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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
2
A fragmented notice describes union activity and subscription details tied to the Central Trades and Labor group. It references Vision Members and a rate boost, mentioning Toney and Keep Boost as part of the labor world.
Informed whispers say spring fever sparks a major shake-up at City Hall in the near future. Caution urged as predictions are not guaranteed and details remain uncertain.
A satirical view on April first elections mocks politicians and public gullibility. It argues that many voters fall for “potions” of propaganda, predicting a mass duping as candidates blend folly with rhetoric, and warns against identifying citizens as fools.
A group of East Alton foremen hear Dr Hawkins speak on atomic energy under the alias Dr Hans Vor Dice. He delivers grandiloquent arguments with four syllable words, then abruptly blows a horn, prompting interruption and a plan to answer questions at the end. The episode exposes selective expertise and the gap between rhetoric and knowledge.
An eccentric scene unfolds as Dr. Hans Vor Dice, a research expert on atomic energy, presents a bottle claimed to hold nearly five billion atoms. Hospital attendants rush in, a red oily-pop is seized, and the scientist is led away while being urged toward an “antimia.”
The article details Alderman Watson's resignation amid claims of deteriorating hearing, the council's 11 members, and calls for a timely quit to avoid a costly special election. It notes Leland Kennedy's prior resignation to allow April 1st filings and urges similar foresight.
Readers urge a downtown street cleaning wash as cinders and grime blanket major streets from Mth to Sth. The letter notes unsightly filth on Belle Street and calls on merchants and residents to protest to the City Street Cleaning Department and city officials to restore cleanliness and pride in the metropolis.
Clerks will join the Retail Clerks Local and those who are Soda Fountain employees will join the Waitresses Local. All employees must join either one of these locals.
Drafted by the union, an agreement with Retail Clerks Local 140 covers drug stores in Wood River and nearby towns. Stores named include Adams Drug Store, Fulls Drug Store, Reece Drug Store, Thrift Loves, Jimmys Drug Store, Camp Drug Store, Vinyards Drug Store, Roxana Drug Store, and Waitresses Local. Members to join union cards displayed in stores.
John Mullen leads No 40 as president while a newborn joins his family. Hay Dawson relocates to Middleton, and Marie Woetel plans a Calhoun county vacation. New officers for D shift include Haine Forrester social chair Bertha Flanker athletic chair and Neon Davis reporter. Helen Bunt returns from hospital amid gifts. Betty Thompson’s military boyfriend is discharged from the service. Paul Sterley’s brother Bart Sterley dies in St. Louis. Averbece couple buys a new car. Eva Balard Killebrew is checked for possible surgery at St Mary's hospital. Eugene South and wife enjoy a brief Indiana vacation. Kaye Berigan and baby daughter join Alton residence with Coast Guard husband overseas. Tommy Head sustains a head injury while working on wood. Bernice Jones thanks for flowers and cards as others recover from illness.
The text mentions Vivian Lawrence Palmer’s wedding at Byron Harris and an Eldorado burial for Ms land and Mrs Roberts of Packing 50 attending the funeral. It notes a Wednesday dance class at the Club and that M K Scott was best man at his brother’s wedding on Saturday March 5.
The article discusses the Closed Shop or Union Shop defined by employer employee agreements, requiring union membership for continued employment with a 30 day window for new hires to apply. It argues that protections akin to the Bill of Rights should guard employees from arbitrary actions by unions or employers, proposing a Declaration of Rights within collective bargaining contracts to ensure due process and seniority rules.
The text outlines protections against unfair treatment related to union membership actions. It states that charitable remittance requests or arbitrary union-imposed obligations should not justify firing or stripping unemployment rights. It also shields employees from unjust employer actions and preserves internal union and employer autonomy. rejected applicants or expelled workers retain job rights unless justified by the union or employer.
Text describes a provision for a jointly selected permanent Arbitrator during a recession to review and potentially reverse actions by the Union or Employer. The Arbitrator handles cases brought by any aggrieved employee and operates for a fixed term to ensure fair procedure.
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