Anti trust actions target major banking houses in New York
Attorney General Tom C. Clark announces a federal suit accusing major bankers and the Investment Bankers Association of America of conspiring to monopolize stock and bond issues. The government seeks injunctions and breakup orders while detailing anti competitive practices, price fixing, and non compete agreements. The report also notes seasonal firearm deaths, a rising pianist, and a winter accident toll, with a concert at Wood River Community High School.
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St—Alton
Tom C. Clark
State Department of Juste
New York
Investment Bankers Association of America
National Safety Council
Press Freedom and Ownership in American History
A discussion notes that belief in press freedom varies among Americans while highlighting the absence of constitutional limits on press freedom. It argues that a small group owns most newspapers and uses them for profit, impacting the overall media landscape.
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Mmnbut
Madison County Crime Commission proposal outlined
A federation of local groups including the Bar Association Medical Association and Chamber of Commerce would form a crime commission funded to survey crime and treatment in Madison County. It would consult national groups, publicize findings, and report to the county board, aiming to improve law enforcement prevention and delinquent care.
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Madison County
Madison County Crime Commission
Madison County Bar Assocation
Madison County Medical Association
Alton Ministerial Association
The
Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers Association
Trades and Labor Council
Service Organization
National Probation Association
American Prison Association
Chicago Crime Commission
Crime Commission
Crime. Commission
County Board
Urbaniak
Bureau of Prisons
Washington, D. C
Edwardsvile
Survey on Freedom of the Press Sparks Reader Opinions
A survey across 44 papers in 15 states asked readers if the American press enjoys freedom. The poll shows 82 percent answered yes, 98 percent said no, and 10 percent had no opinion, highlighting concerns among paper owners about press freedom.
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Aly
Resus of
Speaking with dignity to ease US Soviet tensions
A Pacific address argues that tough talk or fear of Russia will not solve issues. Soviet leaders are realists impressed by deeds. The United States should demonstrate free enterprise at home, maintain military strength, and engage Russia with dignity to pursue peaceful global solutions.
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United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Russa
Bread and milk costs show wage comparison under communism
A reader contrasts Russian shortages with American prices by translating labor time into purchase cost. One pound of white bread requires two hours eight minutes of work in Russia versus six minutes in the United States. Milk, sugar, beets, butter, and meat follow similar labor-cost contrasts, highlighting higher Russian labor needs for staples and cheaper American equivalents.
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Life
United States
Moscow
Jame
Brooklyn
Stalindom
Volgaland
Uncle Sains
Iron Curtain
Utopia
Columbia
Vishinsky
America
A Merry Christmas and the True Gift of Spirit
In the Christmas season the piece cautions against material excess and inflation driven buying. It argues genuine expressions of affection matter more than costly presents, urging readers to value thoughtful sentiment over wealth, and to offer warm greetings and good will instead.
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St. Nick
United States
Santa
Santa Claus
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American Federation of Labor
Postorfics
Alton
Alton Trades and Labor
Wood River Central Labor Union
Sdwarlsville Central Trades and
Collinsvill Trades Council
Alton Censor
WP Board
Nove
Labor World
American Federation of ‘Labor
Ilinois
Sisadguar
Thelr
Wood
Sys
AL Renken
E. Bwoy
Engine Service
Alton, Ill
Cottage Hill
Hale
Alton's
Mildred Rockefeller
Rockefeller Beauty Shoppe
Kroehler
TOWNE
Ritks Shoppe
Sunt
Golden Fates
C. J. Jacobs & CO
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