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The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07

The Presidents seien-!o.d pro-
posa! for preventing increases IN tic
co.. o! living consisted o. taxing
heavily placins ceilings or all
prices and on rents in wai areas,
stabllzatlon OF wages, sterilization
OF farm prices. increased parchas-
Ing o. var bonds. ratloning o. scarce
commodities. and GiscouragemeEt
o. inSta!mcnt buying
Legislation is Geeded OF only two
items. he said, They are the tax
program and revision OF the farm
price formula which was inserted
in thc price control act over the
objection Of administration leaders
In congress
Mos; clos clv studied III the AL
and CLIO Offices we're the PEesi-
dents fiie paragraphs dealing with
the Sterilization Of wages. They
reaG.
with respce: 10 the third item,
seeking TO stabilize remuneration for
worl: legislation Is rot required tn-
Ger prcacn; circumstances. be-
licye that stabilIzat!ng the cost OF
living will mean that wages in gem
eral can ard should be- kept at
existing scales.
Organized labor has voluntarily
given up It's right 10 strike during
the var. Therefore all sterilization
or adjustment OF wages will be
settled By tho War Labor Board ma
ch.nery which has been generally
accepted b. industry and labor for
tho settlement OF all dLsputes
IAN strikes are at mini
mum. Existing contracts be.
tween employers and employees
must. In all fairness. be carried
out 10 the expiration date OF
those contracts. The existing
machinery for labor disputes
will. Of course. continue to give
due consideration 20 inequaii-
ties and the elimination OF sub
standards of living. I repeat
that all Of these processes. now
IN existence. will work equitabiy
for the overwhelming proper
ton Of all our workers II We
can keep the cost of living down
and stabilize their rcmunera-
ti0n.
MoSi WORKERS 10 nmli,io. IN
ruSlries arc. worktrs far more than
40 hours a week and should con-
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
Plan Labor Day
Celebration

Three committees were appointed
By Lindley Dye. chairman OF the
1914? Labor Day Celebration Com
mittee. AZ meeting in Mt. Savage.
May
Ned Harden. John orndorf and
william Frankenberry we're ap-
pointed To gather information and
estimate the cost OF preparing q
suitable place for tho celebration 10
be held in Mt. Savage. while z. J.
Williams was selected chairman OF
the speakers committee and Mel
Fiske. chairman OF the Ways and
Means Committee.
The next meeting is scheduled Tor
Sunday. June :. in the Midlothian
Mine Workers hall.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
Price, Rent Fixing To Start May IS
OPAHeadSetsMarch
Prices AS Ceiling TO
Stabilize Living Costs

MISUNDERSTANDING governmental controls
over retail and wholesale prices and rents which were
clamped down April % by price administrator Leon Hen
derson go into effect May Is under regulations fixing prices
and rents at March levels.
In a single sweeping order. the highest prices charged
in March, 1912 set the absolute ceiling over Writ
uay everything that Americans cat. wear and use,
cordng Henderson who explained the rules and regua
tions governing the control of prices.
The only exemptions were certain food commodities
which were exempted in the price control act as result
of activities of the major food professors Covered by
the about 1870 of the items in the average fam
ilv'S food budget. it was stated.
The companion order for the control of rents designated
areas in which more than persons live defense
rental and paved the way for action by the Office
of Price Administration if the localities do not bring rents
into line within 60 days.
Under the terms of the general maximum price regu-
laton
l-Beginning May is, retail prices must not exceed
the highest levels which each individual seller charged
during March, 1912.
2-Beginning MAY H., manufacturer and wholesale
prices and the prices for wholesale and industrial
ices must not exceed the highest March Levels for each
seller
3-Beginning July /. may charge more for
services sold at retail in connection with commodity
than he charged during March,
Effective Immediately all retailers wholesalers.
manufacturers and sellers of services must preserve
existing records of sales during March for price fixing
purposes when the ceiling goes into effect.
Every retail store must pubic, display the cell
ing prices for selected cost of living items on and
after May l6.
6-Al retailers and wholesalers will be licensed
and each retailer should consider himself licensed of
NAV rs while each wholesaler should consider himself
licensed of May H..
The order that personal services not connected
with commodities such factory work and services Of an
employer are excluded while retail services having 10 do
with installation maintenance reservation. repair. storage
and distribution OF commodities covered by the order
Thus rates charged by automobile repair shops garages.
taors. aundrcS dry cleaners shoe repair establishments
and similar enterprises fixed while prices set by BARRIERS
and beauty shops and fees Of doctors dentists and LAWYERS
arc not fixed
The keystone of tho system 10 administer the price
fixing Henderson said will consist Of volunteer groups SIM
liar the draft boards which mas haze the assistance of
paid workers I'VE expect voluntary cooperation and re-
luctant acquesence. the OPA chief declared
Although 323 areas in the nation were declared
vital war ccnters in line with the fixing of rents West
ern Mary land named center and rent
fixing does not take effect here.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
Labor Leaders
Recommended For
Price Control Body

Balilmore-Names OF Two repre-.
sentatiyes each from CLIO. AFL and
Railroad Brotherhoods last weel;
we're recommended for State
vide representative committee that
will advise the Office OF Price Ad-
ministration OH local action.
Recommendations came from
Thomas j. S. Waxter. head OF the
Dept. OF Public Welfare. acting As
an individual. and included: George
A. Meyers and Sarah C. Hartman
from CLIO. Joseph p, Mccurdy and
an unnamed Western Mar,lander
from AFL. and Charles W Miizcl
and Hartman Barber from the
BrotherhoodS. Tho committee will
have % rnembers.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07

nor oConor said that tho State has
held organized labor in high re-
gard
u bc!icvc. I've said in discussing
war cooperation, that the best re-
suits will b. accomplished BY having
organized labor participate in tho
mot active war throughout the
various stages o! the present var
effort
Organized labor has as much. Il
not more. al stake in the present
cglSi.. than any other group III the
country In the program OF all
out production. nc are only striving
10 defend and 10 perpetuatc demo
cratic institutions which have ac-
cordcd and will continue 10 accord
labor its rightiul recognition
THE American pubic should not
ana docs not ask ior the overthrow
OF any basic rights. which have been
achieved rs the result Of stcadH ana
deserved advances in our social and
economic system. but In the grave
emergency IN which We find otr-
selves. all OF Us may be temporarily
deprived OF certain privileges and
con,cnicnceS which in pcacetimc arc
our share.
To secure victory is absolutely
essential. because anything short OF
complete success would mean defeat
Of progressive movements which
have advanced our country TO the
forefront In regard 10 humanitarian
undertakings.
But lest Our people think that
labor has not done It's rightful
hare. IN the preSent-day effort. let
Il be remembered that In today
create production o! all time.
patriotic men and women OF labor
have PLAYED an outstanding part.
The Presidents announcement;
Of few days ago that the prot.uc-
ton program. believed by some in
January TO be impossible OF attain
men;. is ALREADY headed for success.
recognized the fact that labor'S
hands were operating the machines
THAT made iitis Dnssihlp
Let our people not forge, also.
that IN the pcrilous operation OF
the American Mercantile Marine.
Union men have all through tho
period been risking their lives 10
continue these OPERATORS.
Another point TO be stressed is
that IN the record-brcaking achieve
ment III camp construction for our
Army and Naval posts. tho forces OF
labor have been the ones who made
this result possible.
IAN this must be admitted and is
admitted cheerfully. while We ac-
knowledge also that the sons and
relatives Of laborins men and wom-
Ell are nov in the armed forces
throughout the military service both
abroad and In this country's de-
tense.
Accordingly, I welcome the par
ticipaiion of labor In tho function
ing of this Victory Board It's coun-
sci and It's cooperation cannot help
but be OF the greatest value"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
-a~~----s-s-z--aH's'-z,-'s
TO HOLD DANCE

Mt. sAvAGE-A Firemans Ball
10 raise funds for the Nj. Savage
Ambulance drive will be held in
Melody Manor. Friday. MAJ % when
Marty Flynn and his Society Ramb-
lers will offer the tunes at n dance
from 0 TO /. Service men will be
admitted free of charge. while civ
liars will be asked to pay a small
admission fec.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
; ;RSH;! OPEN SECOND FRONT NOW
Ask FDR
To Begin
Offensive

An immediate offensive on
Il second front against Hitler
was urged by delegates to the
Western Maryland Industrial
Union Council in resolution
sent to President Roosevelt.
Tic resolution. which declared
that "~c American union people
recognize tho necessity OF carrying
the offensive to tho enemy IN order.
to assure Victory OF thc United
Na,ions called upon President
Rooserc,t 10 Immediately take ale
steps Ecceasarr Tor the immediate
opening OF a western front.
Passed with one dissenting vote
after discussion a. the April %
council meeting. the resolution vas
also sent TO all affiliated unions OF
the clio council and 10 L S Army
Chief OF S'an. General George
Marsha.
The resolution declared:
WHEREAS Hundrcc. o. Amcrl-
can men. large percentage OF them
members OF labor un!ons have al
ready g!rca their lives in the fight
to save the Democracy OF tho wcrld,
and
WHEREAS: Hitter IS no1 con-
centrating everything he can gather
in Europe for a spring offensive TO
regain tho initiative in order TO
guarantee Axia victory in the war.
and
WHEREAS. VIC tho American
Union people recognize the necessity
OF carrying the offensive 10 the
enemy in order 70 assure Victory for
tho Unitcc. Nation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLY.
ED: That We 220oO members OF
the clio Of Western Maryland call
upon our Commander III Chief
Franklin Dclano Roosevelt, Prcsi-
dent OF the United States. 70 I'M
mediatelH take all steps necessary
for the immediate opening OF a
Western Front. aad
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That We clio members rcaffirm our
pledgc 10 keep the supplies and
materials flowing necessary for our
troops TO carry this offensive TO a
complete Victory over the Axis
III Baltimore at the same time.
the BALTIMORE clio NEWS re-
ported tina; Senator Willard E. Tyd-
ingS, IL a reply 10 request from
the paper Tor his opinion. said that
much OF prospect for a real
defeat OF Hitter in Europe depends
upon Russia.
How can the German offensive
against Russia bc weakened, and
the Russian counter offensive
against Germany be strengthened, ="
tho senator asked.
obviously hc declared, the
best way 10 do this would be To-
compel the Germans TO fight OIL
TWO fronts at the same time. This
would divide her men. tanks. planes.
and make twice as many lines OF
communications and the like.
Therefore, a second front should
be opened in Europe as soon as our
military chiefs consider 1t possible
10 do so. the senator concluded.
Senator Tyding's statement was
the first OF its nature from any
Of Marylands elected congressional
representatives.
The opening OF western front
against Hitler this spring has be-
come an issue In union halls from
Boston to Seattle. Federated Press
reported. Locals and central bodies
have called for such military action
and so have the leaders OF a mum.
Der OF intcrnationals.
Most OF those taking action have
been either Clio unions. newspapers
or central bodies. but there is also
a demand from AFL locals and
papers
4
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
KILL vINsoN BILL

wASHISGToN--F Pl--Congress
backed further away from anti.
labor legislation April 30 as tho
house naval affairs committee voted
10 table the vinson Smith measure
abolishing overtime pay after 40
hours o wnek,
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
Council Meets
May IA

Delegates 10 the Western
Maryland Industrial Union
Council will meet Thursday.
NAV II. TO elect a Voice of La
Dor secretary treasurer In the
vacancy created By the rcSig-
nation Of Clyde ID. Lucas.
The election date was set By
the CI0 council executive board
which appointed John Neal.
council secretary. to the position
temporarily.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
OPEN ZIuLMAN CLINIC

ZIHLAiAN 4 health center
modelled after the Homecoming
Health Center. was opered here
April % The opening marked the
climax OF a successful drive made
BY the United Mine Workers Re-
lief Committee OF Georges Greek
for a health center and clinic in
Zihlman.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07


time tic idea has been suggested.
Proposed jointly BY Clio and All
representatives on the Labor Vic
tory Board. the plan met with COM
plc,e approval from Governor
o'conoE. who sent the proposal to
War Production Chief Donald Nell
son.
OConor. who praised labor pa
tr!o;iam ard cooperation IL TIE
battle Tor victor. agreed alo TO
periodic reports b. the Board Oh the
production status OF Maryland in
dustry
The Board asEed all war plants
In the State TO participate III tho
production drive and TO cooperate
in furnishing details on increased
output, which probably will be re-
leased In percentage form TO avoid
exposing vital military information
The Board agreed to cooperate
fully with tic Federal government;
plan tor enrolment OF manpower
Tor vital industries. and will con-
slider at another meeting during
the week OF Ma II the problems
OF women IN INDUSTRY. shortage OF
farm labor and proper nutrition for
war workers
Board members are George a
Meyers. Local 1874 president: Sidncy
n. kat, state CLIO secretary: AL
bert Atallah. Swoc representative.
and Robert j. Buxbaum, Joseph
ellis ard Frank Kershaw. AL
representative
In q prepared statement. Goyer-
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
BENEFIT CLUB GAINS

4 gain OF &c new members was
reported today BY Boyd E. Payton.
chairman OF the Celanese Workers
Benefit Club. who announced that
20 members Of the club had received
benefits totaling si.0O65o during
April.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
TWUA OFFICIAL DIS

MANCHESTER. y. a. Horace
Hitiere. a vice. president In the Tex
tile Workers Union Of America. died
at his homc here on April "a.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
State Labor Victory
Board Suggests Plan
To Boost Production
By FRED D'AVILA
Editor. Baltimore Clio News

BALTLM0RE.-Na prizes for workers who aid
the effort by suggestions that increase production
proposed last week by Marylands Labor Victory
Board The plan would award to individuals recognition
such as is given to plants by Navy "E's."
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07
Roosevelt Charts
Economic Course
For Home Front :.

Observation-Disclosures RooscveIts scven-poni
Equality of privilege program. which followed in many
respects programs advocated by the nations two great labor
organizations was presented congress and the nation
April ~ and 2S.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1942-05-07

An immediate offensive on
Il second front against Hitler
was urged by delegates to the
Western Maryland Industrial
Union Council in Il resolution
scnt IA President Roosevelt
Evening star., 1942-09-27

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-26
SUNDAY. OCTOBER IS

This = not an important day in
planetary direction Priests and
Protestant ministers are subject 70
benefie aspects which widen the
scope Of their work and promise
success as eAaplains among the
armed forces.
Heart and Home: TIE stars
smile upon the older members Of
the family. Their advice should be
sought under this eonfiguration
which inelines men ard women 70
serious thought. Many persons
viii now turn 70 religion for solace
and guidance. Men who 90 forth
70 battle viii trust more and more
IN the efficacy Of prayer. Stories Of
extraordinary experiences among
those who face death viii seem 10
prove the spiritual power OF ordin-
ary nortals who usually live upon
a material plane. Through suf-
feriag and perils real meanings Of
life are 10 be revealed. astrologers
prophssy.
Business Affairs: The coming
week VIII bring 70 notice certain
good signs affecting trade. Buying
and selling VII be brisk in CON-
nerciAl centers- Bankers VIII meet
serious issues as financial methods
are necessarily modified The gov
error az TIE Bank OF England Is
% find added responsibilities this
month which VIII bring the con-
sideration Of war expenses 10 the
trent IN planning United Nations
tactics. Hitler viii face financial
difficulties that VIII add greatly
TO his concern regarding SAzi re-
verses.
National Issues: q Tire four
freedoms 50 often mentioned as
inspiration for cur war activities,
freedom from fear and freedom
from want suggest the greatest Of
postwar difficulties. the seers de-
clare Freedom from fear means
that there must Be world govern
ment which prevents future wars.
since international diplomacy has
proved treschsrous under the old
order. Freedom from want means
Al economic system that provides
work with just pay for al able
bodied persons.
International Affairs: Spread Of
var % ire utmost corners Of both
heuispheres IS nTesagsd a. pronis-
ing that the tide o. evil having
reached It's highest food. wriu soon
recede. but the stars seem % war;
q protracted conflict which VII
last until the peoples Of Japan and
Germany are utterly prostrated
As the month ends Il vii e plain
that AZ last TIRE might % the
United Nations has been wisely d.
rected as i gains momentum
Persons whose birthdate u q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-26
. YOUR
OPINIONS


Editor The Times: Why has the
Puyallup river been clcsed Oct IL
for the last three or four years I.
II was never closed until the fish
ermen protested the dumping Of
the canneries refuse into II. From
the mouth Of the river a. far as the
fidewaters reach. through the
months Ct November and Deem
eer you can catch sole, tom cod
and suckers galore and that helps
70 keep the alnon brood alive.
TIE REFUSE form the fruit from
the eannerses and the acid and long
strips q paper from the pulp plant
IN TIE river with . slime that the
FISH wont 80 through The hatch
cries "a the tributaries Of the Puy-
siiup cannot deny that the runs are
getting almost down to nothing
Let's open the river a. far a. the
tid<water gees and force the
health department. TO stop this
pollution
have taken snAgs out Of the
river covered With slime and sal
mon eggs COOKED by the acids from
fruit. mostly apples what have
they Tot . garbage dump in those
towns fory An ed timer.
RALPH HrBBARD.
93o1 Craadview ave.