Need for a modern hotel to boost Alton growth
The piece argues for building a modern hotel in Alton to attract conventions and large groups lost to nearby cities. It cites the Eagle State Bowling Tournament and Illinois Bell Telephone Bowling events as examples of substantial gatherings that would bring tens of thousands of dollars daily if lodging existed. It cites St. Louis as a model for hotel-led growth and urges local organizations to act to secure prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats Hitltown
GAAC
Lite
Alton
Us ‘Ally
Cicero
Chicago
Acme
Eagle State
Illinois Bell Telephone
Seoul
St. Louis
Rome
Carthage
London
New York
St Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
St Louisane
Willing Company Employees Win Wage Increase
A meeting of the Flour Feed and Elevator Workers local approved a wage rise. Jerseyville members received a ten cent general increase, while Alton rates rose ten percent. The convention in Kansas City Missouri is set for November 21–22 with Joe Eltgen as delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atton
Russell Miller Miling
Jerseyville
Flour Feed and Elevator Workers
Alton
Tthe ‘Union
Kansas City
Misouri
Joe Eltgen
Illinois Labor Delegates Convene in Peoria 65th Session
Fourteen hundred fifty delegates gathered in Peoria for Illinois State Federation of Labor's 65th annual convention. The event voiced strong disapproval of the Taft Harney Act and tempered anger toward Illinois' 19 ratifying representatives. Senator Brooks from Illinois also drew sharp attention amid the protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Illnois
Peoria
Ilinois
Brooks
Illinois
Nine Crafts Trade Talks Under Way at Western Cartridge
In East Alton the AFL negotiating committee and Western Cartridge discuss a new contract involving nine crafts. Frank Harrelson, Pipefitters local 569 business agent, chairs the talks and notes mutual consideration, with no definite information until a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Crafts
Western
East Alton
AFL
Western Cartridge Company
Frank Harrelson
Pipefitters
Alton-W R Central Bodies Back Chest Drive Support
Alton Wood area central bodies adopt a resolution urging public support for the Chest Drive. The effort includes participation from the Labor Assembly and Union groups, representing about 15,000 members. The drive is set for October 16 with local leaders pledging community involvement and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
and Labor Assembly and ‘Union
Alten Wood T
Price Seen as Man Workers Need in Congress
A profile of a East St Louis native allied with labor, detailing political rise from a local newspaper man to a congressman candidate. The piece praises his union support, describes his 1940 campaign path, and quotes Labor loyalists pledging to back community welfare efforts and AFL programs across wartime relief initiatives. It references campaign solicitations by Harper and joint AFL resolutions backing welfare and war chest efforts.
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Rsa
Elas
Chagos Federation of
Ae Cane Seagal Ratory
Europe
Keenan
Germany
France
Italy
Holland
Denmark
Ses
East St Lou
Wnifrm
Congress
Ethel Fron
Washington
Jerver
Organized Labor
Republian
Price
Workers of
East St. Lot
Labor
Smilar
Wood River Oup
Harper
Industral Division of Campaign
Wood
Community Chest
RedFeather
Associated Charities
Boy” Scouts
Catholic Charities
Gil Scouts
Innls Children's Home
Ald
Ety
Salvation Army
YMCA
YWCA
Wood Social Planning
American Federation of Labor
AFL
The Poor Traveler by Frank Anthony Blankenship
A stream of fragmented verse laments a failing bus system and crowded routes in a large town. The speaker describes long wait times, gas shortages, and the desire for a car while noting the weary condition of riders and drivers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anthony Blankenship
Broadway
Elm Way
Norside
Strong Union Label Campaign Urged for American Workers
A labor oriented speech urges union supporters to reject nonunion goods and back firms bearing the Union Label. It argues profits from nonunion labor fund pro-union legislators and costly lawyers. The AFL’s Union Label events are cited, with plans for a 1948 Milwaukee show renamed Union-Industries Show to spotlight union made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
St Louie
Lane
Milwaukee
Union-Industries
Union
Wood River Local No 338 Leaders and Elections
Wood River Local No 338 held an election listing officers and trustees led by Earl Strohkich ry and Herman Wehrmant with James Picker nest as agent. Delegates to district council named, and disputes over 1948 governance noted. Ralph Hanner fired by Wood River Oil & Refinery for unfair labor practices. NLBR field examiner John Burst pursuing evidence. Shoppers urged to buy from local merchants who advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood River
Labore
Earl Strohkichry
Herman Wehrmant
James Pickernest
Sper di Paola
Lawrence Jing
Henry Coffman
W. R. Stevens
Charles Lock
Ralph Hanner
Wood River Oil & Refinery
No. 338
Hanner
John .Burst
N. L. RB
Burst
Death shocks nation as AFL leader Padway dies
As we go to press the news of Joseph Padway's death shocks the country. Padway was general counsel for the American Federation of Labor and was struck while making a speech at the AFL convention in San Francisco. The nation mourns his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Padway
Padway
American Fedration of Labor
AFL
Frisco
Dress Parade for Union Services
A fragmentary report notes exhibitions have been instituted to dramatize facts for American consumers. The actions are described as profitable for both union workers and union employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nion
Realke
Taft Sees Odious Oath for Employers in Labor Board Reform
In Portland Oregon Senator Robert A Taft acknowledges flaws in the Taft Hartley Act and suggests a possible amendment requiring corporate officers of employer organizations to sign non Communist affidavits before cases can be brought to the National Labor Relations Board He notes the law does not compel such signatures and says employers might be subject to similar requirements as labor groups if the act is amended He comments during a press conference that employer groups could be fronting for Communists and that the law could extend to any with business before the labor board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Robert A. Taft
Labor Relations Board
Senm
Onal Association of Manufacturer
United States Chamber of i Commerce
Congress
T'am
Labor Board
Ohio
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Robert G. Peters
the Pearle Register
Father Peters
Stewy R. Smith
Theo C. Sheppard
Iss Harper
Taylor Eliott
Holding
American Federation of Labor Nd
Ghoven
Stanley Tonepack
Wiliam Fowler
Jasper di Paolo
Elmer Strohkrich
Earl Strohkich
Stanley
Tompack
William F. Fowler
George Vonland
Internatinals
Diplo
Publeason
Loca No. 38
Fur Sach
Rk Rere
Taft
Oxeyth
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