AFL CIO union merger outlines size and leadership
The AFL and CIO combine into a single federation with about 16 million members reported, though officials claim 15 million. George Meany becomes president with William Schnitzler as secretary treasurer. Walter Reuther remains a CIO vice president heading the United Auto Workers. A new Washington headquarters is prepared, and some unions may join or stay independent.
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CIO
Labor Department
George Meany
Walter Reuther
Reuther
Hur Cio
United Auto Workers Union
Meany
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
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Brotherhood of Firemen
Brotherhood of
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Advertising claims and local ads overview
A reader message highlights that ad shopping saves money time and steps and promises evidence from the Lee Community Survey. The page lists large medium and small ads with various local businesses such as Cardwell Motors Fredman Bros Illinois Electric Gas Martyn Montgomery Ward ABC Liquor Stores Herrin Supply Co Ward Walker Sons Zwick Sons Al & Rays Cafe Bracy Insurance Irwin's Radio TV Leslie Shoe Store and others.
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Cardwell Motors
Fredman Bros
Illinois Electric Gas
Martyn
Montgomery Ward
ABC Liquor Stores
Herrin Supply Co
Ward
Walker Sons
Zwick Sons
al & Rays’ Cafe Tavern Bracy Insurance Agency
Irwin’s Radio TV
Leslie Shoe Store
Max D
Murray Furniture
Red’s
Sani-Cream Store
Sawyer TV
White’s Bar-B-Q
Williams Store
Mailmen to gain maroon trim on uniforms
The Post Office Department approves a restyling for 100000 letter carriers and special delivery messengers. Trousers and jackets stay cadet blue-gray while shirts become blue and ties and uniform trim switch to maroon.
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Washington
Post Office Department
AFL-CIO Created From Merging Two Labor Groups
The organization forms from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations with an initial stake of 1,800,000. The merger creates a unified national federation aimed at boosting labor influence.
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Afl-Cio
American Federation of Labor and
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Walker to lead Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce
Bob Walker elected president of the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce this week. Walker, a variety-store manager, succeeds M. J. Pyatt. New officers include Frank Woosley as first vice president George Wolfe as second vice president and Victor Provatt as secretary treasurer. Pyatt joins the board with new directors Dean Bartle and W. K. Crawford Sr.
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Bob Walker
Pinckneyvilleber of Commerce
Four Million U S Motor Vehicles Scrapped in 1954
The 1954 scrap total reached about four million motor vehicles, reflecting a major reshaping of the U S auto fleet. Industry officials noted continued demand for used parts and a surge in new car sales later that year.
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U. S
Pontiac
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Venetian Blind Factory
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Gil So. Il
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Pinckneyville
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George Wolfe
Victor Provatt
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Hunter Motor Co
North Illinois Ave
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North Park Avenue
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