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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04

cities where dual locals exists
would be a progressive step toward
raising the standards of music and
equally as important, economic
standards of all musicians, Music
and Rhythm asks that the American
Federation Of Musicians, through It's
president. James c. Perillo, and the
executive board, seriously consider
the benefits Of single local and
that opinions expressed on this page
by leaders OF the popular music
field be critically analysed for their
practicability and effect.
All expressions were given after
due consideration, and of the mu-
sicians own free will And every
one invited 10 comment on the
topic is represented-not a single
answer has been omitted or modi-
field in any way.
How they feel:
GLENN MILLER. bandleader-
I'm all for it. It is a well-known
fact that we draw plenty Of our So
called inventiveness from the in
spirations set forth by the colored
artists, Now. at this important time,
when we are fighting Hitler because
he insists on racial prejudice, it is
the time that our country showed
It's democratic hand by EVERYONE
cooperating in The fight against any
evidence OF prejudice Keeping the
colored artists out Of the same union
as white musicians throughout the
nation is definitely a form of bias "
MRS BILLIE TEAGARDEN, wife
OF Jack Teagarden-"I wasn't even
sure there were different locals for
white and colored musicians. but
II there really are. as you say. then
is shame that musicians must be
segregated because OF their color
You can quote me on this strongly"
JACK EGAN. Alvino Rey man.
ager-"The music profession would
certainly be better off were the 10.
cal unions combined"
JIMMY DORSEY. bandleader-
In order 10 appreciate music you
listen 10 1.-THE appearance OF the
musician doesn't affect how he per-
forms. Therefore don't see why
race, creed or color should have
any bearing on an artist. I, is my
own belief that all musicians should
be governed by a single union Or
ganization. no matter what their
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
Sweetheart Contest

USO clubs and what you and they
are doing &c make Life easier for
the boys in camp.
We must compliment Pfc. Jimmie
Sanders on his great work in doing
his part TO make all your good ef-
forts a success. Much luck TO him.
So. Larry. again ! say to you and
and other Negro citizens through
out America. a letter, card or any
word Of encouragement will help
build up the morale OF the Negro
soldier and make him feel that you
are the one behind the man behind
the gun.
We're betting on you and the
others to do your part for the boys
and I'm sure the boys are doing
their part for all.-Your pal, Corp.
George Hubbard Fire Department,
Fort Custer. Mich.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04


Mss Josephine BUCK 44o6 A.
dine avenue, and Gaorlei Jones
we're married in simple put I'M
presS've ceremony Sunday evening
June %, al $50 o'clock at the nome
Of Mr. and Mrs. W A. GunneA'
1866 Enr!ght avenue, Rev. Milton
Thompson, pastor Of the Berea
Presbyterian church. read the mar
rIa5e service IN the presence oi
relatives and a few close irIendS.
Potied palms and vases OF sladioll
and delph.n'um formed the setting
for the nupila.s'
Prior TO the ceremony joseph
Steele sang Through the Years
and Mrs Mary Robinson Montsom-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
Concert Artist WEEDS
Young Business Man

as is cen;erpiece. three-tiered
white cake with white iapers in
silver holders on each side. On the
buffet was a low arrangement Of
white sladioll and asters in a crys-
tai bow with white tapers in
crystal holders at each end.
Lovely floral arrangements Of
caSly summer flowers were
throughout the home In the re-
ceiying line with the bridal party
were the bride and groom's par
ents and Miss Marie Hayman.
Assisting with the guests were
the Misses Mildred Huff, Dorothy
Walker, Doris Baker, lone Kaiser Of
Alton. Ill; Toreatha Bruce, Ma
rion Thomas, Bertha Winston, Hor-
tense Holloway. Buella Gray, Bes-
sic Ledbetter, Marie Henderson,
Anna Gunnell, Mesdames Leila
Pillars, Louise Gunnell, Cleo!a
Beckwith and Hortense Riley.
Mrs. Jones, daughter Of Mr., and
Mrs. Warren S Buck, is a we'll
known concert artist and has ap-
peared extensively in recital She
is a graduate of Stove Teachers
college and has attended the school
Of music at Northwestern univer-
sl,y Prior to her marriage she
was a teacher in the public schools
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
White Magazine Fights Separate
Union For Musicians, With Poll

magazine devoted 10 the musical
profession, sent an inquiring re-
porter TO some OF the leading ofay
band leaders. and other ranking
musicians to ask their opinion on
the question: Must there be segre-
CATION in the Union? So thorough
was the job, we've decided 10 pass
along 10 you a part OF the story,
plus answers OF some OF the leaders
The story:
Would the music profession bene-
fit il there were no segregation
practiced by the American FEEDER
alton OF Musicians?
That's the timely question prof
fered al random to bandleaders and
others in the trade. Music and Rhy-
thm's Inquiring Reporter obtained
brief but Observation-Disclosures
der opinions, and they are presented
in full on this page.
The American Federation OF Mu-
sicians is a large, powerful and
highly successful trade union. is
membership is comprised OF more
than $4,000 professional musicians.
Yet in scores Of cities the AIM has
set up locals exclusively for Negro
AIM Members system which
causes competition with white To-
ais,-which breeds discrimination
and other un-American practices,
and which, as far as can be de-
termined. offers considerably less
advantages than a single local IN
which membership is open 10 all
artists regardless sof color
The editors of Music and Rhythm
agree, Fundamentally, that COM
bining colored and white locals in
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04

we're sued i..clude: the Chicago.
Milwaukee. St Paul & Pacific.
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific.
Santa Fe, Chicago and North West
ern, Illinois Central. Pennsylvania.
New York Central and Chicago &
Western Indiana
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04

color, or race, or creed. Primarily
hey are musicians. If a colored
musician has unusual artistic tai
ents, then his pay should be COM
mensurate-not less than an equally
talented white musician receives. II
he's a great artist, he's : great ar
fist. That's all that matters"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
US0 Club Contestants
HonOred by Soldiers

So, 70 those not in the army. we
want you 10 feel and know that
every little thing that you do 10
help your boys in the army is a
great step towards an all-out vic
tory for our country and race.
We believe that it is the hand OF
fate that is holding you out where
you can better carry on your work
and do the most good for your
country and people.
1t affords u great deal Of pleas
ure to pay tribute to the different
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
Young Girls COmplimented

Young Girls COmplimented
Without the good work. interest
and enthusiasm Of attractive young
girls and the splendid response
from the soldiers themselves the
campaign would have been a
failure.
Thus, those parents who denied
their daughters the privilege Of
corresponding with the soldiers and
the rest of the ciiizenry have much
TO be thankful for and should give
"a vote OF thanks to all those who
did contribute to the Write Our
Soldiers" and Soldiers Sweet
heart" campaigns.
Lonely Soldier
Gave Colym idea
Both the ideas TO uplift the
morale Of the brown soldiers ger
minated from a young soldier from
Detroit, a friend Of this writer. Thus
this colym acknowledges and
thanks Corp George Hubbard, Fort
Custer Fire department for that
first letter written several months
ago.
For it was because Of the pathetic
Loneliness read from Corporal Hub
bard's letter that the Write Our
Soldiers" idea was born and de-
veloped by this Chronicle writer.
Perhaps the hardest working and
seemingly most interested young
lady in the Soldiers Sweetheart
campaign was Miss Mary Gordy.
She is 10 be commended for her
enthusiasm on behalf OF the many
soldiers casting votes for her.
Boys In Force Liked Plan
Praise Writer, Citizens
The soldiers themselves sent IN
votes from California, Arizona,
Michigan, Georgia and other states
to attest 10 their interest in the
campaigns.
A recent letter received from one
OF the soldiers as thank 10 this
10y III 'O' MS pau eiioi - 'oi
Nv. 80, ---
Dedi Larry, ".Si 70 mp ess my
app eS'a''o'i ~ o. ,''e OoyS Vi '''e
IRE uepdi ''i'ell'' Vi Ous'eI anu 81
Tue o'ner camps Ior me sred' nsh'
you a"u ,''e Nesio eil'1e .- Vi De-
''"'' a"u 1i''eile d & uo'''s ioi o''
boys III 'ne army
we WISH 10 pay .r'ou.e 10 you
LOT star .lhs tne great "I''e O1i
oolu'eIS campaign
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
TROOP THANKS
WRITER, FOLKS.
FOR LETTERS.
Say Morale Is Gre t,
Many Deserve
Tribute

As the Chronicles Soldiers
Sweetheart contest draws to a very
successful close. letters from young
girls and soldiers who have done
much to make the program the SIC
cess. n keeping alive the morale
OF our boys IN the armed forces,
continue TO be received by this
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04

Csrsda's production of painting .uh.
has doubled 10 ystlo % 20 years.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Santa Fe DiscIoses
Sharp Increase in
1o41 Earnings
$3.50 q Share Contrasts
With Only $3.50 in
Preceding Yenr
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway in
a preliminary report for l94l today
disclosed net income of $50, ,236 ,581,
equal to $3.50 a share on common
stock. This compared with $12,745,-
37l, or $3.50 share In 1910.
Santa Fe's December net income
was $5,001 ,379, compared with $3,-
444,5e6 in the same month OF the
previous year.
Atlantic Coast Line.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad re-
ported preliminary 1941 net income
Of 81, 1,132, ,472, equal to 1851 a share
on the common stock, against ST.
1913 ,537, or $2.20 share in 1910. De-
cember net income was $2,0S7.7 ia
against $1,035 1854 in December, 1910
Gulf, Mobile 4 Ohio.
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad re-
ported 194l preliminary net income
of $2,o13,9 ,908. equal to 10 cents q
share on common stock, against net
loss of $604 ,345 in 1910.
MKT. Lines.
Missouri Kansas Texas lines
showed a 1941 preliminary net loss
Of $645 SIS. against net loss Of ST.
84l, ,135 in 1910.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
| New War Loan
| Gets Good Start
| hConodo

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. IT (Can-
adian Press) Canadians subscribed
$51 1884 900 during the first day of
the $500. .ooe. 900 second victory loan
campaign.
In giving out the total, the Ma
tional War Finance Committee said
1t included several amounts ranging
from 81 ,000, 900 to 5000, 900 or more
from large industrial concerns and
thousands Of subscriptions from en-
ployes all over Canada.
THE total of $51, 1884, 900 compares
very favorably with the opening day
Of the last victory loan, when $58,-
551 $50 was announced" it was said.
when winter conditions are con-
sidered, presenting added difficulties
in reporting returns from local units
to provincial divisions, the first days
results are regarded as decidedly en-
couraging."
Evening star., 1942-02-17
|. {. {. Hearing Told
Of Sharp Rise in
New Haven Assets
$456,2el.4e7 TotoI
Far Above Needs for
Commission Plon
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE New
York, New Haven e. Hartford Rail-
road Co. disclosed today at an In
terstate Commerce Commission
hearing on a reorganization plan
that its total assets were $456, ,29l ,4e7
on December 81, last.
This sum was much greater than
the 1865 ,O00, 900 required by the I.
c. c. in its reorganization plan dis
approved by Federal District Court
Of Connecticut in 1941.
More than 100 persons attended
the hearing at the st. George Hotel
in Brooklyn.
The hearing was requested by
John L. Hall of Boston, counsel for
the railroad, by the New Haven In
surance Group Executive Commit
tee, and by the Mutual Savings
Banks Group Committee on New
Haven Railroad bonds.
Participating in the proceedings
were the Old Colony Railroad, op-
Grating from Boston through South
ern Massachusetts, and the Boston
& Providence Railroad. Both rail-
roads had been leased by the New
Haven until 1887 and have been
operated by the New Haven since
that time.
All three are in bankruptcy.
One OF the reasons for today's
hearing. Hall said. was his desire
to bring up to date and complete
information required by the Federal
court.
Hall told the commission:
"The debtor (the New Haven has
from the beginning been in favor Of
preserving tne Altegrity. Of its sys-
tenn and is in favor of including in
the system. under certain conditions,
the Old Colony and the Boston g.
Providence.
But whether or not the parties
are able to agree on terms for the
acquisition of the Old Colony and
the Boston & Providence, certainly
the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford itself should be relieved from
the burden Of bankruptcy"
The reorganization plan has been
before the commission since 1885.
The commission members presiding
at today's hearing were Oliver E.
Sweet, director of the I. c. C.'s
Bureau Of Finance, and Examiner
Harvey Wilkinson.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Daily Oil Production
Shows Decline Of
260,335 Barrels
By the Associated Press.

6y tne hSSOClAteO HIeb8.
TULSA, Okla. Feb. 17.-Daily
crude oil production for the United
States declined 260.335 barrels to
4,071 .060 for the week ended Febru-
ary IA, the Oil and Gas Journal said
today.
Texas production, with two shut
down days, fell 228,750 to 1902 $50; ;
East Texas, 70,95o to 368, $50; Illinois,
81 ,905 to 339,l40; Louisiana, 6,825 to
357, TBS; Oklahoma. 1920 to 393, 900.
and the Rocky Mountain States.
260 to lis $40.
California production increased
1880 to 662 $50; Eastern fields, $50
to 1900: Kansas, 5000; Kansas.
5000 to 249, 900, and Michigan 1900
to $4,000.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Bank Loans Expand
II Millions More
In Latest Week
Reserve Boord Finds .
Check Volume of
Sharply in Period
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Business loans Of banks advanced
sharply last week.
The Federal Reserve Board said
that In 101 leading cities bank
loans for commercial, industrial
and agriculture purposes jumped
SIT 900 900 to a total of $685., ,0O0,-
600 for the week ended February Il.
While the increase was general,
SIS 900 900 of it was reported by
New York banks.
The board also reported check
transactions slumped in the week.
In 274 leading cities, debts to
checking accounts totaled $9,492,-
000, 900 in the week ended February
IL, compared with $11 ,380, 900 900
the preceding week and $6 ,293, ,OO0,- :
600 in the corresponding week last
year.
The slump was attributed to the
fact that the week fell almost mid
way between the first and mid
month peaks in pay roll payments.
Comparisons with year ago, by
Federal Reserve Districts, follow:
In millions of dollars)
Evening star., 1942-02-17
New York Produce

NEW YORK. Feb. II Up.-Eegs. 27.-
392; easy, Mixed colors, fancy. to extra
fancy, 30A-31: extra, 80: grsded frsts.
29h; current receipts, 2sh-2ss4: medi-
ums, 2sh: dirties. No. l, 2sA; average
checks. 27-27A.
whites. jobbins sales Of fancy to extra
fancy. 3314 1874; wholesale sales Of fancy
TO extra fancy, 31A-33As Nearby and
Midwestern, premium marks. 32A; nearby
and Midwestern, exchange specials, 30a4;
nearby and Midvestern, standards. 30.
mediums. 3oA BIZ: Wholesale sales sales Of % ex.
change to fancy heavy mediums, -29A-
30h. Nearby and Midwestern, exehanSe
mediums, 2Sh-2s34.
Browns, nearby and Midwestern. fancy
to extra fancy. 81 BIN: specials. 30N
standards, 29h-2934: mediums, 2sh,.
Duck eGss io-41.
Butter 9Is.46s: easier. Creamery,
aisasr snas th,n 81 score and premium msrss.
ss:91 score. 32A-34; 1857 score. 311s-
Cheese. 4ao.4s2; quiet. Prices un-
CHANGED
Evening star., 1942-02-17
New York Cotton
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. l7.-Cotton
futures moved indecisively today
with hesitancy attributed to pend
ing awards on bids submitted to the
c. c. c. for February allotments.
The market remained in a narrow
range most of the day with light
trade demand offsetting scattered
hedging and local selling. Switch
ing was fairly active.
Near the close prices were 10 to
80 cents q bale higher with March
at 1880: July. 1878; October, 1889
Evening star., 1942-02-17
FOREIGN Exchange

NEW YORK. Feb. II 0P.-Iate foreign
exchange rates follow (Great Britain in
dollars, other in cents):
Canada. ofiicial Canadian Control Board
rates for o. 8. dellars, buying 10 per cent
premium, selling IL per cent permium.
equivalent to discounts on Canadian dol
lars In New York of buying 9.91 per cent,
selling 900 per cent.
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket, IL u per cent discount. or SS.56A q. 8.
cents up 0.1sA of . cent.
Europe.
Great Britain, ofncial Bankers Foreign
Exchange Committee rates.. buying 81 .02.
selling 81 .04 open market, cables 81 .04.
Latin America.
Argentina, ofacial, 1877; free, S23 go:
Brazil. ofncial, 6.05n; free, 5.20n; Mexico,
20.6Sn.
(Rates in spot cables unless otherwise
indicated) Nominal.
Evening star., 1942-02-17

sUnit Of trading. 10 snares. r In bank.
under Bankruptcy Act. or securities ~.
sumed By such companies. Rates Of divi.
dends in the foregoing table are annual
or semi declaration. Unless other
wise noeed. special or extra dividends are
Tishts. M Also extra s Or e1tTss. tYiIsnd c.sh q
stock. e Declared or paid so far this year
Payable in stock. g. Paid last year. h Pay:
dividends paid or declared this year.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
FOREIGN.
Baltimore Stocks.
Special DISPATCH to The Star.
Baltimore Livestock

BALTIMORE Feb II. "a, 70. g. Dept Of
Agr0 Ill am guotattons:
Calves-5O. Nominal.
Cattle-75, Nominal, ~.
Hog-50O. Mostly 10 higher than
16O pounds I3. .1O-3E 22O-21o pounds,
13.00-25; 1a0-14O pounds, 129O-13.16;
120-130 pounds, 12.60-13.Q5 240.260
pounds, 12.75-13.00: 100000 pounds,
12.55-S0: packing sows, 11.16-65.
Sheep-25. Nominal.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Banks Receive Call
For Treasury Funds

By the Associated Press.
The Treasury has sent notices
to the banks to turn over $145,-
100000 of Treasury deposits to the
Federal Reserve Banks on February
20. These deposits arose mostly
from the sale of Defense bonds.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Farm Jobs Increase

The Agricultural Department esti-
mated 8,940, 900 persons were en-
ployed on farms February /, an in
crease of 275,o00 over the January
! estimate.
Evening star., 1942-02-17

Don't be ashamed to carry home .
box that isn't wrapped in precious
paper. BE Ashamed to waste.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Odd-Lot Dealings
Nv the Assocj ated press

The Securities Commission reported to-
day these transactions by customers with
odd-lot dealers or specialists on the New.
York Stock Exchange for February 16:
1,774 purchases involving 45,346 shares;
2,242 sales involving ,S99 shares. In
Guiding 43 short sales involving 1.425
Evening star., 1942-02-17

Cottonseed oil closed steady. Bleach
Prime Pin % ernd. isb is.bo6; Msreh. May, HEuossG July
and September. 13.67b.
Bid. n Nominal.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Freight Loudines

NEW YORK. Feb. II R-Rsvenus
Ing for the week ended Februry IA in
Evening star., 1942-02-17

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE Associated
commodities today advanced to 97.27.
Previous day 81 .06: week sge, ee.s7;
ie4l.l2. 1910. 1899. 1s33-ss.
In1 Hi:h ss9s sssS9ss ssss ss2s sssslt
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Washington Exchange

SALES.
Washington Railway & Electric pfd
II at ia.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Commodity Prices

Subject to Federal taxes, but not to
State income taxes
Evening star., 1942-02-17

Cottonseed OIL.
Bleachable cottonseed oil futures closed
UNCHANGED. Sales, 5 contracts.
New Orleans Prices.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. II P.-There
was very little selling pressure in cotton
futures here today and q moderate trade
demand served to advance prices nearly
so cents Q bale. Closing quotations were
steady. points net higher.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
u. S. Treasury Notes

NEW YORK, Feb. II R.-Prices quoted
In dollars and thirty-seconds.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Stocks
(By Priyats Wire Direet ts he stsr.)

Stock ana Sales
Dividend Rate. Add 90. High Low. Close
Air Associates .376g l 7M IN w
A Iurn RI NJ An A. ISn. 1nn1k ooik ooik
Evening star., 1942-02-17
PUBLIC UTILITY

.Ex. DIVIDEND. 7 Plus extras, e2% sx-
tra. f3% extra. h $500 extra. zoe
extra. m Sill so extra. pPaid in 1941.
$500 extra paid December 90. 1941.
$4,000 extra.
Evening star., 1942-07-23
Sandy Spring
Social Notes

Mrs. Frank Wilson gave the third
Of series of bridge luncheons yes
terday at her home in Lay Hill,
Md. Those present were Mrs. J. W.
Bird, Mrs. Roland Mackenzie, Mrs.
Evening star., 1942-07-23
OAR Head Declares Flag
Change 'Unthinkable'
By Frances Lide.

Calling the American nag the
most beautiful In the world"
Mrs. william H. Pouch. president
general OF the Daughters Of the
American Revolution. today
spiked rumors that the national
OAR society is in favor of rede-
signing the flag.
ANY member who advocates
any change In the flag does 50 as
an individual and her views do
not represent those Of the ma
tional society" she declared en-
phatically.
Mrs. Pouch made her state
ment in response to erroneous
reports that the Daughters were
in favor of changing the flag so
the stars of the 13 original States
would be in a circle, with stars of
the other States surrounding
them.
ANY change in design. even to
the slightest degree, is unthink-
able" she said.
Earlier, Mrs. Elizabeth M.
Barnes. national chairman of the
OAR Correct Use OF the Flag
Committee. had pointed out by
letter to State chairmen that the
society never has and never will
countenance even the suggestion
OF any one proposing change in
the present arrangement of the
Stars and Stripes"
With the women's division Of
the District Salvage Committee
pushing its drive for copper
scrap, Mrs. Newton C. Wing.
the chairman, has gone to the
War Production Board for some
information on how discarded
copper articles can be used.
According to Lessing j. Rosen-
valid, director OF the conserva-
ton division. she said, one cop
per tea kettle will provide the
metal for "a rounds of ammuni-
ton; and one copper washing
machine for eight four-pound
incendiary bombs.
Even burnt-out lamp bulbs
can be utilized. The metal from
1000 bulbs, she said, can be
used for 40 compasses.
The women's division is max
ing q special drive for copper
Evening star., 1942-07-23
.1e|eeraphers' Union
Asks 7-Year Jobs
In Wire Merger
Western Union, PostoI
Favor Consolidation,
House Committee Told
p Ire Associated Press

P, sfe Associated Press
The Commercial Telegraphers
Union tAFD yesterday urged a
House subcommittee considering a
bill for the merger OF the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph Cos
to provide for the continued en-
ployment of all workers for seven
years after any consolidation.
w. L. Allen, international presi-
dent, of New York, also recon-
mended that:
A flve-day 40-hour week be guar
anteed all employees under any
merger.
Severance Pay Plan.
Fifty per cent of the money saved
through mechanization Of any teIe-
graph system be set aside for sever
ance pay for employees dropped after
the Seven-year period
A Government subsidy be pro-
vided, If necessary, to effectuate the
labor protecting provisions.
Mr.. Allen also asked that the Bel
Telephone System be eliminated
from the telegraph field.
A. NJ Williams, president of West.
ern Union. expressed his company!
approval Of the merger plans pro.
vided It's financial structure were
not affected, and Edwin F. Chin.
lund. president of Postal Telegraph
also inoorsed the legislation.
Mr.. Williams said that in a con.