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Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
Can You Name Me!

l never was guilty of wrong &C
ton. But on my account lives have
been lost, trains have been wrecked,
ships have gone down at sea-, cities
have burned, battles have been lost,
and governments have failed.
l never struck a blow nor spoke
an unkind word, but because of me
homes have been broken up, friends
have grown cold, the laughter of
children has ceased, wives have shed
bitter tears, brothers and sisters
have forgotten, and fathers and
mothers have gone broken-hearted
to their graves.
/ have intended no evil, but be-
cause of me, talent and genius have
come to naught, courtesy and kind
ness have failed, and the promise of
success and happiness has yielded
sorrow and disaster.
l have no color except black, no
sound but just my silence, no cause
for being myself, no progeny except
grief and disaster. You may not on
the instant call me by name, but
surely you are personally acquainted
with me. l am Neglect.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
Labor
Defense Organized
To Save Liberties

The international Labor Defense
is IN American organization. 1t con-
ducts work on behalf of civil and
democratic rights of persons in the
United States and abroad. The l. L..
D. stands for the enforcement of the
Bill of Rights, of the Constitution of
the United States, and for the de-
tense of American democracy and
principles of the Constitution.
The aims of the international La
Dor Defense are as follows: Aid to
labor and political prisoners, and
victims of reactionary violence, re-
CARELESS of race, color, nationality,
religious or political convictions, and
the defense of democratic and civil
rights.
The /. L. D. organizes this aid
and defense seeking to draw the
greatest possible number of people
into the fulfillment of these aims.
The l. L. D. aids labor and politi-
cal prisoners, victims of violence and
reaction, families of prisoners,
widows and orphans of victims of
labor struggles and struggles for
democratic rights all over the world.
The I. L. D., as part of its struggle
for democratic and civil rights, aids
and supports the fight against war
and fascism.
1t organizes for the defense Of
Negro people and all nations and
minorities against lynching, oppres-
sion, discrimination and for the de-
tense Of foreign born, against de-
portation and discrimination, and for
the right of political and religious
freedom.
In all, the international Labor De-
Tense unites all people interested In
these aims, and tolerates no discrim-
nation in its ranks on account OF
race, creed, color, OF natlonanty.
The regular meeting of the Frank
Little Branch of the international
Labor Defense will be held on Tues
day, September 26, at 8 p. m. o'clock,
at the Miners Union hall, and repre-
sentatives of all unions, ~fraternal
organizations, veterans organiza-
tons, church organizations and all
others who may wish are invited to
attend this meeting for the purpose
of getting first hand information as
to the benefits that can be derived
from the international Labor De-
tense.
JOHN McFADDEN,
President.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
INTERESTING news OF
CASCADE ASSEMBLY,
Continued from Page .

(C0nt1nued from rage u
pany would receive $6.75 a day
whereas in the past the Anaconda
Company had been paying them $40
a day plus shop charges.
Considerable discussion was had
regarding the action of the Inter
national union representatives in the
Building Trades crafts who from OBJ
servation had made it a point every
year to urge upon them invariably
for the building trades craft union
the companies proposal to the detri-
ment of the Miners and S%meltermen.
It was also reported that the turn
over in the Butte mines was about
so per cent a month, this being due
to the fact that conditions in the
mines were such that the workers
were unable to work under such
conditions. II was further brought
out that one of the most needed
things at the Butte mines was a
plant committee to take care of
grievances. In connection with this
it was moved and seconded that a
wire be sent to the Anaconda Cop.
per Mining Company in Butte urg-
ing upon them to grant the miners
demands. This motion was amend
ed and the amendment carried au-
thorizing a wire of encouragement
be sent to the Butte Miners.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
OPEN FORUM
In JUSTIFICATION or
The MINERS

In justification of the attitude of
the Butte miners in connection with
their proposed contract, it must be
reasonable to assume that the pres
ent market and the advance in
prices are results of the activities of
one Hitler across the pond"
If the A. c. M. are entitled to
credit for creating this condition they
might also be entitled to participa-
ton to the extent of a greater pro-
portion of the benefits. On the con-
trary, however, this present situa-
ton is an %outgrowth of European
hostilities and in this country there
should be a distribution of such
benefits as might accrue through
greater demands and higher prices
for coppr.
1t is true, therefore, that the Butte
miners r entitled to share in this
benefit along with the Anaconda
Company or any other owning pro-
Queer company.
War risks, including men subject
to draft, are too great, and may be
publicly accepted only in anticipa-
ton of a high degree of uniformity
in the distribution of temporary
benefits. To capitalize such benefits
in the interest of the comparatively
few, verges closely to the attitude of
a hog.
The trainers of Montana's consti-
tuition wrote a few lines in this con-
nection. Section l of Article III
provides that all government of right
originates with the people, and is
instituted solely for the good of the
whole. And Section TX of Article
XIV stipulates that police powers of
the state shall never be abridged,
or so construed, as to permit cor
porations to conduct their business
in such manner as to infringe upon
the equal rights of individuals, or
the general well being of the state"
Aside from the equity involved in
the present Butte controversy, it may
be sufficient should both employee
and employer be governed by Mon
tana's constitution.
Frank ]. Edwards, Helena, Mon
tana, September rs, 1889.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28

Why not a human show? There
are plenty of men who would jump
the hurdles in Madison So. Garden
if guaranteed the equivalent of a
horses board and lodging.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28

Reminder for the unemployed who
haven't found a way to use their
leisure: This is the season for horse
shows.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
DID RU550-GERMAN
PACT AFFECT WAR
SITUATION!

The question is often asked, ITO
what extent, if any, did the signing
of the non-aggression pact between
Germany and the Soviet Union have
on the war situation in Europe and
the Far East?" Who did it benefit
and to what extent?
II must be admitted that the Euro
pean war was predicted as unavoid-
able a long time before the signing
of the pact. There is hardly a
reasonable doubt that had Moscow
signed a military alliance with Great
Britain and France, for Hitler to
have crossed the Polish border would
have been plain suicide. There is
hardly a reasonable doubt that had
"London-P Paris Moscow pact ma
terialized, Herr Hitler would politely
taken a back seat; to have done
otherwise would have advanced the
Fuehrer from the monomaniac to
the polymaniac class. His intelli-
gence office had ample evidence of
the Soviet's progress made in the
N~apoleonic art, the only language
war-like nations understand.
Repercussions
Fascist Axis Broken
No sooner had the pact been signed
before Egypt recognized U. S. S. R.,
the japanese cabinet resigned and
the new cabinet expressed a willing
ness to call off the border fights
and establish a clear-cut border line
between Outer Mongolia and Man
chukuo, in addition to sending out
peace-feelers suggesting an honor
able peace (?) in the Sino-Japanese
undeclared war.
While Mussolini and General
Franco are both sitting on the fence,
afraid to take an open stand, they
can do more playing neutral CD in
aiding Hitler. No matter how this
war ends, be it long or short, it's
bound to add to the prestige OF
Joseph Stain.
Stalin's Policy.
In 1887 when Japan made a bor-
der raid on the Amur river with
the double objective of trying out
Moscow's preparedness or inveigle
her into war, Stain smelled a rat
and did not bite. At that time the
Soviets were not fully prepared to
go ahead for one thing and for an
other, they might have had to fight
both China and Japan if they had
elected to fight it outline proved
their uncanny astuteness and showed
they took the best course.
The same identical proposition in
a different form was open to them
in 1899 when they had a chance to
fight Germany for the sake of Po-
land and the same course was fol
lowed-in this case Stain was a
better poker player than Neville
Chamberlain. Stain saw what hap
pened to Czechosolvakia and is fed
up on Munich deals; he saw what
happened to Spain, and doesn't like
Spanish neutrality; he doesn't like
Hitler or what he stands for, neither
can he trust him much. Seeing the
inevitable collapse of Poland, he
sends some army corps + the
Polish border to see that Russian
interests are not unkindly dealt with
and as a gentle reminder that the
German steam roller don't get too
rambunctious on Soviet borders. So
far, German forces have kept a dis
Greet distance from the U. S. S. R,
borders but when it comes to taking
care of an army in retreat but fully
armed, it's too much for a police
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
Simmons Must Go
Before He Wrecks the University

On the streets of nearly every town and
village in the state one hears university alumni,
public school teachers and others, say Simmons
must go before he wrecks the University"
He has been trying to dismiss P. O.. Keeney,
the librarian, for two years. By order of the state
supreme court Keeney still has his position, but
now has to face new charges.
Paul c.. Phillips, vice president of the Uni
versity, was "smeared' and forced to resign.
Now, designations are demanded of Atkinson,
Lennes, Merriam and Mollett-men whose serv-
ices have been outstanding for periods ranging
from 18 to 35 years.
But that isn't all. The last paragraph of the
Borton-G osman report says: "6. That President
Simmons and Executive Secretary Swain be di-
rected to look into present assignments of dean
ships and chairmanships and make such changes
in administrative duties as may be necessary
for increased efficiency"
So, you see, there is more to Deans and
department heads are to be denoted.
This process will continue until the faculty
are trained to like Misco foods and enjoy wearing
copper collars.
Reprint from Kaispel Journal.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
Unfinished Business

After considerable discussion the
Assembly went on record as con-
tributing $40 to the Great Falls Com
munity Chest and sending a letter
to all participating agencies and di-
rectors informing them that the AS
sembly was willing and ready to
cooperate in worthwhile civic en-
deavors and calling to their atten-
ton the fact that we were vitality
interested in the early construction
of the Great Falls Housing Author
ity which is a character building
institution.
Delegate Thompson stated that
Alderman Swanberg had wished him
to convey to the Assembly the fact
that it was his desire to cooperate
and assist the labor movement in
the city council.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28
Good and Welfare

1t was moved and seconded that
a wire be sent to Robert M. LaFol-
lette, chairman of the Civil Liberties
Committee, requesting that the COM
mittee or the Department of Labor
make an investigation of working
conditions in the Butte mines, stat
ing that we were aware of the fact
that ~coercive methods were being
used by the company to induce the
workers to accept the proposal as
submitted by them.
Montana labor news., 1939-09-28

WIVES WELD POWER IN NEW
Z"EALAND-headline in New York
World Telegram. Know any coun-
try where they don't?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

Of past gaps or deficiencies. And,
In creating or reconstructing inter-
national institutions which have q
mission so high but at the same
time difficult and full of serious re-
sponsibilities, account should be
taken of experiences which arose
from the ineflicacy or defective
functioning Of similar previous in
itiatives.
And since 1t is so difficult one
would be tempted to say almost i'm
possible, for human weakness to
foresee everything and assure every
thing at the time of peace treaties,
when 1t becomes difficult to be free
from passions and bitterness, con-
stitution or juridical institutions,
which would serve to guarantee
loyal and faithful carrying out of
terms and in case of recognized need
revising and correcting them, is of
decisive Importance for honorable
acceptance of a peace treaty and to
avoid arbitrary unilateral breakings
and interpretations of treaty terms.
Fourth. A point which should at
Hract particular attention ii better
arrangement of Europe is wanted,
concerns the real needs and Just
demands Of nations and peoples as
we'll as of clinical minorities: de-
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mands, which If not always enough
to form a strict right when there
are recognized or confirmed treaties
or other juridical documents which
oppose them, deserve anyway be-
nevolent examination to meet them
in Hpeaceful way and even where it
appears necessary by means of
equitable, wise and unanimous re-
vision of treaties.
Once real equilibrium among ma
tons Is thus brought back and the
basis of mutual trust Is re-estab-
lished, many incentives to resort to
violence would be removed
Fifth. But even better and more
complete settlements will be imper-
feet and condemned to final failure
If those who guide the fates of
peoples and the peoples themselves
do not let themselves be penetrated
ever more by that spirit which alone
can give live authority and obliga-
ton to the dead letter of articles in
international arrangements; by that
sense, namely, of intimate, acute
responsibility that measures and
weighs human statutes according
to the holy unshakeable rules of
divine law; by that hunger and
thirst for justice which is pro-
claimed in the beatitudes in the
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considered fewer than was feared"
he said, "the total sorrows and sacri-
fees have reached such a point as
to inspire great anxiety in those con-
eerned with the future economic, So
cial and spiritual condition of Eu-
rope, and not Europe alone"
He urged the sane members of
every people, even in the fever of
the fight to examine the
effects and reflect on the aims and
justifiable finalities of war" and
added:
1--WE believe those who look on
these serious forecasts with watch
full eyes and consider such evolu-
ton of events will, Notwithstanding
war and its horrible ends, hold
themselves entirely ready to define
clearly so far as they are concerned
fundamental points of a just and
honorable peace at the opportune
moment. I"
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pie with pretext Of a menace
which never existed nor was willed

pie with a pretext Of a menace
which never existed nor was willed
and was not even possible.
Secondly, the atrocity and illegi-
innate use of means of destruction
even against noncombatants and
refugees, against old persons, women
and children.
Thirdly, the scorn of dignity Of
liberty and of human lives"
The Pope told the cardinals he
did not fail to recognize the grave
difficulties which interpose them
selves against the accomplishment"
Of his peace aims, but he said his
heart sorrowed that the birthday of
the Prince of Peace should be cele-
brated amid the funeral roar of
cannon"
Anxiety Expressed.
He expressed his anxiety over the
accommodating spiritual ruin" and
"the immense work that will be
necessary-when the world, tired of
war, wants to restore peace-to
break down the walls of aversion
and hatred which have been built
up in the heat of the fight"
If up to now-excepting the
bloodstained soil of Poland and Fin
land-the number Of victims may be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VATICAN CITY, Dec. 25.-Fol-
lo,Uing is an unofficial Translation
OF the tert of the fue-point peace
program outlined yesterday by
Pope Plus XII in Christmas
eDe address to the Is cardinals
Uho liUe in Rome:
First. The fundamental condition
of just and honorable peace is to
assure the right to life and indie
pendence of all nations, large, small,
strong, or weak. One nations will
to live must never be tantamount tc
death sentence for another. When
this equality of rights has been de-
stroyed, injured or imperilled, juri-
dical order requires reparation
whose measure and extent is not de-
termined by the sword or selfish
arbitrary judgment but by the stand
ards of justice and reciprocal equity
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Pope's Peace Program
Unofficial Translation Of Five Point PIun
Offered in Address to Cardinals

Second. That order re-established
in such q manner may be tranquil
and durable, the cardinal principles
Of true peace, nations must be lib
Grated from the heavy slavery of
ornaments and the danger that ma
terial force instead of serving to
protect rights become the tyran-
nical violator of them.
Conclusions of peace which did
not attribute fundamental impor-
lance to disarmament mutually &C
cepted, organic and progressive both
in letter and spirit and did not take
care to carry it out Loyalty would
sooner or later reveal their incon-
sistency and lack of vitality.
Third. In any reorganization of
international neighborliness it could
conform with the maximum of hui
man wisdom for all parties con-
cerned to deduct the consequences
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Robert Stanton Brewster,
Opera President, Dies
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
"NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-Robert
Stanton Brewster, 81, president of
the Metropolitan Opera and Real
Estate Association, and leader of
the movement to save opera at the
Met" for the public, died last night.
In 1888 Mr. Brewster, other
financiers and Lucrezia Bori were
appointed committee TO save
opera at the Metropolitan Mr..
BreWster's illness prevented him
from attending stockholders meet
ing 10 days ago when they author
lied transfer of control of the opera
house to the Metropolitan Opera
Association for 81 10000.
Mr.. Brewster was vice president
and trustee of the Seamen's Bank
for Savings. treasurer of the Jekyll
Island Club, an exclusive winter
colony off the coast of Southern
Georgia, and director of several in
surance companies. A native of
Ohzenovia. N. Y, he is survived by
his widow, the former Mabel M
Tremain Of Auburn, N. Y, and three
children.
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Continued From First Page. }

clared they "cry for vengeance be-
fore God"
LAS 1t seems that the world has
forgotten Christ's message for peace
and the idea of reason and of Chris
tian brotherhood" he declared, I'VE
have been obliged, alas, to assist at
a series of facts which are irrecon-
cilable as much with the laws of
international rights as with the
principles of natural rights and
with the most elementary senti-
ments Of humanity. -"
Atrocity AssaiIed.
In this category enter: First,
premediated aggression against a
small. laborious and peaceful peo-
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sermon on the mount and which
has as q natural decomposition
moral justice; by that universal love
which is the compendium and most
protensive term or Christian ideal
end therefore throws the bridge also
toward those who do not have the
benefit Of participating in our own
faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Repair Furnace Cracks

Furnace cracks are a source Of
fuel waste in heating plants and
should be speedily detected and
repaired.
Evening star., 1939-06-11

and 3 rooms, dinette. kitchen.
bath. foyer. Electric refrigeration.
Elevator service. Res. Mgr.
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/ room, kitchen and bath.
2 rooms kitchen, bath and porch.
Electric refrigeration.
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1878 RIGGS PL. NV.
| room, dinette, kit. bath.
Resident manager. Elec. refrR.
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DIRECTORY OF UNFU2NISFIED APARTMENTS |
THE FRANKLIN,
1911 r T Ave NE

Attractive apt. of rm., kitchenette.
dressing closet bath, built-in tub and snow
er, large screened porch large modern
bldg. in cool and convenient location.
Office on the premises.
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I42l COLUMBIA RD.
1901 WYoMING AVENUE

and rooms. kitchen bath. porch.
Refrg. on house current. Resident
manager.
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3407 18th ST. NV.
rooms, kitchen and bath. Res.
mgr. Refrg. on house current.
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lOl5 N STREET
lA26 2 STREET

g. 4 and 5 rooms, kitchen and bath.
Electric refrigeration. Res. Mgr.
Elevator. Switchboard service.
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37Z6 Conn. Ave.
rooms, Murphy bed, bath. dinette,
solarium. kit Garage. Refg. on
house current. Res. Mgr. 24-hour
elevator and switchboard service.
Evening star., 1939-06-11
SEDGWICK GARDENS

33l4 nat. PLEASANT ST.
l and . rooms. kitchen. bath. rec.
hall. Res. Mgr. Elec. refrg.
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room. bath (no kitchen.
rms. kit, | and 2 baths.
bedrooms. 2 baths, drawing rm..
library. dining room. kit, maids
quarters. Electric refrigeration.
Resident manager.
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and . rooms and bath Ono
kitchen). , rooms. kitchen and
bath. Electric refrigeration.
Switchboard service Elevator
service. Resident manager. (Tel.
Dist. 1953-Met. 0945D
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2630 ADAMS MILL RD.
1 room. Murphy bed. kit. bath.
porch.
2 rooms. kit, bath. porch. Elec-
trio refrigeration.
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1647 LAMONT ST. NV

Between 18th and Mt Pleasant StsD
New apts.. colored tile baths. spacious
caplnet Kitchen. large cedar-lined closets;
light. airy exposures
rooms: hall. kit. dinette, bath s55
room lover dressing closet, kit, bath. $40
Res. Mgr. Columbia onq4
MI. VERNON CORP Natl 1895
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1903 RANDOLPH ST. N. W.
1 and 2 rooms. kitchen. bath. Refs.
on house current.
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&ITV IT. NV.
Near Dupont Circle
2 rooms and bath (no Kitchen.
rooms kitchen and bath.
Electric refrigeration.
Evening star., 1939-02-12
Taxi Driver Hu|ts Suspect
In Theft With FIyinq Tackle

An attempted pocketbook snatch
ing and wild automobile chase that
followed through the city ended
early today when a taxicab driver,
making flying tackle, captured the
alleged thief.
Meanwhile. police who joined the
taxi driver in the pursuit, captured
a second man, driver of the car in
which the alleged snatcher attempt
ed to escape.
The taxi driver, Merritt C. Gordon,
49, of $50 NeWcombe street Sc,
stopped at Tenth and G streets NV.
by traffic light. saw a youth try to
grab pocketbook from Mrs. Flor
ence Reagan of 2150 P street NV.
Flees to Auto.
Frustrated by her resistance and
outcries, the youth fled to q waiting
automobile that sped away, first
through an alley.
Mr.. Gordon. with permission of his
passengers, gave chase.
1t led through alleys. around cor
nerS and over numerous streets.
Fearing for the safety of his pas
sengers. the taxi driver let them out
at First and M streets NE. and
then overlook the car.
Tackle Stops Youth.
He ran it down on the Bladensburg
road and into a parking lot. One