Flint Glass Union Opens 70th Convention at Indianapolis
Nearly 400 delegates gathered in Indianapolis for the American Flint Glass Workers Union 70th convention opening. President Harry Cook hailed record membership and finances as the two divisions begin joint and separate sessions to pursue consolidation toward unified union action. Local officers from Alton attended, while a separate report notes Southern Illinois University Carbondale enrollment, including veterans, for the summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Glass Union
Indianapolis
American Flint Glass
Pres ‘Dent Harry’ H. Cook
T ‘Howard J. Baumgastel
Church Federation of Indianapolis
Arch N Bobbitt
Carl H. Mullen
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Joseph Cripe
Burea
Seaton
Antler
Cook
Cooke
Jana Continus
Committee of Twenty
American’ Flint Glassees Union of
North America
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Oint
Sesson
Ralph Harper
Seldon Aldridge
Harry Wetzal
Alton
Henry Lem
Union Funds Fight Silicosis and Auto Market Tactics
The Mine Union launches a 575000 fund with Jefferson Hospital to research and treat silicosis and other occupational diseases, aiming to aid prevention and medical care. The AFL Auto Workers Union campaigns against the gray market for 1947 cars, urging unions to expose true prices and curb inflated sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rs of America
Jefferson Hospital
Alco
Burgess Cordon
Bovert
B. Hooper
Flor
Sega
Phy‘hatin Natin
Anrac“Recon Tool
White Haven
Berton
Nance
AFL Auto Workers Union
Lester Washburn
AFL Auto Workers
Uawafl
Internatona
Indatenacy
Proce
Milwaukes
Wren
Ne International Union
Uaw-Afl
Washburn
Nace
Erate
UAW
Samiume
H. Nfl
Glass Co plant withstands high water as plants stay in operation
Report notes sanitary views and staff updates as Owen Glass Co remains running during flooding. Obituary recalls Deene Taylor, Toledo native born May 2, 1894, age 83. Local residents Ray and Margaret Ashlock tour Detroit during West vacation. Woods earns praise as executive suggestor and welfare chair. Wedding announcements, retirements, and transfers populate this community roundup from Alton, East Alton, and nearby facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hich
Opersons Deene
Lucian Taylor
Esistant General Ules
Coner
Owens Ols Glass Company
Toledo
Ohio
Alton
Ray
Margaret Ashlock
Detroit
West Vacaon
Rockaway Beach
ACMS
Ottee
Woods
Maine
Chai. Tan
Texas City
the Woods
Goulng Avenue
East Alton
Sally
Juiquita
William
Gerald
Hfary” Mackey
Victor
Dannentrink
Champion
Carl Howard
Carl
Gene Davis
Adiamond
Mary Ziegler
Louis Gilson
Mary Asaro
Bel
Mary
Bee
Robert Rue
St Joseph's Hospital
Rue
Faust
Moline
Innis
Fred Weinman
Otto Heuer
Roy Fessler
Betty Powers
Ruth Brown
Ronnie Osborn
Lawyers to Profit From Labor Law
Philadelphia report quotes Assistant Secretary of Labor Hannah saying the Taft Hartley Act benefits lawyers as the only profit group. He warns courts will be crowded and enforcement will strain labor and management, hindering genuine bargaining progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rap Suamnan
Upholders
International’ Union
Hannah
Benjamin Franklin Hotel
Sal B. Hottmann
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Beer Garden
Brownie’s Inn
Karl R. Brown
Waulstich's
Savoy
Alton Linois
Broadway
Record Center
East Broadway
Ben Ruyle Washineta
Harris
Cigar Store
West Broadway
Iliools
Attor
Dethonshurst Potato Chip CO
John Cain
Frank’s Buffet Bay
H. A. Newlin Moving and Transfer Company
Washington Ave
Washington
Bote
Luff City Brewery, Inc
Pearl
Carbondale
Til
Southern Timeis University
Hudson's Restaurant
Mine Union
Etween
Wood River
Edwardsville
Steve Gallagher
Pat
Myrtle Daily
Fixture & Supply
Gompany
George St
Aston
Labor World
Wert’s
Tel
BELL
Mestic
Orren Roberson
Alton Refrigeration Company
Bany
Avion
Dooley
Sinclair Products
Belle St
Illiams
Alton Illinoe
West Fourth Street
W. Broadway
Dial
Credit Open
Alton, Ill
N.N. Challacombe
Ermonauts
Cosme
Vics
Swirl Beauty Shop
Degenhardt
Renken
Engine Service
Hasting Fiston
Phot
Illie Walker
State Alton
Dehooghorns
Duan
Diamon
Tos Agle
Ibson Furniture Company
Aton
Bay
Cottage Hills
Tll
Dow T. Johnson
State St
yHarry J. Steck
Harold Eyster
Lasalle Hotel
Alton, DL
Cash Register Exchange
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