Baldy Wetzel to perform at Alton Club Alamo
The Music Box reports Charles Baldy Wetzel, a notorious showman described as a fugitive from the American Society of Sane Entertainment, has been engaged to play at Club Alamo in Alton. It notes his eccentric acts, uncertain age, and a seven year local run with billed appearances on multiple weekly nights.
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Alton
Club Alamo
Charles
Baldy” Wetzel
American Society of Sane Entertainment
Puzzel
Baldy
America
Granite City
Psycho
Alamo
Eee Achenbach
Melville
Red Cherry
Schneider’s
East Broadsway
Wage Hour Violations High in Manufacturing Sectors
U S Department of Labor inspection finds 54 percent of manufacturers violate the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Acts. About 12,000 plants inspected prompted concerns over 2.0 million workers covered and wide gaps in minimum wage and 40 hour week compliance across sectors including textiles, lumber, paper, chemicals, and metals. A stray note mentions molybdenum in teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Steve
Department of Labor
Green Radio Address debate on labor laws and public welfare
The speech challenges Taft Hadley labor bill provisions claiming they repeal the NLRA and undermine collective bargaining by allowing employers to reject union proposals. It warns of government injunctions and damages suits against unions, arguing these threaten basic labor rights and public welfare. It cites NAM, Hartley, and Bunting, asserting labor interests of millions and unorganized workers are at stake.
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Bunting
NAM
Fan Ower
Aot
Hartley
Fe Labor
Art
Taft
Taft- Hadley
Abraham Lincoln
T ‘Ube
Sams
God
America
Disabled Veterans Must Apply For Car Before June 30
Springfield officials urge disabled veterans to file for automobile preference with the Veterans Administration before June 30 1947 to preserve their priority under Public Law 663. Secretary Barrett explained that applications must be filed in time for VA to examine and earmark funds by June 30 even if the applicant cannot yet pass the drivers examination, with later steps to complete the claim and vehicle operation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Edward J. Barrett
Fnptees
Iter
Veterans Administration
Gendline
Barrett
Barrett F Tom
American
Uot
Eligiby
Lattice
Ruth and Lorraine Ferry Era Before Bridges and Dams
In early Alton a ferry linked the town to Missouri before the Lewis and Clark Bridge and Lock and Dam 26. Capt Steiner ran Fish Markets and operated two ferries from State Street foot of the Missouri shore. Traffic was mainly pedestrians and horse drawn wagons, with Model Ts crossing to the Missouri side. A government engineer mused on an Alton ferry and a gas gun used to deter wild animals.
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Ruth and Lorraine
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Weber
K. of Cand Alton Classics
Glase Works
Uesdan — Western Cartridge
Merchants Fhursday — Industrial League
Shell Ot! Co
Flolie
Broadway
Acme Bowling
Aves
Marvel System
Pocket Billiards
Faulstich
Alton Sn
Crown Sales & Fixture Company
Anu
the Music Box
Joan Smith
Federated Pictures
Evan
Cottage Hills
Ill
Russel Venetian Blind Mfg. CO
Milton Road
C. Francis Swain Orromernst
Ford-Ferguson Sales and Service
Wood River
Minors
Carter Bros. Tractor & Equipment CO
Milton
Greer’s Restaurant
Boswell's
UNION
St Louis Ave
John A. Greer
Ast Alton, A
WaShinGton Aiton
Johnny & Ted
Uors
Carl
E. BroaDway
E. Ferguson General Electric
Puimine
Anheuser — Busch and
Hyde Park Products
Chevalley & Dixon
Istriljtop
Hone
Mineral Springs Hotel
Alton, Ill
St. Louis - Alton
Roxana
Hartford
McCoy Transfer Company
A. Louis
Ont St
Dixie Cream Donut Shop
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