Musicians Convention Slated At Mt Vernon Illinois
Mt Vernon Illinois hosts a musicians convention with over 500 delegates expected from Illinois locals. Philip Baize chairs the Johntertainment committee and Mt Vernon Local 465 welcomes attendees. L D Noble of Local 282 represents Alton. meetings start April 18 at 10 a.m. at Hotel Emerson with a dance on April 17. Petrillo may attend or an International Executive Board member will attend.
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Towan Chore NO
Betacof
Mt Vernon
Ilinois
Philip Baize
Ana
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
Alton
L. D. Noble
Emerson
Petrillo
Musicians International Body
International Executive Board
Veterans Plan Drive On Foes of Labor Legionnaires Group Seeks Progressives
A garbled draft discusses Veterans plan to mobilize against labor foes. It mentions American Legion involvement, a push to support progressive action, and calls to unite veterans to influence Congress and public policy amid deteriorating conditions. The text references fees, ordinances, and safety concerns as factors shaping the movement and public response.
The Little Things Count in Everyday Life
A collage of human frailties from a public desk. A German woman in receipt of 2457 marriage proposals, a Cambridge wife poisoning her husband to keep welfare checks flowing, and housewives altering margarine color. The piece notes high costs, welfare dynamics, and anti margarine laws as broader social issues.
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United States
Cambridge
Mass
Alton YMCA Clippers to Compete in State Tourney
The Alton YMCA Clippers men s basketball team will compete in the State YMCA Tournament on March 5 and 6 in Evanston. With a 14 5 record in 19 games to date only nine players can travel due to work schedules. Returning players are Harry Fossler Bob Roy and eight others: Howard Wieland Bob Young Roger Kinnard Richard Rockefeller Ray Platter Tom Harris and Kenny Wieland.
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Alton Ymca Clippers
Evanston
Clippers
Harry Fossler
Bob Roy
Record profits surge at International Harvester and steel firms
The International Harvester Company reports profits more than doubling from 22.5 million dollars in 1946 to 48.46 million in 1947, the highest in its history. The piece notes U.S. Steel and other firms amid war and democracy efforts, urging distribution of labor newspapers to Europe, China, and beyond as a democratic message.
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International Harvester Company
San Francisco
United States
American Federation of Labor
State Department of
Europe
China
Japan
Spinach Diet Advice Cited By Indiana Health Official
Dr. Rice of the Indiana State Board of Health warns spinach is difficult to digest and may be dangerous to health due to oxalic acid content. He states it has no more nutritional value than other vegetables and urges caution.
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Indianapolis
Rice
Indiana State Board of Health
FragmentedOCR Confession Across Curious Derailed Text
The reader is confronted with a garbled OCR fragment mixing phrases about belief and perception with stray names and misplaced terms. It reads as a fragmented diary or news note, lacking a coherent event, but hints at confusion between what is seen and believed and mentions reporters, court, and political figures in a crowded, unreadable stream.
Shurett government subsistence issues and local oddities
Fragmented Alton Chronicle notes veterans facing subsistence increase, claims about $1500 if no children, and a string of local anecdotes. Reports of termites undermining basement baseboards at Short Library, a buried burial inscription, college Avenue characters, cabinet maker Matthew Gormeley, and social asides about residents like Don Nevins, Ruth Osborne, Jim Sauerwine, and Dan Karter. The piece blends rumor, humor, and small-town gossip with scattered names and colorful asides.
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Shurett
Sondern
Astudert
Ruth Osborne
St Toceon Hospital
Don
Nevins
Colege Avenue
Matthew Gormeley
Jim Sauerwine
Hudson
Bill Jamesone
Hartford
Basher
Alby Street
Roy Geltz
Joe Walsker
Bob Glazebrook
Janice Meyers
Shortlethan
Jack Bloomer
Chevrolet
Ronny
Curt Carter
Curt
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Pohlman Insurance Agency
State St
Natl Bank Bldg
Jarry J. Stool
OI Mediate
Alton Refrigeration Company
W. Brorpdway
N.N. Chall
Broadway
Veta
Alton Floral CO
Leo Willis
Dial
LABOR
C. H. Auten
Ron Yancey Seus
Williams Electric Service
Alton, Ill
Wert’s Bottlen Gas & Appliance Company
Pho
Mid-State Loan CO
Toledo
Mt. Ees
Dereon Ares Fee
Camalches
Bor
Rom Afl
Milwaukee Labor Press
Iiss
Serton
Uae
Ana Hs
Caverta
Geez
Carl's Tap Room
Gibson Furniture Company
Ares
ENT
MIT Service Inc
Mem
Edwardsville
Piasa
Alun
Meletti, Own
Cro
Ped Sae
Wiehine Bitaniets
Staten Funeral Home
Court Street
Hlson’s
Wiltor
Alion, Ill
Harris Cigar Store
West Broadway
Ill
Ballweg’s
Ranners
Phil Schelat
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