Labor and the church in a changing economic era
A historical piece discusses the shift toward social responsibility in wage earners, church dialogue on labor planning, and the need for political and moral balance in an industrial society. It references President Truman, the Taft Hartley Act, and calls for steady production, fair wages, and support for veterans amid economic stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peat
Rebjee
Soremiment
Tony Eclndten
Bpeagtlagytirete Gray Tyre Beta al
Sanya
Bane Ieee
Ian
Green
Reddene
Staal Amd
Truman
Tea
Lsall
Emule Inn
Racea Ygroupe
Esc
Wits Ibursnanes
Aston
Ian Oni
Eubaly
Ogsas
Craid
Displaced Persons Committee Faces Dismantling Post Adjournment
A letter from a Citizens Committee on Displaced Persons argues the group should wind down after Congress adjourns. It discusses funding for old workers, lobbyists, and relief efforts, and proposes using the Station Ill program to admit DP's with homes and jobs guaranteed by private charities. The missive criticizes forced relocation and calls for orderly intake rather than open-ended aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vost
Ed Lowry
Andurniture Company
Sugar
West Broadway
Washington
Misiver
Mittee
Fla
Tnd
Lowry
Seth
State Department
Lauty
Fenter
Inman
Europe
Stratton
Canada
No policy denies aid to homeless and hungry says leader
A speech argues government must aid the needy, invoking India’s natural resources as a trust from God to serve present needs and secure welfare for future generations. The message emphasizes compassionate governance and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hich
India
Among the Stars Poem by Frank Anthony Blankenship
Fragment of a poem by Frank Anthony Blankenship about missing a loved one. The speaker longs to be with the departed, hoping to enter through the beloved and find relief from lifelong pain as they rise “among the stars.”
Margaret Hartnett Dies In Sleep At Home
Margaret Hartnett wife of Patrick M Hartnett of 707 Langdon Street died in her sleep last week. She would have been 61 on her next birthday and was mother to two sons and four daughters. The Hartnett family expresses gratitude to locals, friends and donors who shared in their sorrow, including flower donations from Local Nos 858 805 and 163 and the Corrugated Box of the Ovens Illinois Glass factory.
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Lndy
Margaret Harnett
Patrick MS Hartnett
Langdon Street
Hartnett Sae
William Hartnett
Donald Hartnett
John Cobeck
Elmer Krome
Fredrick Bruns
Mary Lou Hartnett
Te Hartnett
Ovens Ilinors Glass Factory
Hartnett
Father Brune
St Mary's Church
Bauer & Hoehn
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Steve’s Tavern
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State St
Lee Begnet
Rudy
East Broadway
Dan's Brake Service
West 9Th Street
Alton, Illinois
Hone
Bud’s Shoe Repair
Milton Road
C. Francis Swain
Optometrist Com
Taphorn Building
E Broadway
Ilunois Broadway
Ford-Ferguson Telephone
We “Ros. Tractor & Equipment Co
Wood River Ave
Wood River ‘Ave
Evan
Ill
UNION
Alton
Russell’s
ESSOK
Wwerzels
Bardenheier’s Fine Wines
Middle West
Schwegel Distributing Co
Vane Ivgasam
the Church
Wiliam Green
Tna
Exective Board
Dayton
Warren
Grith
Everest Dodd
John Gul
George Monaraue
Newberry
THE
Frank Anthony Blankenship
Eom
Stag Beer Company — OF
Rowland ‘Duncan
Walter “Dick” ‘Alstende (Gales
Margaret Hartnett
Uly
United States
Delmar
Parkview
Rexford
Jerseyville Road
Harry Orrell
Notary Public Service
Direct
Dorothy Youngberg
Marjorie Browne Temple-Hall
Belle St
Astroth
A. HL
U-Hour
Court St
Lippi
Edwards Cleaners
Whitelaw
Wood River, Dl
Unaverit Boor
North Side
Jack Hoffman
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