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Newspaper

Labor World

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

9

Advertising Publicity Propaganes and Public Debates of Sects Power

Analyzed fragment discusses how editors face public issues and advertising pressures, debating public interest versus corporate power. It mentions Blan Beck company, automomy economics, and the role of publishers in shaping opinions, with references to awakening demand and public controversy.

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Is America Blind to Totalitarian Threats and Liberty

A strongly worded op ed arguing that totalitarian ideologies like communism fascism and fascist influences threaten American liberty. It asserts the Constitution defends liberty but condemns those who use it to undermine democracy and warns that internal subversion relies on public blindness and tolerance.

Government Workers Defended Against Unfair Attacks

Delegates at the 1947 American Federation of Labor convention in San Francisco adopted a resolution defending government workers against unfair criticism. The measure argued such attacks harm morale and undermine respect for government service, urging unity and support for government employees and programs.

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Realtors Association Raises Dues For Public Relations Plan

The National Association of Real Estate Boards increases annual dues by five dollars to fifteen, funding an enlarged public relations program. Existing members paying ten will face the higher total later, with two dollars allocated to the program. The note contrasts wage standards under public contracts with prevailing minimum wages set by the Labor Secretary.

Washington Tobbes U.S NAREB So Public Contracts Act Secretary of Labor

Bucks T H Law After Defiance Over Labor Levy

A state AFL gathering crafted a $2 per member levy urged by John F. Shelley of California State AFL to combat anti labor congressmen. Two hundred delegates approved the assessment marking the first statewide defiance of the Taft-Hartley act’s ban on direct unionist political assessments.

Stening California AFL John F. Shelley

Public relations and public service in union work

A critique of public relations in labor and government, opposing self serving aims. The writer supports a union backed campaign for Public Servants Week to raise public understanding of public employees work and its benefits to communities.

Chris American Federation of State, County, and AFL

Federal Trade Commission targets steel industry groups

The FTC in Washington accuses the American Iron and Steel Institute and twenty six corporations of unfair distribution practices. It claims discrimination against customers in Arizona California Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington and Wyoming and alleges meetings where they plotted to hinder increases in steel production.

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Rain Making Plan Sparks Local Debate

A plan to fly small planes over farms to induce rain by dispersing dry ice is proposed. Critics warn about uncontrolled spread and unintended effects on drought relief efforts, urging careful study before any field tests proceed.

Truman Delays 20 Year Plan to Halt Rising Costs

Speaking before a special section of Congress, President Truman blocked a two decade program to curb living costs. Proposals include limited wage and price controls and rationing scarce goods where needed. He also urged rapid stopgap aid to Europe as Sen. Arthur H. Vane Yen (fr. Mic.) the Senate’s presiding officer looks on.

Congress Pres. Truman Arthur H. Vane Yenberg Senate

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