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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
2
The Alton Evening Telegraph rails on higher hauling charges by the Post Office Department. The editorial accuses officials of generous pay, excessive vacation time, and wasted government funds while criticizing others for cost adjustments. The piece ends with a pointed critique of businesslike regulation reforms.
Opinion urges sympathy for retailers amid rising prices and imperfect stock. It notes profits are not higher, wartime restraint mattered, and voluntary price fighting helped keep goods available. The piece argues consumer frustration should be tempered by retailer constraints.
In Washington, lawmakers face many voices from 96 senators and 435 representatives. The text distinguishes true advocates from so called lobbyists, noting genuine promoters of legitimate causes travel to explain needs to Congress and are welcomed by the Administration and Legislative branches.
A fragmented, dreamlike narration recalls spring energy and a family scene with Dad, a driving mother, and signs of seasonal renewal. The text blends stray phrases about entertainment, birds, and streets filled with bread motifs, ending with reflections on spring’s arrival.
Governor Dewey signs a bill setting minimum teacher salaries across the state. NYC ranges from 2500 to 5125 dollars, upstate areas from 2200 to 4500, and other regions from 2000 to 4100. Master’s degrees add 200 dollars and incentives after years of service. A single schedule covers elementary and high school teachers with equal qualifications and substitutes gain parity with regular teachers.
A leaflet opposing Secretary Schwellenbach's push to outlaw the Communist party claims that banning communists destroys free unions and civil liberties. It contrasts the Soviet system with capitalism, arguing that under capitalism freedoms such as speech and assembly persist while praising worker conditions in the West.
Department of Justice targets 257 407 persons in New Jersey as part of a national school lunch program. Officials warn the purge will be costly with at least 89 million dollars needed to carry out the operation. Hot lunches are provided daily as workers screen subversive employees.
Veterans from World War I and World War II enlist in the Naval Reserve at the Foot of Ferry Street Armory in St Louis. The program offers inactive volunteer and organized reserve options with flexible age requirements and eligibility for ex-service members. Information via Ellis Mendelsohn, Public Relations, Labor World, Alton, Illinois.
A quotation attributed to James A. Garfield arguing that a republic cannot endure without intelligence. It asserts the necessity of education to prevent societal downfall and perish. The concise remark links high intelligence to the survival and prosperity of a republic.
A sharp historical critique contrasts United States and Britain with Russia under Stalin. It argues Russia violates treaties, spreads communism, and seeks global dominance through subterfuge, atomic knowledge, and territorial expansion, warning of future conflict and power grabs.
In a 24 hour period seven million Americans are incapacitated by sickness or disability, with about half unable to work for six months or more. The figure highlights the strain on labor force participation and economic resilience during widespread illness.
An article touts a sized collapsible nursing bottle by Shellmar Products Corporation made from plastic. It claims advantages such as disposal after use, sanitation versus glass, and no vacuum formation. The piece also notes metallurgical advances prior to the war that cut mortality in steel production and improve purification efficiency.
A purge against counterfeit labor notices circulates in Alton Wood River and nearby towns. The Labor World, the official paper for locals including Can as Hodies and Collinsville, urges members to ignore impostor submissions and demand authentic labor reporting.
A historic banquet seating shows speakers from the Glass Bottle Blower's Association. Front row includes John Aullen Local 40 Clarence Edgell Local 95 and committee head Minton's visit Leo Goeken Advisory Council chair seven locals John Zimmer Local 226 Edward De Bow Local 188 Art Schaefer Local 95. Top row lists J Belton Warren Newton Black Lee Minton Weston Molloy Zera Wright Charles Williamson and Lloyd Tribble.
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