The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-06-18
Farmers Union

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The following report presented by
the Resolutions committee consisting
of L. e. Jacobson of Power, Hayes
Starks of Joplin and Lester Rice O
Lewistown, was adopted by the con
vention:
Report No.
Whereas. It is with deep regret ina
we learn of the serious illness of oul
secretary, Mr. W. s. Gregoire o.
Havre, over period of several weeks
and,
Whereas, We miss his presence "a
this, our annual meeting,
Therefore be it resolved, By the
members of this convention assembled
here at Gerat Falls, Montana, thi:
18th day of June, 1941, in sincere ap-
probation of the work of our absent
friend we on this occasion, express tc
him our sympathy in his illness, and
hope for speedy recovery, and
Be it further resolved, That a copy
of this resolution be spread on the
minutes of this meeting, and the sec
rotary of the convention be and is
hereby instructed to transmit copy
thereof to Mr. Gregoire.
Report No. 2
The growth and accomplishments
of the Farmers Union Grain Terminal
Association, since its birth three years
ago, indicate the strong determine
ton of the grain producers to sur
mount every obstacle, however great,
to build a cooperative marketing
structure for themselves and poster
ity These producers have been ably
represented by managers and direc-
tors of affiliated elevators of the
northwest, who have given the grain
producers terminal marketing organi-
support They have earned and have
our appreciation and praise.
This remarkable growth of our
great terminal marketing association
also indicates that it has been man
aged and directed by men of vision,
ability and determination To the
personnel of our Montana Division,
the board of directors, and the Gen
eral Manager, Mr. NJ w. Thatcher, of
tho Farmers Union Grain Terminal
Association, we offer this tribute for
their work in overcoming the many
difficulties, which at times seemed
insurmountable.
The accomplishments of the Farm
ers Union Central Exchange cannot
escape our attention. The remark
able growth of this our Cooperative
buying agency has been phenomenal.
To the personnel, board of direc-
tors, and general manager Mr.. Emil
Syftestad, this convention wishes to
express its appreciation for the able
and efficient manner in which they
have conducted the affairs of this
organizations.
We re-affirm our determination to
give these organizations our every
support, and invite every unaffiliated
cooperative to join with us in order
to secure for the. co-operatives in the
northwest, the privileges and benefits
afforded us by the collective bargain
ing these organizations make possible.
Report No. 8
Whereas, In making delivery of
grain on which storage loans have
been made, the Commodity Credit Cor
poration requires local elevators to
pay the difference in grade and pro-
tein value when the grain delivered
is of lower grade than the storage
tickets require, but when the local
elevator delivers grain of a higher
grade or protein value than the stor-
age ticket requires, the Commodity
Credit Corporation refuses to credit
the local elevator with the difference
to which the higher grade or protein
content is entitled, and
Whereas, Because of it's limited ia
cilities, the local elevator is not able
to keep its grades and protein separ
ate and because it is allowed a han
ding charge of but cents a bushel,
this regulation by the Commodity
Credit Corporation has inflicted a
heavy loss on local elevators, and
Whereas, We hold that it is proper
that a local elevator should be penal |
lied if it delivers grain of a lower
grade or protein content than that
called for in the storage ticket, but
we insist that it is unjust and improp-
en- for a government agency to fail |
and refuse to compensate a local ele- |
vator for higher grade and protein |
content when the same is delivered.
Therefore be it resolved, That we, |
he members of this convention of |
he cooperative enterprises demand |
hat the Commodity Credit Corpora
ion amend it's existing rules so that |
he local elevator and its farmer own
RS and patrons may not be discrimi-
lated against, through an unavoidable
ocal condition, and that they be paid
or over-delivery of grades and pro
ems on a basis of grades and pro-
elm values established by the Com
modify Credit Corporation.
Be it further resolved, That a copy
4 this resolution be spread on the
minutes of this meeting, and the sec
etary of the convention be and is
ereby instructed to transmit copy
D the Commodity Credit Corporation.