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The union times., 1941-06-07
Congrats!

Once again THE UNION TIMES and the organized labor movement of New Haven have cause for congratulations. Last week, the Structural Iron Work CTS, No. 424, and the Plumbers and Steamftters, No. 349, voted to subscribe to labor's own paper for their entire member ship. This week the following unions also unanimously voted 100 per cent subscriptions for their membership:
 Electrical Workers, No. B-9O.
 Machinists Union, No. APO.
 I.A.T.S.E., No. "A, (Stage
 Hands Union.)
 Among the locals which pre- viously voted group subscrip- tions are Brewery Workers, No. 37; and Hotel and Restaurant Employes, No. 4O4.
The union times., 1941-06-07
Detroit Opens
 Labor Temple

Detroit-The Detroit Feder- ation of Labor (AFL) held its first meeting in the new 8-story sbuilding at 231O Park Avenue, Hume 4. The building has a cen- stral AFL office, many other offices, meeting halls, committee rooms and ballroom.
 The ballroom is said by the Federation to have $4O,OO in gold on its ceiling, full kitchen facilities and other equipment.
The union times., 1941-06-07

As this edition of THE UNION TIMES goes to press the l94l session of the General Assembly, widely as DONOthing Legislature has just adjourned with record especially in House of Representatives of having spent of its time in discussing getting jobs for politicians Judgeships both in the major courts political footballs and social and labor legislation badly needed in these critical times, aeASed hands Ot committees of the lower House the table.
 COP. DOES THE JOB
 To the leadership of the Republican Party goes the cred for blocking such muchneeded legislation as Rent Control Wage and Hour Law, Savings Bank Insurance State Housing Authority, State Labor Act and strengthening of the laws against racial discrimination J. Henry Roraback is dead, but his spirit marches the Nutmeg stae At least Henry knew when politically expedient to give the people few crumbs J. Kenneth Bradley chairman of the Republican State Com mittee and his cohorts, have yet learn first principle of practical politics.
 WATER co. REFERENDUM BLOCKED
 Here in New Haven disgust with the record of the General Assembly thorough All the legislation listed above favored and supported 100 per by organized labor and its thousands friends addition New Haven wanted chance demonstrate that the heming majority of the people of this city and vicinity in favor of public ownership of the New Haven Water Company The Senate unanimously approved Joseph T. ROurke's bill which provided for referendum public ownership the referendum be taken New Haven surrounding towns
 ANY VALID OBJECTION?
 nave been valid objection House Representatives this b which thoroughly democratic conceivable way. When legislators refuse permit the voters express their views subject group obviously afraid of the possible is the considered opinion of THE UNION TIMES that the result of such referendum would overwhelmingly been in favor of municipal ownership of the Water CampOny
 WHAT ABOUT CITY ADMINISTRATION?
 Nor only influences work this case. Is possible that the City Administration of New Haven afraid of this outcome? Is it possible that the City Admins tratiOn of New Haven has lost touch with the people?
 ROURKE GOES TO BAT
 It is impossible in this of THE UNION TIMES to give adequate of this session of the Legislature possible, however point what every member of organ zed labor knows: Senator ROuk vcepresent of the New Haven Central Labor Council fought with all his power and might for the sOcialabOr legislation listed above. With the aid of Senator James Ceean the Republicans the House the pOt every progressive issue The fact that the Republicans chung the ideas and methods of the "Old Cuard sufficient material for several future articles
 COUNCIL TO ACT
 The official labor estimate of the work of the Legislature be made only by the New Haven Central Labor Council which expected to make complete analysis of the egis- lative and political situation at its June meeting.
The union times., 1941-06-07
Rourke Makes Brilliant Fight For Social Labor Laws; Role Of New Haven City
 Administration On Water Co.
 Referendum Is Questioned
Box Score of the 1941 CONN. LEGISLATURE

ERRORS (TOO Many to List. Batteries:
 Senators: Shea and Coles.
 House: Hadden and Clarie. Game Called On Account of Judgeships!
The union times., 1941-06-07
15O Lawyers Switch
 To Union Printing

Over 150 labor lawyers throughout New York City have switched to union printed stationery, as result of a campaign waged by the Allied Printing Trades Council, Secretary Vincent J. Ferris announced. Another 15O labor lawyers are being contacted and urged to change to union printed stationery also.
The union times., 1941-06-07

JAMES BR
 STATE LIBRARY a C0m1 BG1e EkRTF@D cQ1
The union times., 1941-06-07
ff'D0- NOTHING" LECISL LAT|vE SESSION ENDS
Pensions Stalemlate Trolleymen, Conn. Co.
We Take A Bow!
THE SECRETARY OF LABOR
 WASHINGTON

Editor, The Union Times, l35-l39 COffe Street New Haven, Connecticut. Dear Sir:
 Someone has called to my attention special dis patch from Washington in your issue of Saturday, May l7th, and want to express my real appreciation of both the tone and the constructive character of the article.
 particularly gratifed that the writer had mented that have regarded Unions organizations with rights and dignes compatible with those of pOrate entities. have tried do and gratifed that your correspondent has noted that. With best regards for success of your work in New Haven, am
 Sincerely yours,
 FRANCES PERKINS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
That Alaska Road

For than year 1t has been clear that the Alaska
highway should be built.
Had been started promptly il might almost have been
completed by But it is still in the talk stage.
Russia and Japan both of the neighbors of Alaska
on the west, at Within matter of weeks.
developments may in northeastern Asia that will
make Alaskan defense important than is
Suppose Japan seizes the opportunity, in the true
Axis tradition. to stab in the back Russia being beaten
TO its knees by the German onslaught Then the Russian
aviation and naval bases which lie almost within sight of
American territory Alaska would in Japanese hands
Suppose Germany completely beats Russia and east
ward to the Pacific then would have the Nazs directly
the channel where Asia and North America
say "Helor at the Diomed Islands. Suppose Russia
beats Germany, and swollen with power, turns JAPAN
taking of Asia than she has, building
bases the short line the top of the world
that leads to America?
Any of these things could happen; and none of them
being rushed and splendid progress is being made in
equppng them. But the whole vast territory is almost
entirely dependent ships for support both in mill
tary and in civil Ships getting scarce; they
may be before this is
The Alaska road being urgently advocated by Chair
Magnuson of the international Highway commission
by Delegate Diamond of the Territory of Alaska by Brig
Gen. s. B. Buckner in charge of military affairs of the
II might well make the difference between holding this
vital outpost of North America and losing it.
II would be an expenditure, unlike most military
pendres OF infinite value in opening up the territory in
time of peace.
II is the kind of job. like building the Panama canal,
that is right down the American alley.
Well, what waiting for?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn 10 the
woman's page for the answers.
/. Who was Flavius Josephus
2. What term indicates the
snti-knock properties of gaso-
line.
3. Beavers use their tails as
trowels: true or false
4. Express 1882 in Roman nu-
merals.
s. What are the a b C
powers"7
8. How many planets are
known 20 revolve around the
sun?
Z. Complete the following
rhyme about suitable wedding
days:
Monday for wealth. Tuesday
for $1,000,
Wednesday best day OF all.
Thursday for crosses. Friday
Tor $1,000.
Saturday no luck az all.
8. Name the capital Of New
Zealand.
9. With which sport is Bob
Pastor chiefly associated
10. Does the United States
issue q two dollar postage
stamp!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
01 soap Quiz

G. In what denominations Defense Savings Bonds
available?
A. You can buy Series f. Peoples Bond" for
$1675, $3.50, SIS. $685. $780, The price Of Series
and G Bonds begins at STA and ranges up to $4,000
G. Where can buy a Defense Savings Bond?
A. At post offices At commercial banks. At savings
banks At Federal Reserve banks At many savings and
loan associations and other financial institutions by
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY. JULY .

Benefic aspects rule today.
after the morning hours. Labor
troubles retarding early work
may be settled later. The stars
encourage diplomatic confer
ences.
Heart and Home: This Is an
suspicious date for making i'm
portant plans and reaching de-
cisions of future significance. II
Ia lucky for girls who meet new
acquaintance among young men
In training camps. While the
stars do not stimulate romance
they seem to promise friend
ships. Women in industry should
benefit under this configuration.
Midsummer this year is to be
memorable for home makers
who extend informal hospital
tiles. The wise will make the
most Of present blessings that
center In the American home.
Business Affairs: Astrologers
read In the stars portents of
drastic changes in the money
systems Of the world. In the
United States banking will be-
come OF foremost Importance in
its leadership. as international
financial matters are gradually
untangled at the close of the
world war which may continue
until 1913 or later. The threat
Of national socialism or some
thing like it in European coun-
tries will not affect this coun-
try. although reforms in govern
ment methods and usages are
foretold.
National Issues: Demands for
economy In government will
cause effort TO reduce pensions
and other allowances for human
welfare.
Persons whose birthdate il is
have the augury of year of
success and happiness. Un-
expected profits from longtime
investments are indicated for
many.
Children born on this day
may be profoundly intellectual
and exceedingly charming. They
will be lovers Of all that is
beautiful.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
Stories in
Stamps
Pon-Americon Unity
Synbolized by Stomp

SYMBOLIC Of Good Neighborli-
ness and the attitude OF most
South American republics tow ard
American democracy IS this 1899
Paraguay issue. displaying the flag
and eagle Of the United States
along with the Parasusysn stand
ard
Although physical battle has
been kept from the shores Of
South America, with a few nota-
bic exceptions. the war Of propa-
gands has been carried on IN
iensively by the NszIs virtually
from the day Of Hiiler's ascension
10 power. Aware OF this Fascist
inhltration into the Western Hemi-
sphere, the United States has been
pursuing policy Of counter
propaganda
Paraguayan territory was first
explored by Sebastian Cabot in
1925 and 10 years later a fort
was built on the site Of what IS
now Ascuncion, the capital.
Spanish rule was overthrow in
1911. For a number Of years. a
policy Of isolation was followed
oui Paraguay eventually became
involved IN catastrophe var
With Argentina. Brazil and Uru-
quay which ended in 1870 with
large losses for Paraguay.
Until recently. revolutions FIRE.
auenily Jared and disturbed me
smooth path Of progress
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09

Immediate cause of this irrita-
ton was release of photo
graphs showing the additionally
hard-boiled marines at Quantieo
gamboling with girls visiting
their encampment. The pic
lures might have appeared in a
metropolitan magazine devoted
to shots of glamour girls and
boys at some of New York's
best night clubs.
Although the navys marines
rather than its own men were
the offenders. G.H.Q. has ordered
army corps area commanders to
keep actresses. models and en-
tertainers off the military reser-
walton for fear that they might
disrupt morale.
The army, incidentally. is cool
toward Thomas r. Dewey's
U.S.O. drive. which is designed
TO erect social centers in towns
and cities outside army canton
ments. CHIC. believes that II
can provide within the camps all
the entertainment the soldiers
need. The generals are afraid
that Dewey's program will sis
sify the boys in khaki.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
TIME WOULD
CHANGE VIEWPOINT

Editor. The Times: All nation
ais react 10 their circumstance
in practically the same manner,
for the human family is funda-
mentally a Unit in thought, aim,
and feeling. When judging an
other we should always get his
position, perhaps his health.
Likewise as regards nations.
President Roosevelt 49, VIII
knows life better than the state
ment would imply - apparently
simulated the losthing indicated
when, while back, he cited
Mussolini "stabbing France in
the back" In the course Of the
war Germany has her back
turned exactly as did France.
so Britain becomingly performs
the stab in the back" stunt by
tremendous bombings while Hell
ME is not at home.
Japan can comply with the
universal custom and now get
Russia in the back" for war
is like that Russia is said TO
have had plans 10 knife Ger
many likewise between the
shoulderblades as soon as the
German forces would make the
final about swoop across the
channel
over here, Senator Wheeler
sees opportunity 70 catch war
feyered knos boiling over with
martial heath the rear and
bounce him cut OF the cabinet,
but the exit is choked with yes
men. Accomplished. neverthe-
less that would not help much
now. as our belligerent commit
ments and destructive acts
against Germany have given
Hitler the night TO attack US
long since, whatever his origi-
nal program may have been.
So-and with our new or
ders" being proposed in various
parts OF the world and here also
are we not proving daily that
the worlds people are so much
alike they should all get along
together Let's hope that each
vii attain 10 order in his sec
ton and consistently progress TO
eventually bring all into one and
Box 2s6, So. Tao.
one for all. c. W. RANSOM
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09

4 place for everything
and everything in place
that's what makes sailor
men the neatest critters
there be.
Ashore it's simply convenient
% be tidy. In a snip its ahso-
iutely necessary for well-being
ard safety
On deck. loose or improperly
secured gear is a real menace 10
the entire ship and everybody
n Il. Any old shellback from
the squareriggers win verify
that 50 orderly was the intricate
maze 81 halyards. toppingnfts.
sheets. braces. guys and other
bits Of rigging that each could
always be found. Identified and
instantly used even on the Wild
est. darkest night.
Proper Mariners have a hor-
ror Of n dangling this. a flap
ping that. an Unmatched door
In short, anything whatever
that isn't snug and tidy vet
ready. That's what Is meant
by "shipshape.'
Below decks or in the cabin
Of your launch. sir, a clutter OF
loose gear is not only a mess in
which to live. but you can never
know what kind Of a real hazard
such untidiness will create.
III you have ever rassled a
locker full Of junk while endeav-
oring 10 unsnarl a sounding line
IN hurry and instead heard
and felt the keel CRATE sicken-
ingly on a shoal. you'll not need
any further sermonizing
In our rooster DAYS, our
personal bane was any clod-
hopping would-be sailor who
had the lack Of wit TO come
into the forecastle and aban-
don his wet seaboots In the
middle Of the deck, for in
stance. or leave his dungarees
In a heap on a bench, or other
wise strew his personal be-
longings about the public do
main.
We recall in particular one
such aggravating offender-his
personal impedimenta was for
ever scattered broadside all
over the place; boots here. OIL
skins heaped in the nearest cor
ner. a pair of socks more than
a little soiled tossed into our
bunk. towel left on the table,
ct cetera ad nauseum.
But one fine day we came
into the forecastle when we had
finished our watch on deck
and the joint was really ship
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
The Army Grows

There are at least ten million pounds of soldier
in the army than there when the army indicted its
first million recruits That's because the average soldier
gained 10 pounds in his first three weeks in the
We have the word of the food consutants of the Quar-
termaser corps for this and it sounds pleasantly the
Most of those thought they and they were
in fairly good physical shape they would not have been
indicted at all But the first three weeks showed that
there was room for improvement.
That's of the best ways to increase the power of
American defense not necessarily soldiers but
soldier per
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
RAPs COMMUNISTS

Editor The Times A trusting
and gullible soul is the COM
munist. His own elected Lead
ers and press can tell no truth
he will believe while a sanguin-
airy oriental dictator half the
world away can say nothing
that he will not believe no mat
ter how many times he contra
diets himself.
A tiny country is attacked
after refusing TO cede territory
10 a country many times her
size and military power; the
issue was never in doubt among
military men. yet the commies
were told Finland menaced Rus
STA, and believed IL Rogers even
believes that the Msnnerheim
lire OF forts could have thrown
shells into Moscow or Leniugrsd.
sillier things have been preach
ed BY eomnies.
The verification OF the infor-
nation sscertsined by French
military intelligence operatives
that Russia's army was weak
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
MENTAL DICTATORSHIP

Editor The Times: Professor
A. w. Clevenger of the Uni
versity of Illinois defends aca-
demic freedom for history
teachers.
Earlier in this year the Rev.
DR.. Cyrus Albertson, pastor of
the First Methodist church of
this city. and a broad-minded
warm hearted Christian gentle
man. preached short series Of
sermons upon a possible war be-
tween Germany and the United
States.
Some of the men Of his church
disagreed with him, and one of
them, a lawyer and truly edit
Gated man. wrote the pastor a
letter, setting forth his views of
the matter.
This proceeding is attractive
in its downright Americanism.
The minister. after much study
and thought, comes to a certain
point OF view. The laymen do
the same. How much better is
this way than that in many
parts of Europe. where ecclesi-
astical or political leaders hand
down to the people a decision on
matters Of teaching and order
them to support that decision.
The American way develops
the intellectual among the peo-
pie, develops personality. On
the other hand. dictatorship.
whether economic. political or
ecclesiastical, is sitting the hui
man soul. Moreover. the find
ings Of dictatorship are not at
all necessarily correct The fair
and open play Of the mind is the
best way TO ascertain truth and
TO develop personality. It Is the
American way.
JAMES p. RAWSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
HITLER WANTS
ONLY UKRAINE

Scare stories that Hitler may
sweep through Siberia after he
smashes Stain, and plant his
standards within 80 miles OF the
Alaskan frontier, are secuted by
our smartest army intelligence
officers. They refuse to lend
themselves 10 the movement to
force the U. s. into the war be-
cause OF Germany's attack on
Russia.
In the opinion Of our observ-
ers here and abroad. Hitler may
not even try TO capture Moscow.
He might seize the city for sym
bolic reasons. but 1t has no mill
tary or strategic value. II he
brushes the Russian armies he
Is expected 10 turn southwark
and take over the rich mines
and farms Of the Ukraine. The
Nazi forces then would rest on
a defensive line running from
Riga TO the Sea Of Azov. What
the Russians might do beyond
that point will be none OF der
fuehrer's interest.
There is no expectation here
that he will try TO conquer and
occupy Siberia. He attacked
Russia with a specific objective
in mind, the food and minerals
Of the Ukraine. When he has
achieved that end. thereby MAX
ing Germany self-sufficient for
a long war. he will call II quits
with Joe Stain. If army in
telligence Is right.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN tn. col
umn letters mus, ave name ar
address Of writer Only initials
VII Be published when requested
Mr.. FIxit: 7 have n little
trouble I would like your adj
vice on. June IS. 1910. had
a ear accident Nv wife. my
Oldest girl and I all received
broken bones. Jan. IL this man
was fined $50 and let 20. since
then he has been running the
highways high and fancy and
giving me the so-caIled horse
laugh. ! can get no action from
the highway department or
from the sheriffs office. I have
had two attorneys working on
this and after they found out
didn't have 5000 or $4,000 TO
spend on this they lose all in
terest. n. &. "a
There really isn't a thing 10
advise you except that a civil
suit In court Ia the only way
you can hope to get anything in
such a case. That will require
an attorney. 30 we can suggest
only that you try again. Cir
cumstances may be such that
you don't have a case.
Mr.. Fixit: IL ~ lawful for A
man 60 hire q housekeeper In
this state? Where might one
be found worth two hoops
J. =.
Our only suggestions are that
you inquire at the Washington
state Employment Service.
Broadway 4271, at li2 So. 18th
St, or advertise for one. There
Is no law against employing
someone to do housework for
you.
Mr.. Fixit: Can ven please
help me locate the lady who
paid me cash for my Ice box
some six weeks ago. but hasn't
yet called for IT. She said she
was buying II for some organl-
zation TO use, and all know
Is that she Identified herself
simply ~ Mrs. Wassman.
MRS. G. q. GERARD.
570S SO. Alaska 1T.
Perhaps Mrs. wassman or one
OF the people she represented
viii see this and take the ice
box off your hands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09

Y. 8. In that area (most OF the
movies shipped to Argentina.
Brazil. Chile, etc, have been
flops). Mrs. Roosevelt insisted
that Mr.. Fairbanks had gone
south as an emissary OF Holly
wood rather than OF the govern
ment. She intimated that her
husband would not approve such
an undignified proceeding.
Then, apparently to spare Mrs.
Roosevelt any criticism. Nelson
A. Rockefeller. who has charge
of the department which seeks
to establish closer cultural and
night life relations with Latin
America, admitted that Douglas
was his brain child. But when
the actor returned bringing
worth while reports on the
motion picture industry down
there. he was embraced as
prodigal son by the cold and
austere Sumner Welles. under
secretary OF state. Mr.. Welles
said that Douglas had journeyed
10 South America as a confiden-
tial state department courier.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
NEED UNITY IN l.. :.

Editor The Times: I am sur
prised that men like Otto Case
and Jack Berry would take the
stand they do on the European
question. II everybody in the
u. S. were like them Hitler
would have his army over here
in "a hours, If he could get them
here that soon. All that will stop
HIM is a stronger army than he
has. Nothing will get us into
war quicker than to let Hitler
know we are a divided nation.
r. MUSGRAVE.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-09

because Of purging Of all good
officer material was had in the
time taken TO conquer Finland
Such purging does not happen in
a happy and contented country.
A happy and free people con-
contribute literary and cultural
accomplishments to the rest of
the world. Why is it no worth
while thing of this sort has
come out Of Russia ? Hitler
double-crossed his double-cross-
ing friend Stain, whose stooges
were singing nazi praises in
American ears. Soon we will
hear the edifying (?) sound of
a change in tune Of the party
line" The communist stomach
and appetite is as strong as that
Of a chicken or hog. the men,
tally as weak. Not by CONVEX
sion but by underhand methods
are communists dangerous 10
America. o. B. GERMOND.