City Ordinance Regulating Secondhand Car Dealers
A lengthy ordinance proposal outlines licensing for secondhand motor vehicle dealers in Alton. It requires applicants to name the business, principal officers, and location, and to file a detailed record system with the city. It sets inspection rights, penalties for noncompliance, and a framework for enforcement by the Police Chief and City Council.
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Inca
Sd Soviaton
Folk
Santor
Paice
Alton
Septeber
Fan Autonobil
Perma Jnent
Rink
Isa
Myer
Ety Sounel
WE THE PEOPLE Questions Waning AI Confidence
A short analysis notes growing public skepticism about artificial intelligence. Experts discuss missteps in AI ethics, transparency, and accuracy, urging stronger oversight, clearer accountability, and improved safety testing as users seek reliable government and industry guidance.
McComb Presses 65 Cent Minimum Wage Proposal
McComb urges Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to 68 cents an hour, arguing the current 40 cent base leaves workers underpaid. He cites industry impacts and benefits to roughly one million unorganized laborers, noting improved standards and potential wage floors lasting through economic downturns.
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Washington, D. C
Dison
U. S. Department of Labor
A. Howe
Jamun
Congress
Aril McComb
Wandarde
McComb
Alton Owens-Tinies plant praised for cleanliness and growth
Readers submit praise and concerns about Alton community life and the Owens-Tinies glass plant. Citizens celebrate the spotless, orderly operation while calling for youth facilities, a music rail, and better public services. Posts include views on education, nightlife, and transportation. a few readers discuss local politics and business prospects.
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Alton
California
Water Tower landmark and flood history described
The Water Tower stood a 108 foot tall landmark once known for overflowing and flooding the surrounding area. Before the ball diamond was built and the pond drained, this spot was a common gathering place and hampered by water issues.
Charles Haynes Dies at 36 in Local Funeral Arrangements
Charles Haynes, member of Federal Labor Union No. 2522 and an employee of the American Smelting and Refining Company, died June 22 at age 36. An OSX member of Grace Methodist Church at a nearby address preferred the church and home atmosphere to activity. Funeral arrangements were made at Streeper Funeral Home with friends visiting, and interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Ansey
Federal Labor Union
American ‘Smelting
OSX
Grace
Thelia Sunderland Dies After Fishing Trip at 26
Thelia Sunderland of 203 Counter Street died at Alton Memorial Hospital Sunday July 20 from cerebral hemorrhage. She was 26. Surviving are her husband William Sunderland, mother Mrs. Earl Beck of Houston, a daughter, and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Gent Funeral Home with Rev. Marshall Rice officiating. interment at Valhalla Memorial Cemetery. An unrelated note mentions safety drives by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Labor Standards being organized by several states to cut industrial accident rates.
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Jacqueline Smith
Basey
Alton
Leah Minor
Coronado Rive
Altoniana Marjorie
Brown
Alby Street
Ulinois
Garillion
Skat‘ng Hk
Bloomington Paya
William Alberts
Washgton Ave
Donald Nevins
Evergreen St
Joseph Hargiss
Rodesever Ave
Opera Fon
Itiens
Eileen McCarthy
Minos
Smith
Dave Dees
Lovely Remy
Tate
Galen
Joe Age
Patange
Sheila Sunderland
Counter Street
Alton Memorial Hospital
Earl ‘Ibbeck
Sunderland
William
Arshall Rice
Elm Street Presbyterian Church
Valhalla Memrial ‘Cemetery
Division of Labor Standards
U.S. Department of Labor
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Foesda
Achenbach’s
Agriculture Department
Alton Loan Service Inc
West 3Rd Street
Soatt
Rexford
Paul Rexford
Bele Dial
Walenois
Aston
Theerseyville Road
Harold
Tarry Orrell
Notary Public Service
Eee Business
Dorothy Youngberg
Marjorie Browne Temple-Hall
Aerophone
Belle
Court St
Elis
Delmar
Roofing & Siding Co
Louie Me
Jack Hoffman
McComb Recomm
Longstreet, Aston
Ray DeVault
Mode Acms
Mena Leverence
Convat
Lem Rhoads
Lem! F
Ose
John Fisher
Washington, D.C
MOLD
John ‘Norris
St. Patrick's Church
Charles, Haynes
Begnal Bros. Jane Made
Govers Peres Atess Peary
Lee Bognel
Biomesebuilt
Alton, Oh
Cottage Hills
Lee
Thelia Sunderland
Jack
Alton, Mt
Bud's Shoe Repair
Milton Road
DR. C. Francis ‘Swain
Pawer
Alton Drive
Lllinois Broadway
Carter Bros. Tractor & Equipment CO
Wood River
Par Farm
Wood River Tee
Evan
Ill
Alton-Rass
Alton Highway
Wood River Bridge
Stag Beer Company— OF
Walter
Dick” Vialstenberg
ALES
STAG
Blue Moon Cafe
Steve Gallagher
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