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Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
Townsend Club No.
Has Round Table
Political Discussion

Townsend Club No. 2 met last
Monday with Mrs. E. Kennedy, vice
president, presiding and Dave E.
Hooking as secretary.
After some correspondence and
routine reports were disposed of, a
free for all" discussion on Town
send topics and the general attitude
to be taken in the "first congression-
al districts" political situation.
1t was decided that Club No. 2
take no official stand in sponsoring
the Townsend Rally" advertised for
next Sunday. AS DR.. Townsend has
withdrawn his support from Jerry
J. O'Connell, for unknown reasons,
members were advised to listen to
his radio talk from Helena, Oct. %,
when he will give a full explanation.
A card party was announced to
be held at Mrs. L. A. Barraugh's
residence, 1925 Lowell Ave, Nov. A,
and the monthly advisory board
meeting was set to meet in ]. K.
Bailey's home, 1920 Elm St., Satur-
day, Nov. 5, 7:30 p. m.
Next meeting will be held in
Lowell Ave. church Monday, Oct.
31st, 1880 p. M, at the conclusion of
which a general discussion will be
had on the outstanding measures to
be voted on at the coming election,
The public is invited to participate
in these discussions, regardless OF
political affiliations or religious atti-
tudes. This will be the last meeting
before the general election.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
Painters in Helena
Compliment Montana
Employment Service

Helena painters have adopted a
resolution favoring the use of the
Helena Montana State Employment
Service as a medium for obtaining
jobs. At a recent meeting of Local
1923 of Painters, Decorators and
Paperhangers of America, a motion
was passed putting into effect the
wishes of the union members.
AS a result of the action of the
local, Charles ]. Wessman, secretary
of the local, sent the following letter
to the contracting painters in Helena.
cat a recent meeting of Local
1923, a resolution was adopted,
favoring the facilities offered by the
National Unemployment Service, To-
Gated at No. 2 Horsky Block, Helena,
when you are in need Of a paint
err or paperhanger, call 1913, as S. E
Johnson, manager of the local en-
ployment office, will have on file
the names of all members of Local
1923. All members must notify his
office when they are out of employ
ment.
"We hope this arrangement will
assist you to get in touch with all
members seeking work. 1t will
assist the workers and employers to
have a central point of contact fol-
each other"
Members of the union were adj
vised to register at the Helena en-
ployment office for jobs. The action
of the Helena local is a growing in
dication of the confidence of organ
lied labor in Montana in the fair
ness and efficiency of the Montana
State Employment Service.
Recently the Great Falls local,
Cascade County Trades and Labor
Assembly, passed a resolution recon-
mending that all labor, both skilled
and unskilled, on the big public
works program being launched in
the Smelter City, be referred
through the Great Falls office of the
Montana State Employment Service
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
TRANSFERS WARN
ALL The OUTSIDE
TOBACCO Statesmen

The Butte Teamsters Union is
giving notice to all retail tobacco and
candy and cigar statesmen that de-
liver to the stores in Butte, that I'M
less they Immediately become mem
bers of the Teamtsers Union they
will be refused the right to deliver
their wares to union stores. AT the
present time the Clerks Union and
other unions have unfair stores in
this city, and those statesmen are
continually delivering and selling to
them. Members of the Transfers
Union or the Clerks Union are not
allowed to do business with these
stores.
This is a warning to the statesmen
that they must apply for member
ship in the Transfers Union at once
or be declared unfair.
Butte Transfers Union,
P. j. Connors, Business Agent.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27

N
Z

Primary elections will be
held in Montana, July 10.
Townsend National Headquar-
tiers feel that Congressman ].
]. O'Connell and James E.
O'Connor have done everything
in their power to aid in the
advancement of our cause in
Congress. They have been able
and continuous supporters of
TOwsend Plan legislation, and
they should be returned to
Washington.
These two men have the full
confidence and support of DR..
Francis L. Townsend and Ma
tionai Headquarters. Therefore,
we sincerely hope that every
club officer and member will
do everything possible to in
sure their successful nomina-
ton. We must reward our
friends and not fail to support
those who support their cause.
Reprinted from the Town
send National Weekly, issue Of
July II, 1888.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
Talk Delivered
By Philip 0'DonnelI
Over z-Bar Network

Throughout the state Of Montana,
I have talked to all classes of people,
They echo the same sentiment which
pervades every town and district OF
the state: There must be a change
in the Supreme Court-a change
back to fundamental principles OF
justice-a change forward with the
spirit and necessities of u times
This is the sentiment not of one
lawyer, or of a dozen, but of prac-
tically all lawyers. 1t is the senti-
ment of every union man, whether
farmer or labor, in this state. II
is the sentiment of plaintiffs as well
as Of defendants, of those who win
and Of those who lose. 1t is the
sentiment of those disinterested in
anything but the administration OF
justice.
There is a singular unanimity.
voiced loudly through the state that
lawyers are unable to advise their
clients; district court judges are
embarrassed by changes of decision
by the Supreme Court; and litigants
are bewildered. In personal injury
cases, the courts failure to under
stand and apply elementary prin-
ciples of law has worked unfairly
to both plaintiffs and defendants
the Workmen's Compensation Act
has been interpreted with extreme
liberality in some cases and with
extreme technicality in others; trial
by jury has been greatly impaired
by failure of the court to recognize
the meaning of elementary prin-
ciples of law.
Experience, ability and training
are essential qualifications of g
judge. My friends among the law
yers have told me that I have these
qualifications. Home life, back
ground and general education are
also serious considerations. My
proudest justification is the conf
dence of those who know me. The
people among whom I have lived
and practiced law, have shown great
support and enthusiasm.
This friendship and support is all
the greater, in that 1 have nc
promise to make to anyone except
the promise to procure impartial
justice in the Supreme Court. Those
who know me expect enlightened
impartial decisions. l represent nc
section or special interest. / am
general practitioner, p%racticing al
branches of, the law in Montana
and | believe that / can aid in bring.
ing u court back to a place where
lawyers will know the law anC
forward to a place where the gar
between law and justice may b.
closed. There is no reason why
rational decisions cannot emanat'
from our Supreme Court.
l thank the farmer and labor or
CARNATIONS who unanimously sup
port me. I thank the lawyers o
Montana who patiently investigate
my candidacy. 1 thank them TO.
their approval and I thank all tn
people Of Montana for a kindly re
ception which will remain in m.
memory long after this campaign i
over.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
JUDGES WILL Be
ON N0N-p PARTISAN
JUDICIAL TICkE

This year, for the first time, all
judges are on the non-partisan judi
cial ticket and will be on the official
ballot and the voting machines. On
the machines this ticket will be on
the second line, below the Demo-
cratic ticket, and on the official
paper ballot, the judges will be in
the third column on the right hand
side of the ballot. There are two
candidates for the office of chief
Justice, n to be elected, and there
are four candidates for associate
justice, two to be elected. The two
who are endorsed for associate JUS
tice by organized labor and the only
judges so endorsed are Philip O'Don-
nell and Left Erickson. Don't fail
to vote for both of these candidates.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
POLITICAL CONFERENCE
is M|lITANTLY ACTIVE
FOR PR0GRE55IvE5I

A meetir the Montana Con-
ference TO yressive Political Ac-
ton was 6 in Helena, Oct. %
SUNDAY n the purpose of form
ing a + S Aent organization.
The = ing was attended by ap-
prox' y ITO delegates represent
ing CARNATIONS. Many of the
Fa Union delegates registered
a. : early as they had long dis
tai. to go. They were on their
way back from the recent conven-
ton of the state Farmers Union.
The matter of forming a strong
state organization was thoroughly
discussed with only one difference.
Some delegates believed in a per
capita tax system of dues, while
others favored a flat initiation fee
according to the size of the organiza-
ton. The matter was re-referred
to the executive committee to bring
in a report Immediately following
the general election. The secretary
was instructed to secure information
relative to the methods followed by
the Commonwealth organization Of
Washington, the LaFollette organiza-
ton of Wisconsin, and other progress
sive state organizations.
The convention was addressed by
Mr.. Philip O'Donnell and Mr.. Left
Erickson, candidates for associate
justices of the state supreme court.
They were very well received and
the sentiment of the meeting was,
that if the state Of Montana is to be
returned to the people, it is neces-
sary to retire those two outstanding
reactionary Judges Anderson and
Stewart, and elect O'Donnell and
Erickson.
The meeting was presided owe by
First Vice Chairman Sam Spiegel
and Executive Board Member Syl-
vester Graham.
During the day, the delegates were
taken through the new building Of
the Educational Cooperative Pub
fishing Company which is soon to
publish the Peoples Voice" There
they saw concrete evidence that their
dream for an independent state
paper representing both the farmer
and city worker, will soon be real
lized. The plant is completely
equipped for job printing and for
printing a newspaper that will COM
pare favorably with any in the state.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the convention:
Resolutions adopted at the con-
vention included a recommendation
to the American Federation of La
Dor and the Committee for Indus
trial Organization to accept the pro-
posal of Secretary of Labor Frances
Perkins, to effect reconciliation in
labor groups.
Another resolution condemned
Senator Wheeler and DR.. Thorkel-
son for their attacks against Jerry
]. O'Connell, while still another
called for the stopping of the ship
ment of war supplies to all agrees
sive nations and condemnation of the
fascist policy in Germany, Italy and
Japan.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
Miles City Union
Signs New Conrad

Just to remind the people of west
ern Montana that the unions in the
eastern part are getting along and
thriving, Miles City wants it to be
known that the Teamsters Local No.
SO is growing all the time and has
signed a fine new agreement. Not
only that, they are branching out
and organizing the filling station
attendants. In this matter opposi-
ton is coming from the Associated
Industries. The Transfers Union,
however, with its solid foundation,
is confident it will win.
The secretary of the Teamsters
Union is A. j. Stoler, who has done
much to put the Miles City Team
sters Union on its feet.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
THE SMOKE Is OUT
BOYS
BY ROBERT c. BROWN

-
AS the date of election draws
nearer the issues confronting the
voters of the county, state and
nation become more clearly defined.
The various candidates have aligned
themselves either on the side of
progress or reaction. On the one
hand we have the forces of reaction
working desperately to take from
the people that which has been
gained in beneficial legislation dur
ing the last five years. We hear
of the United States Chamber Of
Commerce demanding revision OF
the Wagner ect wage cuts on the
railroads and other industries. Less
government spending is their slogan.
BY this they mean less to eat for
those on relief or project workers.
Down with the living standards OF
the working class is their cry, hypo-
critically yelled under pleas for
economy. This is their idea OF
bringing back prosperity. Through
their control of the press and the
radio they are viciously attacking
the administration and attempting
to confuse the people. On the other
hand we see workers for progress,
the common people, weak in re-
sources, lacking a powerful press,
denied access to the radio but
strong in numbers, having a clear
conception of the issues involved.
not Understanding the strength Of
the r~eactionary elements opposed to
them but possessing a grim deter
mination and a buoyant faith in ulti-
mate victory. This is the general
picture throughout the nation.
P~rogressives Strong in Montana
Here in Montana conditions and
prospects are much the same as in
most other states, except perhaps
that we are fortunate in having q
larger proportion of progressive
candidates for the state legislature
and the Montana Supreme Court
besides having such outstanding
progressives as Jerry O'Connell anc
James F. O'Connor as candidates fol
United States Congress. The Mon
tana Council for Progressive Politi-
cal Action yields a very potent in
fluence throughout the state and We
feel certain of the reelection of oui
congressman besides the election o.
other candidates on the Democrats
ticket.
Here in Silver Bow county We
have as the expression of the pro.
gressive element, Labor's Non
Partisan League which materially
assisted in the formation of thu
Montana Council for Progressive
Political Action. Labor's Non-Parti
san League, in conformity with thu
national organization with head
quarters in Washington, D. c., make
its objective the uniting of al
wage-earners and farmers into on,
progressive political movement 70.
the advancement of their interest
as against monopoly reaction.
Small Business Men and PrOfessiona
People Have Same Interests
The League also believes that thu
interests of professional people anC
small business men are best serveC
Continued on Page g.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
NOTICE /!

Silver Bow County unit of
LabOr's NOn-Partisan League
will meet in Judge DOwney's
courtroom in Silver Bow coun-
ty courthouse on Friday eve
ming at 8 p. m. AS this will
be the last meeting of the
League before the general cleo
ton, all progressives are urged
to attend.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
0'C0NNELL SPEAKS

Congressman Jerry J. O'Con-
nell will broadcast over state
wide h0okup from Station
KGIR in Butte, Sunday, Octo-
Der 30th, from 3:45 p. m. to
A p. m.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27
(OYLE ADDRESSES
CENTRAL COUNCIL
Adopts Resolution of Harmony,

Pledging his support and allegiance
to the organized labor movement OF
Silver Bow county, MIR. W. E. Cubs
Coyle, Democratic candidate for
county attorney, enthused the dele
gates of the Trades and Labor Coun-
Gil in an address to them last Tues
day evening. Mr.. Coyle said that
the aims, purposes and structure OF
the labor organizations would never
be jeopardized under his admins
tration. He then expressed his sin
cere appreciation for the support
given him by labor in the primary
election and assured the central
labor body that they would not re-
greet their continued support in the
general election.
The labor organizations at Mis-
soula were scolded for not inform
ing the rest of organized labor that
the controversy between the Doney
Electric Company and the Electro
clans Union had been settled. This
subject involved a question as to
whether the PWA should permit
this company to have a contract to
wire the new science building at
the University. Labor in Missoula
objected because it said Doney was
unfair. Since then, however, the
electrical union at Missoula, so it
is said, has settled the trouble and
cleared the company. Labor unions
in Butte, however, and around the
state, had to learn this news from
the labor division of the Works
Progress Administration in Wash
ington. Criticism was made in the
council that labor in Missoula wasn't
so quick to inform the rest of the
movement that a settlement had
been made as they were to inform
them of the trouble in the beginning.
Jack Healy, the incumbent county
surveyor and a candidate on the
Democratic ticket for the same posi-
ton, sought the endorsement of the
council in a letter. He explained
his friendship to labor and said he
was the only candidate seeking the
office who is now carrying a union
card.
Charles c. Davis, president of the
council, made a report Of the meet
ing of the Montana Council for Pro-
gressive Political Action held at
Helena last Sunday.
1t was reported at the Trades and
Labor Council that at the last meet
ing of the planning board, the Wei
fare Commission mentioned that the
Anaconda Company was expert
encing a shortage of men applying
for work in the mines. After some
discussion, by the board, the whole
subject was referred to the Miners
Union, the Welfare Board and the
Anaconda Copper Mining Company.
Upon inquiry about the alleged
shortage of men in the mines, it was
Continued on Page g.
Montana labor news., 1938-10-27

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., 1938-10-27

There can be no prosperity
without justly high wages.
Earnings Of working people
are the basis and index of
progress in any community.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-06-03

Spend your money where
you can work. Patronize stores
chat employ Negro clerks. sel !.
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Bilbo Still Trying
T 0 Have Negroes
Shipped to Africa

BOSTON (ANP)-Actio BY the
Senate on the $3,247 100000 relief
and public works measure was slowed
up Tuesday when Senator Theodore
Bilbo Of Mississippi spent most Of
the afternoon in support of an
amendment which would result in
shipping 100000 Negroes to Afri-
ca.
Bilbo, who first made this proposal
during the flibnstef against the anti
lynchlng bill last January, asked that
part of the relief appropriation be
set aside for this purpose. His
amendment would establish three
member commission to handle de-
tails of the settlement program. He
argued that lands in Africa could
be procured from France and Great
Britain in return for deductions in
their debts to this country. The
commission would be authorized To-
make grants to sustain the emigrants
until they become self sustaining.
Al least 2,a00,0o0 Negroes would
take adyanta ge Of any program to
send them to Africa, and this would
solve the whole problem Of unem-
ployment, Blbo said.
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Salaria kee, Negro
Nurse Cited for
Asxavery In Spanish
War Returns Home

CHICAGO CAMP salaria Kee,
young Negro nurse whose slender
brown hands have carried the ban
aer of the Negro people brilliantly
and eoufageously on the War front
IL Loyalist Spain Is To visit Chicago
carly il june, the Chicago Chapter
Of the Medical Bureau to Aid Span
lsh Democracy reports.
esalaria kee Reception Commit
tee" embracing groups OF every race,
religion and political faith, is being
developed The round of activities
arranged for Miss KEGS two day stop
IN Chicago are to be climaxed at a
mass meeting on the South Side.
Proceeds from the mass meeting will
be used to complete fund for the
purchase Of an ambulance as a gift
from the Negro people Of America to
the people Of Republican SPAIN.
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SHOT COP
INVADER OF HIS
HOME. GETS Il
DAY SENTENCE
BY MICHAEL kANTOR
ffor CNA

PITTSBURGH Pa Eugene IS
Cole, 45 year old NIoA worker, III
eused of killing sable Andrew
Comoy % Januafs 2i, when I'll
white officer ignoring il scarlet fe
Ver quarantine notice attempted t
egiet Cole for i Sl5 rent elebt, woi
4 sensational victory tbs week 1
the termination nc his three ds
jury trial
Declaring the Gone conviction
that tie killing Of thc white eon
stable was dome ii The heat 81 ia
SION with sufficient pfogocation,
Judge ffank GraH sentence
Cole g erve 7 day 81 j fivc -montE
sentence faEe entence was mads
retroactive tAe ame 1T the WPA
workers arr II for the shooting on
January 2l
Cole admission that he had shot
the constable which was il sudden
switch II the defense trategy, dis
pensed With the necessity 81 furthel
.iag consideration
7 ilii defense by At.oines
FIan 81 Wa Penn yivania Nc
gre of aiae3 I
iuital lt eonsill. ed atef I
= esai TletaTV lii a nla0h 4s fi3e
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HIT BRITISH
OKAY OF
ETHIOPIAN
S I (. A |.

NEW YORK, June 2.--tCNA) -
A vigorous protest against British
recognition Of italian claims to Eth
iopia was registered ait the office of
the British Consul General, 70
Broadway, this week By delegation
organized By the New York Council
Of the National Negro Congress.
Max Yergaa, head Of the Inter
national Committee on African Af--
fairs, acted as spokesman for the
group which talked q q. g. KEN
ball, senior consul, IN the absence of
Sir Gerald Campbell, British Consl3
General.
I'VE wish u make IL clear, Yer
gan said, that We ;fe II harmony
with that laPa body of British
opinion vhieh u abs alutslg opposad
10 Great Britain recognition Sc
Italian claim u Ethiopia. /
Dr Yefgan also made trpag
Representations against the British
treatment of West Indian workers.
whose strikes IN Trinidad aud Ja
maica have caused international
concern The delegation al#o no
tested emphafically against BRITISH
proposals to meet Nazi German
demands for African colonies
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-06-03

1887 She and youngest son. Thomas II. members
Of this years graduating class.
the upper right hand is Mrs Vicie Froe RAM
years graduating class Mrs Ram has had
two children graduate from johnson G. Smith University
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bcrnioe and Dolores
Calvin il din
Seconsl Recital

NEW YORK fc) I each played
with def and accurate touch tho
huge Baldwin coaeert Grand piano
IN their second recital at Imperial
hall Sunday afternoon, Rornice and
Dolores CALVIN, 13 ad 10 year Old
rianist-composcrs were hailed for
the Improvement IN their art and
talent during tile past year by pro-
fessional musicians who we're pres
ent end made comments after the
recital
William Lawrence, formerly ac-
companist Of Roland Hayes, said they
showed "a marvellous gift for. the
piano. J. A. Rogers, world traveller
who has attended many concerts in
Europe, said Bernice played with a
grace and charm that is truly anlaz--
ing Several music teachers Coz
splimented the young artists OF sif
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c. and o. CENTER
HAS NEW CLASS

The q. and @. Center has d new
class headed BY Henry Bush Wright,
getting the interest Of the group by
discussions on various topics. This
group corresponded readily giving
aIr. Wright their full support. Mr..
Wright discussed sports and receiv-
ing such good attention it was sur
prising the interest he received on
This topic. This is d WPA supervised
class Of vital interest Mr. Wright
from time to time has very interest
ing guest speakers Of merit, who are
accepted deeply We are glad 70
zee such moves and we hope they
viii continue.