Loyal service dogs and tiny speedsters captivate towns
In downtown scenes a veteran and his alabaster dog attract crowds as a See- ing Ye Dog charity effort offers comfort to veterans. Meanwhile small handmade midget autos and boats spark racing interest, drawing enthusiasts from far to watch speed trials and invest in local entertainment ventures.
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de Gestaus
Streedon
Rasure
Drs. Jones
Dirs ‘Smith
Allen
Iget
Valle
Newsprint Profits Climb Across Industry in 1946
The article notes strong profits for newsprint manufacturers with Intl Paper Co reporting net income of 31,179,048 dollars in 1946, higher than 1945. It indicates no shortage of profits in the sector and marks a rise in earnings for major producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intl. Paper Co
Mine Death Toll from 1906 to 1945
A historical record notes that mine disasters over 1906 to 1945 claimed an average of about five victims daily, reflecting heavy tolls across years and regions.
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Samennsee
Alton Locker Plant Faces Union Recognition Battle
Alton's new cold storage plant at 1826 East Broadway is in a stoppage over contract terms with Meat Cutters local. Union members are cautioned against using the plant as picketing and labor actions are organized, with pay changes and operations at stake in the dispute.
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Alton
Alton Locker Company
N Fer
East Broadway
Jave
Cis
Mississippi Lime Company blocks River Road to traffic
A history filled notice alleges Mississippi Lime and Cement Company shut River Road to autos to deter vandal bands seen on weekends. The report accuses juvenile raiders of destroying property with heavy debris and even large gauge weapons. The text blurs into mock patriotic rhetoric and House committee remarks about Communism.
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Mississippi Lime Company
Missippi Lime and Cement Company
Misissippi Lime and Cement Company
Captain Kidd
Jesse James
Mississippi Lime
Fiie
Mississippi Palisades
Minton Addresses Alton High on Communism and Labor Attacks
President Minton and Vice President Wright spoke at Alton High School Auditorium on April 19. The event included choir selections and a review of labor issues, with Minton attacking communism and anti-labor measures while urging support for pro-labor policies and the administration’s agenda.
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Minton
Alton High
Zera C. Wright
GBA
Alton High School
United ‘ Sige Club
Thomas
Tne
Maj
Peron
Argentina
Wadlow
Taft
Ohio
Tion
Theo Sheppard
Alton Trades
Legisla Labor Assembly
International G. B.I
B.A
G.B. B.A
Louis Walter
Wright
Associa Fon
Presse
Maloney
Open Letter Urges Unified Labor Front Against Inflation
An open letter to William Green and Philip Murray urges labor to unite, endorse a nationwide price decree rather than wage raises, and harness PUBLIC OPINION to resist anti labor legislation. The piece calls for CIO AF of L unity to form a strong front defending workers amid postwar economic pressures.
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William Green
THE
AFL
Phillip Murray
Industrlalist
CIO
America
AF of L
National Trade Union Conference to Aid Palestine at Atlantic City
More than 300 delegates from the United States and Canada will gather for a three day National Trade Union Conference in Atlantic City New Jersey beginning May 16. Principal speaker Me Conteret, will advocate labor unity with the A F of L C I O and railroad brotherhoods in supporting Palestine. Organizers press for Great Britain's mandate terms to allow Jewish entry and align with Truman's call to admit Nazi camp survivors. Histadrut 170 000 members figures prominently in Palestinian economy. (Continued on page 3)
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National Trade Union
Atlantic City
United States
Canada
N. J
Aber
Peng
Therafter
Palestinian Jewish Federation of Labor
Palestine
A. F
C. I
Truman
Palestine Federation of Labor
Hist ‘Drut
Histadrut
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Alton-Wood Rivea Area
Alton Water Company
Helen
House ‘Committee
John L. Lewis
Railroad Brotherhood
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