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Montana labor news., 1937-12-30
WASHINGTON UNIONS
PLEDGE SUPPORT TO
PROF. PHILIP kEENEY|

Copy of resolution adopted by the
convention of the Washington State
Federation of Teachers, October %,
1887:
WHEREAS, Professor Philip O..
Keeney, for six years full professor
and head librarian at the University
of Montana, was refused a contract
after he had taken the lead in or
ganizing a teachers union, and after
he had become widely known for his
fight against censorship in the Ii
brary; and
WHEREAS, Professor j. P. Rowe,
having been elected president of the
University Teachers Union, was
placed on a month-to-month salary
basis, instead of having his contract
renewed as it has been every year
for thirty years; and
WHEREAS the contract every
University of Montana faculty mem
Der signs states that any full or as
sociate professor whose contract has
been renewed for three successive
years is automatically on permanent
tenure and entitled to an investiga-
ton by his peers and a hearing be-
fore dismissal; and
WHEREAS not only was no in
vestigation made by Professor Kee-
ney's peers, but Governor Ayers and
the majority of the State Board Of
Education rejected all petitions for
a fair and open hearing and sum-
marily denied the floor to Keeney's
friends and to representatives of la
Dor; and
WHEREAS the Attorney General
of the State of Montana has ruled
that no professor can legally be dis
missed without the investigation and
hearing provided for in his contract;
NOW THEREFORE BE 1T RE-
SOLVED that this Second Conven-
ton of the Washington State Fed
Grafton of Teachers condemn the
dismissal of Professor Keeney and
the demotion of Professor Rowe as
being arbitrary denials of the right
of teachers to join labor organiza-
tons; and be it further
RESOLVED that we do every
thing in our power and recommend
to all affiliated bodies that they do
everything in their power to help
secure a favorable decision in the
Montana courts ordering the restor-
alton of both professors to their for
mel status without prejudice; and
be it further
RESOLVED that we send copies
of this resolution to Governor Ayers,
President George Findlay Simmons
of the State University of Montana,
the Montana Labor News and other
papers, and to the Keeney Defense
Committee, Miss Catherine Thomas,
III Farrell Street, Butte, Montana;
and be it finally
RESOLVED that we communicate
with our Senators and Congressman
urging them to support Congress
mar Jerry O'Connell in his refusal
to allow any federal grants to in
stitutions of higher learning in Mon
tana until the State Board of Edu-
cation and President Simmons re-
instate Professors Keeney and
Rowe; and requesting them to sup
port Professor Keeney for the posi-
ton of Chief Librarian in the Lii
brary of Congress, a position for
which he stands second in line in
the list of all those who were exam
ined.
Signed by Resolutions Commit
tee, Elmer Lyle, chairman,
Messrs. Allen, Keins Carleton,
Toomy Haggett, Feuch.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30
Commissioner 0'Byrne
EXPLAINS Labor Rules
To Meeting o! Florists

On Tuesday evening, December
18th, a meeting of the Montana State
Florists Association was held in
Butte. Representatives of the Flor
lists Association from Butte, Helena,
Bozeman, Livingston and Billings
were present. Edward O'Byrne,
Commissioner of Labor, was present.
Upon the opening of the meeting
O'Byrne was requested to explain
the 8 hour law as it applied to flor
lists. He explained the requirements
of the law, pointed out to what en-
ployees the law ~pertained and
quoted several opinions of the At
torney General which clarified OBJ
scure points in the law. When he
finished, he was called to answer
numerous questions, some of them
pertaining to Sunday work, over
time work, and work on holidays.
The Commissioner explained that
the law does not prohibit Sunday
work, or work on holidays. The
chief requirement is hal no en-
ployee in a retail establishment work
more than 8 hours in any one day
or 48 hours in any one week. Mem
bers of the Florists Association
evinced a sincere desire to comply
with the law. 1t will, however, be
necessary for them to modify their
business rules in order to give this
compliance.
1t is hoped that the Association
will adopt a set of uniform rules
that will govern its members in all
parts of the state and make it more
easy for them to comply with the
labor laws.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

Having recommended prosecution
of the go relief clients that raided
the commodities office of the Cas-
cade County welfare board at Great
Falls last week, the State Welfare
Commission has warned Falls resi-
dents that a repetition of the raid
will result in the office there being
closed indefinitely.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

WESTINGHOUSE - Negotia-
tons for unity between the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and the
Committee for Industrial Organiza-
ton were halted for an indefinite
period here as representatives of
both groups admitted their inability
to reach an agreement. Subsequent
statements from each side laid re-
sponsibility for the impasse on the
other.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30
MOTTO

The Silver Bow Trades and
Labor Council will meet at Z
o'clock Tuesday evening, Janu-
airy 4th, and adjourn at 7:45.
All delegates are requested to
attend the meeting of Jerry
0'Connell at the old High
School.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

Unions Ask Inquiry
OF Jatkson's Record

liiG Oliver DOW lIdQGS anu LdDOi
Council is asking Judiciary Com
mittee of the Z ate and Senator
Wagner perso& to make investi-
cation of thf@ ord and character
Of Joseph Re- kson who was re-
Gently nomiS for the position of
Associate 9 e of Customs and
Patent Ap
From nation given on the
floor it rs now as though Mr..
Jackson already been confirmed
by the e, although no news has
leaked l.. Butte of any such action.
1t seems a little strange that MIR.
Jackson should have been confirmed
and neither of the Montana Senators
mention the fact to the unions of
Montana and especially of Butte
when they must have realized the
protest had been entered concerning
Mr.. Jackson. Mr.. Jackson was
County Attorney and later Judge of
Silver Bow County during the World
War and Immediately thereafter.
Troops were in Butte at the time,
war hysteria was rampant and the
jingoists were in full control. Bill
Dunn ran for Mayor during that
time. The Bulletin was in its
ascendency; Frank Little was
dragged from his hotel room on
North Wyoming Street and dragged
alive down Arizona Street and was
hung to a bridge of the Milwaukee
railroad. Ed Morrissy, chief of de-
tectives, was alleged to have killed
his wife, the Bulletin sought his
prosecution on account of his an
tagonism, so it was said, toward the
election of Bill Dunn who was
editing the Bulletin at that time.
Later Mr.. Morrissy was found dead
under very peculiar circumstances.
The Street Car Men went out in
sympathy with the Miners who had
called a strike because they had
been reduced 81 a day in pay.
The Anaconda Company was
drunk with profits and power. The
people had little if any rights and
Judge Jackson certainly didn't help
any to restore these trampled privi-
leges.
Perhaps if the judiciary commit
tee of the Senate and Senator Wag-
ner goes into this thing as they
should, they would unearth a good
many things that were kept from
the eyes of the people and which
the Anaconda Company would rath-
er have hidden forever.
Neither have the people forgotten
the massacre of the Miners on the
Anaconda Road and the dynamiting
of the watchman's house at the Par
rot Mine.
All of these stirring events oc-
Cured during the time that Mr..
Jackson was either County Attorney
or Judge.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

WASHINGTON. - (FP) - News
papers have been fostering a fear
psychology which has much to do
with current layoffs and the bust
ness slump, Pres. Roosevelt charged
at a press conference.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30
u NFAIR

Hostess Cakes made by
the Continental Baking Co.
have been declared unfair
by the Little Rock, Arkan-
sas, Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30
COST OF LIVING
C~ONFERENCE

All unions and other
organizations interest
ed in the high cost of
living are requested to
send representatives to
a Cost of Living Con-
ference to be held UNI
der the auspices of the
Blacksmiths Union at
1880 p. M, Carpenters
Hall, Wednesday, JAN
uary 18th.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

Mussolini wants a new loan in
London. If he gets it, he may pay
the interest on what he already owes.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

Nominations for election of
officers of the Silver Bow
Trades and Labor Council will
be made on Tuesday, January
IL. The election will take
place January 18.
Montana labor news., 1937-12-30

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., 1937-12-30

There can be no prosperity
without Justly high wages.
Earnings Of working people
are the basis and index Of
progress in any community.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
TWO DAY FETE
At W|Lu|STON
RODEO TO FEATURE CEI{EBRA-
TYON THERE ON. JULY 4
AND s.

Broncos will buck and steers will
struggle against ropes and bulldog
ging cowboys In the rodeo which
will be the central attraction at the
two-day Fourth Of July celebration
with which Williston will entertain
thousands Of visitors Sunday and
Monday. July 4 and 5.
The vests best riders are being
signed by the American Legion
committee in charge OF the celebra-
ton, Harry Rawitscher. chairman.
state, and will have some Of the
toughest steers of this section to
work on when they compete for the
cash prizes posted for the rodeo.
Saddle riding. bareback riding,
steer roping. calf roping. wild horse
racse, wild COW milking contests.
horse races and novelty rodeo enter
tainment will be offered on a west
ern thrill program at the Williston
fairgrounds Monday afternoon. The
fairgrounds are now being recOndi-
toned by a crew of workmen to put
them in excellent shape for the
roundup.
Williston and Sidney will carry
on their long standing baseball RI
valry in two games. on Sunday and
the other Monday. The Sunday at
ernoon program will bring the two
Yellowstone league rivals together
in the main contest of a two-game
program, the first game being be-
tween the Williston Junior Legion
and Cubs teams. Monday afternoon
the baseball will follow the rodeo,
at about $3.50 ID. m.
A mammoth fireworks display
will conclude the celebration Mon
day evening except for the dancing
at the Williston pavilion under the
sponsorship of the American Legion.
Both Sunday and Monday the Tom
Thumb circus will show as a free
attraction and on Monday Frank
Burns and his troupe Of young ac-
robats will perform.
A huge street parade will be held
Monday forenoon at 1880, follow
ing a program Of ace and a show
ing by the free circus, all on down
town streets in the city. Bands will
play throughout both days.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
WESTLAND OIL
TO GIVE PRIZES

Officials of the Westland Oil Co.
moth prize contest starting Sunday
morning. June 81. with prizes val
ued at over $500.
Listed as the grand first prize is
a deluxe model covered Wagon
trailer valued at s1100. Three other
grand prizes are also listed. Second
prize, 500 gallons of Buffalo gaso-
line; third prize s25 coupon book;
fourth prize $40 coupon book.
Twenty-Five weekly prizes valued
at s237.5 will be given away for
IL consecutive wekes. Weekly first
prize is an "Auto-Glide." valued at
S175; second prize s25 coupon
book; third prize $40 coupon book;
fourth prize SIS coupon book; fifth
prize S2.55 in cash, and 20 cash
prizes of 81 each.
This is not a nationwide con-
test said R. j. Coughlin, president
of the Westland company, $50 per-
sons within the territory served by
the company will win these prizes
The trailer will be completely
equipped with the exception OF
small necessities like dishes. bed
ding, personal effects. etc.
Each week brings a separate con-
test, more details of which can be
found in the advertisement appear
ing in this issue and more informa-
ton about the contest can be OBJ
tanned at any Westland station.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
LAKE VIEW
Alice String0

Mrs. Chas. Norton went to Sidney
"wednesday for a few days visit
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Nelson, Ina
and Fern and Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert
Williams returned Thursday from
their trip to Mt. Vernon. Wash. and
various points in western Montana.
Wilfred Parent made a business
trpi to Grenora. N. D., Saturday.
Mrs. Elmer Jensen entertained
the social club at her home In Dag
mar Wednesday.
Harold Damn drove to Culbert-
son Friday after a load of wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Anderson and
Darlene were in Plentywood Thurs
day.
b. NJ. Nelson was a business visit
or in Plentywood Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Grandlund and
sons and Miss Frances Snellman
drove to Froid Monday.
Charlotte Parent went to Dagmar
Thursday for a few days visit at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Elmer
Jensen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Williams Wis
tied at the Frank Trigger home SUM-
day afternoon.
Elven Jensen went to Plentywood
Saturday to have dental work done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Anderson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Patterson were
guests at the Eric Grandlund home
Sunday.
Carl Tyson was a caller at Morris
Jensen's Friday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Richwine and
family left Saturday for a trip to
Roman and other western Montana
points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Jensen, Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Damn and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Stringer were among
those from this community who at
tended the John Wilson funeral at
the Dagmar church Saturday.
Light showers Wednesday and
Thursday nights gave US hope that
our time had come to get some
moisture but the dust storms the
last of the week quickly dispelled
that hope.
Albert Andersen and Norman
Stringer were visitors at the Oscar
Stromberg home Sunday.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
Weather and Crop
CONDITIONS
NORTHEASTERN MONTANA
Week; Ending Thursday. June "a
Compiled by
L. ;. Dept. of Agriculture
Sheridan

FNitSttuau
Rain reported, varying from OILS
to one inch. with heaviest reported
from the southwest area. previously
the driest. Rain of only temporary
relief. Damage from soil blowing re-
ported TO farmers up to 1919 in fall
low areas of county. Moisture pene-
tration of from l to 4 inches will
carry crops over temporarily. Grow
ing conditions previous TO rain were
at a standstill. Feed crops will be
seeded up to July If sufficient rains
arrive in June. Shipments Of live
stock light. Recent rains will tend
TO encourage holding stock for some
time. Effects of grass growth due to
rain should be noticeable in a week.
Farmers are requesting WPA labor
on dams and productive enterprises
in the face of crop failure and
drouth conditions. Scattered hatch
ings of grasshoppers reported. Some
spreading of old poison bait begun
by farmers.
Roosevelt
Continued drouth over most of
county. with local showers June IL
in northeast section. Crop conditions
at low ebb, with little prospect for
any crop eel though rains come at
once. Range and pasture conditions
serious, and owners striving to find
enough feed to carry stock a few
weeks longer. Movement to market
continues. Many farm families leav-
ing for summer trips, which may re-
suit in permanent transfers. No hop
per control measures started.
Daniels
Precipitation OBS inch night of
June 10, making a total of 0.29
since June /. Not sufficient to be Of
material benefit to crops other than
washing off dust coating. Crop con-
ditions have been deteriorating daily
past week; first indication of gener-
al damage through drouth; previous
to hat principal damage has been
from sever winds. Sufficient rain
fall during the next week will pro-
vide some feed crops, otherwise far
mers report total crop failure. Both
water and grass lacking for live
stock; arrangement being made to
ship 500 o. more head to Dakota
points. Others seeking pasture else
where or must sell soon to save
stock. Farmers seeking any avail
able employment to provide means
of s%ustenance. Some hoppers hatch
ing In sheltered areas: no damage to
crops Or range reported from latter.
The following information was re-
ceived through wire and letter after
the foregoing Crop and Weather Re-
ports were mailed in:
Daniels
Approximate Daniels County aver
age precipitation OBS inch.
Roosevelt
A rainfall ranging from little uI
to 0.92 inch fell June 18th at Balm.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
REDSTONE
Florence Schlag

The Young Peoples club held
their regular meeting Thursday eve
ming. This was the last meeting un-
til after school starts this fall.
Plans were discussed for attending
institute at Kings Hill in July. The
following Redstone members Intend
to attend institute: Edna Bantz, Ell
izabeth Losing, Edith Schlag. Jean
Wigmore and Florence Schlag.
Before the meeting a supper was
served by the members OF the la
dies aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Blase re-
turned home Thursday from a trip
to Broadus, Mont.
Mrs. Loucks and Homer called at
the Harry Gray home wednesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson and
Leona and Mrs. Mann were supper
guests at the Ben Schlag home or
Wednesday evening.
Roger Loucks spent last week al
the Harry Gray home.
Gehard Johnson was a Redst0nt
caller Thursday.
Glenn Ingell. Ben Schlag and Der
Jensen were Scobey visitors Satur
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Lindorf ant
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry johnson
of Redstone attended the Lutheran
church picnic at Halvorson's coule'
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hachmann
Phyllis and Kenneth Pfeiffer were
Fort Peck visitors over the weel
end.
John Schlag of Daleview was 9
Redstone caller Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gray were
county seat visitors Saturday.
Mrs. ]. w. Bucklin. Misses Heller
Bucklin and Ann Curren and Myror
Aslakso of Redstone left by car or
Wednesday for Los Angeles, Calf.
where the young people will attend
the University of California. They
will visit Yellowstone park ant
Boulder dam %enroute.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24

at the office.
Rudy Olson and family have gone
tives. George LAGRANGE is looking
after his chores while they are away.
Bert Heron and Tony nellie left
last week on a trip TO the western
part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hamilton of Cal
ifornia were visitors OF Mrs. Arthur
Dubry last week. They also were
guests Of James Larter's northwest
of town.
Adeline Evenson is working fol-
Mrs. Bert Heron.
John HOLMAN of Plentywood was
a business visitor here last week.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24

Traffic through the port Of entry
has been unusually large. People
from various parts of Canada and
the states are passing through.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe MCGOWAN, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hill. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Henderson and son and Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Dubry and baby
made a trip Sunday to Medicine
Lake. They also visited with Mrs.
Vernette Torstenson at Bainville.
They took their canoe with them.
DR.. j. C. Storkan of brentwood
was here last week looking after his
property.
Elwood Hannah of Plentywood
has been visiting Howard Munson.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24

5. To qualify for the contest drive into
any WESTLAND GASOLINE DEAL.
ER'S STATION, register, and obtain
"OFFiClAL ENTRY BLANK" Regis
tration Of contestants Will be required
each week and contestant must sim
register. Entries must BE- submitted on
an "OFFlclAL ENTRY BLANK" or
a reasonable facsimile. IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO MAKE A PUR.
CHASE IN ORDER TO COMPETE.
8. Judges will award prizes to the
entries which In their opinion give the
most appropriate and concise answer
to the eight questions each week.
Upon entering this contest and by the
submission Of solutions to the quss.
tlons TIN contestants agree that the
decision Of the Iudoss shall be final
and conclusive. No entries Will be 70.
turned.
Z. Do not decorate yeur solutions.
Enter your on the entry blank
IN the space provided after each cues.
tlon. Each entry b.assk 10 Z self.mail.
inc envelope, fold on dotted lines a.
directed on back eide Of the entry
blank and apply three rent postage o.
tellver to any WESTlAND oAso.
LINE 0gAlER'1 STATION. The
WESTLAND OIL COMPANY will not
Be r~eeponslb,s for submIssions or eom.
rnun'catlons unduly delayed Or lost In
the mall.
:. u 10 Understood and agreed BY an
sntrants that any and oil answers
submitted may b used BY the WGer.
LAND OIL COMPANY a. they 80 IN
In a6voPttolnn and othop nuhlIe1tv.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
Read these "Win-A Trailer" Rules

I. WESTLAND'S "WIn a Trailer Con-
test" will run for a period Of twelve
weeks, beginning June 27th ans con-
tlnulna until midnight Saturday. Sep
TENDER 18th.
2. WESTLAND offers over rs, 500 90
In prizes OF which prizes valued At
$237.50 will be awarded weekly and
grand prizes valued over 91,20o.00 will
be awarded At the conclusion Of the
contest.
5. Eight questions viii be offered for
solution weekly. WESTLAND Will
give twenty-five pr%xes weekly to the
twenty-five contestants who by their
submission achlsvs tho highest scores
through answering the questions In
the most exact and brlsfsst Waw pos.
sIbis. To qualify for the grand prizes.
In addition 70 answering the sipht
questions the twelfth week. contest.
ants must accompany their solution
with an essay dstslis Of same will BE-
found on the final entry blank. infer.
nation regarding correct ~ 70
h questions pertaining TO WEST.
LAND OIL COMPANY can be founo
In pamphlets distributed weekly with
the "oFFiciAL ENTRY BLANK"
4 WEsTLANp's Twin . Trailer Con-.
test" 10 open 70 everybody with the
exception Of the employees ~ WEST.
LAND OIL COMPANY; lssseee o. its
service statIens, a~ttsndantsi WE1T.
LAND OasolIne deaters, their en-.
oleyeeet ~ advertteino aaoneyD and,
I 0amk4ee 4 their Immediate families,
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24

Vile and over the northern part Of
the county. Livestock men feel that
this rain will improve ranges and
will avoid necessity of immediate
shipping.
sheridan
Rainfall varied from one-tenth to
an inch. Benefit only temporary. Too
light to be of much help.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24
RAYMOND

James Conneally made a short
trip to Minot. N. D.. last week. In
spector McNaughton was relief man
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24

COIORED MIMEOGRAPH PAPER
high grade substance now carried
in stock al The Herald. II
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-24

Over $35000 in prizes will be given away to persons within the terri
tory served by WEsTLAND OIL COMPANY during their twelve week win
a rr7her' contest.
The Grard Prize a Deluxe Covered Wagon Trailer, and three other
grand prizes will be awarded at tho conclusion of the contest. Twenty-Five
prizes, with the nw Auto Glide valued at 1880 IS first prize, will BE-
awarded weekly.
28 chances for yea to win. Drive into m Westland Gasoline Dealers
Station for '"oHicisi Entry Blank"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-07-10

ticularly attractive and assures its sue
cess. When such conditions prevail
In the new community, the Federal
Housing Administration accepts loans
for insurance, regardless of the exist
ence Of neighborhoods for substan-
TALLY similar houses.
The Federal Housing Administra-
ton also accepts loans in new neigh.
borhoods when existing neighbor-
hoods contain latent sources of blight
which cannot be readily removed.
Where examination and study reveal
that the causes of blight are ingrained
in the very structure Of the older sub
division, it is adjudged that there Is
justification for the opening OF new
areas and previously unsubdivided
land.
The Federal Housing Administra-
ton Is attempting in this manner to
discourage the premature development
Of new neighborhoods and to encour-
age orderly and logical city growth.
The precautions taken should do much
to prevent the overproduction of resi-
dental lots, which was one feature
OF the last building boom.