Inundated Route No 159 Struggles with Flooding
Edwardsville area faces persistent water on Route 159 from higher ground into Somese pool creating intermittent ponds and frequent road closures. Officials have not addressed drainage or pumping options, forcing motorists to detour via Edwardsville around a deteriorated old route. A pump or outlet solution is urged to restore passage before winter freezes seal the road.
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Wis
Highway Department
Edwardsvile
Lost Christmas Spirit In Alton Doors Open To Grief
A reflective note laments the absence of Yuletide cheer in Alton as decorations chimes and seasonal air fade. The writer questions civic leadership and wonders if past generations cared about beauty and spirit, urging a return of the holiday mood.
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ATG Tert Peng
Christmas organ awakening at the staid cathedral
In a marble church Keyes faces Calvinist doctrine as he plays a mighty Christmas organ piece. The cold congregation yet feels a blast of joy as the massive pipes flood the nave with sound and light, lifting their gaze to a celestial wonder.
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Mer. Keyes
St Sage
Holland
John Calvin
Keys
Evi
Letters to the Editor about bus service and labor world
A reader decries unreliable bus service affecting workers and students, urging improved safety and reliability. The letter-writer cites passenger safety, single exits, overcrowding, and schedules, and calls for accountability from the transit company and labor press. It includes signatures and addresses from Berkley York, Norman Maul, and Harold Sonst.
Kris Kringle Visited North Alton Amid Snowbound Night
Kris Kringle drives a deer-drawn sleigh through North Alton on Route 67 delivering gifts as snow covers State street. He notes the joy of humble homes and the greed of some politicians, then reflects on the mingled lights of love and betrayal before the cathedral's music offers a glimmer of Christ.
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North
Alton
Kris Kringle
State Street
Christ
Bethlehem
Kels Kringle
Danforth Street
Hill-Town
Kris
Blassie Girl Report On Springfield Mo Convention
The No 88 local led by Nick Blassie and Missouri State Federation of Meat Cutters officers met December 7 at the Colonial Hotel Springfield discussing the second annual convention set for May 1–18. About 80 attended as 39 officers from AFL affiliated locals were present. a $100000 contribution to the Mine Workers was proposed and appeals sent to Truman and Supreme Court justices regarding John L. Lewis.
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Sweascutters
Nick Mr. Blasi
Missouri State Federion of
Colonial Hotel
Springfield
Missouri
AFL
Butcher ‘Workmens’ International Union
John L. Lewis
Blassie
Allsourt
Chicago
Howard B. Root
Mimsouri State Federation of Meat Citters
Truman
United States Supreme Court
Repeal Effort Targets Public Law 679 Pro Coed Mail Drive
The Alto Building and Construction Trades Council urged Congressmen and senators to repeal Public Law 679 the apprentice amendment to the GI Bill. They asked locals to write legislators advocating repeal, aiming to restore pay up to 200 dollars per month for coed programs.
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Alto Building and Construction
Trades Sounell
Education varies as Philadelphians misdefine bargaining
Poll results show over half of respondents do not know the meaning of collective bargaining. Only one in three has a hazy idea, and one in six can give an accurate definition. Incorrect answers include bargaining between nations on loans, collecting information from work, looking for bargains, and people who get together to fight for what they want.
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Tim
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
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Madison County
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Meres
American Federation of Labor
Postotice
Alton Trades and Labor Assembly
Wood River Central Labor Union
Edwardsville Central Trades and
Alton Censorship Board
Wood Herag
Entra Araues and Labor Council
HE Labor World
American Federation of ‘Labor
Ilinois
West 8Rd St—Alton
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Aio “Bembers
Edwardsville
Labor World
W. 3Rd St
Aton, Ilinois
Easter
Cherry
Washington and State
Mysel
Shortleft
Imart
Berkley York
Pearl Stree
Norman Maul
E.ath St
St. Alton
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Tony
John Levis
Presen
Aly
Harold Sonst Shurlett College
Rosed Ball
Union
Budy
Headquarters For Fine Wines
Roma
Christian Bros
PETRI
Cresta Blanca
Hyde Park
Aspen Bray
Fredricks
Griesedieck
Bluffcity
Schenley
Seagram
Tonave Canadian Club
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Seateh
Family
Pnoadway
John Hine Auto Company
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Astroth
Buffet Gon Mette
A. HL
Cole Mason and
MIS Band
Ambrose Haley
KMOX
Miccolis Sisters
Haly
Bob Hastings
Schucks Austin
Veratile
Servatio
Old St. Louis
Wood River
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