Bus Depot Fight Reaches City Council In Alton
In November 26th council meeting Alton officials ordered Brown Motor Lines to remove its mobile ticket office on Lincoln Douglas square opposite Ballwen's Drug Store. Citizens fear loss of on street ticket access as buses gather on Pasa street with no local depot nearby.
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Citizens’ Coach
Lincoln Douglas Square
Ball‘wen's Drug Store
Brown Motor Lines
Atton
Pasa Street
Trav‘lees
Foster Drag
Alton
Brown Lines
Waite Ie
Leigh
Waitresses threaten walkout over new contract
Union and restaurant representatives have held multiple meetings with no progress on a new contract. Waitresses face a December 30 deadline to sign, or they will stop work, including those in hotels and other eateries. Wages have not increased since 1945, with current pay at 21.00 weekly, inflation making living costs hard. Bartenders face similar negotiations and could revert gains to December 1.
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Salvation Army
Third Street
Bonnetters
Salvation
Hhese
Hese
Bosch
Sis
April In Both December and January Safety Song Message
The National Safety Council urges year round safety, highlighting April as the safest month despite references to June in January. The text blends songlike lines about Abani themes and calls for consistent caution across months.
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National Safety Council
Investles deal at Boden’s teenc quelques alta hospital
A terse report notes a deal involving Boden’s Investles and the Alta Hospital, outlining the transaction context and parties. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the item centers on a business arrangement affecting the hospital’s operations.
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Boden’s Investles
Teenc
the Quesotmace HS
Alta Hospital
Council to Petition Illinois Commerce Commission For Investigation Of Bus System
City officials request state involvement in bus service issues. Aldermen Roy Gell and William Peter push for improvements after a stormy meeting on November 26. They urge the Illinois Commerce Commission to review routes, timetables, and crossing dangers, seeking citywide transit relief.
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Ilinois Commerce Commission
Roy Gell
Willam Peter
Congress Urged to Retain Hour Week and 40-Cent Wage
Congress and labor officials defend the 40 hour work week and overtime protections as essential to productivity. Alderman Geltz debates bus service complaints and council actions while labor advocates push a 75 cent wage target, challenging weak overtime reform and urging retention of safeguards against long, burdensome hours.
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Congress
Sec
Yay
Gestz
Loor
Parker
Citiens’ ‘Coach Company
Parx~ Fer
Illinois
Eyater
Secretary of Labor
Williams Family Aid Sparks Blame on Unions and Builders
Labor World reports public concern over rising housing costs tied to building trades and distributors. Ralph W. Gwinn cites a nonunion contractor Levitt controlling Long Island supply, claiming $2500 could be saved by cutting dealer profits, while defending some union practices and urging focus on middlemen.
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New York City
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We Committee
Ovens Linois
Willem Levit
Big
Glass Works
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Red Cross
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Retependent Children Organization
Long Island
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Lf Tetter
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Lange
Gwinn
Willams
Levitt
Johne-Manville
Kohler
Briggs
Westinghouse
Avitt
Hospital Inquiry Underway by Madison County Medical Society
The Madison County Medical Society has begun an inquiry into local hospitals. Dr. Leo H Konzen of Wood River, president, said an eight member committee will gather information from county hospitals. The probe aims to uncover factual details and determine the scope of any issues across multiple institutions.
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Madison County Medical Society
Jaston
Ingley
Alton Mercrat
Stowes Horta
More Benefits and Titles Boost Russian Miners Output
New decree in New York City outlines incentives for Russian miners to hit 250 million tons annually by 1950. It offers escalating bonuses from one year to 15 years of service, a 50 percent old age pension at 60 with 20 years service, tuition reductions for miner children, and new ranks for mining executives, mirroring other civil services.
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New York City
ILNS
Coal Age Sey
Virginia
Postal Clerks Conference Seeks 1000 Dollar Pay Raise
Chicago ILNS A recommendation that Congress grant 1000 per year pay raise for postal clerks was endorsed by 43 state delegates led by Leo George president of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. They argued current starting salary of 2100 was too low and many clerks take outside jobs. The conference backed veteran credit for armed forces service in setting starting salaries and urged higher retirement annuity benefits with increased employee contributions from 5 to 6 percent.
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Chicago
ILNS
Congress
Nagional Federation of Post Office Clerks
States
Leo George
Federation
Tras
Olin E. ‘Teague
Texas
Veterana
Postal Service
William H. Stevenson
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Perent
Displaced Persons and Italy News Debate
A lengthy AP transmission critiques the Citizens Committee on Displaced Persons and exposes Italian and international responses to refugees. It argues the United States faces skewed propaganda that demands a large intake, while other nations accept far fewer refugees.
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Italy
United Nations
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Citizens’ Committee Nt
United ‘States
United States
Hokous Pocus
Citizens ‘Committee On Displaced Persons
Italan Committee
America
Citizens
Committee On Displaced Persons
Macy’s executive warns prices cut sales to common buyers
New York City news notes Henry Kultian Jr, Macy’s director, says high prices hurt sales. He argues merchant pricing reduces customer numbers while average check rises. He insists prosperity depends on lowering prices so ordinary wage earners can buy more. He urges careful work and full effort to reach goals.
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New York City
Henry Kultian, Jr
Macy's
Bartenders To Hold Christmas Party
Bartenders and Waitresses Local No 243 sponsor a Christmas party on December 22 featuring two dinners for members and friends. Afternoon and evening servings will include turkey and traditional dishes with shows by Louise Puetz and Don Fable. Puetz, daughter of Mrs Madge Puetz, will perform on electric guitar and sing.
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Turkey
Levening
Louise [Puetz
Don Fable
Miss Puetz
Madge Puetz
Alton-Old
Jerseyville
Labor World Christmas Greeting
Ethias as munimous extends holiday wishes for Stow and enjoyment during Christmas. Wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Signed LABOR WORLD.
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Ethias
Labor World
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Postal Clerks Conference
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