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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
2
A narrator frets over the word red and fears accusations of communism. She imagines red cranberries and a red tainted Thanksgiving, then humorously seeks patriotic remedies while reaffirming love for America and capitalism. She borrows green soda to change her blood, professing loyalty to the United States.
A Philadelphia lawyer notes Montgomery County has the strictest bar rules in the state, effectively barring outsiders from practicing there. He cites a long wait for admission and describes the local bar as enforcing a closed shop, monopolizing the profession and provoking labor criticism of restrictive practices.
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The note cites shortages of plasterboard pipe plumbing fixtures nails cement brick and other essentials. It discusses rent increases and the argument that building houses may push people from frying pan into the fire with rising costs. It warns that higher costs push people toward renting rooms or apartments. The piece mentions how rising building costs affect housing options and affordability.
John S. Knight, speaking before advertising men in Chicago, argues a campaign to discredit the press and a perceived attack on capitalism. He questions why socialism or communism are not on trial elsewhere, and defends capitalism as essential to growth and living standards. He urges Americans to guard against negative portrayals and to recognize capitalism's achievements despite flaws.
A bartender declares loyalty to the beverage industry and his union, pledging to obey the law, refuse service to minors and intoxicated patrons, and promote clean wholesome premises. He emphasizes protecting jobs, collaborating with the union, and informing the government on industry welfare and prohibition impact.
The American Federation of Labor presses wage increases without price rises as the path to progress. It argues success requires management compromise with verifiable figures and good faith talks to raise wages within current costs, addressing the inflationary spiral.
In Alaska researchers marked nearly 20,000 fur seal pups with metal tags on their flippers to study migration routes and feeding habits of the seal herd. The tagging program tracks movements and helps understand population dynamics and environmental impacts.
A compact tribute to organized labor from colonial times to today. It highlights unions as builders of free education, the eight hour day, and high living standards, declaring that attacks on unions threaten democracy, with a quote attributed to John W. Gibson, Assistant Secretary of Labor.
Analyzing GE's shift from a profit sharing plan to new employer pensions, this opinion argues the plan promised workers partnership but was withdrawn. The piece claims executives still share profits while pensions may be a later buffer for criticism. It warns workers to expect further changes and warns of hidden risks in welfare schemes.
Alton merchants reinvest profits in local tradesmen, boosting civic prosperity. The record shows rising business volumes and strong community support from retailers. The passage lauds aggressive spending to aid union workers and overall city growth.
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