Editors and corporates shape the news says readers
A reader laments press bias favoring big business during reconversion and strikes. The piece argues editors suppress worker concerns, overemphasize corporate profit, and smear critics like Henry Wallace. It urges readers to judge speeches themselves, bypassing headlines and editorials.
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Westinghouse Company
AFL
Maritime
Musesttike
St. Louis Post
Pei
Sbig
Alton Fore
Selectagh
Sriscrsi
Uin
Thacj
Moscow
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Corporation
Wes
War graft fears as big business backs war profits warnings
Senator Hugh Mitchell cites U S war graft schemes where prominent representatives of big business placed staff in dollar a year jobs to steer contracts. He highlights Aluminum Company of Canada profits from a Canadian plant and warns government efforts to curb monopolies are undermined by private sector favoritism and covert influence during wartime.
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Mitchell
Garson
Standa Tard
Wergnami
Patni Wa
Garsson
Sete
Steen
Mvsat
Steve Satin
America
Enya
Dlg
Dana rEg
Neusinss
Grr
Reece
Ana
Utes
Conene
Suminar
Securit
Congress
Non-Union Worker Independence Emphasis in Labor Signal
A Mobile Labor Journal piece argues that non union workers lack freedom and dignity, needing guidance to gain self reliance through organized labor. It warns opponents aiming to keep workers divided will be labeled agitators while vowing to persevere for justice and solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aine
Tesson
Sleome
Union Label Week Proclaimed by St Louis and East St Louis Mayors
Mayors A. Kaufmann of Saint Louis and John T. Connors of East St Louis issue proclamations for Union Label Week October 28 to November 3 1946. The proclamations urge observance of Union Label and Industrial Show at Kiel Auditorium highlighting products made under Union conditions and promoting American labor standards.
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East St. Louis
St. Louis
A. ?. Kaufmann
Missouri
John T. Connors
Mincis
L. Union Label and Industries
M. Oraburn
United
Emiy
Sandard
A. P. Kaufman
The
Saint Louis
Bie
Saint ‘Susans
Soroitom
Kiel Auaitorium
Saint Lous
Ayer Connors
Savemereas
John
East Stous Linois
Trades Assembly Notes Sept 12 Meeting In Centralia
Credentials received for Mrs Jack Churchill Mrs Dave Brazel and Mrs Thomas Dean as delegates from the Women's Auxiliary The AFL asks aid to organize local school teachers UCC requests a committee chair for the Union Treasuries Division Theo Sheppard elected secretary to serve The Trades Assembly investigates Exil Sayre death at Alton State Hospital Centralia Illinois The communication was ordered complied with before the second jury session.
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Trades Assembly
Women's ‘Auxiliary
Jack Churchill
Dave. Brazel
Thomas Dean
Othe Alton
Atetter
American Federation of Labor
William Green
United Community Chest
Assembly
Asorchairmen
Union Treasuries
Campaign
Theo Sheppard
Trades and Labor Assembly of
Centralia
Ilinois
Alton
Exil Sayre
Operalin Engineers Local No
Alton State Hopital
Serand Jury
Meeting on Union Label Exposition in St Louis set for Oct 29 to Nov 3
Theo Sheppard described the upcoming Union Label and Industrial Exposition in St Louis running October 29 to November 3. Speakers from the Exhibition Committee will address unions and merchants, with notes on advertising in out of town labor publications and a call for letters to merchants warning against unsupported ads.
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Theo Sheppard
St. Louis
Fother
Mavle
Sheppard
Persis
Sarge
Alton High Game and Hourly Dilemma Crowd Control
A fragmentary opinion piece argues downtown shopping and late hours congest roads as workers, shopgirls, and bus operators struggle with delays. It notes Alton High faces McKinley High of St Louis Friday night, urging support for the game amid broader fears of chaos and wartime strain on labor and tavern activity.
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Alk
Alton High
McKinley High School
St.Louis
Wetory
Marquette
Alton
Wood River
Cil
Je Ledlock
Waltessen
Weil
Germany
Holland
Teen Trends and Parades Highlight Local Night Scene
A cheeky roundup notes teens in white shirts worn backward sparking chatter on fashion and a forthcoming Song and Dance Parade on KXOK. It lists top teen picks like Rumors Are Flying and Crosby Take It Away as likely summer hits among about three in five teens surveyed.
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Hughes
KXOK
Gil
Newsome
Crosby
South” America
Rural Carriers Vote for AFL Affiliation
Rural carriers meeting at the NALC convention in Omaha voted to affiliate with the AFL aided by delegates and plans for a nationwide campaign. The decision aims to pool strength with other rural carriers and extend benefits of a larger organization to unaffiliated rural men through a vigorous outreach drive.
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Detroit
National Association of Letter Seekers
AFL
National Federation of Rural Letter Carriers
Monkey Business in Cocoa Discusses Ancestry And Morality
Three monkeys debate rumors about human descent, defending monogamy and family duty while condemning neglect. They argue a pure fence around a coconut tree would cause famine and force theft, reflecting themes of property, restraint, and social order.
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Thal
Jand
Monk
Amon
Monk Won’t Do This Night Ride Or Violence Tale
A fragmented verse recalls a monk avoiding night outings and weapons while a character named BUT BROTHER faces a descent from kin. The text also references a question about local subscription to the Labor World amid unclear connections.
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Alton, Illinois
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Jerseyville
Harry Orrell
Frank
Republican
Madison County
Witte
Mellon Aluminumy Trust
Candifan
Extea
Sam
Mitchell Point
RED Feather
Mayors of
Land Union
Stor
Bil
Monkey Business
Links Klan
Daniel Duke
Georgla
Bund
Duke
Ku Klux Klan
Federated Pictures
W. Sed
Hollywood
Slars
Wesy
Brownbilt Shoe Store
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