter to The Labor World praises its better reading value
A reader from Alton thanks the Labor World for its quality. He mentions repeatedly that the paper offers superior reading compared with The Telegraph and expresses long standing intent to write. The letter highlights appreciation for the newspaper's clarity and usefulness.
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Telegraph
Grain Millers In Negotiations Over Wage Contract
Oscar Krantz says Grain Millers Local 81 has stalled talks with Russell Maller Millings Co over a six cent raise on an eighteen month pact. Union worries rising costs during the long term contract could hurt members. Meetings to continue until agreement. Earlier, workers in the small package department on Fay shift returned after a two week layoff, with all shifts expected back after year’s start.
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Oscar Krantz
Grain Millers Local No
Russell Maller Millings Company
No clear event or person in wisdom note
A fragment states that labor productivity aligns with higher wages and that poorly paid labor is inefficient, attributed to George.
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George
Norman Ross Poem Fragment Reflects Winter Gloom
A clipped verse from Norman Ross compares a girl’s strength to her weakness and laments the sorrowful onset of winter, noting the prior summer’s end and the first chill that follows. The lines blend elegance with a somber mood.
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Wood River Central
Edwardsville
Collinsville
W. R Smith
Mea Hetan
Joard
Wood River
Central Laver
Maghan Egon Bas
Maureen Michael
Dorothy Gray
Thomas Stimac
Mammond
Indiana
Nancy Sarhage
Western Cartridge Company
Western
Nancy
T Ne
Raito
Mts
Carter
Ouipment CO
Alton, Minos
Larry J. Stool
Bob’s Oasis
Cute
Sher
Bethalto
Rockefeller
Bluff City
Norman Ross
Hrinest Suverruase
Piase
Thied
R Toe Ie
Ody Kattan
Rieke
Lts Jewelers
Gotton
China
Christ
Yolton’s
Delmar Alton
Mae
Produced
Bluff City Brewery
Pearl St. Alton, Ml
Tered
West End
Mill Cafe
W. Broadway
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