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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24

steel shortages. At long last.
O'Mahoney has forced recog-
milton for his project to devel-
op the unused iron resources OF
the country, through utiliza-
ton of what is known as
"sponge-iron."
O'Mahoney's final thrust was one
with sharpened saber He minced
no words. He indicted profit indus
try, particularly the steel trust as
''being more concerned about their
fixed investments than they are about
winning the war" But let the official
record tell of O'Mahoney's indict-
ment:
81 have been talking about this mat
ter (sponge iron and the development
of iron resources) for almost year,
pointing out that in the United States
there are practically unlimited depos-
it's of iron ore which are not being
utilized" he said. 81 pointed out to
the Gillette committee that in all
probability the reason those deposits
are not being utilized is that those
who are managing the steel industry
are more concerned about their fixed
investments than they are about win
ming the war Mr.. President, we must
put that behind us; and it can be
done. If we are willing to utilize
what we have, we can make the syn
thetic rubber, toluol, aviation gasoline,
and ammonia which we need.
what was the result of the discus
sion of the possibility of developing
the iron ore resources of the United
States? The result was the appear
ance in the newspapers of Washing
ton of huge, quarter-page advertise
ments of the United States Steel Cor
poration and its subsidiaries adver-
tisements going into the newspapers
which furnish information to the peo-
pie of the United States, from the
United States Steel Corporation, point
ing out that in a month or in day
the United States Steel Corporation
and it's subsidiaries had produced
perfectly tremendous amount of steel
plate. Of course they produced it;
there is no question about that but
they did not produce enough.
Until the war production board
and other agencies Of the government
are willing to face the fact that we
are not developing the resources of
America and are not utilizing the abil-
tiles of America which must be devel-
oped and utilized if we are to win this
war, we are bound to continue to hear
news as doleful as that which has
come from Tobruk. Every day we
hear the same story
DAY before yesterday, the testi-
mony from the war production board
was that of more than $4,000, 100000 |
in war contracts, more than rs per
cent had gone to 100 companies, more |
than 60 per cent had gone to rs COM !
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24

large majority over MS oppon-
ent, Monaghan of Butte, said
to have been the fair-haired
boy of Senator Wheeler who
was reported to have tried to
organize a blitzkreig against
the junior senator. This con-
troversy, supplied a few mo-
ments of mild, .old-time cam
paign fire, but Senator Wheel
er's strategy took a fine lick
ing.
Opposed to Senator Murray in the
general election, will be Wellington
D. Rankin on the republican ticket
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24

Albert Angstman, incumbent, will
be opposed in the general election by
Hugh Adair for associate justice of
the Montana supreme court.
Complete county returns are not in
as yet. 1t is hoped that we may have
mated for state representatives and
senators in the next issue of The
Voice.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24

panies, and the 10 largest companies
in the United States had received
more than 35 per cent of the S36,O00,-
100000 in war contracts. Little bust
ness is all over the United States dy
ing and yet we talk about substituting
industry to sustain production.
Continued on Page FOur)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24
TRESPASSINC AT THE CAPITAL
By A. l. HARRIS

| last.
| So-CaIed Farm Bloc Serves
Neither Farmer Nor Country
| The so-called farm bloc in congress
| in its attempt to hamstring OPA, is
serving neither the interests of the
American farmer nor the interests OF
| the country 1t gets it's cue from the
Farm Bureau, which does pretty much
as Wall Street directs.
If the bloc and the Farm Bureau
do not remember the lessons of the
last war; when agriculture wa s
thrown into the depths of despair be-
cause of heartless initiation, there is
at least one. farm organization that
does-the Farmers Union. Farmers
Union activities on Capitol Hill have
all been in support of all sensible
measures to prevent initiation, for the
protection both of the farmer and the
city worker.
When the price control bill was in
troduced last July, the bloc demanded
exemption of agricultural products
from price control until they reached
ITO per cent of parity. They got it.
Then they demanded other limita-
tons: no control on farm commodities
unless these products exceeded not
only 119 per cent of parity, but the
Oct. 1, 1941, market price, the Dec.
Is, 1871, market price, and the 1929
average price-whichever was highest
in any particular case. Their de-
mands were granted
Next demand was that there should
be no ceilings on commodities proc
essed from agricultural products I'M
less at prices which permitted prices
to the growers equal to the highest
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24
SMALL primary Vote
UPSETS few PREDICT TONS
MADE BEFORE ELECTION
Political Prophets for the Greater Part
Patting Themselves On the Back; Little
Interest Displayed Before, Carries Through
Election Day; First District Republican
Congress Race Only One in Question.

Election day in the primary campaign failed to stir the vo
their apathetc attitude toward the campaign nota
BILE for its lack of fire and color small vote cast
brought about few changes in the probable outcome
forecast by political prognosticators.
Senator Murray renomnated his by
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24
BY JOHN CARSON

Observation-Disclosures rising in congress against
monopoly scarcity and the greed for profit reports be-
gin to come back American boys fighting without adequate
eouipment Sen Joseph OMahoney of Wyoming has just
won the first battle he has made against the
steel trust and indifference the production board to
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24
SENATOR CHARGES THAT
Available RESOURCES:
NOT Being DEVELOPER

O'Mahoney Charges Monopoly Int SIS
Being Subsidized To Sustain Production
While Little Business All Over the Country
Being Forced To Close; Demands Fixed
Investments Be Forgotten in Emergency.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24

Frank Murray of Butte, has the
democratic nomination for clerk of
the supreme court. He win be opposed
by Knox of Helena, who defeated Rigg
appointed incumbent on the republi-
can ticket.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24
By L. A. HILL, Regional Director
Wage and Hour Division

No small part of the credit for the
production record of the nation to
date, which prompted Donald M. Mel
son, chairman of the war production
board, to say recently that we are
cover the hump on arms output, be-
longs to labor.
Mr. Nelson's statement was made
on the basis of the production record
of the nation as a whole, which re-
veals that we are ahead of the OPP
timistic schedules which had been pre-
dicted by President Roosevelt. In
fact, many plant schedules that were
set up in answer to President Roose-
velt's demand for total production
have now been doubled and trebled.
Although production alone, of
course, cannot win the war, produc-
ton is vital OF the war effort. We
must see to it that our fighting forces
are constantly supplied with all the
equipment and material they need.
This means continuous peak produc-
ton.
And continuous peak production,
in turn, of course, requires determine
ton and skill American labor has
both. But to maintain such pace
for the months or years which may
be required to win this war, great
caution must be exercised. We can
not permit our human industrial ma
chine to wear out.
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24

Horace Casey is too far in the lead
for the democratic nomination for
railroad and public service commits
sioner for either of his opponents, j.
t. Kelly or R. S. Murray to constitute
a threat At the latest reports, he
led his nearest opponent, R. S. Murray
by about 10000 votes. He will be OPP
posed in the general election by hand
and back-slapping Leonard
Young who was the unopposed candi-
date on the republican ticket.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-07-24
U. S. LABOR
PRODUCES
FOR VICTORY

This is the last of four articles
on the Wage and Hour Law and the
war effort, written specially for The
Peoples Voice by Mr. L. A. Hill,
Minneapolis, regional director of the
Wage and Hour Division, U. S. De-
partment of Labor.-Editor's Note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
V-MAIL SHEETS
 AVAILABLE HERE
Can Be Obtained at P. o. :; Used in Writing to
 Servicemen

The postofice has a large supply of "V-Mail" letter sheets available for distribution to persons who wish to write to men in the armed forces. The sheets are light weight and are made so they can be folded into envelopes. Provisions have been made by the postal department for photographing the contents of the letter and reproducing the writing after it reaches its destination in the form of film. The service has been in operation since June 15, when it was set up for the purpose of facilitating handling of mail and conserving of shipping space.
 It has been pointed out that "V- Mail' letter when mailed in their original form weigh 97 to a pound, whereas ordinary letters average about 40 per pound. Where the micro-f1lm equipment is in opera tion the weight can be reduced con- siderably more. Automatic micro film machines have been set up which can photograph over 2,000 letters in an hour.
 Private firms and individuals have been given permission to re- produce the letter sheets and they are expected to be on the market in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
By ELMER c. WALZER
 (TInlfed Presa Financial Edifnr

New York, Aug. 27-(UP)-Stock prices turned higher today after three successive sessions of decline, reflecting improved war news from Russia and favorable dispatches from the Solomon Islands.
 Leading issues met demand. Rails advanced with Sante Fe, up # to A, and Atlantic Coast Line up S-0 to 28 1-4. Southern Railway and Southern Pacific scored fractional gains.
 Bethlehem Steel rose nearly c point to 53 and substantial frac- tional gains were recorded fin U. S. Steel and Republic. Chrysler firmed 3-S to 58 and General Motors 1-4 point to 37 Ia. Rubber shares rose slightly.
 Coppers eased fractionally. Home stake rose 1 IA to 30 and Dome Mines firmed IA to il 5-8 in a firm gold mining group.
 American Telephone and Vest ern Union, both down point at yesterdays close, rose fractionally in early dealings. Mercantile shares had gains extending to nearly @ point in Sears. Oils did little.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
CHURCH DISPUTES
 CHIEF OF POLICE
Position Over Pulpit for American and Christian
 Flags Caused. Argument

West Milford, N. J, Aug. T.- (UP)-The elders of the First Pres byterian church supported the pas tor today in an argument with Po- lice Chief Somer Sites over the positions the American and Chris tian flags should occupy over his pulpit.
 The pastor, the Rev. Dr. Lewis Gaston Leary, contends that the non -denominati ational Christian flag should have the place of honor on the right of the American flag on the left. Sites views are the op- posite.
 Three months ago, Sites told Dr. Leary that he was violating the flag code and should correct the mistake The flags stayed as they were.
 Two weeks ago, some one entered the church and changed the flags Dr. Leary changed them back. Dr Leary was reported to have Sites arrested if he entered his hurch again for other than religious pur- poses.
 Sites then wrote to the elders, de- manding that they make Dr. Leary correct his "error". The elders re- piled as follows:
 Surely there can be no question as to where we should place Jesus Christ or any emblem which stands for his redeeming love.
 That is why we put the flag with the cross in the place of highest honor, even when it is displayed with the flag of the nation which was founded upon faith in that cross and that Saviour
 Neither Dr. Leary no Stites found support in war department instruc- tions on flag display. They say thath the American flag should be placed on the clergyman's right as he faces the congregation and the other flags on the left" But a church flag is not mentioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
.2l97 BICYCLES
 FOR CONNECTICUT

Boston, Aug. 27-(UP)-New Eng land will have to get along with 7299 bicycles during September, ap- proximately the same number al- loted it this month, it was an- nounced today by Regional OPA Administrator Kenneth B. Back man.
 A reserve is set up fo reach state but officials emphasized tha tquotas for the month will not be cumula- tive and unusued quotas will revert to the nations reserve supply.
 State quotas and reserves: Con- necticut 2197, reserve 72O; Maine 496. reserve 180; Massachusetts 3749 reserve 1182; New Hampshire 272, reserve 96; Rhode Island 436, reserve 162; and Vermont IA, re- serve 54.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Late Realty News

The following papers connected with real estate transactions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 MORTFAGE DEEDS
 Albert and Josephine Ventresca to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury, prop erty on Carmel street, $3,400.
 Robert l.. and COncetta M. F'umire to John and Caesar Man they, property on Fairlawn ave- nue, $2OO.
 Robert l.. and COncetta M. Flu mire to Waterbury Building & Loan Association, Inc, property on Fairlawn avenue, $3,2OO.
 Enrico Vi0letti to Frederick Klies, property on Orange street, $4,55O.
 WARRANTY DEEDS
 America and Elena Minicucci to Albert and Josephine VentreSca, property on Carmel street.
 John and Caesar Manthey to Robert l.. and Concetta M. Fu- mire, property on Fairlawn ave- nIle.
 Floyd H. and Wesley Rasmus- sen to Jerome and Mary Bakutis, property on Anna avepue.
 John Domic0 to Natalie MOn- gilIO, property on Hutchinson street.
 Esther Graicerstein to Joseph A. LAwlor, property on MOntOe road.
 Joseph Evanitsky to Alfonso and Maria Palmieri, property at 95-97 Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
STRIKERS RETURN
 TO THEIR JOBS

East Chicago, Ind, Aug. T-UP) Strikers returned to their jobs to- day at three oil refineries and an oil company's loading terminal after voting to end a two-day walkout that threatened production of high Octane gasoline needed by the armed services.
 Federal Conciliator William Mur- ray, who met last night with repre- sentatives of the 2,250 members of the striking oil workers Union (CIO), said no agreement had been reached on the workers demands for 10- cent an hour wage in- crease. He announced, however, that negotiations between the union and officials of the four affected companies would be resumed to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
MATTRESS CAUSES
 BLAZE IN CELLAR

Naugatuck, Aug. 27.-Fire broke out in the basement of the Triano building on Maple street yesterday, but was discovered in time and fire men quickly extinguished mattress smoldering in the cellar. Had it not been discovered in time, serious daamge might have been done in and crowded section.
 In the block are several stores on grounds floors and eight tenements on upper floors. Bremen were on the opinion someone in the cellar had tossed aside lighted cigarette setting fire to the mattress, stored in the Sellar.
 Autos parked on bot hsides of Maple street in front of the Odd Fellows building slowed the progress of the fire truck. The driver, Capt. James J. Grant, said if any sSltos had been coming in the opposite di- rection he would have had to stop the truck. Parking is allowed on only one side of the street in this section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
GERMAN CHEMIST
 IS UNDER ARREST

Detroit, Aug. 27-(UP)-Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation today held Fritz Streuer, 46, Ger man-born chemist and leader of the Detroit unit of the German-Amer- ican Bund, under New York 1n- dictment charging conspiracy to violate the selective service act and the alien registration law.
 John s. Bugas, head of the De- troit FBI office, said Streuer, a nat uralized American, had instructed Bund members to give false infor- nation when registering under the two war-inspired federal laws.
 Bugas said Streuer acted under instructions from Fritz Kuhn, lead CT of all Bund activity in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
JEHOVAH LEADER
 WAS DEPORTED

London, Aug. 27.-CUP)-A. D. Schroeder, who came to Great Bri- tain in 1897 and built the Jehovah $ Witnesses into an organization of 17,000 members was ordered deport- ed to the United States today.
 Schroeder, 37, was ordered to leave Britain several weeks ago and when he refused the ministry of labor ordered him to do full time farming at Maidstone. He refused to work, however, say it would "vio- late his Christian conscience" and today's deportation order by Her bert Morriso, home minister, re- suited.
 More than 400 Jehovahs Wit nesses are in prison because they disobeyed orders of conscientious obiectnr'G trihiInala.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
MAJOR APPLETON
 DIED YESTERDAY

Ipswich, Mass, Aug. 27-(UP)- Maj. James Waldingfield Appleton, 75, of New York city, wealthy club man not dog breeder, died here yes terday after an illness of several months.
 Maj. Appleton was born in the New York mansion now owned by the Morgan family. A graduate of Harvard in 1888, he served in the AEF as commander of a remount purchasing board and later as con- mander of Camp Shelby, Miss. He was president of the New York Beagle club for 25 years and as- sembled the nations first pack of beagle hounds, known as the Waldingfield beagles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
1 AMERICAN NAVY | HEADS PLEASED
Don't Make Predictions While Battle Goes On,
 But Are Satisfied
By SANDOR S. KLEIN United Press Stan Correspondent

tOmlte0 FreBS Stam COrreSpOnaemtl
 Washington, Aug. 27-(UP)-A powerful Japanese naval striking force today was still trying to break through American air defenses in the Solomons despite the forced withdrawal of another enemy fleet composed of transports with war ship escorts.
 Although not in the habit of mak- ing optimistic statements while a battle is in progress, the Navy said the results of the Japanese counter attack to date ''are encouraging. The battle has been raging since Sunday when the Japanese began their attempt to retake positions captured by marines.
 The striking force, including bat tleships, cruisers and aircraft car- riers, was last reported trying to approach the southeastern group of the Solomon Islands from the northeast, but many of Its most potent units have been damaged by American bombers.
 The other force, composed of transports, cruisers and destroyers, approached from the north toward Guadalcanal-main island in the southeastern So1omons - but was forced to withdraw under hail of steel from American 1and-based bombers.
 Already at least 13 Japanese ships have been damaged, many so se- verely they may prove total losses. In addition, B enemy planes were shot down while American air losses were given as only four.
 Long-range flying fortress" bombers of the Army and aircraft based bombing planes which at- tackled the striking force, hit two Japanese carriers, including large one, a battleship and several cruisers.
 Land-based marine corps and naval aircraft including dive bombers, have been smashing at the warship-escorted Japanese trans port fleet and so far have: left 8 cruis CT and destroyer burning, dive bombed another destroyer, damaged four unidentified ships and set fire to 8 transport which was abandoned.
 There was no certainly that the withdrawal of the transport force was permanent, particularly since the striking force is still in action. The Japanese are willing to gamble with high stakes to retake the strategically important islands.
 So far 1t appears that only Amer ican air power has engaged the Japanese and that the American surface fleet is being held in re- serve should the remnants of the powerful enemy force manage break through.
 Despite its optimism, the Navy was far from ready to proclaim 8 victory in the latest phase of the struggle for the Solomons.
 Tt is still too early to estimate the outcome of the battle at sea being fought of the Solomon Islands" said the last Navy com- munique, "but reports to date re- veal that our forces at Gaulalcanal are holding their positions in the face of strong enemy thrusts and in each action have inflicted heavy damage on the attacking Japanese forces"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
COTTON FUTURES

New York, Aug. 27-(UP)-Cotton futures scored gains ranging to around 50 cents per bale today, re- couping nearly half of yesterdays losses, when it was reported south- western farmers have instituted a withholding movement.
 Around noon prices were up 35 to 50 cents. It was said that 300 farmers in Oklahoma and Texas have started 8 southwestern move ment to hold back their cotton for 21h cents per pound.
 Such course was recommended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
BALDWIN HAS MOI RIVAL IN FIELD
Gives Him Right of Way in Nominations for COP
 GOvernOrship

Hartford, Conn, Aug. T-(UP)- former Gov. Rayomnd E. Baldwin, ( appeared certain today. will be Inopposed at the Republican state convention next month in his bid to again be the party's standard bearer in the November elections.
 Results of yesterdays caucuses in communities throughout the state developed no opposition to his can- didacy.
 Baldwin, named . convention delegate from his home town of Stratford, picked up endorsements in Windsor, Torrington, Canton, Trumbull and Norwich. Delegates from all other sections were not in- structed.
 While there were positive signs the former governor would be given the nomination, the caucuses failed to shed any light on the balance of the state ticket.
 Mrs. Frances Redick, Newington, who has announced she would run for secretary of state, was named head of the delegation from that town, and Mrs. Alice Russ, Shelton, was endorsed in that city for the same position on the slate.
 In the congressional districts = where nominating conventions will be held in another three weeks = there also was an absence of com- Hnitments. Norwich delegates en- dorsed First Selectman John D. Mo Williams of the Second district; and home town loyalty was given the candidacy of former Congressman William J. Miller, Wethersfield Torrington threw in with Congress man Joseph E. Talbot of Nauga- tuck.
 Democrats, meanwhile, were hold ing their caucuses today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
$4OO SUIT IS
 FILED IN COURT
Eisele & King, Libaire, stout
 & CO.-Tel 4-3181

Frank A. Waters of Middlebury has filed a $400 damage suit in conn., mon pleas court against Thomas Dwyer, also of Middlebury. He seeks to recover Q $500 loan made July S1. The suit was filed in the form of a common count writ to- | day. with details tO he giYsn later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the bureau o1 vital statistics:-
 William M. Miscavage of S1 R0semOnt avenue and Susan G. SpaIIOne of 81 Rosemont avenue.
 Harry w. Bartlett of g Lee street and DOrothea M. Cooper of 1l6 Bunker Hill avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
MORTGAGE RELEASES

Waterbury Savings bank to An gel0 SaIernO.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury to America and Elena Minicuccl.
 Waterbury Savings bank to Florence Fournier.
 Elizabeth F. Nolan to Bertha M. Silks.
 Mary !. ZoH to Anthony and Emily SOIOmita.
 Minna Vinegurt to Samuel Grai- cer a ein.
 Waterbury Savings bank to Friedrich KIieS.
 Friedrich KIies to Enrico ViO- 1etti.
 J. Dorothy Shannahan to Sig mund and AntOinette Lenkowski. James R. LawlOr to Thomas G. Smith.