Congress debates common situs picketing bill amid union pressure
A reintroduced measure aims to legalize secondary boycotts and allow unions to shut down construction projects over subcontractor disputes. Critics warn of higher costs, delays, job loss, and reduced market freedom, citing 1951 Supreme Court limits and consumer impact.
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Organized Labor
Supreme Court
Congress
The Hometown Newspaper as Community Hub and Guardian
A Missouri editor defines the hometown newspaper as a freely operated chamber of commerce and town hall, a record keeper for historians, and a unifying force shaping culture, commerce, and local values in a good community.
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Missouri
Chamber of Commerce
Bouquets and Brickbats on Pay Raises and Titles
Betty Wagner comments on the $13 000 Congressional pay raise and the issue of courtesy titles for women. She argues titles are unnecessary and cites examples of gendered references and social expectations. She also notes various unrelated vignettes about risky behavior and a Gem of the week.
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U. S
Congress
The
Express
Letters on food costs and farm vs factory productivity
A Monticello Express reader refutes a 17 percent food spend claim, sharing personal data of 20 percent of income spent on groceries for two and questioning elderly and large-family figures. He also challenges farm versus factory productivity, praising farm-related scientists and institutions. Another letter complains of holiday meter enforcement in Monticello, recounting a parking ticket dispute and urging consistent meter rules.
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Miehe
USDA
Monticello Express Adtributes and Awards Summary
The Monticello Express, Monticello Iowa, lists publication details and postal info. It notes awards across general excellence typography editorials news coverage photography and community service, plus advertising services and subscription rates.
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Monticello Express, Inc
Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Jones County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
American Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Joralemon Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Linn
United States
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