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Montana labor news., 1944-12-14
MyA BADLY NEEDED IN MONTANA

That the establishment Of the MVA III
Montana is of extreme Importance IS evil
denced by the space employed by the cor
poration newspapers in opposing 1t. Sen
ator James E. Murray has introduced III
the Senate a measure to establish an
MVA i'm Montana, and ever since, the cor
poration papers have been pounding
aoainst il. A favofite device IS to have
some so-called expert or other more OF
less prominent individual act as tool Tor
tbe power interests of the State For m
stance. every day an article appears III the
comDany papers in which some individual
is quoted as saying that the establishment
of MVA would be detrimental to state
rights or to irrigation projects or to recla-
nation or whatnot. Then they BRING up
the bueaboo about how taxes would be
lost and all that sort of thing. The truth
of tbe matter is that the Montana Power
COMPANY and the ACM want to control
the waters of the Missouri River and do
NOT want the Federal Government to act
as an agent or representative to take care
of the people S interests. The unions are
wise. but it is doubtful if the people III the
rural communities know the score. Inc
bio companies want to control the Mis-
so1r River for profit. They are not III.
terested in state rights, the farmers
RIGHTS or anyone else rights except thelr
own. The establishment OF the NV \ III
Montana would be the means Of bringing
out a more just rate charge for hydro-eiec-
tric power; would be the means OF lncreas-
inc irrigation projects, would b, be the
means of reclaiming arid lands. The es
enlistment Of an MVA in Montana woulC
he am entering wedge in breaking power
mononolv. would assist the farmers, bring
Montana labor news., 1944-12-14
SAYS GREEKS UNITED
AGAINST KING AS
u. S. STOOD FOR T. D. R.

WASTIINGTON-(FP) comparison
between the sweeping peoples movement
that brought victory to President Roose-
Welt last November and the present
Greek resistance coalition was found
Dec. 8 by Secretary Treasurer George F.
Adde's Of the United Auto Workers
(CIO).
In a statement issued here, Adde's said
"As American trade unionists we are
perfectly sure that our British brothers
do not support the action Of a British
general in helping to suppress that coall-
ton for the purpose of keeping king
in power.
"The excuses of Churchill for the
armed Intervention Of British troops
against the Greek people has familiar
ring. The same accusation Of commu-
mist intentions was hurled at us and our
oandidate-one of the four top United
Nations leaders-during the campaign
met mast. Unbiased reports indicate that
fine Greek resistance movement is sup
ported by the entire population with the
exception OF IaoC4Sto dllu IVY es--A''S'
is supported by the whole body OF the
Greek clergy.
"Our American trade unionists have
direct stake in this issue. One OF The
primary objectives Of the coming world
labor conference in London is to obtain
self determination for the people ol
Europe.
american workers support the state
ment OF Secretary Of State Stettlhu
that liberated nations must work ou
their own destinies. This is the onl!
polioy consistent with the unity of tn
United Nations. Certainly there are un
solved problems within our alliance. Bu
for a British general to use guns on an
other ally only gives ammunition to op
ponents-including American opponent
of any United Nations unity"
Adde's concluded by saying America
workers are backing the State Depart
ment and would help the people OF Brl
ain in bringing about "an immedla
r cessation Of armed Intervention again
Greece"
Montana labor news., 1944-12-14

never sacrifice their interests in any le-
spect.
I am glad you wired me and gave me
this opportunity to correct any mlsap-
prehensions regarding my position.
Sincerely yours,
JAMES E. MURRAY.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-14
OPEN LETTER

THE Montana LABOR NEWS ID AL ANS~-fS'
of letter from Senator Murray IN
which he expresses his views on the de-
valonment of the NVA. We feel thaI
senator Murray is justified in his CON
tantion that he is fighting for the besI
interests Of the people of the state Oh
Montana.
UNITED STATES SENATE
Committee on Military Affairs
December 6, 1941.
Dear Sir:
received your telegram regarding the
O.NGahoney amendment to the Flooo
control bill. Your message surprised me
because I am one of the sponsors OF the
O'Nahoney amendment. My name IS
oiainlv printed on the first page OF the
amendment as one Of the senators Offer
inc If Naturally all the senators from
the irrigation states are united IN prO-
teoting the water rights OF those states
apneared before the committee IN the
House handling this bill last summer
and made lengthy statement opposing
the legislation unless adequate proVec-
ton for the irrigation states was pro-
yided. ,,,.n
have heard that rumors are oelng
circulated in Montana to the effect tli'O
am trying to destroy the water rlslitS
of Montana in legislation before the
CONGRESS. am told that the governor
made such statement at meeting aO
Big Timber a short time ago Il any
such statements are being made they
are utterly false. I have taken an ou1-
standing interest in the preservation Oh
Nrontana's irrigation rights, and regret
4nat efforts are being made to misrepre-
sent my position. have received sew
eral hundred kilograms on this maV1el
which obviously. indicates widespread
effort to make it appear that am no.
nroperly representing the INTERESTS VI
Montana It is unfortunate that al
Time like this, the telegraph wires slouls ',
he ologged with propaganda OF TINS Aiil1
D,,rinp the debate on the Flood Ooii
4rol hill an effort was made to haInslllll'
arv development of the Missouri Fsl'e
Basin by inserting provisions IN Viie ies ~,
station which would turn over 10 I'll
-,ower interests the control and distriou
tion of any power that might be devei ,
oned through projects authorized oy u
congress. I opposed the amenamenv
accomplish this purpose and it was INA
ly rejected ,,.,.,r
am sure that the people Of Montal
vould not want to saddle any proJec
that may be developed on the Nilsson
river with provisions which would pr
vent our state from having the pene.
of cheap power rates. Cheap elecVi
mower in Montana would be a treme
do,,s factor in developing our state a
bringing about some growth Of ousin'
and industry.
wish to assure you that am givi
close attention TO all legislation aitect'
the welfare of Montana and the peol
Of the state may be satisfied that
Montana labor news., 1944-12-14

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Montana labor news., 1944-12-14

wealth to the state and create a healthy
condition which is so badly needed IN
Montana at present. The working people
and the farmers should join together IN
demanding that this piece of legislation
introduced by Senator Murray be passed
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
H~ydrdnged As City
Flower Coins
Moss Point Support

Considerable interest has been
aroused among the residents OF
Moss Point by the suggestion
thai the hydrangea be adopted as
the official flower of the city.
A number of clubs have formal
ly endorsed the idea and mem
bers have pledged their support
in the development of the prof.
ect.
Those interested in flowers
are asked 10 note the beautiful
plants now in bloom over the
town, in the yards of Mrs. Al
bert Graham, Mrs. Thomas Coul-
son, the Mcintosh homes, Mrs.
Madeira Cirlot, the Rev. John F.
Brock and many others. A num-
Der of homes boast these beau
tiful flowers in the back yards
and the idea has been advanced
that the plants be moved into the
front where they may be en-
joyed by more people. January
cuttings properly set will bloom
in June and the plants grow
rapidly.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Man Is Drowned
While Fishing AT
Bayou la Baire

Cleopha Mallette, 39-year-old
ingalls, Shipyard employee and
resident of Bayou Chico Park,
was drowned Sunday while on
a fishing trip with relatives
whom he was visiting at Bayou
LaBatre.
A squall came up while the
group was fishing from their boat
and the opinion was expressed
by companions of Mallette that a
bolt of lightning had struck him
and knocked him into the water.
His body was recovered shortly
after.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Monday at 3 pm, at Fails Flu
neral Home in P~ascagoula, by
Rev. p. j. Carey. Interment was
in Greenwood cemetery.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Victoria Savage Mallette;
one son, Joe Mallette of Bayou
LaBatre; a step-daughter, Shirley
Mae Richmond, California; a
step-son, Tony Bosarge, Bayou
LaBatre; his father, Odilyn NAL
lette, Broussard La; a brother,
Simon Mallette, Bayou LaBatre;
and a sister. Edna Mae Mallette,
Capitol, La.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Raj Campaign To
Be Held In Moss
Point, June 2O-22

Final preparations have been
made for waging a rat control
program in Moss Point under the
sponsorship of the Volunteer Fire
Department and the anti-rodent
drive will get under way June 20.
Poisoned bait will be mixed
and distributed by representa-
i've Of the State Plant Board
ana the Department of the Inte-
rlor for the drive which is sched-
uled 10 continue through June %.
The bait will be actually distrib-
uted IN the business section and
IN the residential section it will
be delivered 10 each home with
instructions for the home own
ef 10 follow in its use. Although
the poison will not kill cats. dogs
and chickens. residents are adj
vised to keep Il away from them
Two kinds of bait will be used.
one being oatmeal mixed with
Red Squil and the other ham
burger mixed with Squill.
Officials in charge of making
plans for the drive have request
ed that all residents cooperate
IN tins campaign by being at
home to receive the bait and then
distributing It according to diree-
tons.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
EdrlY Morning Fire
Cuts Walker s Cafe.
Destroys Contents

Walkers Cafe, Live Oak street.
was Quilted by fire which broke
out apparently in the kitchen
early Monday m corning. The
flames had gained such headway
by the time the fire department
was called that virtually the en-
tire contents of the building were
lost.
According to Fire Chief L. P.
Smith, no estimate of the dam
age had been made by Z. Bond,
operator of the establishment.
Mr.. Smith said Mr.. Bond could
not be located at once and was
informed of the fire about two
hours later. The alarm was given
at $50 am. by a woman who
resides on Orange Street. She
declared she was awakened by
the glow of the flames.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Talks On Swimming Pool Project
Highlight Annual YMBC Banquet

The annual banquet at which
the Young Mems Business Club
is host to the business men and
merchants of the Moss Point area
was staged Monday night at the
Community House in Moss Point
with more than 100 members
present.
The banquet is one of the high
lights of the activities of the club.
and a magnificently prepared pro-
gram of entertainment and discus
sion centered around the need of
a swimming pool in Moss Point
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Presiding at the banquet was
r. V. Shields, president of the
club, who also delivered the adj
dress of welcome.
The program was divided into
three parts, the first made up of
the invocation by the Rev. A. J..
Boyles, the address of welcome
and a group of negro spirituals
by a Moss Point negro ~quartette.
The second part was given over
to group singing and a series of
entertainments. The group sing
ing was under the direction of
Claude Blanchard, assisted by
Mrs. Leonard Robinson at the pi-
ano. Mrs. Robinson also played
several piano selections and Miss
Nessie Wee Jones sang two solos
The entire program was under
the direction of a program COM
mittee headed by f. A Khayat.
Swimming Pool Discussion
The third and final part of the
program was given over to the
discussion from various angles of
the need of a swimming pool in
Moss Point l.. K. Mcintosh act
ed as leader of the discussion, in
Producing the speakers. each of
whom was allowed three min
utes.
MIR. khayat opened the discus
sion by pointing out that the
YMBC was making q determined
effort to secure the project for
the children and adults of Moss
Point, and Louis Verrichione, In
gals reereational director. fol-
lowed with a talk on a swimming
pool as a recreation nucleus OF q
permanent recreational programs.
Mr.. Mcintosh then introduced
1t. Col. Henry B. Hoff. county
health officer. VINO spoke on
water pollution IN this county"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Stamps. Bonds,
Now On Sale AT
Postal Branch

War Bonds may now be pur-
chased at Station No. l at the
corner of Market Street and Lin
coin Avenue, Postmaster Arthur
V. Smith said, who explained
that the new issuing agency was
opened Monday morning when
the Fifth War Loan drive got I'M
derway. The postal service al
ready is selling bonds and war
stamps at the main office and at
Eas1awn branch, and purchasers
are requested to use the office
which is most convenient for
them. Because of congestion at
the main office, purchasers may
avoid delays by making applica-
tions at the station or branch.
All issuing agents in Pasca-
goula stress the Importance of
making bond and stamp purchas-
es early in the day or well be-
fore the shipyards release their
thousands OF workers. These
workers have only about one
hour to transact business IN the
offices and stores, and if people
who T able to shop early in the
day there viii be better service
and less waiting for all
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16

Col. Hoff pointed out that Moss
Point has sufficient water to sup
ply a pool, and that an enclosed
swimming pool is the only posi-
tive method to control wtaer poll
luton.
W. B. Herring followed with a
talk on Swimming Pool A
Layman's Point of View" MI.
Herring pointed out that during
his boyhood the river had served
adequately for the children of
the community, but that we had
got away from the era of oil
lamps and the old swimming hole.
Intelligent fulfillment of leisure
Is the highest achievement of
man, he added, and a swimming
Continued on Page 81
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Committee To
Study Housing
Named By c. Of c

A committee to study and CO.
ordinate plans for post-wa
housing was named at the regu-
lar meeting of the board of d.
rectors of the Pascagouls- Moss
Point Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday night at the chambers
office in the old Central school
building.
w. r. Guest, member of the
board, pointed out that most of
the government housing in Pas
cagoula is of a temporary nature
and subject to being demolished
Immediately following the end of
the war Even with the decrease
of employment occasioned BY the
completion of war contracts the
removal of so many housing units
would create an acute shortage,
he said.
w. b. Herring was named as
chairman of the new committee,
aud members are j. f. Stone and
Dallas H.. Smith.
On motion of MIR. Smith, sec.
onded by w. w. Barber, the sec
rotary was also instructed to con-
tact all candidates for mayor and
city commissioner, seeking a def
mite commitment regarding a per-
manent city planning commis-
sion.
Plans were also launched for q
general membership meeting in
the form of a shrimp supper to be
served at the Old Spanish Fort
park with Governor Bailey in
vited to be the principal speaker,
No date was set.
A request was also made, and
~favorably received, by the Young
Mems Business Club OF Moss
Point for the assistance of the
chamber in securing Railway Ex-
press deliveries in Moss Point,
Other matters discussed in
Guided a report on the oil stu
alton by Mr. Barber. who report
ed that two companies were con-
Quoting exploration activities in
Jackson county at the present
time. a report by Mr.. Smith on
the garden and home beautifica-
ton contests being conducted by
the Ingalls, Shipbuilding Corpor-
alton in which the winner will
sponsor a ship; and an American
Legion Rally in the interests of
combating initiation and help
ING to put over the 5th War Loan
by T.. A. Talbot.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Contract Is
New
Sewer Lines
Work On EMERGING
DISPOSED Plont Is
Also scheduled

A contract has been let to the
j. b. McCrary Corporation of At
lanta for the installing of a new
sewer line along Market Street
between School and Parsley
streets for a total cost of $55,-
560.66, Mayor Walter Il. Gulley
announced this week.
At the same time another con-
tract was let to the Brice Build
ing Co, Inc, of Birmingham, for
the construction OF additions to
the sewage disposal plant to CON
sist Of another tank, digester,
sludge collector and chlorinator,
for a totai cost of $64,049.
Boih contracts were let Satur-
day and work was to start imme-
diately. A limit of IS working
days has been placed on the lay
ing of the new sewer lines, May
or Gulley said.
Disposal Plant Starts
The first unit Of the new dis
posal plant was also put into OPP
GRAFTON last Saturday, and the
second unit was scheduled to go
into operation this week, the
mayor added.
The work is being inaugurated
under the recent grant of SPA
600 and loan of $4,000 to the
City of Pascagoula by the Fed
eral Works Administration.
Construction of the new sewer
line will eliminate the practice
of running an overflow OF raw
sewage through the drainage
canal in the Maritime Housing
project which has been one of
the main factors in the excess
sive pollution of waters along the
beach front. This pollution re-
suited in the recent action of
health department in posting the
entire beach front as unfit for
swimming.
Inc puttlng INTO operation OF
the disposal plant will also aid
IN eliminating this condition,
which has been going on for a
year or more, Mayor Gulley said.
Construction of the third tank
and additional facilities at the
disposal plant will make it ade-
quate 10 serve the present popu-
lation of Paseagoula, he added.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
Conference Will
Be Held By County
Superintendents

A conference for postwar
planning and a study of present
problems will be held by the
Mississippi County Superinten-
dents of Education Association at
State College Monday through
Wednesday, A. F. Megehee, pres
ident, announced.
MIR. Megehee. Jackson County
superintendent of education, will
preside over the opening session
Monday at 8 pm. A comprehen-
sive program has been planned
and speakers viii include a num-
Der Of men prominent in educa-
tIonal circles.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-16
New lOO-Ton Ice
Plant Will Start
Production Soon

The ice shortage in Pascagouls
will be definitely relieved after
July l when a new plant with a
production capacity of 100 tons
OF ice a day is put into operation,
Hermes F. Gautier, one of the
operators of the Pascagoula Coal
and Ice Co, said this week.
Meanwhile the shortage in ice
that was developed in Pascagou-
la is unavoidable, Mr., Gautier
said, due to the inability to pur-
chase sufficient ice in other cit
les to supply the demand here.
I'VE r doing everything pos
s1ble to rush to completion the
new plant" Mr.. Gautier said.
The additional output it will
give US, added to the present pro-
duction of our two planets, will
be sufficient TO supply complete
ly the demand here.
During the present shortage
we have made efforts to purchase
additional ice for Pascagoula in
cities as far away as Atlanta and
Louisville, Ky. but due to the de-
mand in other cities there is very
little surplus ice available.
We am maEang every sfforf
to stretch tie present supply Of
ice as far as possible, giving first
choice 10 families, particularly
those with children, and to the
Ingalls, Shipyard, and will con-
tinue this policy until the ice
supply is adequate for all de-
mands."
The application for construc-
ton of the present l00-ton capa-
city plant was made and APP
proved by the RFC on December
2 of last year, Mr.. Gautier said,
but priorities on machinery were
delayed approximately 80 days
by the failure of the Maritime
Commission at New Orleans to
certify to the necessity and essen
TALLY of the additional plant
here. If prompt ce~rtification had
been made at that time the plant
would now be in operation, he
added.
In February Paul Martin, head
of the Presidents committee for
congested areas, who had offices
here at that time, aided in the
matter and obtained certification
to the necessity of the plant from
the War Food Administration.
The necessary priorities for
machinery were then obtained
and work started on the plant in
March, he said, and every effort
has been expended since to ex-
pedite the work.