Stop and Think on a City Pool Plan for Alton
A 1918 call urges Alton residents to form a pool plan funded by government tax money diverted to local projects. The writer blames public apathy, urges letters to council, and highlights a central, accessible site near Em street bridge for a swimming pool, rink, and public amenities amid industrial wealth.
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Altonians
Camel
College
Washington
Brown
Mainland
State and Elm
Henry Treet
Alton
Em Street
CEA
Your Driver's License Renewal Notice By Birthday
Springfield notice from Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett states license renewal applications are due five to thirty days before the applicant's birthday to allow processing time. If your birthday is in June and you drive, renewal is due in May and overdue if Magna has filed.
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Springfield
Edward J. Barrett
Magna
Alton Hospital Funding Call Sparks Reform Debate
In a Wood River Journal view, the Alton Hospitals issue is criticized as requiring a tax‑funded hospital to prevent favoritism and cliques in operations. The piece condemns doctors barred from surgical privileges in Alton and urges broader, public funding.
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Wood River Journal
Alton
Open Staff Policy Backed by Wood River Township Medical Society
The Wood River Township Medical Society calls for an open staff at the new hospital funded by township taxes. They urge that any licensed surgeon may perform surgery locally without insider politics, aiming to serve four local residents with a staff based on reputable hospital by laws and governing bodies.
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Wood River Township
Wood River Township Medical Society
Wood River Township Hospital
American Hospital Association
American College of Surgeons
ST. Louis
Can College of Surgeons
Medical Association
Wood River Medical Society
Wood River Journal
Murray Rips Mask Off Senator Denounces AMA Tactics
The Ameian Media Audi agency known as the National Phi Committee faces criticism as Senator Murray attacks its "notorious lobby" methods. He accuses the group of bribery schemes, paid PR staff, and large drug company funding to oppose health insurance measures. He cites millions spent, tens of millions of pamphlets, and thousands of ads aimed at swaying public opinion.
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Murray
Morris Rae
LABOR
Senate
Aurry
Heath Insurance
Iis
Ountr
Gracefl
New
Ihe
Hiefer-Stalin
United States
Radio Spending Shifts as TV Sets Gain Popularity
The article notes a trend toward saving for television sets while radio remains a focus for listening. It highlights consumer interest in visual home entertainment and suggests radio may be adapting to changing tastes as TV purchases rise.
Legion Award to WOKZ Station for disaster coverage
In May at WOKZ studios Alton Post No. 126 presented a Legion citation to the station for its exceptional work during the Fosterburg and Bunker Hill disaster. The photo shows August Kaeshamer, Jack Shea, Allen Riehl, Lloyd L. Tribble, and Jack Folmer observing the presentation.
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WOKZ
State Department of the American Legion
Fosterburg
Bunker Hill
Alton Post No. 126
August Kaeshamer
Jack Shea
Allen Riehl
Lloyd L. Tribble
Jack Folmer
AFL to Push Major Parties on Taft-Hartley Repeal Planks
AFL Executive Council maps economic social planks and plans to press Democratic and Republican conventions. William Green announced wealth figures from 1999 to 1947, and endorsed actions to curb inflation, social security improvements, housing measures, and a higher minimum wage. The council reviews agenda and considers Missouri Valley Authority support as unions attend the Milwaukee Industries Show.
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AFL
AFL Executive Council
Milwaukee
American Federation of Labor
Jr. Green
Executive Council
Labor
Green
AFL Mwill
League For Politial Education
Congress
League
Missouri Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
Lumber Workers Pay Raised in Western Washington
An agreement between operators and the APL Lumber and Sewnill Workers raises pay by five cents an hour for about 19 000 lumber and sawmill workers in western Washington, bringing the hourly wage to 1.45 dollars. The increase follows a prior 1 cent raise effective January 1 and is retroactive to April 1.
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Seattle
Wash
ILNS
APL Lumber
Sewnill
Washington
Alton Motorboat Club Opening Draws Wide Praise
The Alton Motorboat Club opening is hailed as the most successful local gathering in years. Members spent ten days upgrading the bar and dance floor, featuring a futuristic color scheme and indirect lighting. President Truman addressed attendees, praising volunteers and noting health care discussions as a major topic of national interest. Visitors from St Louis clubs joined the festivities, with performances by Ginx Criveli and Ken Curry providing music.
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Alton
Pulsory Health
Truman
Boat Club
Chain Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Ginx Criveli
Congo
Ken
Curry
Canada
Ted
Health Insurance Plan Advocated By Truman At National Assembly
President Truman urged rapid action toward national health reform at a gathering of over 800 delegates, backing the Wagner Murray Dingell proposal. He spoke on educating the public and creating affordable medical care, hospital services, and an economic program to support health advances. He urged making the nation healthier with a practical plan.
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Welt
Murray
Truman
National Assembly
Vashington
Mr. Truman
Steel Trust Faces Scrutiny Over Market Prices
Read notes suggest the steel trust dominates prices and causes production cuts when unable to place goods on the market. Major manufacturing firms reportedly incur losses amid claims of being gypped by the steel trust.
Hartley Seeks Change After Union Shop Losses
Hartley urges repeal of the union shop requirement amid taft hartley act fallout. Denham notes few elections favor union authorization, with over 84 percent voting affirmative in affected cases. Hartley announces possible move to abolish the provision costing about 4 million dollars annually.
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Hartley
Washington
Chicago
Fred A. Hartley
New Jersey
Robert N. Denthar
National Labor Relations Board
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Atlantic City
Denham
Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
Please Buy A Poppy Day in Alton Honors Veterans
In a Veterans Hospital scene disabled veterans make poppies for sale on May 29, a Saturday declared as official Poppy Day by Mayor Harold Wadlow. Mrs. Bertha Hite of the American Legion Auxiliary chose Mrs. Florence Horn as Poppy Day Chairman. Auxiliary members and helpers will offer flowers on Alton streets to support disabled veterans with proceeds reverting to their fund.
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Veteran's Hospital
Harold Wadlow
Bertha Hite
American Legion Auxiliary
Florence Horn
Alton
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