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Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
ARKANSAS UNIONS
TELL OF STRIKE
Ask Butte Unions to Boycott
Products Of Tucker Duck and
Rubber Company.

To All International Unions, State
Branches, and Central Labor
Unions.
Greetings:
BY action Of the Fort Smith Trades
and Labor Council in regular meet
ing assembled, Nov. 18th, 1887, all
products manufactured by the Tuck
er Buck and Rubber Company Of
Fort Smith, Arkansas, r placed on
the unfair list and organized labor
is urged not to buy articles that are
labeled Tucker Duck and Rubber Co.
On July 9th, 1887, one hundred
and eighty-six employees of the
Tucker Duck and Rubber Co, who
are members of Local 1861 Of the
Carpenters and Joiners of America,
went on strike for a signed agree
ment, specifying wages, working
conditions, and recognition of their
union.
After an attempt by the company
to unload some lumber at the plant
with non-union workmen, an injunc-
ton was granted by Chancery Judge,
c. M. Wofford, prohibiting the pick
citing Of the plant. Sixteen weeks
Of bitter struggle has followed, in
which the management of the COM
pany has resorted to every means
of coercion and intimidation to in
duce these workmen to deny their
union, and return to work. Due to
the moral and financial support of
organized labor in this vicinity, they
are still 100 per cent.
Seeing that the union members
could not be shaken from their de-
termined efforts to establish union
conditions in the plant, the manage
ment has resorted OF terrorism, and
strike breakers. The business man.
ager of the union was shot at on his
way home, and three bullet holes
through his car attest the fact. Dyn-
amite was found on the roof of the
Labor Temple, after a prowler was
routed during a meeting of the
Tucker Duck Workers.
The plant is being operated at the
present time with about eighty in
experienced workmen, gathered
from the farms of the surrounding
district. We believe this is their last
effort to operate an open shop. If
we a curtail the production of this
plant, organized labor will have won
another victory.
The Fort Smith Trades and Labor
Council is asking your moral sup
port. Please publish the inclosed
notice in your labor papers, post in
your meeting halls, and inform your
members and friends, NOT to buy
any of the products labeled Tucker
Duck and Rubber Company.
Fraternally yours,
The Fort Smith Trades and La
Dor Council, E. B. Epping, Sec
rotary.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
HANSEN ON
ROAD TO RECOVERY

One is almost inclined to believe
in miracles when contemplating the
case of Ben Hansen, a member of
the Electricians Union, who formerly
worked at the electricians trade at
the Street Railway Barns. Some
years ago he became i'll and tried
all manner of treatment. He went
to Missoula and was placed in the
hospital there. Whenever his friends
from Butte visited the Garden City
to attend a football game or for any
other reason they generally paid Ben
a visit. For some time he lived with
his sister but his condition became
such that he had to return to the
hospital.
The Street Car Mems Union is
particularly interested in the case of
Ben Hansen because he was a mem
Der of their Hospital Association and
furthermore they were extremely
fond of him. In the latter several
months during the time he was in
Missoula, it appeared to everyone
that his case was hopeless. He
looked like a ghost, he lost all abil-
ity practically to use his limbs and
it was even announced in some of
the unions that he couldn't live much
longer.
Now comes word that he has
gained Is pounds; that he is up and
around, and though not entirely
cured, is on the high road to re-
covery. His present address to his
old friends who want to know his
whereabouts is Mason's Sanitarium,
Seattle, Washington. All of this
news was obtained from a letter
written to Neil Mcdonald, secretary
of the Electricians Union.
The Electricians Union staged a
dance for Mr.. Hansen last spring to
which many members of organized
labor contributed and at which many
members enjoyed themselves. The
money was sent to Mr.. Hansen. In
the letter he expresses his sincere
thanks to the Electricians Union.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
(ONNOR5 REELECTED
AS BUSINESS AGENT

AT the last regular meeting of
the Transfers Union, the follow
ing officers were elected for the
coming year: Max Weber, presi-
dent; Lou Braman, vice president;
w. G. Mcintosh, financial secre-
tary; l.. ii. Bradley, recording Sec
rotary; William Squires, trustee;
Pete Connors, business agent.
Three delegates to the Building
Trades Council were also elected:
Max Weber, Art Sparrow, and
Walter Reed.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
Associated Industries
Challenge 0raanized
Labor in z ling,
By E. H. H < R

By E. H. H - iRBRAN
The labor mo- S. 1t of Montana
wants the real 4 down on the
present fight i = ings. To quote
from a half ad of bunk in a
Billings pape led by the Asso-
ciated Indus Billings faces
the necessit making a decision
as to whe it shall remain an
open shop town or not.
Copy of advertisement of Associ-
ated Industries printed in Midland
Review, Billings;
THE decision must be Eyes" or
NO" And it should be made ON
the basis of a reasoned judgment as
TO which plan protects the constitu-
tional rights of EVERY citizen and
which plan gives more assurance of
continued peace, prosperity and
progress in this community. Now
that the AMERICAN PLAN is chaI-
Ienged, there is no evading or post
p0ning the issue-the decision must
be made NOW.
However, let no one be misIed as
to just what the issue is. This is
NOT a controversy between union
ism and non-unionism. The AMERI-
CAN PLAN in no way abridges or
denies the constitutional right of
men and women to organize for adj
vancement of their interests, nor
does it in any way, shape or manner
discriminate against the man or
woman who does belong to a union.
The issue is simply whether Bill
lings is to become a city in which
men and women who do not belong
to a union CANNOT work, or
whether it shall remain a truly
American community where EVERY
man and woman can work whether
a member of a union or not; where
Every Citizen Can Still Exercise His
Constitutional Right to Work When
ever, Wherever and However He
PIeases."
Have you eve had the doubtful
privilege Of reading such a batch of
hooey as that? In Billings we are
getting a line of stuff like this and
more at least once each week. Last
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Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
LABOR COMPLIMENTS
COOK ON SETTLEMENT
Labor Is Pleased That Cordial
Relations Again Prevail With
Mr.. Cook of Cooks Grocery.

Organized labor is prepared to ex-
tend its assistance through its paper
and through its unions and members
to him and in every legitimate and
reasonable way to assist now that
a settlement has been effected with
the Clerks Union. The Clerks I'm
ion, represented by Frank Shea and
the Grievance Committee of the Sill
yer Bow Trades and Labor Council
met with Mr.. Cook at the union hall
at II East Park Street, Monday after
noon, December 9th, and all matters
in dispute were ironed out before
the meeting adjourned.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
N0TI(E!

While the Montana Labor News
carried a notice on the front page
last week that the trouble between
the Athens Grocery and the Clerks
Union had been settled, their name
was inadvertently left on the I'M
fair list. This was purely the fault
Of the paper and not the Athens
Grocery as an adjustment had been
made before the paper went to
print.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
CLERKS UNIONS ARE
SHOWING PROGRESS
Mayor Hauswirth Will Address
Unions; Musicians Ask Broad
casting Company to Employ
More Orchestras.

Word was received from Missoula
that the strike of the Workers Ali
ance against the WPA office is still
continuing. President Comba re-
ferred the communication to the re-
lief committee.
Senator Wheeler expressed his
deep sympathy with the efforts of
the unions to free Tom Mooney. The
latest move in this respect is a hear
ing that will be held at Washington,
D. c., on December Is, at which the
whole story relating to Tom Mooney
will be divulged. These hearings are
the result of resolutions introduced
by Congressman Jerry O'Connell and
Senator James Murray. Congress
man O'Connor, in answer to a tele-
gram that was sent him by the
Council, said that he was in favor
of bringing Mooney to Washington
at the time of the hearing. 1t may
be that if Mr.. Mooney is brought to
Washington that it will have a bear
ing upon his release from prison in
the lear future.
The Billings unions are complain
ing about a firm called the North
western Distributing Company, the
Sawyer Stores and the Hart-Albin
Stores, all situated in Billings. The
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil has written to the State Purchas
ing Agent calling his attention to
the Northwestern Distributing Com
pany. From facts that were adduced
in the Trades Council this firm sells
merchandise to the state of Montana.
If their hostile attitude toward the
union continues the unions will have
to ask that products of this firm be
~boycotted by the state.
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Miss Ann Golubin was appointed
by Chairman Comba to represent the
Trades and Labor Council at the
statewide unemployment conference
initiated by the Miners Union of
Butte which is to be held at the State
Capitol at Helena, December IS and
10. Miss Golubin represents the
Teachers organization in the Trades
Council.
A communication was received
from the Fort Smith, Arkansas, I'M
ions complaining of the treatment
accorded them by the Tucker Duck
and Rubber Company. The letter
is printed elsewhere in this paper.
No action was taken upon a COM
m%unication received from the Rail
road Commission relating to the
hearing at Helena on a petition by
the railroad for an increase in rates.
Chairman Comba stated that any
member of the Trades and Labor
Council who desired to be present
at the hearing could avail himself
of the opportunity.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

Union headquarters are being
urged to press for better service on
the bus lines. The Silver Bow Trades
and Labor Council may concentrate
these protests into an appeal to the
Railroad Commission.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

Mr.. Charles A. Bartsch, former
owner of the Neighborhood Grocery,
recently signed the clerks agree
ment and is now fair. Mr.. Bartsch
is now operating the Palace Market
at ITO South Montana Street, under
union rules and regulations.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
MINERS UNION CALLS STATE CONFERENCE
UNION News FROM
GREAT FALLS LOCALS

GREAT FALLS. - The communi-
cation from Little Rock, Arkansas,
advising the unions of Great Falls
that the Continental Baking Com
pany, makers of Hostess Cake, was
unfair, was turned over to the Griev-
ance Committee. 1t was pointed out
in the report that some of these
products are being sold in Great
Falls.
A public hearing will be held at
the Senate Chamber in the State
Capitol at Helena, December IA, 1887,
in relation to the petition of IL rail
roads operating in the state of Mon
tana requesting an increase in rates.
Anyone interested is requested to
appear.
Unions in Livingston are becom-
ing a very active part of the trade
organizations of the state, as was
evidenced by their communication to
the Great Falls unions last week in
which they stated that they were
ready and willing to cooperate with
the Cascade organizations at all
times.
An election of officers of the Cas-
cade Trades and Labor Council will
be held the second meeting in Janu-
airy, 1898. The Cascade Trades and
Labor Council will be represented
at the forthcoming unemployment
conference being sponsored by the
Butte Miners Union. The number
of delegates to represent the Assem-
bly, have not yet been chosen.
The Cascade unions are also ask
ing the state WPA office of Butte
for facts and figures regarding the
present state relief load and the vari-
Gus county relief loads.
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The dispute between the Electrical
Workers Union No. 122 and the
Tingling & Powell Construction
Company on a rural identification
project has been settled satisfactorily
to both sides.
The bartenders in Great Falls are
working a five-day week.
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The retail clerks submitted the
following persons as trading with
the unfair Beehive Grocery: w. w.
Haight, VIM. Anderson Of Simms,
Montana, E. E. Heikka, John Erick-
son, and Mrs. Edna Miller of Simms,
Montana. The name of VIM. Clavier,
Of SOB 5th Street South, was includ-
ed in the list. Investigation proved
that a mistake had been made due
to the fact that the car number re-
ported was not now in the possession
Of Mr.. Clavier. Therefore Mr.. CLAW
Ter is not guilty Of trading at an I'M
fair store.
c, H. Vessler and E. C. Collins,
representing the Plywood Workers
of Olympia, Washington, were visi-
tors to the Cascade County Trades
and Labor Assembly at its last meet
ing and described the warfare which
now exists on the Pacific Coast.
William Dunn, former editor of the
Butte Bulletin, and also associate
editor Of the Daily Worker, was
present at the meeting. He gave one
of the most interesting talks of the
year. He urged unity of thought,
action and program by the workers
Of the nation. Corporate interests
control the state of Montana, accord
ing to the speaker, and this control
had long gone unchallenged and I'M
checked. In reference to unemploy-
ment, Mr.. Dunn estimated that at
least 10 per cent of the entire peo-
pie is in that category. The Wag-
ner Labor Relations Act was com
plimented highly by the speaker and
pronounced as the most progressive
legislation since the 14th amendment
was passed to the Constitution.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

Officers and members of unions
are requested TO ask the office of
their paper, the Montana Labor News,
for a list of friendly merchants.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

Mr. Louis Dotzl at 606 South Mon
tana Street has signed the agreement
to comply with the clerks closing
hours.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
THE TRADES COUNCIL
ENDORSES CITY PARKS

The Silver Bow Trades and Labor
Council endorsed the proposition of
the Recreational Division of WPA to
create beauty spots or parks within
the city under projects sponsored by
the city and coming under the juris-
diction of the Works Progress Ad-
ministration. One of these areas is
located at Granite and Arizona and
a more elaborate plan entails the
recreation or adornment of the areas
on Harrison Avenue just west of the
city corrals. This plot now used as
a play spot for the children of the
city. The whole layout seems very
commendable. Mayor Charles Haus-
with and Frank Curran, City Engi-
neer, have been invited to address
the City Council and explain the
projects more fully.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

In a discussion relating to the or
%ganization of employees of the radio
shops and engineering places, the
jurisdiction claims of the Clerks and
the Electricians were brought to
light. Some time ago the Clerks
had IL members belonging to this
class of trade in their union, how
ever the electricians local No. 623
claimed them, but not being able to
obtain a scale of wages correspond
ing to the rest of the craft, finally
released them. The Clerks are again
bringing this matter to the attention
of the unions and are showing the
need of getting these people organ
lied. The Electricians now say that
through decisions made by their in
ternational that differentials in
wages can be effected for various
classes of employees to take care of
such conditions like this SO it seems
now as though the electricians are
to take care of the service men in
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Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

All youngsters know some things
their fathers are too busy to learn.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09
How Shall Montana's Unemployed
Workers Be Taken Care Of?

We feel that the Workers and
Farmers organizations have a spe-
cial responsibility to formulate and
promote a program of action to meet
the present unemployment crisis.
We, therefore, appeal to YOU to
support this conference by sending
one or more delegates with the full
est practical authority to take neces-
sary steps in the fight for jobs and
security.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

The American standard of
living must be maintained
in order that American in
situations may not be sub
ject to perils of discomfort.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-09

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
Hockey League Set
To Open Nov. 4

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Ma
tional Hockey League season will
open November 4 with the cham
pion Detroit Red Wings invading
Toronto and the Chicago Blacks
Hawks entertaining the New York
Americans.
Other opening games are: No
vember 6, Boston at Montreal; No
vember Z, New York Rangers at
Detroit; November 9, Chicago at
Canadiens.
Each team will play 48 games.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
O'NeiII Says
CONTINUED from LIST Sport Page)

Continued from 1St Sport Page)
shifted Hanawalt, a guard into
the backfield, and the way that
lad is tearing along with the ball
is a caution. Davido, who started
the season at end is back in
Browns place, and Maize is play
ing center in acceptable style.
Student body and players alike
at Georgetown regained. their
morale, If indeed they ever lost
50 much as a bit Of it, and today
there is greater spirit on the Hill
top than before the unfortunate
accidents that swept Bob Nolan,
Elmer Moulin and Tommy Keat-
ing out Of action.
The Hoyas are driving as they
never drove before to close ranks
and sweep forward against La
fayette. Not since 1927 have the
Hoyas faced Lafayette on the
field.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
Fans to See
New System
Unveiled
DETTON ON CARD

"A new system Of conducting
wrestling matches will be unveiled
tonight at Turner's Arena in the
double wind-up match between
Dynamite Joe Cox, of Kansas, and
Billy Hanson, Of Utah.
Cox and Hanson, graphing in a
return bout by popular demand,
will have it out over the Six-round
route, with 10 minutes as the time
limit for each round.
Going boxing-not really-the
wreStlers will have trained seconds
in their corners, and will be al
lotted one-minute rest periods be-
tween rounds.
REF TO DECIDE
Unless the public squawks, the
referee-either Bennah Bortnick,
the watermelon king, or the Balti-
more fat man, Cyclone Burns
will render the decision tonight.
# squawks justify it, two judges
will be used in the future.
The round-by-round system is be-
ing tested out at the Arena for
the first time, and if it strikes a
popular chord with the mat fans
1t will be used in all future head
line matches.
Heretofore the main bouts have
been one-fall to finish.
SHARE SPOTLIGHT
Cox and Hanson will share the
spotlight with Former Champion
Dean Detton and Abe Kashey, the
Syrian Killer, who are to clash
in q one-hour time limit brawl.
Detton, returning to familiar
scenes last Thursday, socked Han
son on the kisser and won the
match. Kashey is the chap who
once beat Charley Retzlaff, the
heavyweight challenger, in q
mixed match.
Thirty-minute bouts find Karl
Davis, the Blond Bruiser, meet
ing Casey Berger: Walter Podolok,
the California health instructor,
tackling Jim Wallace and Jake
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
LAWYERS SET
ALL-T|ME MARK

An all.time record for team
game in the Masonic Bowling
League has been established by
the Barrister bowling team, which
took all three games from Poto.
mac. The record of $40 was set
when Kluttz rolled 1853, Speer 155,
Staubley 141, SilcoX 113 and Blu.
trum 103.
The league lead has changed
four times in as many weeks, show
ing how evenly the teams are
matched. Semper Peratus is in
first place now as a result of beat.
ing Roosevelt. Standings:
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
CardOzO Tackles
OriOle Gridders

Cardozo High School gridders
will engage the strong Douglass
High Ducks of Baltimore here to-
morrow in the Walker Stadium
at 3:15 p. m. Armstrong will
journey down to Manassas, Va,
and play the Manassas Institute
while Dunbar High meets Bates
High at Annapolis, Md.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
Jacobs Matches
Day With Ventura

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Davey
Day, Chicago lightweight, and En-
rico Ventura, of Italy, today were
matched to fight 10 rounds at the
New York Hippodrome, October
%.
Mike Jacobs, promoter, has
promised to match the winner
with Lou Ambers, the lightweight
champion.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
ON EDGE
FOR BRUNSWICK

Elated over their recent show
ing, the Warwicks will march into
their final practice session tonight
in preparation for their football
game with the Brunswick (MdC
team Sunday, with lots Of vim and
vigor. The Warwick players are
to meet in front Of the
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
Pie TraynOr Signs
1-Year Contract

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 14.-Spik-
ing rumors that he was on the way
out, Harold j. (Pie) Traynor
signed a new contract to continue
as manager of the Pittsburgh Pi-
rates for 1888, President William
E. Benswanger announced today.
The pact is for one year.
It will be Traynor's fourth sea-
son as manager Of the Pirates.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14

Home Theater in full uniform at
1880 o'clock.
The Northeast gridders have
participated in two games thus far
this season and have emerged vic
torious in both, defeating the
Coast Guard Artillery. 20 to 0, and
the Virginia A. c., 6 to 0.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
Cox and Hanson Wrestle
In Feature Event TOniqht
ANAcosTIA BOOKING

Anacostia Eagles are booking
football games with 160-pounders.
Phone Atlantic 5789.
The Washington times., 1937-10-14
SEASON RECORDS

SEASON RECORDS
High team games-BarristeP, S70:
Lebanon No. 1, $50. High team sets
Lebanon No. /. 1924: Barrister, 1855.
High individual averages-W. Koontz,
1853: Krakow, 1856; Schlosser, 1854,
High Individual games-W. Koontz, 1SS |:
KIuttz, 1853; Hare. 1856. High individual
set-W. Koontz. 41s: Litchfield, Whip,
AIS; Hare, 4O4. High strikes-W.
Koontz, II; Krakow, II: Schlosser. TO-;
J. o'Brein, IL; Delvecchio, 8; Kellogg,
8. High weekly games-Ackerman.
14o; Hare, 1873: Yockelson, 1873. High
spares-Bittenbender, 80; Hare, ss; O.
Brown. AZ.
The Washington times., 1937-01-30
Sunday Short-Wave
Radio Features

BUDAPEST, 10 A. M. - Gypsy
Band. Messages to Hungarians
Abroad. Musical Program. HAS-3,
1875 M, 1887 meg.
BERLIN, 11:1O A.M.-Symphonic
Concert. DJD, 25.4 M, lit meg.
PARIS, 1 p. M.-Concert. TPA-3,
25.2 M, 11.88 meg.
ROME, 2:O5 p. M.-Varied pro-
gram from italian stations. 2RO,
31.1 M, 9.63 meg.
BOSTON, 6 P. M.-The Worlds
Week. Volney D. Hurd. W1XAL,
49.6 M. 6.04 meg.
MOSCOW, I PM A Literary
Evening in a Workers Club. RAN.
31.2 M, 9.6 meg.
LONDON, 1920 P. MA Ballad
Concert. Alice Lilley (Soprano)
and Ernest Hargreaves (Tenor).
GSD, 25.5 m. 11.75 meg; Csc,
31.3 M, 9.5S meg; GSB, 31.5 m,
9.51 meg.
HALIFAX, 10 P. M. Atlantic
Nocturne. CJRO, 48.7 M, 6.1S
meg: CJRx, 25.6 m, 1l.72 meg
LONDON, 1O:O5 P. M.-"This Il
England" Talks by representative
English people. GSD, 25.5 m.
Ills meg: Csc, 31.3 M, est
meg: GSB. SIS m. S.5l meg.
The Washington times., 1937-01-30
VA. CITY BIDS
FIRST LADY

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 80.
Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
will include Alexandria's PreSi.
dents Birthday Ball in her round
Of appearances tonight, officials
here announced today.
The First Lady informed Harry
F. Kennedy, chairman of the event
to be held at the George Mason
Hotel from 10 a. m. to / p. m, that
she will come here at some time
during the progress of the ball
and between her visits to Washing
ton hotels where similar balls are
to be held, Kennedy announced.
Two orchestras will play for the
ball here, which will be held in
both the main dining room and the
Lee room of the hotel. Advance
ticket sales indicate that the event
will be as successful as those Of
former years. Proceeds will be
used in local and national infan.
tile paralysis work.
Chairman Kennedy also an
nounced today that the floor com.
mittee will be composed of Capt.
James S. Douglas, jr., C. Philip
Heishley, Andrew w. Clarke. Rich
ard H. Kemper and William r.
Snyder. Lieut.. John P. B. Barrett
has been named aid to the general
chairman, and Charles w. King
is chairman Of the ticket commit
tee.