Arunteg With Wood River Central Labor Union
Fragmentary OCR mentions labor union activity at Wood River center with references to a central labor body and a local office at 128 West. The garbled text implies a notice or brief about union headquarters and rate discussion, but exact actions or dates are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
American Federation of Cabot
Aiton li
Congres, Mazen & 1870
Alton Trades and Labor
West
Ready for the Bears War Readiness Speech
The piece reports U S Air Force claims of preparedness and rapid expansion in case of war and discusses Washington views on Stalin Molotov and Soviet strength. It notes perceived weaknesses in U S government and calls for disclosure of Communist investigations amid calls for peace and self government.
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United States Air Force
Stalin, Molotov and Co
Washington
Russa
Stalin
Moscow
Europe
United States
Truman
Congress
Consumer surveys warned as fake housewife traps rise
The New York labor leaders denounce public opinion polls as fake and harmful. They caution that “consumer surveys” lure housewives with small gifts to extract personal data and push sales of overpriced goods, a racket the National Better Business Bureau says spreads nationwide.
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Rarts
Newark
New York State Council of Carpenters
Charles W. Hanson
National
Better Business Bureau
Veterans confront senator over housing bill rhetoric
Senator Joseph Ball of Minnesota told the Minneapolis Retail Grocers association that housing legislation is not an emergency. Orville Freeman, a World War II veteran, retorted that veterans deserve action now. Freeman accused Ball of delaying housing, calling it the now or never doctrine with emphasis on never.
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Congress
Joseph Ball
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Ball
Orville Freeman
Freeman
Congress Session Ends In Flop And Washout
President Truman opened a special session amid anger as both branches clashed. Leaders failed to praise or support the President and adjourned with no useful outcomes. The exchange centered on recriminations and hypocrisy while a troubled world faced the threat of a third World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
Loyd J. Tribble
the Labor World
Third St Alton
Labor World
Dullie
New York
AFL Blames Government Policy for Inflation Rise
The American Federation of Labor contends U S policy worsened inflation by keeping interest rates low on federal borrowing and failing to curb bank credit growth. AFL cites Labor's Monthly Survey noting rising credit and higher prices harming workers purchasing power, urging corrective monetary and fiscal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
U. S
Federation
U. S. Treasury
National City Bank of New York
Treasury
AFL
Federal Reserve
Tax cut amounts for notable executives questioned
The passage lists large annual tax cuts for executives including Charles B. Skouras at 64000, Harry Bracy at 40000, Charles B. Wilson at 38600, C W Deyo at 98200, and William R Hearst at 31500, prompting readers to compare their own tax relief.
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Hh Congress
Charles B. Skouras
Harry Bracy
Kroger
Charles B. Wilson
General Motors
Russian Consul General Ordered to Leave United States
The Russian consul general, allegedly forcing two Russian teachers to return to Russia, was expelled after an incident in New York. One teacher reportedly attempted to escape by leaping from a third story window during imprisonment.
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Harry Lomakin
United States
Russia
New York
Lomakin
Owens Llinol
WPIX
Channel
New York Ciy
Naomi Dean
MPM
World
Third Street
Aton
Ilinois
Organized Labor
Fle| Ince
Petey
Ea Caverestisile
Siyanee
Labor Relations Actas
Paul H. Douglas
Alton School Tax Proposal Seeks Pay Raises and Repairs
Citizens will vote Saturday on a school tax to fund higher salaries for teachers from 1800 to 2400 yearly and to finance repairs and new lighting in school buildings. Revenue is estimated at 500000 annually, with 180000 in year two and 360000 over two years for upgrades and wages.
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Alton
Vic
Aton
Movable Chair Adjusts via Hidden Panel Mechanism
A London workshop describes a chair with a panel that allows slight pressure to tilt the seat. The arm supports enable the chair to slide backward or forward and the seat moves in any direction for comfort.
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London
Labor World letters and public notices from 1948
A missive collection includes signed letters from PAUL H. DOUGLAS advocating Labor Day rights and labor barga ining, a critique from Madison County Retail Food Dealers Assn about meat price reporting, and safety tips from the National Safety Council urging careful summer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Retail Food Dealers Assn
Alton- Wood River
Madison County
Paul F. Vaoiss
Springfield fair fans and staff celebrate community events
Reports from Springfield highlight Packing D and B staff at the fair on Republican Day. Congratulations to engaged Helen Dodd and sympathy to Catherine Fowler’s family. MPM baseball wins half and eyes Crown Supply final, while Ruth Yost leads voting for United Queen title.
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Veryone
Bernice Kruse
Springfield
Kruse
MPM
Crown Supply
Helen Dodd
P. Levis
Packing “C
Catherine Fowler
Ruth Yost
Packing “B
United Queen
The Loyal Dog and His Many Friends
A short proverb describes a dog whose tail wagging earns him many friends. The saying highlights friendliness and social appeal as valued traits in a small community vignette.
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Walton Censorship Board
Ace
Locate Arunteg
Wood
Rtlver Centra Labor Union
Leitas
Gove L Tribble
The
American Federation of Federation of Labor
Blir
Wea
St—Alton
Labor
Butova
National Safety Puncil
Ruth Barton
Jean Schmidt
Mary and
Bud Yates
Mickey Schmidt
Hubby
Maude Minton
Food Service
St ‘Oveph's Hospital
Carrie Holland
Floyd Jones
Unized Club
Harry Jenkins
Service Department
Shurtlett College
E. Broadway
Shortleff College
Igen
Arts & Crafts
Selesmansky Oe
Wisory of
Education
Histo
Posen
Income Tax Accounting
Tole
Labor Relations
Interior Design
Hibs Jewelers
West 3Rd Street
Yolton
State and
Delmar
Ragle
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