March of Dimes Campaign Promoted by Labor Unions
A historical item praises the March of Dimes fundraising drive endorsed by Franklin D Roosevelt. It urges Alton and nearby areas to donate generously to combat polio, highlighting labor unions as leading supporters and naming local labor assemblies and councils in Alton Wood River Edwardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States
March of Dimes
Minneapolis
National Foundation For Infante Paralysis
Alton
Alton Police Consider 8 Hour Day for Officers
Alton officials including Boab Roberts propose shifting Alton Police to an 8 hour day when the new fiscal year begins April 1, 1947. The measure, seconded by Alderman Kennedy, was referred to the Police and Finance Committee. The city now uses a 10 hour day with two days off monthly and seven vacation days per year, while national norms for police staffing are 28 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Boab” Roberts
Ath
Alton
Kennedy
Police and Finance Committee
Illinois
Quincy
Danville
Alton’s
Mline
New York
Pennsylvania
Finols
Union
Iinols
Alton Light on Police Wages Sparks Urban Debate
A letter argues wage boosts are needed as Alton, Quincy and Danville lead a push for better police staffing. It notes 18 Illinois cities exceed 25 000 population, criticizes 30 hour policing demands, and highlights the strain on officers' home life with lengthy shifts and quick commutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Quincy
Danville
Mlinois
Dagwood
Blondie
Three Butterflies and a Woman in a Turbulent Tale
A fragmentary melodrama centers on Trixie and Dallance, with Tenn and Alta as prominent figures. The piece traces beauty, desire, envy, and power among a circle of lovers, culminating in an implied marriage and a hopeful future for Alta’s ebony headed son.
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Trixie
Trice
Tee
Kentucky
Bourgesoe
Dallance
Aly Dane
Abe
Vss
Ineo Dalance
Teany
Shane
Evry
Monk
Tan
Crown Pete
Tanee
Marie
Aletia
Vahlia
Alta
Ind
Rai
Friends of Organized Labor Classified Ad List
A dense directory style list encourages shoppers to use a local buyers guide. It catalogs businesses across categories including appliances, autos, bakeries, beauty, beer, bowling, cigars, farming, florists, food goods, freight, funeral homes, furnaces, furniture, gifts, insurance, jewelry, loans, motor rewinding, moving, optics, potato chips, radio, refrigeration, restaurants, roofing, service stations, shoe stores, sporting goods, stamps, taverns, taxis, tires and typewriters in a regional business guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer Electric Company
Carter Brothers
We Crean Do
Swirl Beauty Shop
Butt City Brewers
Ines Ghevalies
Diven
Duke Beverage Co
Acme Bowling
Cigar Stores
Foulstick Cigar Store
Sauvage’s Cigar Store
Farm Supplies
Yolton Feed Co
Florists
Alton Floral Company
Food Products
Freight Transfer
McCoy Transfer Company
Funeral Homes, ‘Staten Funeral Home Furnaces
Jones Heating Company
Furniture LeMay Furniture
Crown Gift Shop
Rudy's
Pany Jewelry
Carcon’s Jewelers
Pasall Jewelers
Schoenborn Jewelers Loan
Alton Loan Service
Co Motor
Wiliam
Eleetre
Evm
Moving & Transfer
Opticians Mouston
Dr. CO
Kindy Optical Co
Potato Chip CO
Roching
St. Louia
Nel Bros
Dooley's
Wetters
Sporting Goods
Tle
Eagle Stamp Company
Taverns
Car
M-Bee
Wood
White Boean
Mitchell
Makers Tavern
TAXIS
Merlean Tast Tires
Fells-Schwaldt Tire Co, Typewriters
Mon ‘Typewriter Exchangeompany
New Garment Contract Draws Attention to Wage Violations
U S Department of Labor inspectors reported 848 inspections across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin during November uncovering 40185.20 in back wages for 2056 workers. Violations included 40 cents per hour underpayment and overtime of time and a half after 40 hours. Child labor violations were found in 19 inspections with minors in manufacturing and hazardous occupations restricted. States breakdown shows Indiana 73 inspections Wisconsin 2. Lowell Mass. noted. Standards emphasized by Thomas O Malley regional director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Labor
Ilinaly
Indiana
Wisconsin
Thomas O'Malley
Malley
Debunking MacArthur Myth Amid War Era Hype Posters Stir Debate
The piece argues posters praising MacArthur spread in U S military camps, claiming he orchestrated cheap victories and built a vast publicity machine. It contrasts public admiration with reports of high casualties in the 32nd Division and credits Eisenhower for broader respect among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mac Ruther
Mac
Arthur
National Monthly Veterans Magazine
Macarthur
Pacific
Japan
Macy
Trihur
St. Louis
Veterans’ Digest
War Department
Edwin F. Harding
32Nd
Nd Division
Eichelberger
Harding
Buna
Eisenhower
ETO
Hollywood
Krlleger
Lear
Louisiana
Propaganda and Price Control in News Media History
Thoughtful critique of how manufacturers, landlords, and big business used press and radio to promote price controls and suppress labor. Describes the OPA as flawed, notes propaganda tied to profits, and warns workers and veterans about rising rents and living costs driven by policy actions and media messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Big Business
John Q
A Cpa
False Claims in Baby Mattress Marketing Exposed
The Federal Trade Commission pursued Golden Manufacturing Co Inc of New York over alleged deceptive advertising for baby mattresses. Claims that materials were new and sanitary, that physicians endorsed them, and that products wouldn’t sag or expose springs were deemed false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Manufacturing’ Co, Inc
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A. F
Madison County
American Federation of Labor
Alton, al
Congress
Alton Trades and Labor
Wood River Central
LAE
Edwardsville Central
Jane
Censors
Assembly R Union Rades and
Auor Counch Om
Alton Trades and Labor Assembly
Soca
Eevee Pudee
Ottice Nesaquarters
Westera St
Iphone
Union ‘Embers
Friends OF Organized Labor
Fim
Fashion Shoppe
New Garment
Sis
Lowell
Mass
International
Lew Garment Workers
Rose
Srac
Alles Am Ouf
Federal Trade
Sisson
Disseliine
Wittnauer
Ngines-Wittnauer
Witnauer
Jewelry
Wu Per Cent Union
Ines. Wittnauer Watches
Bluff City
Bluff City Brewery, Inc
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