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Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
MORE DUCKS FOR
STATE SPORTSMEN
By w. L. lBiIn SNYDER

The following radio address was de-
livered by WI. (BtlD Snyder Tuesday
evening, March 21, over KGIR radio
station.
Continental waterfowl populations in
the past 10 to II years have increased
from low in 1882 of around 25,0OO,-
coo to 15O00O,OOO or more than 400 per
cent. This resulted in part from strict
regulation and the launching of an eX-
tensive refuge program which has now
about reached its completion The sat
uratior point has been reached on some
of the refugees. In scattered areas, water
fowl spread out over adjoining lands,
eat agricultural crops in the making and
cause some damage Several bills have
been introduced into Congress calling for
the payment Of damage to farm crops
done by ducks and geese. With these
populations increasing year by year and
agriculture turning every effort to the
production of much needed crops for the
war and our own use, we are faced with
an administrative problem which re-
quires constructive and careful thought.
1t was because of this problem that
the National Wildlife Federation fol-
lowed the suggestions Of its president,
David Aylward, and recommended that
the Fish and Wildlife Service in cooper
alton with the state Wildlife agencies
consider the establishment of a system
of waterfowl management areas where
the annueal surplus Of waterfowl popu
lation may be harvested along sound con-
sservation lines. To establish such areas
would require additional funds for their
purchase, development and management.
One of the contributing factors in the
restoration of waterfowl was the estab-
lishment of inviolate refugees made pos
sible by the enactment of the Duck
Stamp Act, which requires the purchase
of a $1OO waterfowl hunting stamp. The
revenue from this source, augmented by
revenues from certain emergency funds,
have developed the splendid waterfowl
refuge system which today is the envy of
all the world
Ducks and geese are among the most
desirable Of all wildlife species. Sports
men seek them at every opportunity.
Yet over the years there has grown up
a situation which prevents many from
enjoying this great sport. Ponds, lakes
and marshes have been leased or pur-
chased privately and only those who be-
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

cations, the ducks are coming back in
great numbers.
The dates for duck shooting are usu-
ally announced by the Biological Survey
following their midsummer meeting
which will soon be upon us. Let me
stress that the period just ahead is one
for planning and discussion so that when
the time for action arrives we will have
reached a working basis of agreement
among all factions
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
Miners Union Auxiliary
.SnnnsOrS SOCials

Butte Miners Union AuXiliary held a
well-attended social Monday evening in
Miners Union hall, the proceeds of which
were given to the Red Cross committee
appointed to assist in the current Red
Cross drive for funds.
Next Monday evening, March a.
card social will be given in Miners Union
hall beginning at 9 o'clock. Refresh
ments will be served by the social COM
mittee and all friends are invited to
attend.
on Thursday evening, March 80, at 8
o'clock a public social will be given by
the Auxiliary ways and means committee
in Eagles hail. upstairs in the Miners
building
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
AFL PRESIDENT AT
ISSUE WITH GRAHAM

WAsHINGTON-Taking issue with
the president of the Montana State
Federation Of Labor, President William
Green of the American Federation of
Labor reiterated Monday his support Of
the Wagner Murray -Dingell bill extend
ing the scope Of the social security pro-
gram under a heavier payroll tax plan.
Senator Murray D.-Mont) made pub
lie Green's letter to him and said it was
prompted by efforts of James D. Graham.
president Of the Montana group of the
A. F. of L. to Swing organized labors
support away from the pending measure. %
Murray sought a new expression from
Green after reading press reports in
which Graham was quoted as denounc-
ing the bill as "totalitarian.'
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
Committee Reports

The Education committee recommends
that a committee be appointed from the
Assembly to investigate the feasibility Of
offering prizes for the largest number
of votes represented in the various class
rooms of the local schools. On motion
recommendation was adopted. Culliton,
siebrasse, Stewart, Ripplinger and Hell
man appointed on committee.
Leo Stewart reported for the School
Election committees attempt to get a
clarification in the press as to polling
numbers and precinct boundaries. Car
ried and so ordered.
President Steinmetz called attention to
booklet entitled Know Your Enemies. :"
The purpose Of the writing is to prevent
a World War Number 3. 1t was recon-
mended that price and availability Of
booklet be ascertained by the secretary.
Motion to concur in recommendation.
Carried and so ordered.
Motion to refer matter concerning
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

DRAMATIC transformation from
~ peace to war conditions Is
graphically illustrated by these pho
tographs of the Prince Robert, for
mer flagship of the Canadian Ma
tional Steamships Pacific Coast
fleet, and a famous vacation vessel
on which thousands of Canadian
and United States travellers spent
happy holidays cruising through
the picturesque Inside Passage
from British Columbia to Alaska.
In 1889 the Prince Robert served
as Royal Yacht to convey Their
Majesties, King George and Queen
Elizabeth, from Victoria to Van
couver as they turned Eastwards
on their tour Of America, the ship
making a record-breaking trip be-
tween the two ports. In that same
year the Prince Robert had many
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
Dramatic Calendar
WHERE TO Go -

MIN aAANA
NOW PLAYING Lady" and
"Swingtime johnny Selected shorts
and news.
STARTING FRIDAY-"Passage to Mar
seille" and selected shorts and news.
WEDNESDAY AY-sATURDAY- Somewhere
in France" Selected shorts and news.
COM1NG-"In Our Time"
PARK
NOW PLAYING-"Kid Glove Killer
and Blonde in ITS a Great Life"
Selected shorts and news.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY-"Daring Young
Man" and Song Of the Saddle.
Chapter seven Of The Adventures OF
the Flying Cadets"
SUNDAY. Watch on the
Rhine"
TUESDAY THURSDAY - George
Washington Slept Here" and Finger
at the Window" Selected shorts and
news.
COMING Hit the Ice"
RIALTO
NOW PLAYING-"The Purple Heart
and He Hired the Boss" Fox news.
SUNDAY. MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Government Girl" and "The Chance
of a Lifetime Fox news.
WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
AND SATURDAY - THE Fighting
Seabeas" and Rosie the Riveter."
Fox Movietone News.
COMING Higher and Higher
AMERICAN
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY.
SATURDAY. Walked With
zombie" and THE Black Raven.
Also Danger Area" a defense short.
SUNDAY, MONDAY AND, TUESDAY
so Proudly We Hall and Crash
Dive" Paramount news.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

The pictures above show, at the
left, the Prince Robert in peace
time activities, and at the right,
dramatic shots taken by a photo
grapher of the Royal Canadian
Navy. reveal the former playdeck
turned into a fighting gundeck with
smoke of battle drifting from the
muzzle of an anti-aircraft gun, the
gun crews eagerly watching the re-
suit of the canDonade. Below the
action picture, the grim, business
like cruiser is the Prince Robert in
her present fighting trim and in di-
rect contrast (at left as she APP
peared in Pacific waters in her
pre-war holiday dress. The upper
deck and the cabins which were
part Of the original design we're cut
down to lessen the target surface
sui % provide solid gun platforms.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

jolly parties on her boat deck, such
as pictured above. When war came
the Canadian National ship was
taken over by the Royal Canadian
Navy and converted into an aux
iliary cruiser, afterwards perform
ing useful service in the Pacific
which included the capture Of a
rich German prize, the heavily
laden merchant vessel Weser.
Later the Prince Robert was
transferred to the Atlantic and was
one of the many ships which en-
gagged in the search for the German
battleship Bismarck. Last fall she
was given another refitting to en-
erge as an anti-aircraft cruiser, the
first in the Canadian Navy, and re-
Gently engaged in a successful ac-
ton against enemy planes attack
mg an Allied convoy.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
News Of The Cascade
Trades Assembly


From the Painters that Jones Market
at 326 Second avenue South had been
placed on their unfair list and a $4,000
bill Of expense placed against the owner
Referred to the grievance committee.
From VIM Green inviting representa-
tiyes to a National Post War Forum to
be held at the Commodore hotel in New
York city on April u and 49, Filed
From VIM. Green advising that no re
turns are required by labor unions for
the year l943 before May 18th and fur
ther advised to do nothing on the sub
ject of filing returns or reporting until
we receive further notice from the Wash
ington office of the A. F. of L. Placed
ON file.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

DETROIT FP)-T threat of
sitdown strike by doctors if the Wagner
Murray-Dingel social security bill with
its health insurance feature is passed
was held up to scorn at a symposium on
the measure sponsored by the United
Auto Workers (CIO).
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
Good and welfare

At this time it was brought to the
attention Of the Council that the Presi-
dent Of the Engineers Local. Brother
Layton Newell has passed away. As
Brother Newell had formerly served as
a delegate to the Council a motion was
made and carried that the Council send
a $40 wreath to his funeral
As the time for school election is draw
ing near we all should exert every effort
to get everyone to vote and to vote for
the candidates on tine labor ticket, who
are. Mrs. Kerr, Ray Rebal and Randall
swanberg.
As the members of the Bylaws COM
mittee have done a good job and put in
a lot Of their time and effort on these
bylaws, let every organization get busy
and go through the bylaws and work
ing rules and return one copy signed by
the president and secretary as soon as
possible,
E. r. BRITTEN, Sec Treas.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23


Delegates Reports
Mr.. Bergren of the Teachers Union
told of the possibility OF establishing a
School of Labor Relations at Missoula
probably in June or July. The question
at present is whether representatives
could be sent. All local unions should
consider the desirability of educating
their membership in labor problems.
President Steinmetz reported on the
Political Action meeting at the Eagles
hall on March 18th. He stated that the
group plan TO adopt a program without
having any party lines. It was pointed
out that labor should support this po-
litical action group.
Motion that our congressional delega-
ton be advised of our desire that OPA
be continued Carried and so ordered.
All local unions and each and every
member of organized labor are urged to
write both the senators and representa-
tives in Congress requesting that price
control and OPA be continued and fur
ther that grade labelling be enacted into
law at once.
Be sure to vote at the school election
Saturday April l. You do not have to
be a property owner to vote. If you are
registered you can vote. Check your
registration now for the general election.
Plan to yotel
JOHN EVANKO Jr., sec'y
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
News Of Great Falls
Building Trades Council
Meeting of March l6, 1914.

A4LLNIA6 VI Wal kAA 4Ut AUAA
Communications
Minutes of the Cascade County Trades
& Labor Assembly were read and filed
From the Carpenters Local No. 286
advising that they were willing to drop
their unfairness against Walter Mackin
if he will sign the Building Trades
agreement. Letter filed for future ref
erence.
From the Painters Local No. 26O ad-
vlsing that they are willing to drop
their unfairness against Walter Mackin
if he will sign the Building Trades agree
ment; that the Victoria hotel matter
has been settled; and that a motion
was made and carried that the Jones
market at 826 2nd avenue South be
placed on their unfair list and a bill Of
expense of $50 placed against the owner.
Letter filed
Work in the State Supreme Court for
the week ending March IL, 1914, read
and filed
Bulletin relative to war prisoners in
Montana read and filed
From the Shodair Crippled Childrens
hospital Motion made and carried that
we send them $40 as a gift.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
News Of The Silver Bow
Trades & Labor Council

The regular session of the Silver Bow
Trades and Labor Council was suspended
for a while last Tuesday evening in order
to permit Lieutenant william D. Stone
braker, Sergeant John F. Thompson and
Staff Sergeant Rita Deveny deliver a
message to the central labor body, of the
need for additional women in the Wom-
ems Army Air Corp, in other words, the
WAACs The three officers have been
stationed in Alaska and are connected
with the Alaska Air Transport Presi-
dent Crawford Of the Council introduced
I Sergeant Thompson. Sergeant Thomp-
son emphasized the fact that so many
men are being lost to the armed forces
through casualties, prisoners and dis
charges that there are not enough men
being put in the service to fill their
places This was explained later on. In
some particular phases of the military
operations it is not possible for man
to serve more than a year or year and
half because of the high tension to
which he is subjected at all times. This
especially applies to the Air Corps There
are wonderful opportunities for girls in
the armed forces to serve as technicians.
laboratory workers and other high-class
Jobs The pay for women joining the
WAACs is the same as that given to men
in regular service.
Sergeant Thompson then introduced
Lieutenant Stonebraker who said that
he had been flying in Alaska for about
two years. He gave an extremely inter-
esting talk about the difficulties of oper-
ating aircraft in Alaska, but the United
States has done a wonderful job in build
1 ing airfields and other facilities. Lieu
tenant Stonebraker told of his expert
ence in landing in an isolated spot when
he attempted to locate a criminal whom
the Northwest Mounted Police were seek
ing. Sergeant Deveny explained to the
delegates the opportunities for women in
the Army and also appealed to their
patriotism to join The Trades Council
was very much impressed and will lend
its good offices to make the recruiting
task of WAACs for Alaska a success.
An interesting discussion arose con-
cerning the coming school election and
report was made Of visits already to
the unions. There is a good deal Of in
terest being shown in the school election
The council went on record to accept
an invitation from Mike Lacey, president
of the state CIO council to send dele
gate to the CIO convention which will
be held at NIissoula starting May l. The
Silver Bow Trades & Labor Council has
had a delegate to the CIO state conyen-
ton for a number Of years.
Rev. Logee, fraterna1 delegate from the
Ministerial Association was present He
had been absent for spell.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23
Report Of Committees

The Bylaws committee gave their
final report Motion made and carried
that the bylaws be adopted as read
Motion made and carried that the Work
ing Card laws be adopted as read. Mo
ton made and carried that the laws re-
garding unfairness be adopted as read
Motion made and carried that the
Council adjourn for one minute. Meet
ing reconyened at 1881.
Motion made and carried that the by
laws and working rules be read and
adopted for the third and final time
At this time it was decided by motion
that each organization be given two
copies of the bylaws for their approval
one copy of which shall be signed by
their respective president and secretary
and returned to the Council not later
than April 20, 1914.
Motion made and carried that the by
laws committee be discharged with
thanks
The Thmber committee had not re-
ported as yet
The Political Action committee was on
motion discharged
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

minor repairs at local air base hangers
to the Building Trades. Carried and so
ordered.
Montana labor news., 1944-03-23

Rev. Logee, fraterna1 delegate from the
Ministerial Association was present. He
had been absent for a spell.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

wage freeze into the law and
ignoring the serious inequity
that now exists"
Following Murray's letter. "CIO
Price Control Bulletin No. /" was
sent out by the National Office call
ing for five main points in the
renewal; u continue price and rent
controls; y clamp down on prices
and stop profiteering; 81 punish
the chisellers and cheaters who sell
US bottom quality at top prices; ~
tighten up on rent control and ex-
tend 1t; 81 enforce the regulations"
In an earlier circular dated
March n, Pres. Murray stressed
the utmost urgency" for mobiliza-
ton Of all CLIO members and every
wage earning family" including
the housewives, in a drive for eff
fective price control.
Gigantic pressures are being
brought to bear on Congress to
emasculate price control ut the
expense Of all consumers-work-
ers In industry and trade, work.
Ing farmers, and wives and de-
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

under the present cost OF living and
warn them of what 1t could be like
with any slackening Of price con-
troll.
The Congressman, Senator's and
Representatives both. have been
hearing during the Easter recess
from the voters back home. who
have been armed with facts in cir
cular letters from Pres. Murray,
Legislative Director Nathan Cowan
and the CLIO Legislative Dept.
In his circular letter Of March
81, Murray warned Of the pos
sibillty that certain elements In
Congress might try to write the
Little Steel formula into the price
control laws.
This means the possibility Of
. double play-first through Grip
ping amendments to the Act
Itself and second by writing the
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

m identified In the files Of the
Steeiworkers Union rs . Sugar
old wharf man, employed ut the
coke plant of the Natl. Tube Co.,
ut L0rain, Ohio.
Joe Steel-we'll call hlm-has .
wife and four children, ranging
IN age from IL to IL, and all OF
them dependent on the SSl.7l
week he earned on the average
I'm the three-month period be-
tween last Sept. 1 and Nov. 80.
Joe earns q guaranteed rate Of
esE, cents an hour, and with incen'
tive pay added to this, his total pay
n $1.02h an hour. All told. ne
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
PIan N. England
Steel Drive

Boston, Apr. 8-The CLIO United
Steelworkers Of America wound up
it, first eastern Massachusetts, or
gambling conference here this week.
with $50 delegates who attended
pledged to intensity organizing
work In the area.
The delegates, from q local
unions. formed plans for . drive
that 10 aimed at enrolment OF APP
proximately 5000 potential USA-
CLIO members working In small
steel plants In the eastern Massa-
ehusetts and southern New Hamp-
shire area.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
for the family's larder.

for the family's larder.
Joe Steel and his family have a
tough time to get along on his
wages. and all the figures that the
Bureau Of Labor Statistics and the
steel companies trot ont to prove
that the Steel family is living in
luxury aren't going to be at all con-
vincing either to Joe or TO more
than half million other guys who
are riding in the same boat.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
pendents of soldiers at the front"
Murray warned.

pendents Of soldiers at the 'front.'"
Murray warned.
With this circular, Murray sent
out a report Of the OPA Labor Ad-
vistory Committee, which has CLIO.
ALL and Railroad union represent
atives on II, which calls for
Strengthening Of the Act on five
main angles:
D Definitely stated dollars and
cents price ceilings; (H prices
tied TO quality, through grade
labelling; (9 price reductions to
eliminate excessive profits; a.
publicity for profits, and 90
tightening and extension Of rent
control.
A political struggle of the utmost
Importance to every working man
and his family is rapidly shaping
up over the price control issue. The
MISREPRESENTATION agents in Con-
gress and the food monopolists who
manipulate them are lined up on
one side. working for the day when
they can shoot hell out of price
control.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

leading in q period or rapidly ris-
ing prices and relatively frozen
wages.
In support of its case for a II
cents an hour wage increase before
the Natl. War Labor Board, the
Steel union found that Joe Steel
worker collectively Is going In the
red to the extent of 70 cents a week
on the princely wages paid by the
profit-swollen steel magnates.
What about Joe Steelworker In
person: Here's the story Of one
Joe, who's got to remain nameless
for publication purposes. but who
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
35% Pay Hike
Asked by Stock
Exchonge Head

NEW YORK, Apr. 8-When IL
comes to asking for wage" In
creases, the labor movement Is
really on the piker side. 1t should
take lesson from the NY. Stock
Exchange, which this week asked
the Treasury Dept. to boost the
salary OF Pres. Emil Schram from
$4,000 to $50, 900 q year.
Note to the Natl. War Labor
Board: This Is an increase of
better than IS per cent-mOre
than twice what the CLIO United
Steelworkers are asking.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

and Camden. They listed what they
actually had to spend in order to
supply a weeks meals for their
families. They found that what this
amounted to threw completely out
of killer the time-honored statistical
practice of allotting one-third Of
workers wage to food.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
You Can't Eat Statistics
And Still Produce Steel

of
a profit
This seeoker
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

show that the cost OF feeding a
family has risen u per cent in
1914 over 1913. and that the in
crease over 1912 is a cool so per
cent.
The figures were obtained by q
survey Of housewives In Patterson,
Newark, New Brunswick, Trenton
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

made $672.24 in the three-month
period.
FIGURES TELL STORY
Joe can't speak English very
well-his real name Is Polish-so he
needs the union to tell the War
Labor Board about his case. Joe's
figures. collected by trained inves-
tigators, speak louder for him than
any other single factor, however
The astonishing fact about the
figures Is that they show that
while Joe earned $672.24 during
the three-month period. II cost
him $7O6.4 10 live-in other
words he went In the hole to the
extent Of $3.50! Here's what he
spent:
For taxes and household opera
ton OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1913.
For food ...................... 394.OS.
FOR CiOtnlHS .......'....'..'''. VV'sS'
For medical expenses .... 15.iI.
For personal care and
recreation .................." SS.O4.
For transportation l4.4O.
For gifts, contributions
and association dues 22.OO.
For tobacco and alcohol 1900.
For insurance .......".,..." Oils.
For war bonds and other
savings .................. $3.50.
For taxes ...... 5000.
Just how tightly this budget must
be watched is indicated by two
items-one, the fact that the fam
lily Is in need of dental attention
but hasn't been able to afford It..
and two, that the food budget was
stretched by keeping 20 chickens
and by assiduous cultivation Of q
garden that yielded a bumper crop
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
Go In Drive Against
Price Control Threat


off
Senate
j. J. Sec-Tr
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10
Menu for Breakfast
BIS Statisticians

PATTERSON, N. j. Apr. 8-The Labor Statistics
which said that the cost of food has only 4O2
194S should figures breakfast
The fgures-compied by the New Jersey CLIO Council
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-04-10

made $67224 in the three-month