Veterans Office Relocation and City Sign Controversy
The closing of the Veterans Administration offices at 123 West 8th Street prompts Deputy Heth to transfer to Chicago to handle veterans benefits questions. A city party honors his move. Local officials debate Pepsi Cola street markers and upcoming ordinances to raise business license taxes, arguing about impact on the community and fairness for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Admuinistenti
West 8Rd Street
Robert Heth
Chicago
Heth
Serice
Richets
Honese
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi-c
Alton
Carter Little
Peps-Cola
Ity Council
Owene-Clinois Glass
Russell-Miller Milling Company
Sears & Rochisle
Amalgamation Talk Between Wood River Central and Alton Labor Bodies
Midwest AF L director Barry O Reilly attended the March 11 Wood River Central Labor Union meeting to study merging with the Alton Trades and Labor Assembly. A joint committee is gathering information. no progress details are released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry O'Relly
Midwest
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Wood River Central Labor Union
Alton ‘Trades and Labor ‘Assembly
Sone
Wiliam Green
American Federation] For Labor
Harry O'Reilly
Ats
Tickets at the Door and the Western Union Messengers
A fragment notes railroad conductors and Western Union messengers facing penalties for fare violations and wiring issues. The item hints at enforcement actions and charges against transportation and telegraph staff amid fare disputes.
Sweeny Grocery Clerks Sign Union Contract
John Sweeny and wife Viola opened a grocery at 2512 State Street and signed a contract with Retail Clerks Local No. 44. Dave Brazell, business agent, notes long association with Sweeny. Sweeny, paralyzed after an operation, remains at home.
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John Sweeny
Viola
State Street
Dave Brazell
Tocal
Mr. Sweenny
Shell of Company
Sweeny
Machinsts Toca
Tavern Owners Form New Organization
A banquet hosted by the Aston Tavern Owners Association at the Mintral Springs Hotel on March 17 introduced a new group. The photo lists officers and guests including John Knowles Adolph Mezzarell Sem Harris Beneat French Jeannie Hertin Eddie Flynn Paul Rexford Jacke Delin William Ker tin William Netzhammer Sr El ter Faulstich Billy Netz had Smer Jr Sonny Hayes and Otto Berman with contact for prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Tavern Owners Association
Mintral Springs Hotel
John Knowles
Adolph Mezzarell
Granite Cig
Sem Harris
Beneat French
Granite City Association
Jeannie Hertin
Ilinois State
Bartenders Local No. 243
Paul Rexford
Alton Association
Jacke Delin
Bluff City Brewery
William
Pep) Kertin
Illinois State Retail Liquor Dealers Association
William Netzhammer Sr
Elter Faulstich
Billy Netz
Smer Jr
Sonny Hayes
Slesman
Brewery
Otto Berman
Hartford
Elmer Faulstich
Orth
Jack Folmer
Federal Food and Drug Dept Reports Protections and Violations
The annual report cites seizures of poisonous preservatives in wines and beer and widespread elimination of toxic materials in soft drinks and sauces. It notes mineral oils as deleterious substitutes and warns against fraudulent therapeutic devices, with 142 day trial penalties and 29,627 shipments inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Land
Drug and Cosmetic Act
U. S
Alton Labor Men Earn U of I Construction Course Certificates
Fifteen officers and members of Alton area building trades unions received certificates Tuesday for completing an evening extension class on Economic Problems of the Construction Industry. The course was run by the University of Illinois Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations via University Extension. Philips Bradley presented the certificates at the final lecture of the eight week series. John M. Brumm contributed as assistant professor of labor and industrial relations and extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vebana
Alton
University of Uinols Institute of Labor
University Extension
Philips Bradley
John M. Brumm
Taft Hartley repeal and wage bill focus in Senate
A summary of proposed bills including S 1028 HR 3048 Adrien Hated Pontial Expen ditures repeal bills tied to housing and wage policy. The text references anti bias measures and related tax and spending issues amid a broader labor and housing agenda.
Political reform and labor issues loom in final weeks
The report notes debates on repealing spending bans for unions and corporations and expanding federal aid for slum clearance and housing. It cites hearings on payroll taxes for social programs, anti lynching measures, and voting restrictions in the South. Also mentions a construction industry course and list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Soci Securiy
Foul 1947 Lynching Trend Appears Fade, Tuskegee Report
A Tuskegee Institute annual report notes one lynching in 1947, down from six in 1946 and three the prior year, with hopes the era of hangings is ending. The piece cites Senate labor committee action and stalled House hearings, reflecting postwar tensions and legal inertia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Labor Committee
House
Senate
An C ‘Nual
Tuskegee Institute
United States
Senate Labor Sr Committee
House of Senate
Wage negotiations open at Russell Miller mill
Washington DC Local No. 21246 reports wage talks opened after a Supreme Court decision boosting antitrust enforcement. The Russell Miller Milling Co. and U S Gypsum Co. faced rulings against private interests, affecting a national contract covering mills nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Russell Miller Milling Con
Supreme Court
Whist Pany
United States
U. S. Gypsum Co
United Stats
Aginst
Justice Department
MONO
Stabi
Federal Trade Commisne
Hough “Aaremenson
Price
Tates Gypsum Co
Judge Rules Taft Hartley Ban On Political Expenditures Unconstitutional
Judge Ben Moore of the U S District Court ruled that the Taft Hartley Act ban on political spending by unions violates the First Amendment. The decision centers on Section 204 and indictments tied to union endorsed campaigns in Congress. The ruling questions the constitutionality of suppressing publisher endorsements and campaign communications under the act.
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Udge Moore
Congress of In
Justrial Organizations
Ias
Philip Murrey
CIO
Falls
Edward Garrits
Democrate
Endian
Congress
Baltatute
Carne
Moore
Clara
Department of
Juliagh
Um Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of
Tom
West Virginia
Alton tavern owners form county grouping and dinner meeting
The Alton area tavern owners gathered for a 3 PM invitation and banquet to form a county area organization. Officers and guests were photographed, with Elmer Faulstich as chairman. William Kerwin of the state association praised the tavern trade and urged active civic participation. A barber shop quartet performed and Sam Harris urged expansion beyond Alton, followed by treasurer John Knowles and secretary Paul Rexford.
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Alton
Elmer Faulstich
Tom Association
Wiliam Kerwin
Kerwin
Alton Assolution
Activites
Ilinois
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
Tme America
Clarence Batchelor
Denham Frenklin Oaritone
Arthur Brubaker
Bart Rosa
Sam Harris
Alton Association
Afr
Harris
John Knowles
Paul Rexford
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Nue
Alton ‘High School
Waillow
Alton Board” of Education
College Avenue
Aston Land
Wood River
Railroad Tell
Western Union
Sweeny Grocery
U.S
National Safety Council
the Alten
Associaton
Alton-Wood River
Ares
Gue
Federal Food and Drug Dept
Dr Te
U. of I
Con Reas
Adrien
Pontial
Sion
Rove
Senate Banking
Aaron
Gena
Com
Washington
D. C
Aston Painters Union Hall
G. C. Beets
J. C. Churchill
Davenport
James J. DiPaolo
Wiliam Fowler
Wiliam
L Hays
Henry Hopkins
Henry W
iKelser
Albert A. Lowe
Widuf
Plumb
Walter Smith
Elvin
Ingendley
John Viddkovich
Robert Wages
George W. Meyers
Senat
House Labor
Conor
Ington
D.C
Bert Renee Ween
Russell Miller
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