Waitress Wage Rise Debate in Alton Restaurants
Alton restaurateurs face a wage rise for waitresses amid rising food costs and higher menu prices. A 3 dollar immediate increase followed by a 2 dollar arbitration result boosted weekly wages, while critics warn profits rise as prices per plate climb. The dispute centers on whether higher wages equal price gouging or fair compensation.
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Hong
Busines
Arge
Wun
Coure
Care
Ford
Alton
Theo Sheppard
Alton Trades and Labor Assembly
P. J. Smyth
Marquette High School
Thomas W. Buller
Alton District Manufacturers Association
David A. Brazel
Mineral Springs
Siols Department of Labor
Uber
Tve
Bring Them Back To Life March Campaign Urgent Appeal
A plea urges readers to donate to the March of Dimes to help disabled children regain mobility and a chance at life. The message emphasizes varied gifts from cents to dollars as vital support to heal and restore young lives harmed by illness or accident.
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Ife
Monroe On Ticket With No Democratic Endorsement
The piece discusses James O O Monroe facing scrutiny for running for lieutenant governor without the Democratic State Committee’s endorsement. It praises his courage and potential incumbency, noting strong opinions about his readiness and statements from supporters. The text shows editorials and commentary around party endorsement dynamics.
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Ses
Snr
Veicos
Mar Gale
Hevil Merl
Democratic State Committee
Earl Samara Newpaper
Pateulaty
Telman
Monte
Rich Gifts to Charity Tax Loopholes Exposed in Journal
A Wall Street Journal analysis shows wealthy donors can maximize tax savings through gifts of cash or securities to charities and educational groups. It explains Uncle Sam pays part of the cost, with gains and tax relief magnified when securities are donated. The piece cites cases and points to loopholes in 1942 tax rules, including a “Last In First Out” method that lowers reported costs. It notes the asymmetry between rich and ordinary taxpayers and mentions a Treasury push to plug holes, while warning some groups may misuse charitable appeals.
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Uncle Sam
Anity
Wall Street Journal
Santa Calis
Journal
Sam
Harper's Magazine
Ife
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
We have a baby in a hypocritical society
A biting lament condemns landlords who bar families and the burden of raising children. The piece portrays a modern society that taxes and stigmatizes parenthood, arguing that welcoming a baby is treated as a social blight and financial liability under current policies. It laments the emotional toll on families and calls for recognizing children as valued members.
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Sam
Little Darling
Pana
Rama
Uncle Sam
Wall Street Doubts on Price Decline After WWII
A 1947 outlook by Moody’s Stock Survey predicted wholesale and living costs would drop by 25 percent within 18 months, while Poor’s Industrial Advisory Service forecast a similar fall. In contrast earlier Economic Notes anticipated a 10 percent rise in the consumer price index within the year, with October showing about a 7 percent increase to date.
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OPA
F Financial Advisory
Wall Street
Moody's
and Poor
Industrial Advisory Service
NAM Pushes for Big Econ Reforms at Annual Convention
The National Association of Manufacturers urged a $90 billion capital boost, tax cuts, longer hours, and wage restraint to curb inflation. It backed reduced government payrolls and spending, higher interest rates, and no bank lending curbs, while pressing Europe to end price controls under Marshall Plan terms.
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Promeusons
Puca
U.S
Nam
Boll Ing
Vocal Welfare
Department of Labor
Bet I
Europe
Nto
Ruhr
Auto Makers Not Loafing Perino Eat Manatee
A fragmented OCR style notice mentions Perino and a series of disjoint phrases about auto makers, espionage, poets, and places. The readable bits reference a war, a teapot, and a post in Uganda, with odd insertions resembling names and numbers. The text remains largely garbled, yielding a terse, puzzling snapshot rather than a coherent report.
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Uganda
Iron and Steel Institute Faces Conspiracy Charges
The American Iron and Steel Institute and 101 steel producers are charged with price fixing and market restraint. The institute denies the charges and challenges Federal Trade Commission jurisdiction. The dispute underscores a sharp clash between the government and the steel industry, long known for aggressive public defense of its pricing practices.
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Federay
Ssmue
Comnonan Oe
Unvevuigauang
Wwe
American Tronnd Steel Institute
New York City
Sarue
Iron and Steel
American Iron and Institute
Musicians Union Chief Attacks Press for Double Standard
James C. Peteillo, head of the Musicians Union, denounces newspapers for vilifying labor while ignoring business crooks. He cites a Labor Department report showing 20,000 firms violated the Wage Hour Act, questioning why no sensational stories follow such misconduct.
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New York
Isannans
James C. Peteillo
Musicians’ Union
Ulon
Department of Labor
LABOR
Unfn
Congress
Usu
Half of Illinois Plants Violated FLSA, Inspections Report
Illinois Wage and Hour Division findings show about half of plants inspected in the last six months of 1947 violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. About 280 employers agreed to or were ordered to pay 39,678 in back wages for 1700 workers. Regional Director Thomas D. O Malley noted the high violation rate despite nine years of the act and called for continued enforcement.
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H ‘Nda
U. S. Department of Labor
Thomas ID. O'Malley
Tinois
Ilegally
O'Malley
Alton Trades Secretary Theo Sheppard Praised for Strike Support
George Batson business agent for Bartenders and Waitresses to talk 249 thanks the Alton Trades and Labor Assembly secretary Theo Sheppard for his support in the recent cooks and waitresses strike. Batson also lauded the assembly for moral backing to the locals cause.
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Theo Sheppard
Alton
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