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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-24
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ing made from COAL and houses from glass
It's all quite possible It's all quite probable
But let's not forget that these things won't
come free Of charge Let's not forget that Amer
lea as country J. Americans as individuals
-. will need money, and plenty Of it, to make
these dreams of peacetime world come true.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08
BrassHats' Duck
Issue OF Getting
Truth To Troops
Refuse To Take Response
bility For Correcting Lies
Fed To Fighting Men

Rejecting request by organized
labor, War Department officials
have refused to take responsibility
for giving soldiers abroad the truth
about how workers are backing
them up at home.
A delegation of A. F. of L. and
c. |. o. leaders made the request
several weeks ago. They did SO in
complete good faith. In substance.
their proposal was this:
Troops are now receiving dis
torted picture of the, home front
Through biased newspapers and radio
commentators, they are getting the
impression that strikes are Gripping
war industries, when as matter OF
fact workers are breaking all pro-
drction records in the history of the
world.
"Why not tell the soldiers the sim
pie truth about these production
records? Nothing could bolster their
morale" more than that
Not only did the War Depart
ment chiefs reject labor's sugges-
ton, but, in doing so, they at
tempted TO put labor in an utterly
false position. They put out a
statement declaring that ''the War
Department cannot take it upon
itself to police all American publ
caiOns or to withhold from soldiers
publications which they want to
read"
Colonel Edward L. Munson, Jr.,
chief OF the army information branch,
twisted labor's request still further
by saying soldiers would lose conf
dence in news furnished to them by
the army IF they felt we were at
tempting to slant or sugar-coat news
for any purpose"
The fact is the labor chieftains
made no such demand as was i'm
piled in the replies of the War De-
partmert.
response as "fu1l of evasions and half
truths"
Naturally, both the A. F of L. and
c. l. 0. bitterly protested the man
ner in which the War Department
misrepresented their stand. The two
organizations put out joint state
ment, denouncing the departments
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08
Anti-Poll Tax Bill
To Be Called Up

The anti-poll tax bill will be
called up in the Senate directly after
the Easter recess, promptly after the
Senators return on April 18th, Sena-
tor James Mead Cd. N.Y. announced
today after consultation with Sen
ate Majority Leader Alben Barley
ID. KY and Senator Pat McCarran
Cd. Nevada). The Dill will be moved
by Senator McCarran, chairman Of
the Senate Judiciary Committee,
which last November reported out the
bill favorably 1876 after hearings as
to its constitutiona1ity. The decision
was to give the bill full right of way
after the recess. HR 7 is a bill t.
abolish the poll tax as a prerequisite
to voting in Federal elections.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08

dances, bazaars, raHes, shindigs,
sOakes and reunions. He is sup
posed to buy tickets on every jack
pot, abb for members sUhO lie to
their sOiUes about the time the un-
ion adjourned, help make out
quesfiOnnaires for fellows sOhO
don't knOsO sUhat it is all about, get
passes to the ball games for certain
people and make deals for spe-
ciaL price on beer for the annual
party.
SMILE, Please!
He must have smile for everyone
and a constant curb on his temper !;
he must be in a dozen different places
at once and at the same time never
get more than three jumps away from
the telephone; he must be temperate
but at the same time be willing to
buy the drinks for the crowd; he
must be hale good fellow at all
times and if he is-there are those
who are willing to say he is putting
on the act If he dresses we'll he is
under suspicion of getting side mon
ey; if he wears old clothes, he's
bum; if he goes to church he's hyp-
ocrite; if he doesn't go to church
he's Indifferent, irreligious and per-
haps scoffer. If he contributes to a
religious organization it is because he
is looking for publicity; if he doesn't
contribute, he's a tightwad, cheap
skate or what have you?
QUALIFICATIONS For JOB
OF course, almost anyone can
qualify for the job of union bust
ness representative provided he has
the patience of Job, the fortitude
Ola Christian martyr, the courage
of a viking and sense of tOler-
ance that ,UOuId gIOrify a saint.
Plus these common faculties he
must haze genfLeness of spirit
that permits him to forgive those
sOltO sOOuld cruelty him on a cross
of selfshness, willingness to
learn something nesU each day, the
grace to Judge all men by the stand
ards laid dOsUn in the Sermon on
the MOunt-and an euer-abiding
sense of hunor that doesn't knosu
one day from another.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08
Anti-Labor Drive

Continued from Page One)
hibit CLOSED shop agreements, out
law secondary boycotts, seriously
curb picketing and provide for state
political dictation of union internal
affairs:
In its court battles, labor has won
two partial victories-in Colorado
and Texas. Lower courts held un-
constitutional major provisions of
Stacking laws i'm these states, but,
because other bad features we're up
held, labor is appealing to higher
courts. In each instance, state
officials are also appealing to have
the parts that were thrown out re-
instated.
ENFORCEMENT HELD UP
Suits are pending In a half dozen
other states, and in the interim public
officials in most of the states have
withheld enforcement. However, down
in Florida, Attorney General Tom
Watson has refused to await the out
come of a judicial action started by
the A. F. of L.
Also, i'm Alabama, the state labor
director, Emmett Brooks, former
reactionaW newspaper editor,
threatened legal action to force all
unions 10 file financial returns
under the states anti-labor law. W.
o. Hare, executive secretary of the
State Federation of Labor, an
nounced he will Ego to Jail, if nec-
essary," to protect the secrecy of
the unions resources from inspec-
ton by labor-hating employers.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08
Major Crime Found
Every 22.S Seconds

Some curious and startling infor-
maton is contained in report issued
this week by ]. Edgar Hoover, direc-
tor of the Federal Bureau of Inves-
tigato1.
1t disclosed that a major crime was
committed in the United States last
year on an average of once very 22.S
seconds; that each day there was an
average of u murders, % rapes, 124
robberies, 745 burglaries, 514 automo-
bile thefts and 200 miscellaneous
larcemes.
The greatest decline in major
crimes was 1873 per cent drop in the
number of murders. Although rob-
berries decreased 2 per cent, the value
of loot taken by thieves rose 25.8 per
cent.
While crimes committed by mel
dropped 202 per cent, those commit
ted by women increased IFS per cent
Arrests of girls under II showed a
47.o per cent increase and arrests OF
boys under IS increased 244 per cent.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08

is HE A HUMAN?
A business agent is supposed to be
Just human being and that's all he
is but he is also supposed to be en-
dowed with a sixth sense that per-
mits him to tell offhand just how long
job will last what is the railway
fare to Great Lakes Station. how
cold it gets in Newfoundland,
whether the Alaskan mosquitoes are
poisonous, how much it will cost for
room and board in Anchorage, and
the current value of Cities Service
stock. He must know which is the
best doctor to go to when you are
sick and how those mutual hospitali-
zation systems operate.
He has to uisit the sick, attend
funerals, pass the hat to buy tools
for some feIIosO schO lost his in
crap game, act as cO-signer on
small looms, furnish bail for mem
bers unfortunate enough to get
into the tolls of the IasO, arrange
for legal assistance, and attend all
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-04-08
Jodeb The Poor Business Here's The Reason

The folloaVing article 10as first
published in The Union Times
January 2, 1913. During the year
so many requests for extra copies
hove been received that q reprint
is accessory. Readers are urged to
file this copy, as the paper shortage
makes it impossible to comply 1srth
requests for extra c0pieS-EDIToR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Ballot Requests
Now Exceed
$4,000
Evidence Of Workability
Of The Voting Law

Applications for absentee ballots
by servicemen and women now ex-
coed $4,000, Governor Herbert r.
O'ConOr made known Monday, fol-
lowing receipt of an additional batch
of cards from various stations
throughout the world.
Despite gloomy predictions as to
the likelihood of relatively small
vote by Maryland's servicemen and
women, these $4,000 applications as
sure a very healthy participation in
the coming election on the part of
service people and emphasize the
"workability" of the law, and the
convenience it affords any service
man who wishes to vote in the cleo
ton.
This is SO, the Governor emphasize
ed, because the most recent computa-
lions by military authorities place
the number of Maryland men and
women of voting age in the Service
as approximately $4,000, which
means that nearly half of all eligible
service voters already have made
application for ballots even though
Election Day is still some Z weeks off.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
REcIsTRArIoN
~ p DAYS OCTO-
Der 3 & 10

Registration days have been set
for Tuesday, October and 10, when
those of voting age can appear at the
various polling places in the Districts
of the county for registration. Octo-
Der IT is revision day. No new reg
istrations are made on that day.
The return days for the judges OF
registration will be on Thursday,
October 10.
According to Delaney Scott, Sec
rotary to the Board of Election Sup
ervisors, all persons who have filed
their Declarations of Intentions" to
become residents of the county with
the Clerk of the Court one year ago,
may get their certificates from the
Clerks Office and be registered on
either Oct or 10.
The young people who have be-
come of age in the county can also
register on the two days.
According to the records $50 over
seas men have requested ballots from
the Election Board. At the present
time there are 240O Cecil countians
now in the Armed Forces.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
SpOrtsmen's Club
To Observe
Ladies Night

At the meeting of the Sportsmen's
Club of Rising Sun, the evening of
Sept. IL, Ralph Reed, chairman of
the committee on arrangements for
Ladies Night, stated it had been de-
cided to hold the banquet on October
13 at TIE Madison House, North East.
Other members of the committee are
Fred Burkins and Clate Mcdowell.
Edward Stively read an interest
ing report on bob-white quail, breed
ing and raising of these birds by a
man with twenty-five years exper-
fence.
Theodore Brown reported for the
committee on restocking of streams
in Cecil County with fish native to
these wattrs.
President Poist reported that traps
on tie Dinsmore farm had been put
in condition and the club house re-
paired ready for use when shells are
available.
Adna Bond, Deputy State Forester,
gave short talk on tree marking
and replanting. He also showed NOV
les of cutting pine in the West, COW
ering the time the tree was cut until
it went into the building of modern
home. These pictures were very in
teresting and educational.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Wedding Plans
Announced

The wedding of Miss Marietta
Wageman, daughter of Mrs. Mary l.
Wageman, of Wilmington, and Mr..
w. Clarence Kirk, son of Mrs. Flor
ence c. Kirk, of Elkton, will take
place on Saturday, Sept. 80, in the
Peninsula Methodist Church. The
Rev. DR.. E. C. Hallman, cousin of the
bridegroom, will oficiate, assisted by
the Rev. Otis P. Jefferson.
Mrs. c. G. Kirk of Elkton, will be
matron of honor The best man will
be Mr.. c. c. Kirk, first class cook, U.
S. Navy, brother of the groom. Mr..
Russell Kirk of Washington, D. c.,
and Mr.. Charles Kirk of Elkton, will
be uskers.
Miss Wageman is graduate of
the Elkton High School and Beacon
College, and has been associated with
the Hercules Powder Company. Mr.
Kirk is graduate of Elkton High
School and is associated with the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company in Washington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Clothes
Collections
For Europe

Recent Allied military successes
bring renewed hope for the rapid lib
GRAFTON of countries now overrun by
the Axis. Following liberation, the
United Nations face the great task
of relief.
With the approach of winter, the
need for clothing for victims of war
becomes very real profile m .
Throughout war-torn areas clothing
is very scarce, or threadbare or worn
out
During the week beginning Septem-
Der "a, all who are interested in this
project are asked to bring articles of
clothing to the Methodist Church in
this town. All types of wearable gar
ments can be used, particularly in
fants knit goods, mems and boys UNI
derwear, work clothes, suits, coats,
overcoats, women's and girls under
wear, sweaters, work clothes, skirts,
dresses, jackets and coats, bedding,
blankets, sheets, pillow cases, quilts,
etc. Clothing must be clean, but need
not be in perfect repair No shoes or
evening clothes.
Under the direction of the WSCS
this clothing will be packed and ship
ped to a point of distribution desig-
mated by the United Nations Relief
and Rehabilitation Administration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
FALL TERM OF
CIRCUIT COURT
CONvENEs

The September term of Circuit
Court for Cecil County convened al
Elkton on Monday. Judge Albert
Constable excused number of the
jurors previously drawn and filled
their places as follows:
Cecilton district: George X. Bail
ey excused and D. H. Husfelt was
drawn; Richard B. Merritt excused
and Frank G. Ulary drawn.
Elkton district: John T. Davis
non est and Harry l.. Croak drawn.
Fair Hill district: Thomas Saun-
ders, excused and Cecil E. Ewing
drawn.
North East: VIM. Lum, excused
and Jacob Sadowsky drawn; John
H. Sterner, non est and John M.
Smith drawn; Earl N. Armour ex-
cused and Ebert R. McGrady drawn.
Port Deposit: ]. P. Glothin, excus-
ed and Edward Blackburn drawn;
Willis B. Gorrell, excused and How
ard g. Barnes drawn; JOHN G. James,
Jr.., non est and Alexander Hasson
drawn; Oliver Clark, non est and I.
Lawrence Paxton drawn.
lakewood district: Paul E. Bur-
kins excused and G. Louis Taylor
drawn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
w. C.. 7. u. Holds
September Meeting

The September meeting of the w.
G. T. U. was held last Thursday af-
ternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
presiding. Mrs. Anna Kennard was
devotional leader. Singing, "Ameri-
ca" Scripture reading, Psalm 81.
Prayer by leader. Singing World
Peace" The minutes were read
and approved. Miss Alger gave her
$12.S7. She was given rising vote
of thanks for her six years of excel
lent wd k. During the year just clos
ing wei ave had 104 active members
and "a honorary members. Flowers
were sd t to Mr.. James Hughes in
apprecia ion of his helpful temper
ance work. Also letter of common
dalton to both town and County Com
missioners for their stand for law en-
forcement. A report was given of the
two delegates to the Y. C. T. Camp.
Delegates were appointed to the
county convention which will meet
Sept. 10Th in the Rising Sun Metho-
dist Church; two sessions, morning
and afternoon. Literature has been
ordered for Worlds Temperance Sun
day, October 22nd. Bertha Balder-
ston was program leader, reading
and discussing "a Recipe for En-
during Peace" A resolution was sent
to President Roosevelt asking for a
Peace Program representing the uni
ted will of the United Western Hem
isphere. Adjourned by singing Let
the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in Me-"
Refreshments of ice cream and
cookies were served by the hostess.
29tk Division on D-Day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Award And Play
Festival AT
Perry Point

The Veterans Administrator Fa-
cility at Perry Point, Md, will hold
its annual Award Day and Play Fes-
tival, Sunday, October LIST.
The highlight of this years pro-
gram will be an address by the Hon.
Willard E. Tydings, Senator from
Maryland. Senator Tydings, who was
an outstanding officer and soldier of
the First World War, has long been
conscientious worker and friend of
the American Veteran.
The awarding of medals, gifts and
certificates to the patients, donated
by the American Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars and their Auxiliar-
les, is scheduled as the main attrac-
ton of the day.
Tie awarding of honors and the
play festival will begin at l p. m. Ex-
hibitions in Baseball, softball, golf,
duckpins, tenpins, table tennis, ten
mis-, Switchboard, codeball, croquet
horseshoes, and pocket billiards will
be held throughout the afternoon.
The table tennis champion of Penn
sylvania will play an exhibition
match with John Henry, Perry Point
champion.
Arrangements are being made to
secure two high ranking nationally
known golfers to compete with Harry
Appleton and Edward Rittenberg,
two of Perry Points championship
class golfers.
The schedule of events is as fol-
lows: Introductory remarks by Col.
H. G. Clarke, manager of the Facil-
ity; Presentation of Awards by John
e. Davis, physical director; Address
by Senator Willard E. Tydings; Pre-
sensations of Distinguished visitors
by Major A. E. Trollinger, clinical
director; Play Festival by patients.
Music for the day will be under the
auspices of the Tri-State Hospital
Entertainment committee and will
be furnished by the Delaware State
Guard Band, with Lieutenant ]. Nor
ris Robinson as director. The radio
presentation will be conducted by
Major B. G. Morrison.
Perry Point Annual Award Day
and Play Festival was established in
1927 to present program for the
purpose of giving suitable recogni-
ton to the patients who have made
commendable progress in physical
education. This program is recog-
nized as a pioneer in Recreational
Therapy. This type of program leads,
in many cases.. to an improved social
adjustment and accentuates the Their
apeutic value of work, rest and rec
reation.
The manager and the staff of che
Facility extend a cordial invitation
to TIE public to attend the exercise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Employers Saved
$l,2O2,586 Under
Merit Rating

Unemployment Compensation con-
tributions of $6,437,528.5S collected
during the second quarter of 1914,
to September II, represent saving
to the taxpayers of Maryland of ST.
202,586.74, as the result of provi-
sions of the merit rating legislation
passed in 1913.
Employers with good employment
experience enjoy lower rate under
this legislation, the Governor point
ed out, with the result that these en-
ployers paid only the amount listed
above, instead of the total of $780,
1852 that would have been collect
ed at the former uniform rate of 2.7
percent.
Maryland's Unemployment Com
pensation Reserve Fund now las
reached total of $103, 60O,O59.13
Governor O'Conor declared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Cecil Co. w. C.. T. u.
Convention

The annual convention of Cecil
County w. C. T. U. will be keld in
James Methodist Church, Rising Sun,
Friday, September 10Th, with morn
ing and afternoon sessions.
The morning session will open at
1000 o'clock, and reports will be
made by County officers and Direc-
tors.
Noon Luncheon. Delegates and
friends bring boxes and enjoy recess
together.
1900 o'clock. Afternoon session
with reports from county ministers
and others as to conditions in thei1
several localities.
Echoes from the National Conven-
ton at Columbus, Ohio, by the State
President, Miss Bertha M. Tyson.
Young Peoples program and re-
ports from Encampment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
HOpewell Service Flag

The Hopewell Service Flag has
been brought UP to date by addition
al names of boys from the neighbor-
hood who have been indicted into
U. S. Service since the Flag was ded-
icated at the service August 81. The
complete list follows:
Carl Adams, Harold Archibald,
Chandlee Astle, Norris Astle, Nor
man Biggs, Francis Bitner, Leo Bit
ner, Vernon Bland, James Burkins,
Amos Burlin, Ralph Burlin, Arthur
Burlin, Roland Burlin, Richard Bur-
ton, Arthur Calvert, Cecil Calvert,
George Calvert, Nep Calvert, Paul
Calvert, Howard Gather, William
Gather, Noah Conner, Roger Char
sha, Lawrence Cecil, William Cross,
William Fell, Carlton FELTON,, Dom
aid Felty, Lloyd Felty, Donald First,
George Carey, Harry Hansen, Arthur
Jackson, Earl Keller, Richard Keller,
Paul Linton, Ross McFadden, Clyde
McMullen, Raymond Mcneil, Richard
MvNeil, Robert Mcneil, Russell Nc
Neil, Glenn Meek, James Meek, Lem
Miller, Curtis Paxton, Donald Pitt,
George Poist, Addison Rawlings
Ralph Reed, Woodrow Reynolds,
Cameron Sherrard Frank Skerrard,
John Sherrard, Proctor Shure, JOS
eph Simmons, Fame Tapp, Marion
Tapp, Walter Todd, Charles Tome,
Howard Tome, Vernon Tome, Joseph
Varady, John Waibel, Sterling First.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
hurricane Leaves
Wreckage In
Its Wake

The furious hurricane that swept
up the Atlantic Coast on Thursday
last, leaving wreckage in its wake,
was hardly felt in this section. There
was a heavy rainfall, every bit OF
which was badly needed, but little
high wind.
Tie full force of the hurricane
was felt along the North Carolina
and Virginia coasts, as well as at
Ocean City, Md, and along the Del
marva Peninsula, where much dam
age was done. Millions more in dam
age was done to boardwalks and
beachfront properties from Cape May
and Atlantic City northward along
the Jersey coast and on Long Island,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Recommended For
Purple Heart

Ralph Elville S 1-c, son of Mrs
Frances Elville, Colora, has returned
home after spending three months
abroad, where he took part in the in
vasion of France. His ship was tor
pedoed and he was picked up after
floating two days on a life raft, and
taken to France. There he was bomb
ed and suffered a chest injury and
taken by plane to a hospital some
where in Scotland, where he was con-
fined for Is days. After recovering,
he was assigned to another ship and
returned home. He has been recon-
mended for the Purple Heart.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Go On To School,
CTS Advise

The CTS overseas who are using
their spare time to ''crack their
school books in the hope of improv-
ing their possibilities when they re-
Gurn to civilian life, advise the boys
and girls back home to keep on with
lheih schooling. AS Cpl. Kermit
Greason, of Atwood, Kans., put it.:
Amy boy who's in high school now
had better finish right away. Because
if he doesn't finish before he's draft
ed, or before he takes a full-time job,
chances are he never will. That goes
for girls too"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22
Indicted Into
U. S. Service

The following young men of Cecil
County have been indicted into the
u. S. Armed Service:
Elwood Vincent Warren, North
East; James Edward Loller, Earle
vile; Walter Brown Alexander, OF
North East; George Melvin Alfree,
Kenton, Del; Charles Henry Gregg,
Elkton; Richard Edward Hall, North
East; William Rodney Kennedy,
Elkton; John Alexander Boulder,
Elkton; James Ellsworth Rowland,
Elkton; George Andl Y Coulter, Co
lora; Charles Reginald holland, Ches-
apeake City; Melvin Gray Alderman,
Colora; James Douglas Carter, Co.
lora.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-09-22

Miss Dorothy v. Benton, daughter
of Mrs. Elsie M. Benton of Whining
ton, and head of the Elkton High
School Commercial Department, be-
came the bride of Sgt. Donald B. Col
Inns, of Marceline. Mo-, son of Mrs.
Velma Collins of Fort Madison, Ia,
on Aug. 10th, in San Antonio, Tex
The Rev. Hal c. Wingo officiated.
The couple was attended by Miss
Mary Eugenia Bush of San Antonio
and Cpl. George r. Horner of New
ark, N. ].
After a short stay in San Antonio,
the couple will live in Del Rio, Texas
Mrs. Collins was formerly connect
ed with the Wilmington Equitable
Trust Company.