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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions labor world, unions, rates, and affiliations. No coherent event or clear entities to identify. unable to form a complete news item.
A 1949 outlook claims no drop in business, with Bethlehem Steel promising consumers more steel early in the year. The piece notes steel remains the bottleneck for many industries, despite optimistic corporate opinions and ongoing postwar recovery.
Readers recall the oleo tax battle and dairy lobby influence in the 80th Congress. Senators Fulbright and leaders vow no compromise on repeal while a dairy ban on yellow margarine colorics gains support as public demand grows for removing price and access barriers. American workers' interests align with ending discriminatory practices.
This excerpt reflects on World War I and World War II casualty totals and U S efforts to avoid war. It criticizes government actions, cites submarine attacks on ships, and attributes ongoing obstacles to Communist Russia. It ends with a political nod to President Truman and his followers.
A fragmentary piece notes a father reconsidering a spanking after noticing his son's feet. It recalls a woman who steals glances and believes strongly in well shined shoes, argues the value of shinola, and warns that people hide behind fronts. It ends with a proverb about the ostrich and face shoes.
An account of a Labor Institute gathering critiques excessive prima donna behavior within unions. The speaker warns there are too many self serving leaders across religion, medicine, education, politics, and government. The message urges cooperation and shared leadership for the common good.
A 1900s survey by the Bureau of Labor shows average hourly earnings for weavers vary by region, with general wages from 1.40 to 1.78 per hour and women earning 2 to 13 cents less than men. The data illustrate gender pay gaps despite union efforts toward equality.
The Cherry Tree column debates radio giveaway programs led by Fred Allen. It notes listeners facing loss insurance up to $5,200 if they miss prizes, questions the educational value, and discusses the popularity versus moral concerns. It traces radio quizzes back about a dozen years and considers the advertising costs and labor audience interest.
A fragment reflecting on how messages should appeal to public taste and avoid dull framing. A joke line follows about placing a woman in a room with a thousand bats and no mirror, attributed to a dialogue between mock devils.
A U S Department of Labor study summarized by Monthly Labor Review finds workers aged 45 or older offer advantages to employers. The 17,800 workers examined show younger employees have the highest absenteeism and injury rates, while older workers exhibit fewer injuries and less frequent health-related plant visits.
Announcement of Lucy Lange authored To Morrow Is Beautiful being published November 15 ahead of the AFL convention. William Green writes an introduction. The note emphasizes support for workers and asks for future assistance from publishers.
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