This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
3
A garbled Christmas verse mocks Santa and a household scene. The quip hints at hunger and disappointment amid festive images as children dream of sugar plums.
Ewan Clague director of the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics warned to a Public Welfare Association audience that rapid advances in cutting tools and other machinery within years could swell unemployment. He traced labor history, urged balanced policy to preserve free enterprise, and stressed public health and welfare roles in adapting to automation.
U S Judge Walter J. La Buy dismisses charges against Leo Perla AFL union head James C. Petrillo as the Len Act commonly called the anti Petrillo act is held unconstitutional. Court finds vague definitions and violations of free speech and labor rights, while noting Congress may act on economic concerns. The ruling centers on a strike at a Chicago radio station and the act’s impact on musicians’ employment.
A lyrical fragment expresses a wounded love, fatigue, and deep yearning for a distant beloved. The speaker laments a broken bond and aching desire, using imagery of bleeding emotion and a thirst for renewal.
Local unions often fail to publicize activities and outcomes such as strikes and work stoppages. The piece urges unions to create clear, favorable press narratives to inform the public, members, and business leaders, noting the value of publicity for labor goals and credit for achievements.
Steillo mails note from Chicago AFM office praising the federal court for democracy and equal protection for musicians. United States Attorney J Albert Woll says Judge Lal Buy's ruling will be appealed directly to the Supreme Court.
Lincoln Nebraska AFL will appeal the newly adopted amendment outlawing the closed union shop to the U S Supreme Court if needed. AFL leader H S Thatcher of Washington cites the amendment as the cleanest language and plans a test case before the governor proclaims its December effect. Thatcher argues the measure conflicts with the Wagner Act and is an excessive use of police power.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.