Cafeteria Idea Proposed for Sauvage Site
The Sauvage Cigar Store at its downtown location plans to vacate after over sixty years in business. A modern cafeteria is urged for the site with a national chain such as Forums suggested to quickly provide clean, efficient meals for Alton residents. Civic groups are urged to pursue this potential restaurant project.
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Sauvages
Maurice Seasel
Forum's
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Alton
Federal hearings probe false advertising across states
Trials in Washington, Philadelphia, New York and other cities examine complaints against firms misrepresenting cosmetics, automobile parts, household articles, optical lenses, rubber goods, wax paper, dog food, rayon yarns, fabrics, wool products, and frozen foods. Advertising misrepresentation also targets individuals in promotions.
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Washington
Philadelphi
New York
Boston
Springfield
Massachusetts
Indianapolis
Dayton
Seattle
Jacksonville
Florida
Ashville
Unauthorized Strikes Must Be Forbidden by Labor Groups
A call to ban unauthorized strikes across labor organizations cites risks of irreparable harm and rising anti labor sentiment. The text warns politicians manufacturers and public opinion may push for restrictive legislation and urges active suppression of wildcat actions to protect gains of the past two decades.
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Iabor
Inbor
Building Space Available for City Maintenance Depot
City of Alton had a planned bond issue to build a maintenance building but the bond failed. A large building remained in use by a private businessman at a nominal rent, providing space for housing city maintenance equipment already.
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Alton
Roy Geltz
Letters to the World Expressing views on Labor World policies
A reader thanks Labor World for serving the community and argues the paper should reflect working people. He praises cooperation and urges readers to pass concerns along, challenging city shortcomings such as no swimming pool or amusement park and criticizing “money pinchers” and complacent towns. He signs ML He Mgenburg.
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Labor World
Ste
Hello
The Greatest Story Ever Tell Ad Backed by Goodyear Tie and Rubber
A damaged historical note discusses a radio promotion urging listeners to hear The Greatest Story Ever Tell on a coast to coast network. It contrasts General Tie and Rubber Company with American Broadcasting Company tied to a Goodyear backed program.
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American Sportanaust
America
Ty and Strong
General Tie and Rubber Company
Goodyear Tie and Rubber Company
Winamoelt
Dicontent
The Press Cannot Be Muzzled in Landmark Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling affirms that newspapers have the right to publish news and commentary without fear of government censorship. Justice Jeanne Puiah joins the majority in upholding press liberties, rejecting prior judgments that chilled reporting and editorial critique nationwide.
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Fo Yens Ag San
Chris CalerTines
Say Ow
Ciicang
Dcion of
Texas
Supreme Court of the
United States
Jeanne Puiah
Wangan Pot
Senator Tydings Calls for Thirty Minute Speeches in Senate
Maryland senator Tydings urged capping Senate speeches at thirty minutes after noting lengthy talks often stretch four to five hours. He argued such extended sessions yield little information and provoke absenteeism among the chamber.
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Sven A
Tydings
Alt
Sten Redee
Senate
Difference It Makes Unification of Armed Forces Debate
Fragmented text discusses in Washington Boerne to promote unification of the armed forces. It questions benefits from reduced top leaders if the US wins the war and warns cabinet cuts would create many high ranking posts to fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevenal
Wasnagton
Boerne
United States
Drive Begun for Basic Pay Increase Under Fair Labor Standards Law
A drive in Washington to push Congress to raise minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act is led by progressive lawmakers including Senator Claude Pepper. The plan advocates stepping wages from 40 to 70 cents by year end and 75 cents in two years, aligning with President Truman’s recent call for re evaluation of wage standards.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
Senor
Claude Pepper
Florida
Senate
House
Truman
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American Federati ‘Labor
Aliols State Federation of Labor
Iowa
Frank Buancenship
West Rd
Hazel Street
Illinois
West ‘Third St. Aton, Hi
Tagree
St Louie
Tes
Mgenburg
Maryland
Westinghouse
Emerson
Polalub
Eskimo
Knapp Monarch
Ion
le John
Samson
CSU
West 3Rd Street
Yng
Crum
Dean General Contractors
First St. Wood River
Deu
Yolton Supply Company
Dan's Brake Service
West 9Th Street
Alton, Illinois
Goodyear
Wells Tire Company
E. Broadway
Wells-Schmidt Tire Sales
E. Ferguson
Wood River
Louis Phillipe
Alamo Restaurant
John Hine
ST. Louis Ave
East Alton
Ninth and Belle, Front and Alby
Milton Road Cleaners
Milton Road Delivery Service
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