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Newspaper
Labor World
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1946
Page
1
Odd reflections on Alton street signs reveal neglect and vandalism while praising local resilience and communal effort. The piece recalls Lili Marlene’s Hamburg and a washerwoman’s steady work as the town eyes renewal, hinting at a broader call for civic care and aging infrastructure. It closes noting continuation on page three.
Newton Black, executive of the GBBA, returns to Alton after touring wage conferences and conventions since July 25. He attended the Glass Bottle Blowers union convention in Columbus and spoke at other sites including Chicago Heights Winchester Indians Dunkirk Marion and Indianapolis. At Columbus Will iam Green of the AFL spoke on international labor relations and a ceremony honored servicemen who were GBBA members. Black called negotiations satisfactory and noted wage expansion and minor increases, with glass bottle plants going full out for production and new editions planned.
McKeon, an Australian, travels in the United States visiting San Francisco and Moquet-Forum France era, praising America while reflecting on Australia’s lack of comparable rivers and potential for greater development. He notes injuries from WWI service and discusses bilateral ties, education, and plans for collaboration.
The director of agriculture from Queensland, Australia, Mr McKeon, toured the United States observing farming methods. He praised American courtesies and efficiency, noted wide interior roads under construction, and said milder Australian winters allow year round crops. He departed after visiting the embassy in San Francisco and planned to return home via Brisbane.
A World War II veteran letter to Labor World denounces college freshmen hazing by upperclass traditions. The piece reflects on veterans who fought in Europe and the Pacific, urging faculty and students to value knowledge over ritual, and questions the wisdom of enforced rites.
John McKeon, Director of Agriculture in Queensland, stands with International Harvester officials for a farm machinery briefing. In the center sits Frank W. Bulcock, Director General of Agriculture in Australia, with H. A. Muller, Director of Agriculture in Victoria, observing as they inspect the latest farming implements.
Mayor Humphrey urges public ownership of electric services to curb monopoly profits by Union Light and Power. He cites high utility costs and recent SEC fines as evidence that government control may better serve residents. Local officials debate a municipal power plant as an alternative to private operation.
Foreign War Veterans host a contest with names and groups in Washington D C. The article notes changes to agency names and references social welfare and health boards, mentioning wage increases and funds linked to labor action. It cites Chicago and Wood River locations and a December 1 1946 date context.
At the Sinai State Federation of Labor convention in Bedford AG, Soderstrom urged a pro peace labor platform. He warned against war and urged defenses of free expression and labor rights, framing postwar policy as a path to stability, fairness, and economic security for workers.
William Diack for Machinists District No 8 reports a one year renewal with Auto Dealers Association and independent storage owners. 297 workers in Auto Mechanics Local 1262 get wage increases totaling 1.01 to 1.15 dollars per hour, a 40 hour week guarantee, retroactive pay to Sept 1 1945, and other improvements. Negotiations for a standard contract with all East Side dealers are planned for March 1946. Also note nails shortages and potential production limits due to OPA ceilings.
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