Loud critics of cinema crowds and local business rivals in Alton
A letter laments loud moviegoers who disrupt silent film era lip reading, criticizes out of town businesses moving into Alton from St. Louis, including bakeries and laundries, and questions why a new YMCA site near East Broadway remains unfunded amid local stagnation. It urges more community effort and enterprise from Alton residents.
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Perdition
Alton F
Winflow
Alton
St. Louis
Titan
Ruth
Broadway
Lewis and Clark Bridge
Henry Street
YMCA
Oklahoma
Alton Juste
New One Way Beer Bottle Industry Predicted
An article discusses the manufacture of one way beer bottles, praised as clean efficient containers. It argues buyers discard the container after use, avoiding return trips and backroom handling, predicting a booming standard in everyday life.
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Iss
Legion Exposition at Riverside Park Promises Big Crowd
The Legion Exposition at Riverside Park aims to draw thousands over four days with a colossal tent showing the latest merchandise from vendors. Scott Field plans a sky display and band, plus a homegrown carnival atmosphere backed by local organizations.
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Riverside Park
Scott Field
Alton
Green Lees Holiday on 1948 Election Day in Wisconsin
William Green of the AFL announced a 1948 Election Day holiday for 10 million workers to maximize votes against Congress members who backed the Taft-Hartley bill. He spoke at the Wisconsin Federation of Labor and foresees intense political action, with essential workers staying on the job.
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Green Lees
Green Bay
Wis
AFL
AFL Executive Council
Chicago
Green
Labor World Names of Tenders and Tales
The Labor World highlights various tenders and ventures in each issue, noting notable writers and reporters. It previews diverse stories from labor concerns to community updates, emphasizing engaging and enterprising topics for readers.
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thelFa
Ingold Named Life Insurance Rep for Union Labor Life
Charles E. Ingold of 120 Lee Street, Alton Illinois, named representative by Union Labor Life Insurance Company of New York. Woll announces appointment via letters to labor organizations. Ingold active local 95 Glass Blowers for 14 years, former vice president two years. Company owned by 60 plus unions, aims to offer life insurance near cost for wage earners and trade union members.
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Hhe Union Labor Late Insurance Company of
New York
Charles E. Ingold
Lee Street
Alton
Illinois
Matthew Woll
Ingold
Glass Blowers Association
Labor Life Insurance ‘Company
Glass Bottle Blowers Condemn Taft Hartley Bill
A denunciation of the Taft Hartley Labor Bill was voiced by Glass Bottle Blowers Assn officials led by executive member svewson Black at a Brighton hotel board meeting. Leo W. condemned the hamstringing legislation.
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Svewson Black
International Glass
Bette Lows Amoditin Beat i Alon Afte Har Ttan
Taft-Hartle Ennsylva
Black
Leo W.at
GBBA
Brighton
Bay State worker urges 65 cent minimum pay repeal
A Bay State worker denounces the 65 cent minimum wage as too low and calls for its removal from state law. The article notes heated debate in a subcommittee over raising the minimum wage and reflects broader tensions among Republicans about wage standards and labor protections. The piece cites opposition from Mainline Republicans and support for a 60 cent standard, linking to national debates on the Fair Labor Standards Act and related wage bills.
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Bay State
Song
Wey
Tne
New Spirit
E.lare
Stanley Jones
Taft
Cormack
Women's Christian Temperance
McConnell
Repub l
Conliian of Pennsylvania
Feso
Fair Labor
Nour
The
Republic
Glass Bottle Blowers Association
Able Speakers to Address Illinois State Fed Convention in Peoria
The Illinois Federation of Labor plans a large Peoria convention with over 1200 delegates and many wives attending. Notable speakers include William Green, Governor Dwight Green, Chicago official Martin Kennedy, Bishop Joseph Schlarman, Jerome Finkle, and Phillips Bradley, addressing wage earners and labor issues during a full week starting December 22, 1947.
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Illinois
Peoria
Labor
R. G. Soders- ‘Trom
Ilinois Federaion of Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
Dwight H. Green
Ilinois
Springfield
Martin H. Kennedy
Chicago
Joseph H. Schlarman
Jerome Finkle
Phillips Bradley
Institute of Labor and Industrial
Sam Foams
Ieee Corree
Catholic Diocese Urged to Employ Union Labor
The Hartford diocese urges all Catholic pastors to require union labor for all new building and repair work on churches parishes institutions and corporations. Bishop Henry J. O'Brien promotes use of union labor across Catholic facilities in the state.
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Henry J. O'Brien
Hartford
Canned Goods Supply Seen 5 Percent Lower for 1947
Washington DC reports the Department of Commerce states the nation's supply of 12 major canned fruits and vegetables in 1947-48 will likely drop about 5 percent from the previous year. The decline covers both new deck production and carryover stocks from last year.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Green Predicts Labour Law Repeal At Chicago Address
AFL President William Green rallies a huge Chicago Labor Day audience to oppose Taft-Hartley and other anti labor measures. He cites wage gains, warns the crackdown would weaken unions, and vows to defeat supporters until repeal is achieved. Continued on Page 8.
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Green
Chicago
Tawa
AFL
Federal Trades Commission Actions Hit Cigarette Makers
The Federal Trades Commission clamps down on cigarette manufacturers over nicotine and tar claims. Old Golds cited as lowest in nicotine by Readers Digest survey. Lorillard ads claimed throat friendliness. FTC notes small brand variations minimal and not economically significant. Also report covers food safety actions with flour taint and animal feed, plus Nabisco product fines for contaminated items.
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Ola Wera
Trades Commission
Sevenen
Lorillard Company
Tudo
Yardley
London
F&da
Federal Correctional
Hog Feed General Mill, Inc
National Biscuit Company
Nabisco Graham
Nabisco Devils
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Sottle Manufactured
American Legion
Cooper
Greater Alton Association of Commerce
Industrie
Doventown Business Men's Association
Scott
Belle
Charles Ingold
Egies
Nairag
Mars
Wiliam Green
Taft Harley Lew
Chicago Son of Labor
Mula
Company 10
Chicago Federation of Labor
Tess
Shiv Green
Federal Trades Commission
Suage
One du Lac, Wis. Dh
Hazen W. McEaid
Canter Studios
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