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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
2
Local authorities warn of Halloween mischief by youths including window smashing fence damage and noisy disruptions. Officials urge parents to instruct children on dangers and civic responsibilities to prevent property damage and unsafe street behavior during the holiday.
A reflective childhood memoir recalls Meredosia Illinois near Jacksonville on the Hinds River. The narrator describes boyhood mischief chasing watermelons, a farmer building a fence to deter theft, and how the era and place shaped early life. The piece ends with a paradoxical image of Uncle Sam guarding a national melon patch with a red core symbol.
A Wage Hour Division audit reveals illegal wage withholdings exceeding 13 million dollars by at least one business, prompting questions about enforcement strength and potential violations by labor unions. Critics warn of swindle risk and criticize the press and NLIEB alignment with Denhamite influences.
The piece argues the 1988 race will be fought between Republicans and Democrats with no third party influence from figures like Henry Wallace. It notes Truman’s likely nomination and reports tightening lines between Governor Dewey and Senator Taft as satisfactory options for the party.
The piece notes rising public interest in national politics, with many assuming that the best men from both old parties will win in 1948 independent of party labels. Federal officials including Senators and Representatives are being judged on merit.
The United States Government endorses margarine as comparable to butter in nourishment and price. Consumers eager to save money on dairy purchases can opt for margarine at a lower cost per pound, expanding access for families nationwide.
Senator Joseph H Ball and other supporters of the Taft Hartley Act tour the country explaining the measure to employer groups. They collect hefty speaker fees, sometimes up to $1,000, to describe how the law can be used against workers organizations.
The YMCA hosts Monday evening chess and logician’s events and lists film program titles such as ON THE AIR and WHEELS ACROSS AFRICA with show dates in November and December. It also presents SCA Basketball Tourney and courses like ATHLETIC INJURIES and HIGH COUNTRY SKI THRILLS, plus ALL AMERICAN WAY. The Alton Wood River Young Married Couples Club, sponsored by the YMCA, invites participation in joint programs at the YMCA and Wood River Roundhouse.
John Padway, longtime general counsel of the American Federation of Labor, died after a stroke at a San Francisco hotel. Born in Leeds England, he moved to the U S in 1916 and rose to lead AFL counsel in 1915. AFL President William Green called his loss a serious blow to labor. Delegates and labor leaders lauded his work during a time of central labor tensions and Taft-Hartley Act concerns.
A special congressional committee led by Rep. Price will travel from Washington to Toronto with Rep. Clarence Brown Rep. Ohl and Rep. Paul Shafer to discuss a newsprint shortage with Canadian officials. Both Brown and Shafer publish newspapers in their home states.
Cleveland federal judge B. Freed fines six ball bearing firms a total of 3000 dollars for price fixing. Attorneys for the firms pleaded nolo contendere. The ruling underscores Sherman Act enforcement in the industry.
HTT to THE MUSIC BOX serves food Mondays now while pest concerns prompted a Tuesday kitchen closure. Cherry's Tavern redecorated on East Broadway invites visitors for drinks. The Club Alamo reopens, Glen's grows in local recreation appeal, White Swan at Mitchell remains a fun favorite, Blue Moon Cafe near Wood River Edwardsville attracts patrons, and Club 100 near Jerseyville Toad remains a popular dance spot.
Secretary Schwellenbach told the AFL convention that leadership must come from the Trade Union movement in the United States and that wage increases are not the sole cause of higher prices. He argued prices rose due to other causes, noted food price gains of 72 percent since before the war and 48 percent for manufactured goods, and urged unions to support the Labor Department in carrying out policy.
Testimony at the Nurnberg trials shows that failure to bomb Farben and other German industrial plants prolonged the war and cost American lives. Experts testified that destroying certain Farben facilities could have hastened Germany’s defeat, and that some key targets remained untouched while others were cleared after the war.
William L Connally, Director of the Division of Labor Standards, says over ten labor organizations filed financial reports. August saw 164 unions submit the required forms, while the first three weeks of September brought all unions to a total of 102.
The secretary notes unions have requested sufficient forms for uniform instructions. About 187,000 forms have been distributed in response to requests from 37 unions or groups. The effort aims to standardize materials across International and local unions.
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