Group of Manufacturers Backs Industry-Wide Bargaining Plan
Washington figures a plan to ban industry wide bargaining drew support from the Manufacturers Protective Association and the Metal Trades Department AFL. George Grosser noted the association's national scope from the Ohio River south to the land while stressing the long standing no strike record and established grievance procedures across members. He urged that pending anti labor legislation not disrupt the cooperative 35 year relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Group of Manufacturers
Washington, D
George Grosser
Secretive and Development Association
Metal Trades Department
AFL
Ohio River
Srosser
Glosser
Mobilization plan eyed to draft workers in national emergency
Wall Street Journal outlines an emergency industrial mobilization plan in Washington led by Richard R. Deupree and the Munitions Board with Bernard Baruch behind the effort. The proposal would place labor under direct control during war or national crises, with officials warning that conscription could follow and Congress may face limits on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Washington
Tsay
Avy Munitions Board
Richard R. Deupree
Proctor & Gamble
Tabor
Kenneth C Royall
John Kenney
Brass
Ponte Coca
Lacerta
Ceeenae
Bernard M Baruch
Wall Street
Baruch
State Department
Ign
Congress
Uncle Sam
Clabor
Texas House votes on murder bill amendment in protest
A disputed amendment to a labor bill drew eight Texas House members voting for murder as a protest against anti labor measures. The text claims unions would be punished and families sent to concentration camps, with six opposing the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avor
Texas House of Representattives
Ep. Hydrick
Teight
Dinah and James Visit Alton in a Summer Outing
A vivid travel narrative follows Diane Dona and Jimmy as they tour Alton and nearby locales. The group rides in a Buick past College Avenue, Shurtleff College, and Alton High School. They discuss meetings with local figures, the river, and future plans as they plan a church visit and social outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana i
Cesar
James
Henry Bois
Decatur Association of
Gnity Commerce
Decatur
Hoel
He Amores Ln
Cher
Associ Dona
Granite City
Wayne A. John
Nots Cental Ral
Afr
Meade
College Avenue
Ido
Diane
Shurtleff College
Alton High School
Dana
Jimmy
Avenue
Gentral
Fo Charch
Dona
Jomed
Henry
Jimmy Reflames
Alton
Shaemed
Broadway
Pieter
Alton Lake
Lafternoon
Ulinois State Generatics ‘of Labor
Springfield
Profits of 149 Firms Rise 282.1 Percent in First Quarter
A survey of 149 firms shows profits up 282.1 percent from the previous year’s first quarter. Iron and steel lead gains at 7.04, with rail equipment, building materials, mining, office devices, pulp and paper, food products, and distillers also rising. University of Illinois forms a 12 member advisory committee for Labor and Industrial Relations with leaders from labor management and public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Journal
Iron and Steel
Iron and Steel Companies
Journal
University of Illinois
Roosters and the Rise of Women in War Time
A fragmented poem laments male dominance and wartime strain, contrasting male vanity with women who manage homes, labor, and family as men chase glory. It argues the old order harms society and suggests women are ready to lead or reform the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therin
New Mark Set In Pipe Trades Apprenticeship
Washington BC April 1 1947 marked a record 9017 establishments with registered pipe trades apprenticeship programs. William F Patterson director ATS noted California leads with 1128, Ohio 4136 and Wisconsin 610, from a quarterly ATS report covering states Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. C
Wiliam F. Patterson
U. S. Department of Labor
National Association of Master Plumbers
Mlwaukee
Federal Committee
California
Ohio
Wisconsin
Patterson
ATS
States
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
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Twew
Wew-Fm
Harry Caray
Gabby” Street
Cherry
Schwegel
Protess
Tegislas
Protecto
John P. Frey
Cele Alton Loan Service Inc
West 3Rd Street
Sue
Illinois
State St
Begnal Bros
Aiton
Lee Begnel
Cottage Hills
Sun
Mid-States Loan CO
OUR
Orchestra
Warren von der Ahe
Piano & Solovox
E Swan Michell ON
Drought Beer
Curtis Lashley
August Mohme
Lashley & Mohme
Woon Raver
Clinton Bush
Chicago
Leverett
Lyon
Brotherhood of Chief
Sociation of Commerce
Imon
E. 70Th St
Oliver E. Mount
James Matson
American Steel Foundries
United “Automobile Workers of
Michigan Ave
Chicago ‘America
Washington St
John E. Cassidy
Samuel Levin
Peorin
Irving Dillard
Tlinals C
State Council
Chif Collinsville
Charles B.” Shuman
Leago
Victor A. Olander
Agriculture
Sullivan
Bern Aurer
Moss State Federation
Ie T
van der Vries
Civic
Win of Labor
Lake Shore Dr
Netka
Fred L Wham
Cen
Reuben G. Soderstrom
Tralia
MILL
Alton East
Wood River Bridge
Mercury Martin “Rocket
Klump Boat & Motor CO
Milton Road
the Roosters
Dooley
Sinclair
West Fourth Street
W. Broadway
Dial
Ibson Furniture Company
Bawy
Alton Floral CO
Ilman
State St. Phom
Challacombe
Avon, Ml
Swirl Beauty Shop
Toledo
Illie Walker
Ron
Leaies
Milton Road’ Cleaners
Dehooysora
Natl Bank Bldg
Barry J. Steck
Harold Eyster
the Boys
Lasalle Hotel
East Broadway
Alcon, I
Hau
Alton Typewriter
Cas Register Exchange
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