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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10
(By Ohio labor News service)

Columbus, Ohio.-Three officials of
the Ohio State Federation of Labor
were among five men named last
week by Governor John w. Bricker
as delegates from Ohio to the sixth
national conference on labor legisla-
tion at Washington, called for No
vember IS, Ia and Is by Secretary of
Labor Frances Perkins
They are Sec.-Treas. Thomas j.
Donnelly, veteran legislative agent of
the federation who is nationally
known as an authority on labor legis-
lation; Vice-President John f. Breid-
enbach, Dayton, and President
Albert Dalton, Cleveland. Breiden-
bach is also president of the Dayton
Central Labor Union and a member
of the city commission, while Dalton
is business representative of the
Cleveland Building Trades Council.
Industrial Relations Director George
A. Strain will attend the conference
DIS tne personal representative OF 1oV-
eInor Bricker. Fifth delegate desig-
mated by the governor is Ralph E.
Ward, director of industrial relations
for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Reports of conference committees
on state wage and hour legislation,
federal-state cooperation, and child
labor are on the conference program.
State experience with minimum wage
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10
CELEBRATING" THE
PEASANTS

(From New Leader, New York City,
An important aspect of the Russian
loot of Poland is that the Bolsheviks
have taken over large peasant pop
ulation devoted to individualist agri-
culture, and we may expect the same
terror and privations for these peas
ants that destroyed millions of their
kind in Bolshevik Russia, Public
ownership of cows, pigs, chickens,
rakes, hoes, plows and harrows is fam
tastic enough, but when to it is added
forcible seizure of products and ex-
termination of "kulaks" who are con-
sidered exploiters if they possess a
few cows and work animals, the Boil
sheviks make a caricature of social
ization.
This ruthless and brutal policy in
Russia has not solved the agricul-
tural problem although it has cost
the lives of millions of helpless peas
ants by famine, execution and exile.
The Ukranian and Polish peasants,
now booty of the CommunaZi con-
quest, face the prospect of similar
horrors in the next few years. The
"liberators" will liberate them by
crucifying all who object to social
ization" and by enslaving the rest.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10
Bricker Names Delegates To
Labor Legislation Meeting---
Banquet Marks Anniversary
Donney Breidenbach Dalton to Attend Conference at
Washing tOn-Industral Relations Director George A.
Strain and Ralph E. Ward to be Other Delegates.

law administration will also be dis
cussed.
One of the features of the confer
ence will be banquet commemorat-
ing the twentieth anniversary of the
founding of the International Labor
Organization at Geneva. Principal
speaker at the banquet will be John
G. Winant, director of the |. l.. 0.
The ninth minimum wage confer
ence will be held jointly with the la
Dor legislation conference. James P.
Walsh, Jr., superintendent of the
Minimum Wage Division of the Ohio
Department of Industrial Relations,
will attend the sessions of that con-
ference.
Mary Anderson, director of the
Women's Bureau, U. S. Department
of Labor, will preside over the ses-
sions of the minimum wage confer
ence, at which the principal subjects
of discussion will include state mini
mum wage orders and effective pro-
visions; standards of state minimum
wage laws, enforcement and admin
istration.
Industrial Relations Director Strain
announced that the Ohio department
would have an exhibit describing it's
activities at the labor legislation con-
ference. The exhibit will be in charge
of Albert Azolino, chief of the Divi-
sion of Labor Statistics
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10

being held by the Nazis as hostage
for the safety of Nazi officials in
Warsaw. He is led daily through the
streets of Warsaw in chains, living
warning to the population that no dis
obedience will be tolerated
''The fate of Mr.. Ehrlich, like that
of others taken to Soviet Russia, is
unknown. He was leading political
figure in Poland, with an interna-
tional reputation. He visited the
United States in recent years and is
a personal friend of such American
labor leaders as David Dubinsky, Sid
ney Hillman and Norman Thomas"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10
SOVIET ARRESTS
LABOR LEADERS

New York City (ILNS). - Labor
and Socialist leaders in Poland have
been arrested by Soviet authorities
and taken to Soviet Russia, it was
disclosed here by Joseph Baskin, gen
eral secretary of the Workmen's
Circle, national labor and fraternal
organization.
Baskin announced information on
the arrests had been received by his
organization, the American Fedora
tion of Labor and other labor groups.
Among those arrested, Baskin said,
were Henrick Ehrlich, leader Of the
Jewish Workers Federation of Po-
land, and Victor Alter, member of the
Warsaw Council, president of the Po-
lish National Council of Trade Unions,
member of the executive committee
of the International Federation of
Trade Unions and of the Labor and
Socialist international.
City Officials Arrested
Others reported arrested and taken
to Russia are Hersh Himmelfarb,
member of the Warsaw City Council
and an official of the Needle Trades
Unions of Poland, and other leaders
of the Jewish Workers Federation Of
Poland in Wilma, Bialystok and other
cities.
Among those arrested by the Nazis
are M. S. Siegelbaum, an alderman
of the city of Lodz and member OF
the central committee of the Jewish
Workers. Federation.
"The news of the arrest of these
leaders and others has given rise to
grave misgivings concerning their
fate among their labor friends in
America" Baskin said.
Held As Hostage
"As regards Mr.. Siegelbaum, foi
example, we have learned that he is
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10
u. S. Must Build Morale

Our own business is not merely to
strengthen our external defenses to
meet the worst possible outcome of
the present war. 1t is also to build
up our internal physical condition and
our morale so that no disaster can
drive US to panic and internal col
lapse Of these. morale is the most
vital, as all recent wars have shown.
Paul " McNutt, Administrator,
Federal Security Agency.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10

"Much will depend on constructive
action by unions (D to raise wages
in proportion as labor costs are re-
duced; (2) to help prevent undue price
increases. Increased buying power is
essential to make this permanent
recovery"
The survey reports that probably
1,25O,OO0 wage earners have returned
to work since August l. Growing
payrolls are already bringing impor-
tant increases in retail trade, it says
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10
War Has Become Powerful "ShOt in the Arm" to Ameri-
can Busness-American Business Firms Acting in
Anticipation of Volume of Foreign Orders.

Washington, d. C. (ILNS).-War in
Europe has become more powerful
"shot in the arm" to American bust
ness than any pump printing" tried
by the administration in the last
seven years, the American Fedora
tion of Labor says in it's current
monthly business survey.
The rise in production, however,
the survey says, is due almost entirely
to American business firms and con-
sumers acting in anticipation of for
eign orders by retooling or expanding
their plants. Foreign orders have
not yet come to US in any volume" !"
it asserts.
The federation warns that the "war
boom" may not last long and may
collapse into business recession.
"We have no way of knowing what
the demand from abroad will be-" the
survey points out. "If belligerents
continue the war of waiting, de-
mands for heavy material will be very
much below expectations.
eve can only count surely on our
own home market, which depends on
the buying power Of American wage
earners. Forecasters are now ex-
pecting first quarter 1910 business to
be 10 per cent below the last quarter
of 1889"
Pay Increases Urged
! The survey urges that labor should
receive it's full share of the increased
national income, but that pay raises
be permanent gains, based on re-
duced labor costs.
/ "Rising production means decreas-
ing unit labor costs, enabling indus
try to pay higher wages. 1t is es-
sential that labor receive its full share
of the increasing national income il
recovery is to be maintained"
The survey devotes considerable at
| tention to the danger of rapid price
increases, pointing out that such in
creases are a serious threat to re
covery. 1t says the outlook for price:
is vital to union members and tha
unions can be of important help il
preventing undue price increases" b!
reporting to the A. f. of L. any un
due increases in the prices of good
they buy.
Food Supplies Ample
"There is no shortage of food il
the United States and supplies o
practically all important staples ar
ample" says the survey, which con
tinues
Except in cases where prices ar
below production costs, there can b
no excuse for large increases. Unio
members now have a special oppor
tunity to act as consumers and mel
to make the present business recover
a steady, balanced revival, preventin
price initiation and its unavoidabl
sequel of economic collapse.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-11-10

SecuritY AgencY.
The Valley settler., 1939-11-24

the ARRC has novor announced policy, nobody knows thoir
 aims. Occosi onally q bit of noWs filters through as to their policy toward final dobt reduction which, as it now appears, may be tho unloading of only the
 dobt-riddon units to tho Cooper otivo. Ind that thy intend to ronoin in control 50 long as t hero is sufficient collocti ons made to maintain their offico headquarters. But, unlike the Corporation, have no dosirc to shroud my ideas end suggosti ions in secrecy; honce would liko to present tho follow- ing suggosti ons to tho pooplo-- colonists end old settler alike of tho Mot2nuska Valley;
 That tho business and facilities, now held by the ARRC, bo turned ovor lock, stock and bcrrol to the Cooperative, at once, that tho office forco be reduced to
 collector end ono stono6raphor to look after collocti ons due the government; that ell co1loct- ions be plG cod in q revolving ":- fund to be usod for ono purpose, land clearing, similar to tho provisions of tho Federal Term Loans, subject to approval by tho Cooperative Board; thct tho LRRC Board consist Of :bonc -fido farmers; that tho n oscnt LRRC Board, for their last cct, modify the contra cts, tnsuring oGch ColonisU q good md fficicnt Wcrrcntoo dood to his tract Whon he has mado final payment; end, that all forms or coercion bo romovod from tho contracts, clso allowing colonista to with droW from the Cooporativ and is now accorded the old settler members, of their own froo will.
The Valley settler., 1939-11-24

Il perity in the Matanuska Valley. We oro not insono1b1e, to tho.
 mcny advantages thct havo occurod to thts Valley, and the result ant privilogcs afforded to this community. We fool that the prosont Admihi on ct Wash ington sincerely desires to
 bottor our condition and provide homes end security for our
 fami lios. But VIC also fcol,
 and sincerely hopo, that Wash ington will toko stops to re- move the cons tant frottinc and uncertainty which is now our lot undor ARRC manoe onont.
 "ith thousands of acros of good till&blC land, land now hold from lopmont by the LR3C, cwait- ing dove lopmont if made evail- ablo for additional settlement, VIC fool that tho Government
 h ould tG6o son1o Gction. | c remedy this situation.
 1t present if we mood grazing land we must p1occ our cottlc undcr tho :caro of a hordor, :: end likowiso nccording.~ to law first obtain q grazing 1ooso from tho Government. Uo cannot turn our stock on tho public domcin without violating tho lew. 10 cannot f0nco in tho public domain, or acquire title to this rongo.
 Tn former years 2 nov o!nont was started to opon such 1rczing lend in Alaska to settlement. Tho ERRC Management frouncd upon such eff orts. Ind nothing wcs dono to rclicvc our moods for additional grazing lands. Since lcasinG of grazing lands a docs not encourage tho Small. farmer to 50 into livestock
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Benches For $4,000
To Insure Rest For
N. Y. Fair Patrons

NEW YORK-To insure rest for
patrons of the New York Worlds
Fair 1889, benches seating a total
of more than $4,000 persons at a
time will be distributed over the
1915 " acre site of the forthcom-
ing Exposition. According to a
recent statement by Grover Wha-
len, president of the Fair, these
benches will be shaded by many
of the 10000 fully mature trees
which, in one of the most arduous
of all the Exposition's projects,
were transplanted by a veritable
army of workmen. These benches
will be easily accessible to the 30O,-
600 visitors expected to pass thru
Fair turnstiles every average"
day. AS sanctuaries for tired, if
enthusiastic, patrons, most will
provide vistas of fountains, cas-
cades, floral patterns and other
soothing elements of an elaborate
landscaping program.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Rush Is On To See
New York's Fair and
Fairs New York

NEW YORK-The rush is on to
see the New York Worlds Fair
1939-but don't think for one mo-
ment that the greatest city in the
world is hiding its light, or its bill
lion and one lights, under any bu-
shell. New York is the companion
lure which is attracting the co.
000,000 or more visitors to its own
show this summer.
The first million are expected
for the Fairs coming-out party on
opening day, April 30, and the city
will be all set to greet them. Or
ange and blue, the New York
Worlds Fair colors, will be on dis
play everywhere-from the great
main stem, Broadway, to the show
windows of Fifth Avenue. Even
the white WINGS" that army of
workers that makes New York the
cleanest city in the world, will be
attired in spotless uniforms of nat
ty blue with orange insignias.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Growing Support For
Negroes Is Shown In
Miss Anderson's Case

WASHINGTON (CNA) - The
growth, under the New Deal. of
liberal support for the Negro peo-
pie in the struggle against jim
crow oppression received graphic
demonstration this week in the
number of distinguished persons
who came out boldly in support of
the Easter Sunday concert of Ma
rian Anderson and in rebulke of the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton who had barred Miss Ander-
son from their Constitution Hall.
The list included Supreme Court
Justice Hugo L. Black, of Alaba-
ma, Chief Justice Charles Evans
Hughes and Mrs. Hughes, Repre-
sentative Caroline O'Day (Dem.
N. ". Secretary of the Navy
Claude A. Swanson, Leopold Sto-
kowski, orchestra conductor; May
or and Mrs. Fiorello La Guardia
of New York; Senator Clark of
Missouri, Walter Damrosch, Kath-
crime Hepburn, DR.. and Mrs. Err
nest Gruening, Mrs. Charles Put
nam, president of the District of
Columbia Descendants of the Anne
rican Revolution,
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Social Notes
Mr. and Mrs. james Graves an
BY AIRLINE D. ENGLISH

Mr.. and Mrs. James Graves are
rejoicing over the birth of a boy
Wednesday, April 5, at Harbor-
view Hospital. The infant son
weighed seven pounds, eight ounc-
es. and will be christened James
Wesley.
To MIR. and Mrs. Howard Biggs
was born nine pound boy Friday,
April 7, at the Virginia Mason
Hospital, The proud parents will
christen their son Howard Garrett.
Miss Ann Edwards who under
went tonsilectomy at the Vir-
ginia Mason Hospital recently, has
recovered sufficiently to be remov-
ed to her home.
Seattle citizens will be sorry to
learn of the death of Dewey II.
Jones, formerly with the Depart
ment of the Interior, Washington,
d. c., but more recently the social
worker at Hull House in Chicago.
Mr.. Jones was in the city three
years ago in the interest of Negro
workers at Coalee Dam. He was
the guest of ]. S. Jackson, and
stopped at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. L. Mccullough.
Miss Jamie Watson was a guest
of the Carpe Diem club and spent
a very enjoyable week end in Sa-
cramento, Calf, last week. She
was also hostess to birthday din
ner party for few friends includ-
ing Miss Geraldine jefferson and
Mrs. Thelma Johnson of Portland.
Miss Watson received many lovely
gifts, a surprise package from her
mother, and a birthday greeting
telegram.
Mrs. Rilla Bell Drake has been
appointed Assistant Advisor of the
Mt. Zion World Wide Guild, an
organization of teen-age girls.
Plans for promotion of the work
were laid at the meeting held Sun
day afternoon at Mrs. brakes re-
sidence.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14

@. How much is the average
payroll (porters) month, year?
A. Per month $777 ,377.94. Per
year S9,328,535
@. President of the u. S. private
car-name of porter, name of car,
how old is porter, in point of SER
vice?
A. Porter Harry Lucas, Wash
ington District, when available.
Born June 20, 1891, IS years SER
vice. Private car Pioneer, when
available; otherwise, such other
private car than can be provided.
@. How many Negro car clean
ers does the Pullman Co. employ?
A. 1881, as of December 81, 1888
@. Average payroll per month
for car cleaners
A. S216,959.75 (All Car Clean
ers, all races).
@. Does the Pullman Co. have a
merit system?
A. No.
Q. What position does A. Phillip
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Y. M. C. A.

Haskell Campbell, Acting Sec'y
Charlie (Stork Legs) Adams has
recovered from broken foot bone
sustained in basketball practice.
Adams will take over the assistant
coaching job for the "Y" TrOjans.
All boys interested in playing
softball are urged to meet at the
East Madison "Y" Monday, April
IL, at 700 o'clock. Plans for
practice turnouts will be made at
the meeting.
The volleyball court and horse
shoe pit are up and ready for use.
Boys interested in tap dancing
may join the "Y" classes on Sat-
urdays at 10 a. m.
Frisco McGale has the. "Y" box
ing team keeping up their weekly
training. There has been no fight
date set as yet.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14

Mrs. j. w. Sims was hostess for
tea Easter Sunday honoring her
house guest, Mrs. Francis Hardin
and daughter Ruth, of Los Ange-
les. A color scheme of yellow and
white was artistically carried out
with daffodils and lilies for de-
coration, and also in the dainty
refreshments. Pouring at the hand
somely appointed table were Miss
Alice York, Mrs. A. Sales, Mrs.
w. ]. Hyatt, Mrs. H. Howard, Mrs.
C. Hatcher and Mrs. T. Goodwin.
About forty-five guests attended
the tea Mrs. Hardin has been the
recipient of many social courtesies
during her stay here. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. jackson took her on sight
seeing tour of the city last Thurs
day after the YWCA membership
luncheon. On Wednesday of this
week Mrs. Armella Sales honored
the visitor at lovely luncheon at
which covers were placed for II.
After luncheon the ladies enjoyed
the afternoon playing bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dunbar en-
tertained last Thursday evening
for the pleasure of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Long, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Johnson, and Mrs. Suzie Walker.
The affair served as a farewell
party for Mrs. Walker who left
Saturday for her home in Long
Beach, Calf.
Mrs. Josephine Allen entertained
Mrs. Yvonne Holmes and Mrs. Ed
it'll Finley at luncheon Wednesday
at the Bon Marches Crystal Tea
Room.
Mrs. Lacy Lewis was hostess
for the meeting of the London
Bridge Club Wednesday evening
at her home. Tuesday evening she
entertained also the members of
the London Bridge Club.
DIR. j. C. Allen entertained the
Mems Progressive Bridge Club on
Thursday evening.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Y. W. G. A.

Idell Vertner, Executive Secretary
The Lenten Luncheon which was
given Thursday, April 6, was well
attended by members and friends.
Mrs. Stanley Long, former presi-
dent of the local Board, was the
speaker. Mrs. Ophelia Hall de-
ivered the invocation. Musical
numbers were given by Mrs. Bes-
sic Radcliffe accompanied by Mrs.
Josephine Casmon, and choral
group composed of high school
students under the direction of
Mrs. LeEtta King sang two num-
bsrs. The Committee of Manage
ment were appreciative of the
presence of many of the members
of the younger set. The Commit
tee also wishes to thank Mrs. L. B.
Young and her committee for their
cooperation in the preparation of
the luncheon.
An ensemble of stringed instru-
ments under the direction of Mr..
A. Kerr, instructor of Saturday
morning classes at the Branch,
played at the Fiesta given by the
Girl Reserve Department, at the
Collins Field House, April IA.
Those appearing were Shirly Nor
ris, Lonnie Shields, Felix Cooper,
Emma Eng, Willard Petersky, Nj
colina Barrca.
Mrs. LeEtta Kings Choral
Group rehearses now each Tues
day afternoon from 4 to 6 at the
Branch. Any young person is in
vited to attend.
I,he O.E.S. Club is sponsoring a
Card Party at the Branch Satur-
day night April Is. The public is
invited and eight prizes will be Of
fered. Mrs. E. v. C. Walker and
Mrs. Lady Holmes are chairmen
of the affair.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Northwest Doings
In Elkdom

The Daughters dance didn't
pan out as large as was expected.
" hereas they always hold an Eas-
ter dance, Puget Sound Lodge did
not hold the National Shrine dance
and the Daughters agreed to make
the contribution to the Shrine in
place of the Lodge. Too bad they
did not have a better crowd, but,
there is no two ways about getting
q large turnout to anything. 1t
must be played up to the public
to create an interest.
The flu Is raging and the sick
list Is full, so won't attempt to
name them, for almost everyone
has bad cold.
Tell me the Easter dance at
Finnish l sally packed them in.
Sometimes finnish hall will click
ard then in it just won't.
The baseball boys are opening
TIE season this coming Sunday at
Garfield. They had a bang up
team last year and it is practical
ly the same aggregation.
Brother Gus West is like an old
sourdough, he has mined around
through the hills and streams of
fstiana, looking for an Ell Dorado,
a Bonanza, in boxing gloves. AS
Dame Fortune, sometimes called
Lady Luck, casts her magic spell,
and waves her enchanting wand
over the more fortunate, it ap-
pears that our friend and brother,
has been the recipient of her ia
vors by having under his manag-
erial care one Alex Watson, mid
dleweight fighter extraordinary.
Alex is one of the best boys dis
covered in the Northwest, and he
should go long way. He's real
ly crowd pleaser.
"Bilp'
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
200 Lb., 6 Fit. Giant Backstop
verv few hall

Very few ball
pl yers h av e
played more or
better baseball
for one team In
the Puget Sound
League than has
the Babe" for
the Colored Ame-
rican Giants. A
port slider, Babe
Yields a power
full bat, hitting to
any one of three
fields. Long a
nlainstay in the
Giant lineup, he
will bat clean this
season. Wilson
will make up one
half of the bat
terry OF King and
Wilson in Sun
days game with
Pacific Fruit at
Columbia play
field, 2 o'clock.
Probable start
ing lineup and
batting order is.
Sammy Bruce at
2b, Joe Station
1b, Davey Will
liams CT, Babe
Wilson C, Bren-
nan King p, M
c. Chairman rf,
Charlie Russell
BIB, Paul Chap
pell If, and Willie
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-04-14
Listen To This
BY Hobart T. Mitchell

In response to the many inquir-
les that have accumulated on my
desk regarding Pullman Porters,
I submit the following informa-
ton:
@. How many porters are in the
Pullman service?
A. 8464. as of January 1, 1889.
@. Oldest porter in the service :?
name, age, his run.
A. James w. Stewart, Cincinna-
ii District. He became 20 years
of age March 9, 1899, and was op-
Grating a sleeping car run between
Cincinnati and New York.
@. How many Negro inspectors
employed?
A. None.
@. Average age of porters in
point of. service? The latest fig
ures available on this subject were
compiled April, 1887. They show
the following: