Smoke and progress in Alton town urges civic action
An Opinion piece decries tobacco smoke on buses and air pollution, while criticizing Alton's lack of civic progress. It laments missing amenities like a swimming pool, lights, cinema, and a four lane River Front Drive funded by state aid, urging residents to support a modern highway and remove tracks for city growth.
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Ailance
Dirit
Hiltown
Alton
M.C.A
St. Louis
Springfield
Reasons to Oppose the Hartley Bill in the Senate
A 108 to 17 House vote forwarded the Hartley Bill HL R. 20000 to the Senate amid strong warnings. Opponents say it weakens unions by permitting strikebreaking hiring, wage cuts, and employer control over contract disputes. it allows bans on union members, injunctions without hearings, anti trust actions against unions, and potential criminal charges. Citizens are urged to protest via letters and wires to Senators Wayland Brooks and Scott Lucas in Washington.
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Pi Hartley
Senate
Snus
TLA
Industralist
Supreme Court dissent on Oklahoma City search case
Raymond P. Brandt reports that the Supreme Court will rule on a Fourth Amendment dispute over police searches and seizures without warrants. Harris faced alleged mail fraud charges after FBI searches while supporters cite privacy rights. four justices dissent, while the majority upholds the warrantless search. The piece notes continuing debates on constitutional privacy versus law enforcement needs.
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Supreme Court
George Harri
Oklahoma City
Harris
Harris Ap
Ust
Department of Justice
Frank
FBI
Furter
Tenth Circuit
Court of Appeals
Massachusetts
Shell Oil workers win wage hike and benefits pact
About 1800 Shell Oil Company employees gain a ten cent per hour raise and a 12 cent bonus for March 1947 period, with a possible wage adjustments through June. The agreement covers Stratford Hotel workers and includes a 20 day renegotiation notice and union protections among multiple AFL unions.
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Shell Oil Company
Wood River
Lalar
Oratory
Stratford Hotel
Open Shop Debate Sparks Calls For Strikes Threats
The piece argues against outlawing the closed shop, warning that such a move would provoke industrial conflict. It contends that true peace comes from bargaining rather than eliminating union protections, and critiques legislators who push to abolish the union or closed shop.
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Congress
Naval Reserve Show St Louis May 29 Gala Event
The Naval Reserve Unit of the St. Louis area will hold a gala show Thursday night at the newly remodeled Armory at the foot of Ferry. Famous acts headlined by comedian Jerry Cott will perform with Margie Lewis and the Club Bouleer orchestra. Admission is free and the show starts promptly at 6 15.
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Congress
Naval Reserve
St. Louis
Ferry Statt Congress
Union
St Louis
Yilegat
Cott
Bouleer
Ard
Margie ‘Lewis
Milion
The Marble Orchard Haunted Studio Scene Letter
An eccentric letter from 1917 advocates Marble Orchard near Hollywood as a potential film set for a spooky graveyard mood. It describes a grim atmosphere with eerie names, zombie-like imagery, and a proposed location called Hilltown with macabre social scenes and pestering visitors.
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Hilltown
Grim Reaper
Leather Workers No 31 Easton Organizing Campaign
Soper and Girth of Leather Workers No 31 in Easton organize as co bargaining agents with Girth local No 31. Soper and Garth report meetings in Binghamton NY with Endicott Johnson Co. amid CIO and AFL tensions. no definite outcomes yet per Hartford talks.
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Soper
Leather Workers
Easton
Charles A. Soper
Leather Workers’ Interton Union
Hein
Sal No
Girth
Kein
Soper and
Garth
Binghampton
New York
Endicott Johnson Company
CIO
Pntrol
American Federation of Labor
Argent
Alton
Alec
Doty Grocery Store Signs Agreement in Godfrey
Doty Grocery Store in Godfrey recently signed a contract with Dave Bruel Business Agent of Local No 1. The agreement establishes the store as the non sore in Godfrey and confirms the party’s involvement in the union contract process. The signing occurred in May.
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Doty
Godfrey
Kich
Ith
Dave Bruel Busines
Paris
U S Justice to Probe Higher Ups in Monopolies
The Department of Justice plans a broad probe into top executives and major giants amid fears of concentrated economic power. Attorney General Clark notes investigation targets include powerful investment banks and 44 of 100 leading corporations facing possible scrutiny.
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U. S. Department of Justice
Clark
Department of Justice
Wendell "Berge
Howe
Stefan
Nebraska
Berg
Rue
Old Bosses and the Purple Swan Tram Tales
Fragmentary note recalls old city transit lore with mentions of three renowned figures nicknamed the Purple Swan and a prominent light wheeled tram, reflecting a bygone era of dinky trolleys and local transport history.
Wood River druggists wage talks with unions
Union officials from Local ML and Retail Clerks Local 149 discussed terms with druggists in the Wood River area. The dispute centers on hours pay and wages with committees chaired by Percy Lalick and George Batton, and a resume of negotiations planned for Wood River.
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Wood River
Oxana
Bat
Ises
Percy Lalick
George Batton
Tao Comite
Wren
Vern Dunston
Stan Rose
Eation
Asl
Barnet
Henilo
Woodiver Ieane
Vine
Reese
Outstanding Film and TV Stars Rally to Defeat Antilabor Bills
Hollywood figures join AFL in a defense of labor freedoms. George Heller and Harry Stoper head a new committee at AFL headquarters to mobilize talent across radio programs mass meetings and unions to oppose Taft-Hartley anti labor legislation. The push includes actors agents and musicians coordinating via Actors Equity and AMAS to support union rights nationwide.
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Labor Freedom
Lngton, D. C
ILNS
Hollywoodie
Taft-Harts
Amer
Ia Afl
Slans
Harry Stoper
Rro Ogy
Rey Tsit
George Hellertein
Specia
George Heller
AFL
Patel
American Guild of Musical Art
Isty Lawrence
Organized
Zac Freedman
Actors Equity Association
New York
Stop Look Listen Warns Illinois Workers by Soderstrom
Reuben G. Soderstrom, president of the Illinois State Federation Labor, urges all Americans to stop look and listen. He contrasts two world governments and warns that democracy must be defended by workers and citizens alike against socialist Soviet influence and erosion of rights.
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Quickdeath
Illinois State Federation
Isues
Reuben G. Soderstrom
Labor
Ime
America
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