28 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
1
A local publication invites readers to express opinions on issues and incidents affecting Alton. It urges civil civic engagement and welcomes constructive contributions from residents to help improve the town, warning that coordinated pressure or hostile acts undermine open discourse and progress.
Alton took three veteran housing units on Elm Street for rental to veterans with occupancy applications on March 17 and 18. Protests arise over the final cost about 8500 dollars per shelter and alleged shoddy construction, with civic and veteran organizations blaming waste and poor materials. Questions arise about heat, sanitation, and compliance as officials debate the project and compare it to broader building standards.
Teachers face wage collapse as thousands leave classrooms for pay below living wages. The American Federation of Labor steps in as organized labor becomes the voice to defend public education, urging boards to raise salaries to sustain democracy and the system.
The Madison County Non-Partisan Labor League backs a Thursday April 10 gathering at 7:90 p.m. on the Temple Hall third floor. Wives, sisters, mothers, and daughters of officers are urged to attend for companionship and bingo with refreshments.
A National roundup of odd accidents lists a Baltimore woman shot by her dog in a bathtub and a hunter in Louisville chased by a rabbit in a game bag. It covers a kangaroo in Australia that shot a man and other bizarre incidents including a sneezy salmon and a mouse in a car. Strong names include Ruth Patterson, Arthur Crosbie, William Humphrey, Del Halstead, Edward M Brown, Orson Rheinold, James Mantakes, and locations like Baltimore Chicago Louisville Australia Beverly Hills Buckhorn and Albany.
In concurrence with a request by the Alton Building Construction Trades Council the Allon Trades and Labor Assembly removed Reiss Studio from the We Do Not Patronize List noting the studio is no longer deemed unfair and organized labor members may patronize it.
Wood River Township candidates include Wood River endorsements for supervisor and various offices. G Haller and Orville Oglesby appear with endorsements, Henry Lawrence is recommended for highway commissioner, and Thomas Reaman Silas Bourland Everett Ragus and Plopper receive recommendations. The non partisan notice details Alton and Wood River Township and a section election set for April 15.
A Rockford Labor News item quotes the U S Public Health Service warning against misleading cold cure claims. It calls the common cold a lucrative racket and criticizes overhyped vapor treatments as unproven. The piece argues for resting and natural healing over assertive pharmaceutical marketing.
Amid a wartime push for printing paper shortages loom as many small dailies and weeklies face suspension. North American output rose to about 53 million tons in 1946 with Canada supplying 80 percent of production and imports rising to fill U.S. demand. The piece notes rising strain on publishers and writers during the paper squeeze.
Charles Luckman announced a labor industry pact between the union and the Lever company in New York City. Bradley of the International Chemical Workers Union called it one of the best examples of good collective bargaining in the United States. The contract raises wages average 15 cents an hour with vacations and severance pay for workers at Cambridge Edgewater and Baltimore. Upon full agreement all workers will receive a 10 cent across the board raise plus a job valuation program producing additional wage gains averaging 5 cents. Three week summer and one winter vacations for those with 18 years of service. Employer financed programs for health, old age and death benefits continue. A union committee will plan wage increases and productivity goals. management will study a plan to stabilize employment. Luckman said 2200 salaried Lever employees earning under $5000 yearly will get $5 weekly raises.
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