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The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
Education Cones First

The farmer Of today is far better informed on
financial. social, economic and other national and
international problems than was the farmer Of pre-
war days.
Much Of the credit for that mus 60 to the agrl-
cultural cooperative organizations, which have
recognized he need for educating their members IN
order 10 make them better, more scientifically
equipped soldiers in the fight for farm recovery
and prosperity.
The co-ops do not simply try to improve market
inc methods and widen markets and raise prices 10
profitable levels they disseminae a wealth OF m1or-
nation and opinion that bears on a thousand prop
lens which direc ly or indirectly affect the welfare
CT agriculture. That work, though II IS little pub
Iicized, is every bit as valuable as the work the CO.
ops do in connec ion with the regular routine Of
the farming industry.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
Death After Dinner

The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Underwriters has issued a booklet, entitled "Death
After Dinner" which deals graphically with the
night driving problem. 1t shows that poor street
lighting IS the Dark Angels best friend; and dur
ing the past few years many American communities,
due to false economy, have permitted their street
lighting standards to drop sharply.
In the words Of the booklet, 1--WE are attempt
ing to operate twentieth century vehicles under
nineteenth century visibility conditions. The result
is found in the fact that 20,95O persons were killed
last year IN a total Of 400, 600 accidents occurring
o!Wouo09 9qL ssau4IBp 10 smoq IBmIou 9ql Stump
cost OF these accidents is conservatively estimated
at S9OO,OOO,OOO; and in a very high percentage of
The mishaps inadequate street lighting was the
cause. In striking contrast, only $1,000 persons
were killed during daylight hours last year; even
though traffic is three times as dense during The
day as at night. The pedestrian bore the brunt of
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
You'd Pay the Bill

According to Public Utilities Fortnlghtly, pub
lie utilities pay considerably more than half the cost
of the STATE government of California, through a
utility franchise tax based on a percentage OF their
gross revenue. This percentage used to be Z II per
cent, but was increased to 8 per cent in 1888.
In all the states, public utilities are among the
largest, if not The largest, paxayers- Utility dol
lars are a potent force in keeping schools open, Id
building roads and buildings, and in paying for all
the activities of government.
Whether or not the utilities are taxed is beside
the issue. The point that should engage the atten-
ton Of thoughtful citizens is, who would pay the
bills if the utilities were taken over by government,
and tax free, politically managed plants took their
place?
You don't have to be a seer to guess the answer.
Every property owner would pay for the loss; every
business, every home owner, every factory. Your
taxes, direct and indirect, would soar; at the ex-
pense of employment, Of industrial development, of
residential building.
That something the government ownership adj
vocates don't like to talk about when trying to rally
the public behind their banner.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
By Cranston Clayton
Pastor, Park City M. Z. Church

Now that the Supreme Court of the United
States has squarely faced the fact tina Negroes are
barred from jury service in The South and has cate
forically ruled that his makes a conviction OF a
Negro invalid, how is law, from this time on, to be
enforced among Negroes? 1t a Negro can be con-
victed Of rape unless others of his color be allowed
to serve as jurors, how can he be convic ed Of any
other crime unless Negroes are jurors?
1t would seem that the South has its choice Of
three ways Of proceeding. One would be to secede
from he Union and thereby escape the jurisdiction
Of the Supreme Court. Another Civil War how
ever is obviously too expensive for the value Of the
issue.
A second alternative would be to enforce law
among Negroes Illegally; that is by terrorism and
l~ynchings. This is all too likely to be what will
really happen. Now that the white citizens Of Ala
bama have to recognize The futility of spending
further time and money trying to get a conviction
against the SEQ, tsboro boys with Negro jurymen
being allowed, they are a thousand times more
likely than ever to resort to the rope or he torch.
And hereafter in Alabama and other places bar
b.rism is all to apt to replace even he semblance
of orderly process Of law.
Yet barbarism can not last. 1t is unthinkable
That il can. We are too human to 60 on forever
brutalizing our fellows and degrading ourselves
through the practice Of community murder. What
then must be .he final outcome? There is nothing
left except to admit Negroes to jury service. And
why not? In practically any county in the South
there are Negro citizens qualified IN every way, in
education, native ability, and character, to be ac-
cep able Jurors. AS sure as there is a good God
who in the long run always establishes justice in his
world, these people viii finally get their rights. The
big, the m~agnamious, the Christian thing for US to
do is grant the Negro his constitutional right OF
jury service without going through any further
period Of hatred, struggle, and violence.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
Are We Going to War?

Today as in 1914, Europe is an armed camp
jealousy greed and suspicion among nations have
started the whole continent in a wild race for big.
ger and better arms.
Germany has strapped the Versailles treaty and
is steadily rearming; France has moved thousands
of soldiers to the German border; Italy has called
together the veterans Of 1914 and has extended the
time of her men already enlisted. Meanwhile,
England, feeling secure in her might, ostensibly is
doing everything to relieve the strained conditions
of European nations.
Sooner or later the sinister clouds lowering over
Europe will burst and spread war and destruction
over all, and will gradually embrol the world in
another Titanic strugge.
Because of the interdependence of nations and
the far flung investments Of our capitalists, there
can be not doubt as to whether an European war
would inveigle the United States.
Therefore, the question of concern to us as col
lege students is, what attitude are we going to take
toward the war?
No longer is war pictured to US as a glorious adj
venture to right the Sufferings of wronged human
ity but, rather, we see it in its true light-a horri-
bic maelsrom growing out of fear, hatred, and
the desire for profit.
Are we going to gain fall victims to insidious
and to false patriotismf Or are we go
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
Annuities Win Public Favor

A survey recently made of % companies writ
ing eighty per cent of the total ordinary life insur-
ance in force In this country, shows a continued
increase in the number of policies of the annuity
type sold, in relation to all sales.
During 1894, for example, annuity premiums
represented 16.5 per cent Of the total premium in
come Of these companies AS compared with 100 per
cent during 1888 Since 1880, annuity income has
increased by more than 400 per cent.
This brings statistical proof that more and more
people are purchasing life insurance as an invest
ment, as well as a protection for others. The ordi-
nary annuity policy contains relatively little pro-
lection; it is almost entirely Of investment value,
inasmuch as its primary purpose is to assure the
purchaser himself that he viii have an income in
oil dage. In brief, peronss who once bought policies
that guaranteed protection for their dependents IN
case of the wage earner's death or disability, are
now looking after their own financial futures as
well.
During Life Insurance Week, which is observed
annually, the industry adopts as its motto: "Finan-
cial Independence Through Life Insurance" It is
a splendid thing that millions of citizens are achiev-
ing that ambition.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
The Too Well Remembered Man

2 In a recent article in Fortune, F" Roswell Maglll,
professor Of law at Columbia, discusses the plight OF
the ''Too Well member Man.. The American
taxpayer. &
Mr.. Magill points out that there are three basic
criteria to apply as yardsticks TO any tax system.
The first of these is adequacy does the system pro
duce as much revenue as is needed7 The second is
economy in administration; how much Of each tax
dollar is required to pay the costs of collection?
The third is fairness in distribution; do all classes
Of he people pay their equitable share?
In Mr.. Magill's opinion, which is imposingly
buttressed with facts, the Federal Government S tax
system falls down Oh all three coun-s.
1t is not adequate; the Treasury s report for the
last fiscal year shows Total receipts of a little more
than Three Thousand Million as against expendi-
lures of Seven Thousand Million
The deficit has actually exceeded total receipts.
/. is not economical in administration. Over a
ten-year period, the cost of collection to the govern
ment; which is obviously the same thing, indirect
", as the cost to the tax payer; has ranged as high
at $217 per 500 Of revenue, as compared to a high
of $1.74 in Great Britain. In addition the United
States develops more than eighteen times as much
litigation each year out of the income tax as does
Great Britain.
And finally the system is not equitable. One
group of taxpayers pays more than IT should;
another less. And the exis, ence of billions OF dol
lars Of government state, and municipal bonds, some
free from all taxes, some free from one and not
another, further complicates the problem Of eqult-
able distribution of the cost of government.
III brief, our federal tax system; along with
that of other units of government; is w%asteful, in
efficient and outmoded. The welfare of the nation
demands that it be thoroughly and realistically re-
Vised. 2
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27

nigh. driving accidents, SO per cent of those killed
being foot travellers.
AS the browning evidence Of the tragic folly of
permitting street ligh ing standards to deteriorats,
the bookle presens comparisons Of two groups Of
cities which were exhaustively surveyed. One group
extended is street lighting facilities at an in
creased cost of 8 cents per capita per year. As a
result, it enjoyed a % per cent reduction in night
IA. ~alities, and a saving in economic waste of $2O7
per capita.
The other group slashed street lighting expendit-
ures, at a saving" Of IS cents per capita per year.
Result A 7.6 er cent increase in night fatalities. and
an increase in economic loss of SO cents per capita.
Better street and highway lighting is one Of the
essential keys 20 automobile accident reduction: and
pays its way, with dividends to boot.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27

Much comment was O~ccaslOned
by the Federal Government re-
cent refusal to contest the con-
stitutiosality Of the NRA in the
Supreme COur when, at The Gov
eminent 3 request, the Court dis
missed the ease against a lumber
man who had deliberately refused
to obey the code. Critics Of the
NRA were acrid, friends were
silent and worried.
Now both sides have cause to
feel better. The government is
going to the high court with
another NRA case which is as I'M
portant and as clear cut as that
Of the dissenting lumberman.
The case involves a company
which was indicted on nineteen
counts for violating the Live
Poultry Code. These counts run
all the way from selling diseased
birds to overworking and under
paying workers. The Manhattan
Circuit Of Appeals decision on the
case; which prepared the way for
a Supreme Court appeal is inter
esting. The judges held that, in
as much as the chickens sold by
the company crossed state lines
they were within inter-tate COM
merce, and were legally subject
to NRA control. But they also
held that the working conditions
of the company's employees were
MOI an interstate affair, and so
could not be regulated by the
NRA or an yother federal agency.
1t is obvious thta if the Supreme
Court sustains this opinion the
NRA will have won a small point
and lost a great one without con-
troll over wages and hours, the
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
Regulate-DOn't Kill
BY &. Hcfer

A bulletin issued by the Associated Industries
Of Alabama says: 1.-The first Holding Company bill
The Public Utility Ac, of 1885 ha been introduced
i'll Congress.
1T would be bad enough if aimed only only at
Utility Holding Companies, but once this sort Of
bill gets inc swing, the addition of a word or two
would quickly include other or all holding companies
in its net.
There are some four hundred holding com
panies listed in good standing on the New York
Stock Exchange, and only forty Of these are Utility
Holding Companies.
1t IS conceivable that these forty are the bad
ones that must go? And, conceding that some past
practices might not be considered good practices
today; though considered good in 1929 does it fol
low that hey should have their heads chopped off
abolished entirely?
"Does your doctor cut off your leg to cure your
sore toe?
Regulation, net destruction, is the Govern
ment s business"
The holding company form Of management is al
most as old as industry itself; and the reason for
its existence is as potent now as it has ever been.
The public can often be best and most efficiently
served by large units, with the financial, technical
and management resocures that only a large unit
can command. That is true Of public utilities. 1t
is true Of railroads. 1t is true of a dozen other
kinds of business; store, newspapers, etc.; which
have demonstrated the soundness of the holding
company plan.
The Federal government has itself shown its be-
lief that the holding company is necessary, in lis
own Tennessee Valley project. The Y is a hold
ing company pure and simple. 1t buys small electric
systems and consolidates them into one great sys-
In principle, the iva, pet of the politicians who are
behind the present bill, is not one whit different
than the private holding companies the government,
now seeks to destroy.
That holding companies in the utility field; as
IN all other fields; have occasionally abused their
privileges, is not denied. Nor is it denied that the
government should adopt a forward looking regu-
latory policy toward the holding companies which
would protect the interest Of the public and invest
os alike. The other day one of the country lead
ing private utility executives presented specific sug-
gestlons toward that end. But it is denied; not only
by utility leaders and investors, but by millions Of
honest citizens that the way to cure what disease
ex'sts IN the holding company structure is to throt-
tie the patient.
The Associaed Industries of Alabama concludes
LIS bulletin with the statement that the pres
ent bill is wrong in principle and ought to be stop
ped dead in its tracks. The public interest; which
means the interest of everyone who has a dollar in
vested IN utility securities, or uses light and power,
demands that that be don't. Regulate-don't kill.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27
A Well Deserved Rate Increase

Last summer the Glass l railroads of the country
petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for
a ten per cent general rate increase. This, the rail
roads estimated, would produce additional revenue
to the extent of. $170,O0O,000 a year; an increase
they held to be absolutely essential, inasmuch as
their operating expenses had increased considerably
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27

QUO
One OF the natural results Of de-
preston was a gradual slowing
down IN corporate financing.
Bond issues grew fewer and sm;Il-
Ter, finally disappeared almost en-
tirely. Last year the passage Of
the bit erly debated Securities
Act put an additional crimp in
financing operations; provisions
OF the bill were so sweeping that
corporation executives were liter
ally afraid to offer the public
even the choisest securities.
During March, the bond market
began to show signs Of life for
the first time in several years.
New security registrations totaled
20l,00O,000 a rise Of 81 per cent
over February. They were not
confined to small, speculative is
sues; five of The nations s largest
corporations filed applications ex-
ceeding $40, DOC, 900 each. Lead
er was southern California Eui-
son, which applied for an issue OF
$73,00O,0 600.
Officials of the Securities Ex-
change Commission were jubilant.
offered the opinion tina. the IL
naneing log-jam had been broken
at last A large number Of bond
men, however, were dubious
They pointed out that the issues
were not really new, that they
are refundlng operations. In
other words, The companies max
ing the issues were merely retlr-
Ing old bonds, paying high rates
OF interest, TO replace them with
new bonds at lower rates.
SEC head Kennedy admitted
that was true, bur said that a
period OF refunding always pre-
cedes any attempt to raise
who'll new" funds, inasmuch as
corporations must adjuS. their IL
nancIal structures to fit market
conditions. Mr.. Kennedy did not
say that the simpIificaLion OF SEC
rules had anything to do with the
increase III financing, but most OBJ
servers give much OF the credit to
that. Last fall, one applicant for
an issue was forced to fill 10000
pages with data; which had to be
assembled and compiled at the
company's expense. Since the
commission revamped it's rules
and forms, applicants no longer
have 10 keep their accounting de-
partments on "A hour shifts in
order to prepare the necessary in
formation. One Of the largest Of
the March issues involved the pre-
paration of but 70 pages of data
on the ocmpany's status and OPP
e~rationS.
whether or not any brand new
bond issues appear in the near fu-
ture, there will be continued acti-
vity of the refunding order. The
Literary Digest says that it is cur
rently predicted that One Thous-
and Million Of refunding issues by
private corporations will appear
shortly.
1t is a noteworthy fact that the
English security market is the
scene of many new capital issues.
Great Bri,ian's low point in fl
nancing occurred two years before
ours and now, apparently, she is
coming back q year or 50 ahead Oh
us.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27

ing to learn a lesson taught twenty years ago and
realize the utter ~inhumanity and futility Of war?
Again | raise the ques, ion. What is going to be
our attitude toward this barbarous practice that is
threatening to wipe out the whole of mankind?
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27

Edior's Note-The following editorial appeared
III the forum column of the Knoxville News-Sentin-
el on April 7. The writer is a prominent Knoxville
minister, active in interracial affairs, and we'll
known at Knoxville College.
The Omaha guide., 1935-04-27

HIGHLIGHTS

Happenings That Affect the Din
ner Pals, Dividend Checks and
lax Bills Of Every Individual.
National and International
Problems Inseparable from Lo-
cal Welfare.
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CONTINUED on Page 81
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managements want to wave the white flag and sur
render their economic position, that is their bust
Montana labor news., 1935-07-18
Roster of Glasgow Unions

Valley County Trades and Labor Council,
Ronald Neune, President, Glasgow, Mont,
Frank Sutherland, Recording Sec. and
Correspondent, Glasgow, Montana Arthur
Clark, financial Sec. and Treas, Box
1864. Glasgow. Montana. Meets, Dignan
Hall. asgow, Montana, 8 O'Clock every
first and third Monday evening.
Musicians Protective Union. Glasgow Local
144, A. +. of NJ. Sim Northrup, 1873 lst
Ave. So, Glasgow, Montana. Meets Dig
nan Hall. Glasgow every lst and 3rd
Monday afternoon at o'clock.
Bartenders and Culinary Workers, Glasgow
Local 4o4. Meets Dignan Hall, every
End and 4th Thursday evening, 8 o'clock.
Bernard Sullivan, Sec. and Bus. Agent,
High Life Tavern, Glasgow, Montana.
Carpenters and Joiners, international Bro
therhood of Local l2ll. Arthur Clark,
Fin. Sec. & Bus. Agt., Box 1853, Glasgow.
Meets End and 4th Fridays, Odd Fellows
hall, Glasgow, Montana.
Painters, Decorators and PaPerhangers, Int.
Brotherhood of Local No. 962. Jas.
$. Venue, Sec. and Treas, Glasgow, Mont,
Ronald Venue, Bus. Agent, Glasgow, Mon
tana. Meets End and 4th Fridays. Dig
nan Hall, Glasgow, Montana.
Plasterers Union Local 764. T. II. Stewart,
Sec. and Treas, Bus. Agent, Glasgow.
Montana Irregular meetings.
Electrical Workers Int. brotherhood of
Local 758, Clune, Montana Power
Bldg, Sec. & Bus. Agt, Glasgow. Mon
tana. Meets, Montana Power Building,
Glasgow, Montana.
Truck Drivers Union. Transfers, Chauf-
fers. etc, Local 635, Fort Peck, Mon
tana. E. C.. Noel, Sec. & Treas, Box 900
Fort Peck, Mont, II. ]. Kelley, Bus. Agt.i
Box 300 Fort Peck, Mont. Meets, Blue
Ok, Wheeler, Montana.
Operating Engineers, Int. brotherhood of
Branch Charter OF Seattle. Washington
Local. Mr.. Scoilield, Bus. Aet, Box 900,
Fort Peck, Mont. Meets at Blue Ok,
Wheeler, Montana.
Montana labor news., 1935-07-18
Roster of Anaconda Unions

Central Labor Council of Anaconda. Meets
first and third mondays Of each month
in Mill and Smeltermen's Hall, Anaconda
Mont. President, c. B. Ashlock; Vice
President, William Smith; Secretary,
Pete D. Liddell, Box 492; Treasurer, r.
]. Daniels; Warden. Luke Traynor; Trus.
tees, Joseph Doran, Charles Devine and
John Hamill.
Retail Clerks Union, Local No, l04l-Pres-
ident, Pete r.. kenne; vice president
Floyd Vim; cor, and fin. sec, Pete D.
Liddell; guard, Fred Barrett; guide, Tim
Calnan; trustees. David Dorward, James
White, Hershal Bates; delegates to Cen
trail Labor Council, Carmeleta Martin, W.
A. Madren, w. J. Clark.
Local No. SIS, ]. B. |. u. of A. Meets
every fourth Monday at 1880 p. m. at
2l0 E. Commercial. NJ. l.. Madren,
president; II. H.. Horne, secretary
treasurer. -Exp. o-S-33.
international Brotherhood of Transfers,
Chauffers, Stablemen and Helpers Of
America, Local No. l0I. President, J. c.
Sastrich; vice-president, Vim. Murphy;
recording secretary, Il. j. Nillereaue;
secretary Jack Anderson; con-
ductor, Joe futile; business agent, John
Monohan; trustee, ]. B. Cardinal; dele
gates to Central Labor Council, ]. G.
Sestrich, John Monohan and A. Wright.
United Association of Journeymen Plumb
ers and Steamfitters, Local Union No.
673. President, Dan E. Sullivan; Fin.
Sec, Joe Sullivan. Meets first and third
Tuesdays at Carpenters Hall.
Montana labor news., 1935-07-18
Butte Unfair List

Grand Central Market, III East Park St.
New York Bargain Store, lly T.. Park st.
All Allen-A Products.
The Eaton Metal Product Co.. of Billings
By the Cascade Trades and Labor As
sembly.
Henningsen Engineering Co, of Omaho,
Nebraska.
Majestic Radio and Household Appliances.
Rex Flour and Products of Royal Milling
Co., by Great Falls Central Council.
Mr.. Burr, handyman.
Guys Garage-Rocker,
Martins Garaee-Rear, Alley on Porphyry
and Main.
Hansen MACPHERSON Co.
Joe Soda. Garbage Man.
Bill Wren's Auto Lot, S. Main St.
7. ] Manley Real Estate Co.
Buildings and Owners
433 s. Arizona St, VIM. Dunekel, owner.
9 W, Mercury; $40 S. Dakota, F. Nc
Grady Estate.
OIL Utah, J. c. Moebus, owner.
UNFAIR BEAUTY SHOPS AND SCHOOLS
McCarrolls-7 E. Granite St.
Lewis Beauty School, New Mayer Building.
Maisson Marie Beauty Shoppe, Mayer Bldg.
Operated by Lewis Beauty SCHOOL,
DO NOT PATRONlZE
Kohier Plumbing Products. Kohler, Wis.
Union Iron Works and Products, Spokane,
Washington.
homa City.
Pierce Packing Co, Billings
Midland Empire Packing Co., Billings
Gamble Robinson Co., Lewistown