Labor Licks Taft Hartley Back in 1864
In 1864 a proposed Hastings Folger anti strike bill stirred New York lawmakers as workers united in political action. Trade unions lobbied to defeat the measure, warning legislators that any backers would face the next election. Prominent labor leaders urged vigilance and wider mobilization across Albany and major cities.
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New York
Taft-Har
Folger
Philip Foner
U.S
Chamber of Commerce
New York City
Upstate
Wil
New York State
Rob
Hastings-Folg
Coopers Union
Martino
A. Kelly
Carpented
Dilon
Thomas Cooper
Senate
Mr. Hastings
Artson
Cleoner
Kelly al
Aston
MSS Asia
York Trades Assembly
Albany
Hechter
Troy
Rochester
Saltany
Butilo
Ompkins Sa
Fark
Nim
Enung
API Sim Net
Owerful Iron Molders
Godley
Lon Na
Soutien Durell
New
York
Buffalo
Godfrey
Simmons
Alton Tales of Town, Teachers and Teens
A fragmented Alton street scene recalls a first national bank area, a lively tobacco auction chant, and a Shurtlett football team incident. Beatrice Olsen, Rita and Betty Tompkins appear in casual vignettes as Ned Ryan and Buddy Rogers are referenced. Local residents vent about Alton being dull with three sides to every argument.
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Thirtreet
First National Bank
Sant
Walls
Walla
Wall Novia
Kennedy
Shurtlett
Shurtlet
Etna
Fosterburg
Wall
Joe Grostheim
Joe
Buddy Rogers
Buddy¢ Rogers
Jiarmann
Sid
Bude
Rita
Beatrice Olsen
B. O
Beatrice
Weil Bee
Mar
Betty Tompkins
Denver
Colorado
Alton
Wee
Ned Ryan
Plaso
West Broadway
Ned
St. Louis University
Betty Jo Wilson
United States
Elbw
Airplane industry shows shrinking profits and receiverships
Industry observers note only seven of fifteen major aircraft makers earned profits in the year and four smaller firms entered receivership. By early 1947, six companies reported losses as the postwar boom waned. Congress has already funded large aviation appropriations, purpose unclear.
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Congress
President Proclaims NEPH Week to Aid Disabled Workers
Washington D C President ruman proclaims October 5 as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. Interagency committee coordinates public support for sustained program to employ and use full capacities of disabled workers. Agencies include U S Employment Service Veterans Administration Public Health Service Civil Service Commission and more. The aim is full participation and self support for handicapped citizens.
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Washington
D. C
Ruman
United States Employment Service
Veterans Employment Service
Department of Labor
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Veterans Administration
Federal ‘Security’ Administration
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Employment Security
United States Public Health Service
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Wage and Hour Division Takes On Child Labor Work
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach announces transfer of child labor enforcement from the Division of Labor Standards to the Wage and Hour Division in Washington DC. The 1948 appropriations act funded the shift after cuts wiped out the former division.
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Washington, D. C
Labor Schwellenbach
Division of Labor Standards
Alton residents urge reader to back a new radio station
We the people weigh in on whether an Alton Illinois radio station should be created. Citizens including Mrs Pelpert Alton Sarah Patton Penny Woods Reed Wright and others argue a station would awaken outsiders support local business and lead to town improvement while some fear mortgage risks and overreaching authority. Readers express scattered optimism about the town’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pelpert
Altonocteey Road
Alton
Illinois
John Reed
Jersey
Toy Woods
Viewland
Petty Sir
Biscayne
Armory
Betty Wright
Alton Inal
Anda
Aton
Inia
False Claims And Advertising Probed In Food And Drug Claims
FTC actions target Butter-Nut coffee misrepresentation and Lee s Periodic pills for delaying menstruation and laxative risks. Hyman Wanke umbrellas will declare rayon content. Can canned goods stockpiles prompt government purchases to control prices and flood exports, with subsidies discussed to maintain prices.
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Pilon, Paxton& Gallagher Company
Buchanan-Thomas
Lee
Federal Trade Commission
Hyman Wanke ‘Company
EastSith Street
New York
Gov
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State
Alton, I
Milton Road’ Cleaners
State St
Burorisnacs Eagle
SLI
Gibson "Furniture Company
Alton, A
Ilman
Tingley
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Larry J. Steck
Staten
Reed
Court St
Taver
Harold Eyster
Mondax Lasalle Hotel
East Broadway
Ton State
Broadway
Aiton
Beauty Shop
Swirl Beauty Shop
MA West Broadway
Aiton, 1
Dooley’s Service Station
Sinclair Products
T and
Belle St
Illiams
Bidhe Motes
Alton Llinok
West Fourth Street
Gall
W. Broadway
Dial
Credit Open
Alton, Ill
LABOR
Taft Hartley
Federated Press
Ally York
Bob Bates
Bob
Alton’s
Neph
Fixture & Supply
George St
Aiton, Tt
Labor World
WERT
Bottled Gas & Appliance Company
Mestic
Utal
Hren Nobertson
Menace
BELL
Marquepite Ave
Wood River
Alton, Mk
Jackson
Mice
Phil Sehelat
Curtis Lashley
Lashley & Mohme
East
Madison
Mivex
W.l
Hudson's Restaurant
Vay Akton
Record Center
Delmar
Parkview
Roofing & Siding Co
Delmar Blvd
Universal Cushion CO
Central Ave
William B
Wynkoop
Faulstich Building
Broadway and Market
H. A. Newlin Dying and Transfer ‘Company
Washington Ave
Wes Pervert
North Side Tavern
Jagr Hoffman
Tate
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