Stovtwar Derp Pipefitters Local News From Wood River IL
Stovtwar Derp reports from Stovtwar Derp Local No. 553 Wood River Illinois. New reporter Charlie Milford replaces retiring committee and urges news on union activities. Frank Harrelson notes retirement legislation, bond gifts move to union office, and Earl Mills to retire March 31 with a $100 savings bond planned. Monta Williams praised for Hellrung Playground support. two Western Cartridge negotiators credited for a new contract and a first-class mechanic exam raising pay by ten cents.
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Labor World
Charles Milford
Judson Street
Local No
Frank Harrelson
Frank
Stanley
Jim) Stromske
Shell Oil Company
Jim
Winkler
Washington Avenue
Charles Dilling
Charlie
Earl Mills
Earl
Union Hall
Monta Williams
Driver Uncouples Freight Cars Then Flees Crossing
In Sedalia Missouri a motorist lengthened a long Missouri Kansas Texas freight train by uncoupling cars at a street crossing and signaled the crew to proceed. He then sped away in the opposite direction leaving no governing law found to cover the act.
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Sedalia
Your Dollar Automatic Electric Irons and Clocks
Consumers Union rated auto irons and wind up alarm clocks in tests. The Sears iron at 6.95 and GE 11.95 led overall quality, with the Kenmore Best Buy. Wind ups such as Westclox Bellboy 2.31 and National Call 1.98 were top buys. The report covers pressure cookers, mixes, and prep tips, noting the Best Buys and top overall scores for AMC Dream and Micro-Matic among cookers.
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Consumers Union
Sears
General Electric
Eureka
Consumer Reports
Westclox Bellboy
National Call Cat
Harmony House Cat
Co-op
IGA
Union Square
N. Y
Synthetic rubber industry promises profits after gamble
The synthetic rubber industry cost 760 million before it was secure. It was a bold gamble but is now seen as superior to natural rubber. Manufacturers of synthetic rubber are earning profits.
Synthetic oil touted as next industrial wonder
The Department of Interior shows strong enthusiasm for synthetic oil, which is already operating modestly in Colorado. Plans to back the industry with billions of dollars are in motion, with optimism that nothing is impossible in the synthetics era.
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Department of Interior
Colorado
Commerce Dept forecasts 950000 new dwelling units this year
The Commerce Department estimates about 950000 new houses and apartments will be started this year. It notes a top total of 4.439 billion dollars was spent on home construction in 1947.
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United States Commerce Department
Sewing Machine Operators Earn $2.20 An Hour
Washington DC based study shows New York City sewing machine operators earned an average 2.20 dollars per hour in August 1947. Other figures note section system earners at 1.25, hand sewers at 1.44, with most paid by piece-work. Half the workers are in New York. 35-hour weeks common in leading centers.
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Washington, D. C
New York City
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New York
Atlanta
Cutter
Dallas
Dual fuel car tested by Socony-Vacuum at Paulsboro
A conventional passenger vehicle modified by Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. in Paulsboro New Jersey runs on both high and slow octane gasoline to save petroleum. HighTest fuel used for starting and acceleration while the lower grade fuel powers normal cruising. an automatic carburetor switch-over handles the change.
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Socony-Vacuum Oil Co
Paulsboro
N. J
Jobs Still Mounting Labor Dept Says October Peak
The Labor Department reported employment excluding agriculture domestics and self employed rose to 43,250,000 in October, up over 200,000 from last month and 1,200,000 from a year earlier. Unemployment fell to a record peacetime low of 1,700,000.
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Department of Labor
Wood River area tavern owners form new liquor group
The article covers the creation of the Wood River Area Illinois State Retail Liquor Dealers Association unit. Officers named include President Herb Morgan, Vice-President Fred Eckard, Secretary Abe Aldridge, Treasurer A H Bill Gibson, and Sgt at Arms Oscar Bergman. Members from Cottage Hills, Bethalto, Roxana, Wood River, East Alton and Hartford join. A future by laws meeting is planned. Banquet ends with magician Binx Crivello entertaining and several guests volunteering for tricks.
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Retary
Eddie Flynn
Herb Morgan
Wood River
Fred Eckard
Red Star
Bethalto
Abe Aldridge
Abe
Cottage Hills
A. H
Bill” Gibson
Sgt
Oscar Bergman
Bergman
Hartford
Jungk
Elliott
Paul Rexford
Crivello
Wisdom for the World and Safety Costs in 1947
A Fosdick quotation frames a call to unity and moral peril. The National Safety Council reports 1947 accidents causing 10,500,000 injuries with 380,000 cases leading to permanent impairment, highlighting heavy societal costs.
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National Safety Council
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