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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-04
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-R-Per-
sistent hedge selling against the
new crop movement had de-
pressing effect on the cotton FL
lures market today and prices
closed at 20 cents a bale lower
to 10 cents higher. Mill buying
absorbed offerings in the neal
months while commission house
interest picked up in the far de-
hveries, attracted by a down
trend in values during the week
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-04
N. c. EGGS, POULTRY

RALEIGH, Nov. 3.-tRHMCDA)
Egg and poultry markets firm.
Raleigh-US Grade A large
(clean wnite) Sc; hens, all weights
Is.
Westinghouse Grade A large,
Sc; broilers and fryers, 81 to 81 r.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-04

CHICAGO BUTTER. EGGS
CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-R-Butter,
firm; receipts 281,5 eggs, re.
ceipts .6.296.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-04

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The union times., 1944-05-13
Labor Rolled Out Votes For Lister

BIRMINGHAM, Ala-Organized labor'S part in winning renomination of Sen. Lister Hill in the Democra- tic primary was revealed in state mentS from leaders of the AFL, CIO and the United Mine Workers in Jefferson county
 The AFL is very much pleased with the outcome," Sec Treas. Will liam Hare of the Alabama Federation of Labor commented "The AFL threw everything it had into the cam palgn. We feel that the President and hls wln-the-war program have been thoroughly vindicated by the people of this state, I believe that the vote IS an indication of fourth term sen timent in Alabama"
 As result of an organized cam paign to get every member to register and pay the polltax, the AFL here now counts some 10000 to 25,OOO new qualified voters in its ranks, accord ing to Hare.
 Satisfaction at Hills victory over his opponent, James A. Simpson, was likewise expressed by William Mitch of UNIV Dist. 20, who said that Simpson defeated himself 'by his mud-Slinging tactics in the campaign and by his attempt to inject the racial issue"
The union times., 1944-05-13
Unions Working |0n Television Jurisdictions
Possible Merger Of Numer. ous Actor Unions Under
 Consideration

HOLLYWOOD = Television is past the academic stage, and unior jurisdictions and policies on the pro- jection of images over the ether waves are moot working problems. Screen Actors Guild (AFL) reports that 25( television actors have applied for membership. A guild committee has been assigned to consult in New York with the Associated Actors & Artistes as to their appropriate organ izing body.
 This may bring to head the proposed merger of the numerous actors unions now linked in the AAAA. One plan under cOnsidera- ton would give Actors Equity Assn. the handling of all theatrical performances, Screen Actors Guild all picture producing (including films for television) and the Am erican Federation of Radio Artists all sound brOadcasting. That would still seem to leave the direct tele- vising of actors unsettled.
 Other unions allied in the four As and presumably scheduled for merger include American Guild of Variety Atists, Ameican Guild of Musical Artists, Chorus Equity, Hebrew Ac- tors Guild, Hungarian Actors & Art ists Assn, Italian Actors Union.
 Meantime a joint union com- mittee on television problems has been set up in Hollywood by the actors guild, Screen Cartoonists, American Society of Cinematogra- phers Gall AFL), Screen Writers and Radio Writers Guilds (Auth- ors League affiliiates), and the Screen Directors Guild (unaffiIi- ated). Screen Publicists Guild and Society of Motion Picture Film Edi- tors will join the committee.
 CONSERVATION NOTE. Lau- rel and Hardy are modifying their comic style to eliminate the ripping apart of one another's clothing. They've discovered that audiences don't find this funny any more.
The union times., 1944-05-13
StaIwarts Of New
 Deal Victorious nPrimaryFiights
Senators Hill And Pepper Renominated On Strength
 Of Supporting Roosevelt

A number of signicant primaries held during the week afford mate. rial which political ''dOpesters'' will be Interpreting for weeks to come.
 Outstanding results were victories scored by Senator Lister Hill in Ala barna and Senator Claude Pepper 1T Florida. Their nominations are as good as elections.
 Both are administration stal warts and were vigorously opposed by critics of RoOsevelt's policies The contests were regarded as tests of New Deal strength in the South
 Hill called his triumph "a verdict of the people of Alabama sutaining and upholding the policies and the principles of our great Commander in-Chief, Franklin D. Roosevelt"
 A result of the Alabama voting that will cause satisfaction in the ranks of labor was the defeat O1 Congressman Joe Starnes, the only member in the states delegation to be busted.
 Starnes is bitter foe of organ. ized labor. He is also a member Ol the Dies committee, which has struck some foul blows at the ma. tion's workers.
 In South Dakota Senator Char Gurney won the Republican renomi- nation. Support of the President also figured in this contest, Gurney's op- ponents having accused him of hay ing adopted too much of the New Deal philosophy.
The union times., 1944-05-13
July l5 Earliest Date For Unions
 Financial Return
Treasury Sets Time As 60 Days After Forms Are
 Mailed

Connecticut central labor bodies have received communication from AFL President William Green informing them that all local unions will have at least until July Is to file their financial re. turns The full text of the letter follows:
 "On March 10th you were advised that the subject of filing financial returns by labor unions with the Blu reau of Internal Revenue, as required by the recent Revenue Act, was under discussion by officers and the General Counsel of the American Federation of Labor with the officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. You are advised to take no further action ir the matter and not to report or file returns until you received further notice from this office.
 "A further discussion has beer had with the officials of the Burear of Internal Revenue respecting tht form to be used for filing returns Great emphasis has been placed or the necessity for sfnplifcation. Con siderable progress has been made II that direction However, further sug- gestions were made to the Bureau oi Internal Revenue and they have beer taken under consideration. Further conferences will be had with the og. ficials of the Department within { short time.
 In the meantime, the Depart ment has agreed that it will no require any labor organization tt file return before 60 days have elapsed between the mailing of thu return to the union and the date O. filing. It appears unlikely that th' forms will be ready for nailin, before May 18th. Thus, the uniol will have until July 18th in whicl to file the returns. If the forms ar, not mailed by May 18th, then 6( days will be allowed from the dat when they are mailed.
 ''Under the circumstances, yo1 are again advised to do nothing re specting the filing of financial re turns until you receive a form from the Internal Revenue Depart ment with an explanatory lette accompanying it,
The union times., 1944-05-13
5.l0O Machiniists In Connecticut. Win Check-off
Workers At Hamilton Pro peller Also Get Main
 tenance Of Membership

The New England War Labor Board has announced the granting of its standard maintenance of member ship clause to two lodges of the Inter national Association of Machinists, A.. F. of L., representing more than 5000 employees of the Hamilton Standard Propeller Div. plants at East Hart ford and Norwich. The Board also an- nounced settlement of other issues in dispute between the union and the two plants, which are divisions of United Aircraft Corp.
 More than 4,OOO workers were involved in the East Hartford dis pute. In addition 10 maintenance of membership, the Board also granted clause providing for voluntary, irrevocable check-off of union dues by the company. The Board approved the granting of 20 hours vacation with pay to employees with six months to one years service on Aug. B, l944; one week with pay for those with one year or more of service on that date, and an additional day for each additional year of service to a maximum of five such additional days. The Board also established a grievance procedure and settled a number of other issues which were in dispute. Issues concerning wages and hours were referred to hear ing officer for recommendations.
 The Boards directive in a dispute at the Norwich propeller plant, involv- ing HOO employees, also provided for maintenance of membership and the same vacation provision established for the East Hartford plant. The di- rectives in both cases provide for arbi- tration of grievances not resolved un- der the grievance procedure.
 The War Labor Board panel which heard the evidence and made the recommendations in these two cases included Harold V. Feinmark, president of the New Haven Gen. tral Labor Council, representing labor.
 The Board also granted its stand ard maintenance of membership and voluntary check-off clauses in settle ment of dispute between Local 660 International Brotherhood lof Elec- trical Workers, and Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Inc, Waterbury, involv- ing 80 maintenance workers in the company's metalwork plant at Wa terville.
The union times., 1944-05-13
Families Of War Casualties May
 Receive Benefits
Survivors Should Communi. cate Immediately With
 Social Security

Survivors of men or women who die in the military service should communicate immediately with Ed ward W. O'Meare, manager of the field office of the Social Security Board at lO44 Chapel street, to de. termine whether or not claim should be made for Old-age and survivors insurance benefits. If the casualty had a social security number or was employed in indus try or commerce before joining the service, it is probable that benefit rights had been acquired but if the survivors are uncertain as to this. inquiry should be made in any event.
 MT. O'Meare cited today the case of a young widow whose husband died in action and who was unfamiliar with her rights under the Social Se- ;urity Act She made inquiry and was told by the Social Security Board office that she and her year-old child would receive $26 monthly until the child is 18 The total benefit pay ments to the widow and child will amount to $500, it is estimated.
 Social security benefit payments can be received in addition to the monthly benefits under the na- tional service life insurance and widows benefits which might be payable by the Veterans Adminis- tration. The total payments often assure adequate income to depend ent survivors.
 Besides the benefits payable to widows and minor children, the So- oial Security Act provides for pay nentS also to widows with no minor children, to adult children, grandchil- dren or parents, according to the circumstances of the case. These pay ments usually take the form of lump sum cash settlement of the wage earner's account.
 Under existing law, it is possible for benefits to be lost while serving in the military forces, or benefit payments may be reduced by ex- tended service. Pending legislation seeks, however, to protect the so- cial security rights of persons in the military forces.
The union times., 1944-05-13
AFL Council Again Exposes Compton
AFLCouncilB Backs US. Against Avery
Warns That This Is No Time To Strike Against Labor Or The Nation-Authority Of VILE.
 Called Basic Issue

The AFL executive council has adopted strong statement back ing government action in the Montgomery Ward X Co. case.
 Two members of the council, Pres William L. Hutcheson of United Bro of Carpenters and Sec. G. M. Bugnia- get of Intl. Bro. of Electrical Work CTS. voted against the statement. All 2nd Vice-Pres. Matthew Woll opposed the statement in heated discussion prior to its adoption but retralnee from voting.
 "We now warn the leaders oi American industry that this is nc time to strike against labor oi against the nation," the statement said. "We interpret the action oi Montgomery Ward X Co. as un willingness to recognize the au thority of the WLB to render de cisions on labor disputes.
 The council regards the main tenance of the integrity, the author itv and the functional processes ol inc WLB as of supreme import ance.'' the statement continues s9This is the basic issue involved HI inc Montgomery Ward company case. .:~
 "Regardless of the particular GIT curnstances or the type ot unlon III yolyed in the controversy with tn' Montgomery Ward company, the ex ecutive council is primarily concerned with upholding the power and author ity of the WLB."
 The motion to adopt the state ment was placed before the councl by Pres. Daniel J. TObin ot Int Bro. of Teamsters. Voting with 10 hin in favor of the statement were AFL Sec.-Treas. George Meany Pres. George M. Harrison ot bro of Railway Clerks, Pres. Harry l. Bates of Bricklayers lntl. Union Pres. Felix Knight of Bro. of Kali way Carmen, Pres. Edward Fibre of Hotel & Restaurant Employes Pres. Harve Brown of Intl. Assn. o' Machinists, Pres. w. C. Doherty O Natl. Assn of Letter Carriers ant Joseph N. Weber of American Fed eration of Musicians. Green, wh' was in the chair, did not vote.
The union times., 1944-05-13
Unions Delegates
 Blast His Record
Unanimous Vote Answers Congressman's Charge That He Is Opposed Only By A Handful Of Members
 Of Organized Labor

The New Haven Central Labor Council at ts r,eeno Thursday unanimously voted that Rep. Ranulf Comptons nyerlca attacks against the leaders of organized labor cannot be accepted apology for his consistent voting aganst the interests Ot the people, instructed its officers and executive board redoube their efforts to see to 1t that the voters of the Third Congressional District are familiar with Rep COmptOn record view of the fact that imperative that Rep Compton retired to private life in the coming eectiOns.'
 hls action was taken by the delegates upon the recommends
 ton ot President Harold Fenar told the Council that
 the people ot this district entitled know that Compton lies when ne says that he opposed only by handful members ot the organized labor Compton exposed for what he S' -
The union times., 1944-05-13
Funeral Services
 Held For Mersky

Hyman Mersky, 50, of IS Waverly St., a member of New Haven Paint CTS, No. 186, was killed Monday when one end of scafold on which he was working gave way, and he plunged to the pavement. Mersky was rushed to St. Raphaels Hospital, where he died a few hours after being admitted Salvatore Carbone, also a member of the local, was hurt in the same accident, but escaped with minor injuries.
 Funeral services for MerslSy were held Tuesday. Acting on instructions from Bushes Agent Saul Kreas, all members of No. 186 stopped work at 3:3O and attended the funeral Mer. sky was a member of the lnterna- tional Workers Order, and IS sur vived by his wife and two daughters
The union times., 1944-05-13
TEXT OF RESOLUTION

TEXT OF RESOLUTION
 The full text of the resolution unanimously adopted by the Council follows:
 WHEREAS, the New Haven Central Labor Council, represent ing more than 10000 working men and women in Greater New Haven. has repeatedly and unanimously gone on record in showing that Congressman RanuIf Compton. bv his voting record in Congress. rem resents not the broad population of the Third Congressional Dis trict, but those i'm the higher in- come brackets; and
 Whereas, Rep. Compton was unanimously condemned by the last annual convention of inc Con. necticut Federation of Labor for his 'anti-labOr, anti-cOmmon peo- pie, record in Congress; and
 Whereas, Rep. Compton was the only Connecticut Representative SO condemned by the organized labor ~ SAAA~AAI OA lIIIS SIdIG dIQN
 Whereas, Rep. Compton. in re- cent statements and letters tO inc press, is trying to create the false impression that organized labOr's denunciatiOn of his reactionarv voting record in Congress is con- fined to a few individuals, and is further trying to make it appear that labor approves of his anti labor record;
 "Be It Resolved, By the New Haven Central Labor Council. in regular meeting assembled, that the Secretary inform Rep. Compton that his frantic statements tO inc press are source of pleasant weekend reading; that Rep. Comp toms hysterical attacks upon the leaders of organized labor cannot be accepted as an apology for his consistent voting against the inter- ests of the common people; and
 Be It Further Resolved, That the ottlcers and executive board of the New Haven Central Labor Council
 
 are herewith instructed to redouble their efforts to see to it that the yo- CTS of he Third Congressional District are familiar with Rep. Compton's re- cord, Tn view of the fact that it is im- perative that Rep. Compton be retired to private life in the coming elections and
 'Be It Finally Resolved; That a copy of this resolution be sent to Rep. Compton; to The Union Times, with congratulations upon the lne work it is doing in expOs- ing Rep. Compton; and to the press in general.'' |
 The resolution was amended to have copy sent to Harry E. Birney, chair man of the New Haven Republican Town Committee.
The union times., 1944-05-13

When they told you President Donald Nelson the Production Maritime Commission that the soldiers overa greatest production miracle history that ion?
 Did they inform that planes month?
 Did they tell that the the January l9 level and that workers have been living costs had increased 5 to 40
 Did they show film, sailor showing Barney Baruch plan to Big Business billions for potwar period that would enable them closed of profits the I'll gamble they you that
The union times., 1944-05-13
Predict Typos Will Rejoiin Federation

The International Referendum committee for AFL reafiliation, com posc>~of 30 officials of local unions Affiliated with the Internatinal Typo graphical Union, which has assumed the burden of carrying the appeal for reaf6liation of rne printers with the American Federation of Labor, predicts a victory for this latest drive when the issue is voted upon by refer endum throughout the United States and Canada, May 17.
 It will be recalled that the last vote of Typographical Unions on the ques- tion of AFL reafiliation, November 30, 1943, missed by only l,225 votes out of a membership of 85,OO0.
The union times., 1944-05-13
Factories Still As
 Deadly As Foxholes

Work in the nations factories is becoming somewhat safer, but it's still much more danger ous than in the armed forces, report by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins disclosed this week.
 During December, the last month for which official figures are available, 5000 workers suffered disabling injuries in accidents, a decline of 5000 from the previous month.
 However, that figure for the single month is still greater than the total number of army men wounded since Pearl Har- bor.
The union times., 1944-05-13
Some Things Propagandists
 Failed to Tell 'Sailor' Walsh
Railman Replies to Vicious Attack on Workers and Contrasts Their Record With That of Big Business

ABOR has referred letter by Sailor Walsh which Afas been the rounds of the and which made vicious coal
 Walsh wrote the attack he admits because he accepted face value the Wanos which and radio broadcasters i'll the armed forces.
 An letter in reply the sailors letter has Smith of Tucson member the Brotherhood and Engnemen crushing refutaton Wa1s
The union times., 1944-05-13
ON COURT MARTIAL

DETROIT-Two Negro captains served with five white officers on the court martial that found 2d It. Mil ton R. Henry, Negro flier, guilty of minor charges, based on his failure to get up i'll time at Selfrige Field and on alleged disrespect and wild talk. Henry pleaded illness.
The union times., 1944-05-13

shot from 3 to 40 per cent!
 Did blizzard realize much safety and comfort depended these jusy cize
 Did work broing cold
 Did watch the sides in water digging coal to keep family comfortable same going work the next day before daylight with from their mine lamps shooting like frees along the side of the and on day turn their
 Did the look the bodies being brought the face afte
The union times., 1944-05-13
As We See It
 by THE STAFF

THE tender editorial treatment, dripping with crocodile tears, ac- corded that rugged individuals" Sewel Avery, bossman of ChicagO's Montgomery Ward store, who tried his hand at defying Uncle Sam, is truly touching. Just imagine, if you can, the blood-curdIing howl that some of our guardians of a free press'' woId belch forth, if such treason was committed by Bill Green, Dan Tobin, or any oth- CT labor leader. Rebellion, is what they'd call it.
 ONCE more, please?
 From the Minneapolis Daily Times: ''The first two gunmen, both youthful, had broken into the home .. and had piled up lz cases of whiskey found in bed room when Mrs. CrOssman, her son, Gilbert, 2, and his son, David, S6, returned home after visit nearby"
 LAST MONTH the War Man power Commission in Conn. issued I9,83O statements of availability | or referral cards. Statements oI availability were denied to l,l56. Kemember-yOu have the right to appeal if you are denied state ment.
 THE free-enterprise boys want to keep the government out of business. Unless, of course, it's a labor unions business.-San Diego Labor Leader.
 AS EXPECTED, John L. Lewis has withdrawn his bid for the Min ers' reaffiliation with the ALL But what fire and birthstone he neaped on the Federation! Such phrases as ''mOral turpitude,' 'clandestinely counseled,'' ''prO crastination or hypocrisy ''dis honorable intrigue" and ''fear some incantations, pepper his statement to the press. However, his request for the return of the 800, 900 per capita tax deposited with the A.F.L. was couched, as Levi. might say, in simple words. WESTBROOK PECLER ha. been bounced out of one of hi. ma jor Outlets-that of the Chicago Daily Ne,0s.
 The editor said Pegler was writ ing about things he obviously did not know about and had 'devel Oped antiquities of such violence that he has allowed his feelings tc overcome his reasoning powers.
 JOE TONE dropped in for 2 chat this week, and was hailed by the various business agents in tho Labor Temple. Important things are in store for Joe.
 THE following ad, which ap peared in the WaItham (Mass. Nes0s-Tribune, has been causing chukles in the ''Watch City"
 WOULD you like to have a young
 teacher bunk with you for ,
 months? Apartment preferred
 Call Wal. 3563-M after 6.
 A BUREAUCRAT, according tc the latest definition, is Democrat who holds a Federal job that g Republican wants Cor vice versa)
 LOCAL 234, New Haven Fed eration of Musicians, is receiving congratulations upon the splendid affair it held at the Labor Temple Sunday in dedicating its honor roll
 SEN. JAMES P. Geelan is mOv. ing heaven and earth to have a State Labor Relations Act placed on the agenda of the forthcoming special session of the Legislature N. H. CENTRAL Labor Council has bought another share of stock in the Co-Operatfve Consumers has bought $2OO more of stock in the Labor Temple; and has taken out $lO membership in the Ma. tional Association for the Ad. vancement of CoIored People.
The union times., 1944-05-13
Professional Organizations
 Butter Hardly Any Bread

ROCKFORD, Ill-Because profes- sional organizations butter no bread, some 50 members of the Rockford Educational Assn. switched their membership to Local $40, American Federation of Teachers (AFL).
The union times., 1944-05-13

Smith by thanking God that both he and Walsh live the democratic nbedded their without interference from
 Sailor did roudhoue working you ever follow train engine their 16ho unay restaurants meals with dog and then hem bed box-sls and unghted instances trip?
The union times., 1944-05-13

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The union times., 1944-05-13

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