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Glacier County chief., 1939-09-15
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The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
McCURDY SELLS LABOR out!
An Editorial

II was Governor O'Conor who reappont-
ed Joseph p. McCurdy to the Maryland Un-
employment Commission for six year term
at $4,000 per year
The law under which the Governor
made the appointment read. THE Chair
man of the Board shall receive an an
nual salary of $7.500.00 and the assO-
Ciate members shall receive an annual
salary of S5,000.0G. and they shall de-
vote their full time to the duties of their
office"
May we now remind our readers that
the Governor has made much of his pledges
to appoint the best possible people regardless
of political considerations.
The Governor is herey informed that a
large section of the labor movement believes
the McCurdy appointment calls for thor
ough investigation. The Governor should
know that labor men are openly saying that
McCurdy has sold out the labor movements
legislative interests for the $1,000 per year.
And, the Governor needs to square his
declaration of the fitness of his appointees
by explaining how McCurdy can devote his
Full time services" as is required under the
law
Let us say that we believe the labor
movement would be well off to lose McCurdy
by placing him on the State payroll. But in
this instance the labor movement has not
lost him. Rather he stays on to sell out its
interests. 1t seems the height of tragedy for
this man holding four jobs to have been per-
mitted to sacrifice the possibilities of poor
workers to receive twenty-five cents an hour
for their toll!
The Voice of Labor will continue to be
raised as long as this intolerable and dishon-
est situation is allowed to continue.
This mans phony wages and hours bill
was used by legislators as an argument that
there are two wages and hours bills and
labor does not know what it wants" Why
did he introduce il and abandon it?
An interested labor movement will
await the Governors action to see whether
the taxpayers are to continue to be required
to provide McCury's price for selling out
Maryland workers on legislative matters for
the next six years.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Local 1874 Plan
Sub-local Meets
During April

Local 1874. Cclanesc Workers In
dtistrial Union, is making fast
swing around Its outlying circuit
during April BY means OF series
OF sub-local meetings at which the
union leadership is giving tull re-
ports on union business and rallying
the membership TO active union
work.
Include Eckhart
Two meetings have been held al
ready this week. The first at Lon
aconing on Monday, and one last
night "wednesday at Keyser.
Tomorrow friday. the Hyndman
Sub-local membership will gather at
the Sportsmens Club On next
Monday. April II, the Eckhart sub
local will get together at the United
Mine Workers Hall in Eckhart.
on Friday. April %, the Frostburg
sub-local will meet.
James A. Dundon. president, an
nounces that the general member
ship meeting Of the local will be
held on next Wednesday April 10,
at Textile Hall. 81 North Mechanic
street. at which time the election
OF delegates to the Philadelphia
convention of the TWOC will be
special order OF business.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13

The Maryland General Assembly has adj
iourned without passing State Wages and
Hours Law. The poor, exploited workers who
toll in intra-state commercial employment
for wages of less than twenty y-five cents an
hour can charge Joseph p. McCurdy, presi-
dent of the Maryland and d. e. Federation of
Labor, president of the Baltimore Fedora
tion of Labor. business agent of the United
Garment Workers of Baltimore, commission
er of the Maryland Unemployment Compan-
sation Board. with selling them out
The purchase price is provided by the
taxpayers who are being mucted $4,000 for
this traitors services. :
Here are the facts which are very
respectfully referred to the Governor of
Maryland and the public at large.
There were two wages and hours bills
introduced in the Assembly. One was sup
ported by CIO unions and other groups. II
was drawn by expert attorneys. 1t was
measure which would bring hope and relief
to thousands Of underpaid workers. A public
hearing was held at which large labor back
ing appeared. The Bill was so good for work
ers that the Association and Chamber of
Commerce and other employers flocked to
the hearing to express their opposition.
Another bill was introduced on behalf
of McCurdy which had patent flaws. was i'm
properly drawn, offering little real protec
tion to the people it was supposed to cover.
McCurdy never lifted finger to advance
the bill 1t was left peacefully reposing in the
files of the Judiciary Committee. No hear
ing was attended by A. +. OF l.. Agent Nc
Curdy.
Now, let lis go back to Governor O'Con-
or's campaign appearance in these parts. 1t
does not need long memor. to recall his
espousaI of the rights OF labor
Well, Governor O'Conor was successful
in getting through much legislation which he
actively backed. But. when committee ask
ed his support of labor's legislative program
he answered that he was not responsible for
the legislative acts of Maryland.
The Governor, of course was strictly
correct.
But. he is responsible for executive APP
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
All Union Mines
Stay Closed Down
In This District
United Mine Workers Membership Say
Ranks Will Hold Firm Until
Contract Is Made
ALLOW COAL FOR HOSPITALS,
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS

All union mines in District 16 United Mine Workers Of
America closed down tighter than drum report union
Officers the deadlock of operators and union well
its second week with early settlement probematica
In addition the union pckets have caused the close down
of majority Of the small number of operated
mines here
John T. Jones president District 16, yesterday told the
VOICE of LABOR that the shipment and moving of coal TO
hospitals schools and churches is being made under permits
issued by District 6 officials and with union supervision
provided of course, that union mined coal is used
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
TWOC Signs Pact
With BernsonM Mills

Bucna ViSta-The signing OF an
agreement here between the Tex
tile Workers Organizing Commit
tee and the management OF the
Bernson Silk Mills, Inc. points to
permanent labor peace between the
workers and the owners OF this
plant.
The terms of the agreement cover
closed shop, seniority. time and
one-half for overtime in some de-
partments. with wages to be taken
INTO consideration at some future
time.
According 10 George E, Moor!
house, representative Of the Tex
tile workerss the splendid cooper
alton shown by the management
and the workers cannot be given
too much favorable attention. Har-
vey j. Robinson represented the
local union Ia tbs negotiations hera.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
WPA Meeting AT
Westernport For
Friday Night

westernport's organized WPA
workers this week issued an inW-
tation to all wPA workers in the
county to meet with them tomor-
row GFRrDAY) night TO plan action
against cut offs. The notification
from Roy C. Shaffer. secretary of
the group reads:
Friday night OF each week Is
the regular meeting night of WPA
workers OF Westernport at the
Franklin miners hall. We will hold
a special masSmeeting on Friday.
April i4th at 7:30 p. m. tomorrow
All WPA workers throughout the
county are invited TO attend, eS-
pecially those who have been dis
missed from WPA. The purpose
OF the meeting is TO discuss cut
offs and "a. plan some action on the
problem which these cut offs have
caused"
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Kitzmiller Men
Observe Lewis
Day With Program

Local Union Number 2204. United
Mine Workers OF America. commem-
Grated Lewis Day on Saturday, April
LIST with a program at the High
School Building in Kitzmiller.
John E. Wilson. president OF the
Local Union, delivered an address
OF welcome TO the assembled guests
and Pro. o. p. Jones delivered the
invocation.
Following a speaking program .
BANQUET was served under the direc-
ton of Miss BeuIah Burton and
Pro. o. p. Jones.
The Allegar,y Rangers, string
trio. furnished fine program Of
music. AHN -.
NThe Lara Male AQuartet of Kitz-
miller, composed of Mr.. Lang: Ralph
Campbell; La Marche Moore and
Lamiere Henthorne. sang several
selections A very enjoyable evening
was spent by all present, The pro-
ceedingS closed with the singing OF
America -
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
NfcNaily

Although l did not mention it TO
him. there was a terrific odor in
the office OF the county investigator
when / passed by about ten days
ago. Talking TO a friend some time
later l heard that Dan McNally (the
man who hoaxed Cumberland voters
and fell down when he tried 10 re-
peat in the county elections) had
been inside. Rumor hath 1t that
Terry" Boyle made his visitor far
from welcome.
Dan did not stay in town long,
much 10 the chagrin Of at least one
merchant who. Is trying to collect
for q radio from the racketeerl
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Chamber of Commerce

The state Wages and Hours
Bill was left 10 die in the files
Of the House Judiciary Commit
tee, 80 the Cumberland Cham
her Of Commerce will be able TO
sleep peacefully knowing that
the tremendous upheaval Of in
dustry has been ayerted and
that II is still safe and legal TO
pay Cumberland girls $3.50 per
week TO work in a Cumberland
restaurant.
We oftimes wonder what this
bunch Of gentlemen really and
honestly think Of themselves
when they tolerate such prac-
ticeS and denounce those who
try 70 improve them.
Speak up. gentlemen. II you
have anything nj all you can
say! DO you approve payment
Of $3.50 n week 70 girls in this
city?
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Puzzle of the Week

What weekly paper observed
its fifth anniversary last week
with the false claim that IL is
carrying more paid advertising
than any weekly publication in
the state Of Maryland?"
How many papers does IL take
TO 20 into over i5.i00 homes?
And, II the Cumberland Guide
celebrated its first anniversary
after one year Of existence,
when should IL celebrate its fifth
anniversary?
q Address answers 10 vox Pop.
Fint prize. n hunk Of baloney
wrapped in copy Of you know
what paper!
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13

viii Elect
The delegates will be elected from
large number OF nominees who
we're entered at the last general
membership meeting, and balloting
viii be held at the regular meetings
next Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a. m.
and p m, the union leader added.
The thirty-one names included
practically all sections OF the plant
and numbered two women among
them.
The full list in order OF nominal
ton and with the departmental
designation follows:
Shelton Garner. c. A.: Naomi
Sheetz, Pirnlnp; Joseph Allen, Engi-
ncering: George A. Meyers, SPIN
ming; Charles Graham. Dye House.
James Stewart. Filtration; Joseph
Leasurc. Engineering: Boyd Cole
man, Textile; Robert Turnbull. Tex
ulc, Arthur Schusterman, Finished
Fabric James Rowan. Engineering:
Harold Magrudcl. Filtration: james
a. Dundon. local president: Charlie,
Buck Jones. Filtration; o. II.
Blake Engineering; Clyde d. Lucas,
local business manager; John G..
Thomas, c. A.: Earl Luther, Engi-
neering; Byrl Keller. Engineering:
William Grim. Spinning: william
MeagAor Ereireerilis. Howard Red
Bush. Dye House: Raymond Nc
Graw, DYE House; Allan Z. Mace.
Bobbin Stores: Clyde Sindy. p. A.
Lab; william ORourkc. C. A.:
Fred B. Dick. C. A: Charles Nico-
demus, Textile: Giles Maury. Engi-
neering.
Representation
The convention will form a perm
anent organization 70 consolidate
the work already performed by the
Textile Workers Organizing Com
mittee under the leadership of Sid
ney Hillman and Emil Rieye. Dele
Continued on Page A.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
STRANGE CASE OF.
The TIN MILLS.
TAX EXEMP T|ON!.
Republic Steel Corpora
ton Has Not Paid In
For 1888
EXEMPTION TERMS
ARE VIOLATED
But Council Makes No
Move

Smart people run the Republic
Steel Corporation management Of
the South Cumberland Tin Mill.
They hired Cumberland's city So
iciior TO look after their interests
mere. Such a procedure might
smash any legal ethics which the
Allegany County Bar Association
sets up-but Il IS a darn handy ar
ranrement TO save Republic Stcti
Company funds at Cumberland 5
taxpayers expense.
Are YOU paving YOUR taxes?
YES? Well, don't be a sucker.
Republic Steel Corporation
isn't. and IL is long odds that
they have more money than
you.
Is YOUR property among those
10 be advertised for sale for nom
payment OF taxes? Well, you can
bet your life the tin mill OF the
Republic Steel Corporation Will
NOT be advertised
And they have NOT paid their
taxes, either.
Republic Steel Corporation spent
more than 100000 on tear gas ana
munitions 10 MAIN workers with
but not any was spent for the tin
mill. No. the City OF Cumberland
paid for tear gas at the Republic
steel Corporations South Cumber-
land tin mill in 1887.
Violates Order
How do they get away with
il. YOU might ask? Well, YOU
had better ask the members Of
the City Council. When YOU
do. YOU should ask them II they
do not think they need some
independent advice on the queS-
tiOn OF tin mill taxes. You
know. il hardly seems reason
able that the city solicitor is
unbiased In the case Of his en-
plOyerS. che Republic Steel Cor
poratiOn. While we say II hard
~ seems reasonable" we do not
think that il is 0verStatemcnt
TO say that IL does not seem
decent" But that gentleman
seems to get away with other
decisions that call for the
thought Of decent people.
The Republic Steel Corporation
obtained a tax exemption order
from the Council which is very
specific IN It's terms The tin mill
has not lived lip 10 the order Of the
exemption.
What II Says
Order No. 1929 is printed in full
IN this paper. You will read that
It provides tax exemption for a
period OF ten years with the fol-
lowing provision. upon condition
and only upon condition-that dur
ing each year OF said ten-ycar eX-
cmption such corporation shall ac-
lively operate its said plant for at
least six calendar months IN each
city fiscal year"
The tin mill has not operated
actively for even one month In
the last fiscal year. II the city
solicitor has any doubts about
il. he should consult Mayor
Koon. who has written a couple
Of letters asking the manage
Continued on Page -
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Representation
Offers Help
Hawkinson Men

Delegates to the Western Mary
land Industrial Union Council last
Thursday voted to extend assistance
10 The workers OF the Hawkinson
Tread Service in Cumberland in the
matter Of wages and hours guaran-
tccd by the Fair Labor Standard
Act
Employees who desire aid may
contact officers OF the Council b.
writing P. o. Box 29s. Cumberland
after which a representative will
make an appointment and transmit
the facts TO the Wages and Hour
Division of the Department OF jus
tice.
Council officials emphasize that
employees need have no fear and
that their identities will be pro-
tected.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13

VoX Pop IS informed that the
employees OF the HawkinSon Tread
Service ARE under the protection
afforded by the National Wages and
Hours Law. because a large part OF
The business comes in across state
lines.
l am glad to hear 1t. 1t was re-
ported to me that the management
tried exceedingly hard to find out
which employe made the complaint
TO this paper.
Any employe can write to me for
a Compliance Form. Your con-
iidence will be kept.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13

hatred and urged that union leaders
be rode out OF town. On Monday,
at the Council meeting. Methodist
minister arose and objected to the
recording Of an anonymous letter
from an anonymous religious bigot.
The minister was ono who refused
TO deny sponsorship OF Mentally a
year ago!
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13

They're Closed
A survey of District IS, United
Mine Workers OF America, territory
shows that not a pound Of coal has
been mined in any union mine
which is under contract. Both
along the Georges Greek and in the
Upper Potomac section OF the dis
trict the mines are completely Idle
as union committees and operators
representatives meet. so far vainly,
in an effort TO renew the contract
covering bituminous coal mining in
the Appalachian area.
Determined pickets have also
been successful in inducing the few
non-union mines to cease opera.
tions during the holiday" the only
exception being at Grantsyille. IN
Garrett County. where few
hardy souls induce their women
ioik TO accompany them 10 the pit
as protection against the plcketS!
No Violence
The stoppage. which affects $685..
900 miners throughout the Appala-
chan area is marked by a COM
plete absence OF any violence. The
nearest approach in this district
came after an operator had abused
the privilege OF permit for hos
pital coal, which he promptly de-
iivered TO an industrial concern in
Cumberland!
In announcing the policy for
the permission to supply coal 10
hospitals. schools and churches,
John I. Jones' district presi-
dent. stated: ANY hospital.
school or church which requires
coal can obtain a permit roV
movement OF union mined coal
by giving us notice. However,
one operator in the Mt Savage
section abused the privilege and
IL has since been necessary for
uS To take certain safeguards 10
insure that coal so ordered shall
he rightly delivered. Our phone
number is Cumberland 6s."
Jones returned TO Cumberland
from New York last weekend, fol-
lowing some three weeks OF attends
ance at the unsuccessful parleys.
Men Will Stick
The men are still in high morale.
They point out that the union has
made considerable concessions 10
the operators in an endeavor 10 OBJ
tain renewal Of the contract. They
also say that the union offered
early in the negotiations TO have a
extension so that the
question could be ironed out With
out a shutdown. Refusal OF this
offer Indicated that the closedown
was possibly of advantage to the
operators. The men take the view
that an acceptable contract will be
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The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
POTPOURR| by vox Pop

would vote against reduction OF
WPA appropriations.
The congressman would have had
an excuse for not voting at all. see
ing that urgent business called him
to Haeerstown OH the day OF the
vote. But Bill" Byron didn't take
that way out. Instead he searched
and found a pair" so that his po-
sition would be recorded as against
WPA cuts. Vox Pop was in the
congreSsman's office on the day OF
the vote and received good service
from a very courteous staff.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Help Wanted?

Perhaps 1t is o shortage OF labor
or some red tape connected with
maintenance. but the door at the
east entrance to the Cumberland
post office has been marked "out
of order" for many a week past.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Byron Pairs

II is reaSsuring to know that VIC
have one public representative who
keeps his word. Congressman Byron
said te-many WPA workers during
the campaign thaA 4 sleetsda he
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Local 1874 TWOC
Elects Delegates
Next Wednesday
Large List Of Nominees Before Membership
For Final Choices
FIVE WILL BE ELECTED TO PHILLY
CONVENTION

Local 1874 Ceanese Workers Industrial Union affiliated
with the TWOC will send five elected delegates the first
convention of the group in Philadelphia May 18TH James
A. Dundon president of the local. announced this week
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Times Change

Times surely changcl One year
ago ssgroup of Methodist ministers
sponsoSsd McNaliya program Of
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13
Conway Has Not
Billed Tin Mill
For Taxes Due

Tie Voice OF Labor interviewed
Mr.. James Conway, tax collector. OF
Tuesday afternoon and came away
with better understanding OF why
Cumberlands uncollccted taxes are
50 enormous.
II seems that Mr.. Conway sleeps
at the switch. We asked him II the
Republic Steel Corporation had
been billed for the 1888 taxes due
and owing the city.
No" replied Mr. Conway. Tho
Republic Steel Corporation is cx-
empt from taxes on the tin mill
property"
Can YOU tell our readers who eX-
empted thcm?" We asked.
Why a City Council order voted
exemption" nc replied.
"When?" We countered and we're
told. A long time ago"
Quote Order
We produced copy Of Order
No. 1929. passed on January I3,
1886. and asked IL Mr.. Conway
meant the exemption was under
the terms Of the order.
Yes, that is H." he answered.
We'll" we asked. "Why have
you not billed the Republic Steel
Corporation under the terms OF
the order which requires six
months active operation each
fiscal year,"
where does il say that?"
asked MIR. Conway. We pointed
the section out as il appears in
our columns elsewhere.
oh" answered the alleged
collector Of taxes" the city So
licitor will have to advise us
about that" | asked who was
the city solicitor. "Mr. Hes
kett.' he replied. rs il the same
Heskctt who is the local ati0r-
ney for the Republic Steel Cor
pOration"" our reporter asked.
We'll. yes; II is the same gen
tlcman."
Refer 10 Mayor
Now. Mr.. Conway. YOU said you
had not billed the Republic Steel
Corporation because It was exemp,
from taxes. Now that the Voice Of
Labor has drawn your attention TO
YOUR mistake. do you intend TO bill
them?"
We'll. we do not know whether
they have worked six months or
not" answered Mr.. Conway.
Have you made any effort at all
to find out?" asked our reporter.
'and. for a reminder. do YOU recall
Or. Koon writing the management
last fall asking II they intended to
Continued on Page a.
The voice of labor., 1939-04-13

The official newspaper OF
organized labor. Delivered
by mail to union homes
throughout three states.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-24

Republican members of the Senate hold private the Cap
decide the COPS stand President Rooseve 6000O lending
Warren Austin of Vermont assistant minority eader Charles %
Of New Hampshr Lynn Frazier of North Dakota, and John
Danaher of Connecticut
The Valley settler., 1939-04-14

Tho two manure sproGders shipp- ed to inchorago on the last train from the ~ctanuska Valley will be returned on tho next train, it is oxpo ctod.
 It has been reported that they will be used et sor1e political rally. Some one hes drawn the conclusi ion that thore are not enough Republicans in 5.nchorage to hold Q convention, therefore, 1t probably is Q Demo mocrctic
 convention or reilly, which ox- poet to use the manure sprocders os speal1or's platforms.
The Valley settler., 1939-04-14
SOCII.L CALENDAR

SOCIiL CALENDAR Tonorrow evening April l5, the Civic Association will give danco in tho Palmer Community Tall. Tho proceeds from this dance will provide intorta inEont for tho Colony Day program. Every body in the Valley should be in torcstod in this donco and support it. 4 biz tir1o is expected. Thoro will be gGodGymsf c... ..
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