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Montana labor news., 1937-07-15
MEMBERS EVIDENTLY AFRAID TO LET
PUBLIC KNOW WHAT WAS CONCEALED
.0'(onneII Takes Hide
Off GirdIer. Ford, 5tdbs

WASHINGTON. - (FP) = Tom
Girdler, swashbuckling chairman of
the board of the Republic Steel
Corp, and Henry Ford, quaint man
ufacturer Of automobiles, were sep
arated from their hides by Rep. Jerry
O'Connell Cd, Mont.) in a b~listering
speech delivered on the floor of the
House in answer to labor batting
orations of Reps. Cox d.. Ga.) and
Hoffman (R., Mich.).
Who is this great hero of capital
ism who already has managed to kill
some 10 strikers and cripple hun
dreds more, this man who is now
wading through rivers of blood in
order to become another Carnegie,
which is reputed to be his glorious
goal?" O'Connell asked as he recited
Tom Girdler's history.
Tom Girdler is a parasite, a para
site who would ruin all human in
dustry. He is a gangster who woulc
turn industry into a racket, but he il
on his way out. He can no Longer
poison the very sources of our life
He is on his way despite all his
luster, despite all his sarcasm, de.
spite all his irony, despite his plenti
full murders and his protective barri
cade of scabs and strikebreakers anc
gunner, because the world is turn.
ing against him.
Tom Girdler is a gangster in hi,
own industry when he represents
only 26 per cent of that industry anc
fights not only the workers therein
but is trying and seeking a competi
tive advantage over the remaining
IA per cent Of the employers of stee
who are trying to be decent" the
representative said.
Turning to Henry Ford, O'Connel
recalled that Ford had declared tina
he would never make another motol
car if prohibition was repealed. HI
also recalled that Ford said Ameri
can troops would "be out of the
trenches by Christmas and that thu
election of ALT. M. Landon as presi
dent was assured. O'Connell sale
Ford's statement that he will never
deal with the union falls into the
same category.
For the benefit of Rep. Hoffman
who frequently bowls about "tht
right to work." O'Connell defined
the term 'scab." "a scab, I learned
at my mothers knee, a scab,
learned from my striking father
wounded by a scab's bullet and BY
company gunner, was the Lowest
scum on the face of the earth, a soak
is the Judas Iscariot of the labor
movement, a scab is a Benedict
Arnold of the working people of this
country" he said.
"a scab, my friends, is a traitor tc
his own fellow workers, a scab is q
betrayer of those who trusted him.
a scab is one who would steal the
money and the job of the man who
works beside him. A scab is the
most d~espicable thing that ever lived
on this earth"
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15
What's Happening
in The Unions

The Silver Bow Trades and Labor
Council is experiencing a mid-sum-
mer slump in business. The attend
ance is gratifying notwithstanding
that the delegates from the Teachers
Union and some Of the other unions
are not in evidence, being on their
vacations, but the business is going
through a lull.
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A number of letters were received
dealing with objections to the dis
continuation of the regional offices
Of the WPA, but Of course that is all
gone under the bridge now.
A communication was received
from the Gallatin Valley Trades and
Labor Council asking the unions of
Butte to assist them in stopping the
sale Of the goods of the Bonn Ice
Company. This matter was turned
over to the Grievance Committee.
Another request came from the
Fruit and Vegetable Workers Union
from Salinas, California. This union
has placed the Growers Association
unfair. The union label committee
was instructed to visit the wholesale
brokers and stop the sale of vege-
tables from these unfair firms.
Under good and welfare, a long
discussion took place about the C. I.
0. and A. F. of L. situation.
1t was reported at the Trades and
Labor Council also that a communi-
cation had been received by the
Miners Union from the Railroad
Commission stating that the appli-
cation of the Anaconda Copper Min
ing Company for an increase in
freight rates on the Butte, Anaconda
& Pacific Railroad had been denied
The Anaconda Company had asked
the Railroad Commission to be
permitted to increase freight
rates between Butte and Ana
conda over the B. and P. Railroad.
The hearing was held in Butte some
time ago. The Miners Unicn sent
representatives to the hearing to pro-
test against increased rates. Attor-
ney General Freebourn also pro-
tested. 1t was alleged by the unions
that there was no reason for the pro-
posed increase and that it would only
add additional cost and burden to the
prospectors and small companies who
ship their ore to the Washoe smelter.
AT any rate the application of the
company was denied.
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15
MASS FIRING OF
WpA WORKERS IS
Being RESISTED

Throughout the country nearly
half a million WPA workers are be-
ing Topped off work-relief rolls.
These slashes are intended to bring
the governments employment pro-
gram within the billion and a half
dollar relief budget recently passed
by reactionaries in Congress after
Wall Street had cracked the whip
for liquidation of WPA. To the for
gotten man" who was such a big
factor in past elections these mass
lay-offs are a straightforward kick
in the fact. Only a handful of the
dismissed workers will find employ
ment in private industry. The rest
will face starvation, evictions and
other hardships with practically no
relief from state or local agencies.
Where cuts have already been eff
fected the fired workers are putting
up a determined fight for reinstate-
ment. In New York nearly all the
WPA offices are surrounded with
picket lines. The militant Workers
Alliance is modifying its member
ship of nearly a million workers to
resist lay-offs and force the admin
istration to give more instead of less
jobs. At its third annual convention
held in Milwaukee last month, the
Alliance voted unanimously to send
Pres. Roosevelt a telegram asking
that your policy that no n who
cannot find a job in private industry
at decent wages will be forced off
WPA' be enforced" If local protests
are not effective in heading off the
threatening catastrophe to the coun-
try's unemployed, the Alliance plans
to lay the unemployment problem on
the door steps of Congress by organ
izing a nationwide hunger march to
the capitol.
In Montana the lay-off schedule
calls for the firing of 5000 and the
state WPA offices, now located in
Butte, are going full-speed ahead
with their pink slip assault on WPA
workers. The number to be laid off
here is proportionately high COM
pared with other states-it amounts
to almost one of every three.
No claim as yet has been made by
the WPA setup that these people
will find jobs in industry or else
where at decent wages SO the de-
mand of the Workers Alliance still
remains, jobs in private employment
at a living wage or Federal employ
ment such as the WPA.
The lay-offs come as a challenge
not only to the unemployed but to
the community as a whole because
of the destructive effect on its gen.
eral welfare. Because of this the
Alliance finds support in its protests
from a far greater number of people
than its actual membership. Such
protests will be flooding Washington
soon from all quarters of the coun-
try. If formal protests do not prove
effective the nations jobless will be
compelled to take stronger action
such as demonstrations at local and
state offices of the WPA and relief
setups. AS a last resort if all other
means fail, thousands who are with
out jobs and livelihood together with
representatives from the thousands
of locals of the Workers Alliance will
go to Washington to make their de-
mands in person. Because of the
seriousness of the plight of the I'M
employed it was resolved at the
third annual convention of the
Workers Alliance of America that
these people who go to Washington
to ask for jobs would remain there
until the demand is met.
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FP) The
question of abuses in connection with
the use of canned music in sound
tracks and electrical prescriptions
referred by the convention of
the American Federation of Must
clans to the unions international
executive board for drastic action.
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15

WASHINGTON - (FP) ~ Several
suspended and ousted lodges of the
American Federation of Government
Employees will hold a mass meeting
at the capital shortly, at which it is
expected affiliation with the Com
mittee for Industrial Organization
will be sought.
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15

PORTLAND, Ore.-(FP)-Spying
by Portland immigration officials on
Harry Bridges, west coast longshore-
mems leader, brought vigorous pro-
test from the convention of the
Maritime Federation of the Pacific.
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15
TO WpA WORKERS FACING Y-0FFS

The Butte Workers Alliance invites all WPA workers to
attend a special and open meeting to take effective steps
against pending lay-offs on projects. Meeting Monday eve
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15

"The attitude of letting the rest of
the world stew in its own juice is a
rather dangerous one."-Mrs. Flea
nor Roosevelt.
Montana labor news., 1937-07-15

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., 1937-07-15

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings Of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
CITY OFFICIALS
 ATTEND FUNERAL
Solemn High Mass Sung Today for Late Francis
 J. Frain

Numerous city officials, members of iraternal organizations Of the city and host of friends were in attendance at the funeral Of Francis J. Fruin, which was held from the Mulville Funeral Home, N0 West Main street this morning at 0:3o o'clock to the Blessed Sacrament Church. where solemn mass Of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Francis Barrett assisted by Rev. Edward l.. Morrison and Ttey. Francis Murphy.
 A special musical program was rendered under the direction of the organist, Miss Jane Barrett. The church quartet which includes: Mrs. John Collins, Miss Helen Kirley, Kenneth Malsch and George T. La" Bonne, rendered "Panis Angelic,is" at the 0ffertory. At the communion Q Bolutaris" was rendered by Wn' liam o'Brien.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Barrett.
 An honorary delegation from the Waterbury Lodge Of Elks. 266, i1- cluded: Exalted Ruler Walter Mon agan, Charles Ahearn. William Cayanaugh, Edward Grady, Patrick gcanlon, Thomas FIanagan. George Hynss, James Mccarthy and Daniel Sullivan.
 The active palIbearers were: Po- lice Chief William Roach, Ernest Pakui, Patrick Hobart. Frank Burns, John Barry, Harry Minor, Carl Ol- son and Frederick Dalton.
 Mir. Fruin was owner of the Con. necticut Supply Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

The annual meeting of delegates to the local Italian American Fed. eration of Societies and Clubs will be held at Liberty hall tomorrow night for the purpose of electlng oflcers for the erSuiIig year.
 Tn view of the many societies and clubs aifiIiated with the group the elections are usually followed with interest.
 Angelo Poasemato. state omma1. der of the Italian AmeFian World War Veterans of .. 8. will act as moderator for the election. MT. Pcssemato is a member of the feder- ation by reason of the local Florio post being . unit of the organize" ton aS other posts throughout the state are afiliated with similar groups.
 Present officers of the federation include, President John De Pastino' vice president Anthony Lepore, as- sociate vice president Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, Italian secretary Um' berto gantopietro, English secretary Joseph DeLuca. treasurer Joseph Cicchiello. orator John Mama, councillors Sebastiano Farace, An" tonio Iannitto, Daniel Morelli. Agos- tino Agost!ni. Angelo Possemato, l Antonio Petrillo and Angelo Gam bino, Agostino Agostini Is chairman ] of the entertainment committee, Peter DeI,eo chairman of the base ball and sport committees and John eforza mtisical director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
MALMCREN'S CASE WILL BE RESUMED
Divorce Action of Middle bury Plaintiff to Be
 Heard Tomorrow

Set down for hearing tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock before Judge Frank P. McEyoy in the superior court Is the divorce action Of Alma Peterson Malmgren of Middiebury against Carl Elmer Malmgren. In- tolerable cruelty Is alleged.
 The defendant appeared in super for court before Judfc Arthur r. Ells last Friday to answer a charge brought by his wife that he was de- faulting payment of aiiSnony az or- dered by the court. Malmgren was ordered to pay 18 weekly to his wife for her support and that of their B year old daughter, but Mrs. Malmgren claimed he had not paid but three weeks after the order.
 In defense the man claimed he had paid the interest on mortgage on his home and could not pay the alimony. In answer Judge Els said. "since when does mortgage interest come ahead of food for children? If on Tuesday that back amount k not paid 1t will be just too bad" Judge Els did not elaborate upon that remark and just what he meant vii! probably be brought to light to- morrow if the back aiinony is not cleared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22

The flrSt organization meeting for inanas in the gt. Francis Xavier KIoly Name society will be held to. niaBt in the parish hall st 5:3O o'clock sharp. More than Ico work nrs and leaders will meet for the distribution Of campaign cards, final instxuctions in regard to contacting prospects, and announcements about pFizes.
 Captain John Fitzmaurice of the West Sides, and Captain Dennis Curtis of the East Sides will select their teams from the large group Of workers who have enlisted their services. The goal of the drive this tfme h 1000 members. Workers viii actually commence activities to- morrow.
 Announcement was made yester- day that the annual n0yena of grace 1f honor of St. Francis Xavier will open Sunday. March 2. Services in- cluding rosary. benediction and ser- mon will be held morning and night during the 0-day period.
 EarbenderS
 Not . dull moment prevailed at the Washington park community house Saturday night as the Ear benders gathered for their monthly corned beef and cabbage supper. Affairs such as these by the Ear benders are commencing to be re- garded as rituals. The spread was prepared by a committee which in- ciuded: James Keiliher, Ralph Rug Rles, John Tehan, Tom Conway, George Smith and John Lally. Holiday Schedule
 General activities at the commit nity house, with the exception of bowling, were curtailed today as a holiday quietness prevailed.
 Basketball Tonight
 Continuation of their spectacular winning splurgc will be sought to- night by the Welles A. c. who stack iip against the Gents Of the Hill in the opener of a two-game bill at the community house. The Wellcs have not as yet been defeated in the second round chase and the Gents have been defeated once. If the WeIles continue in their undefeated stride tonight 1t Is pretty safe to calculate that they will win the sec ond round with flying colors. On
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Campaign Captains
 Organize Tonight
Over 100 Workers Expected to Take Part in Holy
 Name Drive for Members NOvena March
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

the other hand, if they iose, there will be i've teams deadiocked for first place, with only one loss.
 The first game will start at Q o'clock and will be followed by . 70 between the Robins and Hill Juniors.
 Anita Kendrick who has per- formed in almost every recent show on Washington Hill, s confined to her home with . severe cold. Her absence from the list of entertain CTS in the Washington birthday program at the community house was the subject of much comment by her admirers.
 Foul Shooting
 All applications have been re- ceiyed for the Washington park community house foul shooting con- test and the competition will actu- ally start today. Representations from every team in the midget Jun- for and senior leagues, as well as non-players were entered. An nouncement of all who qualify in the preliminary round will be made bTi- mediately upon its completion.
 Washington Program
 4 capacity audience greeted the third annual Washington birthday program which was presented at the Washington park community house Saturday afternoon by pupils of Washington, Mulcahy and St. Fran els Xayiers schools. In the role of master of ceremonies, Martin J. Tehan introduced all selections and entertainers. Mrs. Lydia F.. Ayotte was piano accompanist.
 The program was arranged by William D. Shea, supervisor of the community house, who was assisted Saturday by Ted Donahue. John Dalton. Ralph Ruggles. Joseph Bowey, Edward Vallone. Charles Dunn and Al Lawlor. About 800 attended. Upon the completion of the program the audience and en- tertainers joined together in sing ing the national anthem.
 Meeting Tomorrow
 Further plans for the first annual father -son banquet of the Gents of the Hill will be made at the semi monthly meeting tomorrow night in the community house. The session will start at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
"Opeil House"

Rabbi Moses D. 6heinkopf and Rabbi William P. Greenfield will address the gathering of local Jewish organizations at the eighth annual open house program of the Jewish Home for the Aged, tonaor- row night at 6 o'clock. The pro- gram will take place At the home, i47 Cooke street. and is open to the public. Benjamin Meyers will be master of ceremonies, after he is introduced by Mrs. Bertha schryer. president.
 The golden book a volume con- taining a history of the home. will be dedicated. The book was com piled and donated . year ago by Mrs. Fruma Qreenblatt and her husband, Meyer Greenbiatt. Re- treatments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Can Old Faces
 Look Young Again

Pauline Palmer tells how you can make old faces younger. In a new free book Is explained this sensa- tional home method. Already 10000 men and women have written for this thrilling new book.
 It illustrates with photographs ap easy home method of facial reJuve- nation to help correct wrinkles. dou- ble chins. shrunken cheeks and other marks of age without cos- metics.
 This book. together with Facial Analysis Chart sent absolutely free by writing to Pauline Palmer, i036 B Armour Blvd, Kansas City. Mo, Write before supply Is gone.--Ady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Italian Federation
 To Elect Officers
Annual Meeting to Be Held Tomorrow Evening in Lib
 erty Hall: POssematO to Oficiate as Moderator

The educational committee ifl' ciudes Attys. Pasquale DeCicco Carniine CIpriano, George Crocic' chia, Major Michael 0aiuiio. Kred- erick w. PaIomba, pr. Rudolph Damiani, Gustav Testa. Thomas CoIasanto, Jr., Louis Ursini, ana Miss Mary DeMattec.
 Annual elections are held on the fourth Tuesday of February In ac- cordance with the provisions of the by-iaws.
 A committee will also be chosen to meet with committee from the Italian Council of Greater Hartford for the purpose of organizing q state federation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
SPOTLIGH1YNG--- Brass City News

will be heard by Judge Frank ?. McEvoy in superior court tomor- row morning at 0:30 o'clock. All claims are brought by property owners who claim their cottages on the Housatonic river were de- stFoyed through negligent manipu- lation of the Stevenson dam, dur ing the floods of March IA. 1036.
 More specific statement will be asked in the cases of Margaret 4. Kane, John Meauton, Anna Moore and Jennie DYapeau. Posting of bonds is asked in the suits brought by Walter eegerstrom, Helen Dal- mar, Julia easso, Joseph Warso, William Wargo and Mary Worta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Thos. Mccarthy Arrested

Answering e hurry call from Mrs. Charles Miller of 30Dl South Man street early today. Oficers LovAllo and Dennis Lynch arrested Thomas Mccarthy, B5, on charge of breach of the peace. The man has no per- rnanent address here but is known to "commute" between here and New York. .
 Mrs. Miller, who is a brother Of the arrested man complained that he was at her home and tried to start . fire and otherwise start trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Girl Missing

Lecsi police were today re- quested to aid in she search of Sisnone Gcry, IT, of lies South Main street who has been missing from her home since Friday noon.
 When last seen the girl, who weighs l25 pounds, was wear ing . green coat with white fur collar, woolen cap and scarf te match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Self Service

Getting drunk and then deyol- oping . yen for ladies' fsncy u1- derwear doesn't work out 90 well. David Levine, $2. who just gays his address to the police aS wa terbury," was granted . cunt!nu- ance in the city court this ifIorn- ing by Judge John Y. Mc0rath. He was arrested Saturday afternoon and today was granted a continu- aace until next Saturday. Ac. cordii1g to the allegations. Levine, quite under the influence of liquor, was busy collecting women's ap- parel. sans money. when he was observed by Dennis Ecat,nell, man. ager of the ". T. Grant store on Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
COnyalescentS

Jeremiah squires was still quite sick at the s. Mary's hos pital today. The local undertaken has been critically iIl of pf,eu- monia.
 Tony ConnaEdo, 35, Of 30S Con- gress avenue who was injured i'm an automobile accident on tho Prospect Waterbury road last Saturday was reported as improved. Comardo sustained . fractured arm and jaw when his automobile overturned after striking . pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
TREE TOWERS sol FEET

Victoria, Australia tUP)--Austra- Has tailest tree fin the British En1- pire is still growing. Forest officials who recently measured tho giant eucalyptus trees in the Cumberland Valley found that the taIlest is now toying with tho 30l foot mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-22
Flood Cases

Several pertinent issues which must Dc settled before actual trial of ten actions directed against the Connecticut Light & Power Co.