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Montana labor news., 1944-04-06
PEOPLE URGED TO
USE Less GASOLINE

A few gallons less gasoline for your
motor vehicle means just that much more
for the fighting fronts and to maintain
essential services at home, Fred A. Noble,
district manager o. the Office of Defense
transportation said today, in urging
conservation Of the necessary fuel.
That one-third Of the gasoline pro-
duced east of the Rockies and 40 per
cent produced west of the Rockies now
is going 10 war" and that the demand
is increasing as our war plans grow in
scope and intensity, was pointed out by
Mr.. Noble.
In addition to the enormous war de-
mand, there are essential services that
must be maintained at home as part Of
the war effort. Trucks and buses must
be kept running. Farmers must have
gasoline to meet food production needs.
Mines, sawmills and other industries
must be kept in operation.
With these demands, the production Of
gasoline is less than in l941 and with
the diminished supply, the ODT is urg-
ing every possible gallon be conserved
to meet essential needs.
It is declared more gasoline isn't Just
going to happen" and that the available
supply at home must be saved by avoid
ing unnecessary driving, sharing the
ride and cooperating with the %rationing
program.
To emphasize the need for conserving
the supply at home, ONE Of the require
ments for the armed forces were pointed
out.
Half of the supplies shipped to our
Army overseas are petroleum products.
In the case Of the supplies needed for
the invasion Of North Africa the figure
was 65 per cent.
Tanks Of one armored division burn
some $4,000 gallons to move 100 miles.
On a single six-hour flight, 1000 four
motor Army bombers use, on the aver
age, 1,85O,OOO gallons of high-octane
fuel.
1t takes 1850 gallons to train a single
pilot.
The average infantry division Is
equipped with 100000 horsepower il
motorized units, as against 5000 horse.
power for each infantry division in The
war Of 1914-191s.
In fact, gasoline serves a Thousand
different needs Of IL fighting forces.
For years Americans have regarded
the United States as a land Of plenty
so far as petroleum was concerned. Tina
day has passed and the ODT emphasize
there is a definite need for conservation
in order to speed the Day of Victory.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06
MICHIGAN POPULATION UP
ONLY 219% IN ~ YEARS

LANSING, Mich-FP)-Exaggerated
impressions Of Michigan's growth in the
war years were dispelled on receipt Of
federal estimates here that the states
population Nov. 1, 1913, was 5,377,329,
an increase Of about 2ia % from the
April /, 1910 figure.
Wayne County, including Detroit,
Dearborn and other communities that
comprise the arsenal Of democracy, went
up about "a, from 2,O14,486 to 2,176,542.
Except for Negroes housing in Wayne
county is no longer considered a critical
factor.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06
.soLpIERs ARE woRKINGMEN

American newspapers which in the past
three months have helped Hitler and
Hirohito by creating hatred between our
soldiers and our war workers, have al
most unanimously refused to publish the
fact that Yank, Stars & Stripes, and
Midpacifican deny their reports. The
U. S. press recently republished a letter
to-the-editor Of the Muncie Press smear
ing labor. The u. S. paper in Hawaii
Midpacifican, published an editorial,
Soldiers Are Workingmen, Too" We
have sent it to many papers but they
are so crooked they will not mention it.
The New York Times sent it back with
a printed rejection slip. In its Letters
department the Times is as biased as the
Hearst, Scripps-Howard and other pa
pers. The Midpacifican said:
Mote must be taken Of the way GER
tain periodicals reaching soldiers have
begun a campaign against labor. This is
not new. AS in the present case, such
drives are based on half-truths, omis-
sions and a paternalistic this hurts me
more than it does you attitude.-In Fact.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06
Michigan Thinks U. S.
Soldier Ballot Inferior

LANSING, Mich-FP)-The compro-
mise federal ballot bill, now on Pres.
Roosevelts desk awaiting signature or
veto, is greatly inferior to the Michigan
soldier ballot law, says Gov. Harry Kelly.
Michigan soldiers will get a complete
state ballot, Kelly said, in plenty Of time
for it to be counted, while the federal
ballot will have no names of any cam
didates and give no chance to vote for
state offices.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06

A MEXICAN housewives are TAX
- ing an active part in the used
household fat salvage program Of
the War Production Board, because
they know that every pound they
save produces products and by
products vitality needed in the max
ing Of munitions and medicines, for
our boys on the fighting fronts.
In 1943, they turned in for salvage
approximately 12O,000,000 pounds.
Now, the OPA has authorized two
meat ration points and four cents
for every pound brought to food
stores and meat shops and the 1914
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06

HELP WIN THE WAR-NvEST IN
BONDS EVERY PAYDAY.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06
RELIEF FOR THE GREEDY

NEW YORK-FP)-Wall Street could
hardly control itself when it heard Of
the revolt Of Senate Majority Leader
Alben W. Barley D.-Ky) against Pres
Roosevelt's tax bill veto.
Prices were bid up quickly" one
metropolitan paper reported, describing
'the swiftest scramble to buy stocks in
recent months Reason was, financial
reporters indicated, that Congress was
expected to override the Presidents veto
and pass the bill described by Roosevelt
as relief for the greedy
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06
ACCIDENTS in
WAR INDUSTRIES

The following is the second of a series
Of accident prevention:
Workers themselves must take the re-
sponsibility for the personal protective
measures necessary if industrial acci-
Montana labor news., 1944-04-06

PATRoNIzE OUR ADVERTISERS.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11

son and 0bea Spencer passed en-
trance examinations for the arm
ed service Mrs. l.. b. Tay-
lor, ehorister of the Baptist
Church was showered by mem
befs of the choir Miss Ben
ME Railey was crowned queen OF
Shady Grove AME Church, Sun
day with Mrs. ?. A. Baxter per-
forming the coronation. Miss Rail,
ey reported s23.05, bringing the
total of contest to $40 .05 A
baby contest has been planned
for March at the Baptist church
A timely debate was spon-
sored by the Literary Society of
the public school +. Among shut
ms are Willie Willis and Travis
Gaviness.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
ALNYRA.

Week end guest Week.-Mrs.,
Gladys Childs and sister, Miss
Erma Washington of Chicago, IL
linois, also Richard Washington
Of st. Louis, Mo. and Hubert
Clemmons a student of Corbin
High School, Pine Bluff. All were
attending the funeral rites of their
aunt, Mrs, Lydia Childs, who was
a most loyal church worker and
a splendid community worker.
Miss j. 3. Atkins Il member of
the Emmanuel High School faculty
was week end guest Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. u. d. Atkins
Of Little Rock, Mrs. Addie Graves
visited with Miss Atkins while
at home. Mrs. Graves and Miss
Atkins were co-workers formerly
on the Lake View Project. The
II. K. c. Club girls choose their
contestants for Miss Emmanuel at
their last club meeting. They are
Mildred Jennings, Josephine Han
cock and Alice Phillips. The pro
ceeds will go toward equipping
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
the Home &c. Dept.
CrOssett
Willie J. Stitt

The Crossett Tigers vs.. Monti-
cello Friday night with scores,
girls 17-l7, boys 1928 favor of
Monticello team. The two teams
will play the tie off in the near
future, The Tigers will visit
Camden, Saturday night the 18th.
Robert tSkippy) Warren, famous
guard on the local team here, left
for Oakland, California, last week
where they will make their home.
In assembly Monday Pvt, Clicks
and Pvt. Malcomb Davidson de.
monstrated some of the things Of
Army life, which was very in
terestlng. In assembly Wednes-
day, Mr.. &. N. Green, Science
Teacher, made an encouraging
talk ON our conduct and person
atty.
Mrs. Rosie Davis and Mrs. Viii
lie Brown, sisters of Mrs. Katie
NARROW returned to their home
in the Windy City last week leav-
ing their sister much improved.
Willie J. stitts, your reporter
celebrated his 18th birthday last
Tuesday, February / with a hap
Ply and surprising birthday party.
Guests; Miss Jessie Mae George,
Gladys Lee Brown, Dorothy Jean
Carter, Maggie Smith, Mr. NJ. G..
Brown, ], W. Gibson, David Car
ter and Joe Lee Johnson, broth
err of reporter, Mrs. Ballie Gill
lam tmother) Hostess and CO.
hostess, Jessie M. Reece and
Oliver George.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11

Mrs, Elnora Brown, Mrs. Carl De
France, Mrs. Ralurta Coulter,
Mrs. E. +. billiard, Mrs. Ed Keel,
Mrs. Ionic Lawrence. Miss w. M.
Moore, Mr., and Mrs. John Vain
wright, Mrs. Corine Willis, Mrs.
Aleie Muldrew, Willie +. Mulch
er, Mrs. |. II. Nelson, Mrs, Mil
bred Williams, Mrs Lettie Z, Will
liams, Mrs. Louise Lee, Mrs. Oeie
Leaks, Lee Marshall, and Mes
danes Idella Noble, Lena +.
Jones, Rubie l.. Fuller. Peeola
Curry and Mary Kemp Mrs.
Francis Coleman and children left
for Los Angeles to join their hus-
band and father, George =. Pvt.
John Larry has returned home
with honorable discharge and is
being greeted by his many friends
:. Mrs. Mamie Wilson Is re
ported improved from a recent
illness =. Jose Arnold, father
of Mrs, George Williams met
death by drowning last week -.
Funeral of John james, $50 Bel
mont street was held at Garland
City. Out Of town relatives in
eluded Mrs. Fannie Adams, sis
ter; Miss Annie b, Adams, neiee,
Mrs. Dorothy Stuekey and hus.
band, Centrous Wynn, brother.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Calvin Adams, all
of Kansas City, Mo-; Horace
Owens, an uncle Of Hanford,
Washington and Mrs. Mary Riley,
daughter of Shreveport, La.
J. w. Reynolds and Mrs. H. T..
Jones of Ais +. 9th Street, TT.
Worth, Texas, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ebert Haney, Ala Della
ware.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
HOT SPRINGS
by Gleria Downs

AROUND THE VAPOR CITY -
Funeral of Mrs. Wesley Curry
was conducted at Eureka Bap-
fist Church with Rev. Il. c. Woods
serving as master of ceremonies.
Funeral Grafton was delivered by
Rev. l.. l.. Worlds Of Fl. Smith.
The 18th anniversary of
Supt, Mitchell of Eureka Bap=
list Church WAS celebrated Sun
day, with Rev, A. K, Pickett pre-
siding Civic and religious
workers met Friday to map out
a Girl Scout program, The
Colored Workers Council of the
Southwest Union Conference Of
the Seven Day Adventists met at
Union Baptist Church A word
Of cheer to Miss Peggy Fuller
who is suffering from a throat
allment Nathan Jones, Sr..
who has been imprisoned in a
sick room for the past decade
has developed the art of knitting,
with many of his articles on dis
play at local markets s. S.
Simms highly respected en-
ployee of the Majestic Bath
House is man Of the week. with
us, His mountain home on Robins
street stands as a silent monu-
ment to his ability to spend his
money wisely Some Gossip:
The city court was filled Mon
day morning with men who have
been involved in the bookie rack
ct. Many of them were attired
in zoot suits and hats with feath-
efs in them. | saw a rabbit foot
hanging out Of the back pocket
of one of them which was servz
ing as his luck piece. A little
woman who sponsored tea Sun
day was too stiff to get around
Monday. Don't stand so long next
time, sister! Thanks to Uncle
Sam, the schools and Haven Church
for conducting waste paper drive.
1t has made many lazy women
clean up their back porches.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
Mt. Arratt News
BY Nennie Fuller

The local Sunday School is in
charge of Acting Supt. t, J. Jack
son. Pvt. Jesse Blackwell, form
err Supt. of the school still keeps
in touch with the group and usual
ly encloses an address to fill our
minutes Mrs. Susie Holmes
has returned after an extended
visit with her daughter in Mem
phis Reported i'll are Mrs.
Carrie Bowers, Mrs. Virginia
Channel and Mrs. Maggie Wat
son who have our wish for speedy
recovery 49,, Mr., and Mrs, Curtis
are proud parents Of a baby girl
Mrs, Bernce Thomas is al
SO mother of baby girl
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
.ROSSTON

The Vesper Services were held
Sunday, January 80, Superinten'
dent johnson was in charge. He
spoke on eTribulations and Abil-
ity to Endure, There were 72
students, 6 teachers and | visi-
tor present.
The basketball teams played
Walker and Magnolia, Our girls
defeated Walker, and our boys
went down in Walkers Gym. Our
boys defeated Magnolia, and our
girls had bad night. The Coun-
tv Tournament was held Saturday
February 5. WAIT! chat ain
alb Sir Alfred Walters, SEN
ior, has just returned and was
his girl friend, Eddie X. Faueette,
senior, so overwhelmed with
JOY when she saw him with patch
ed Grapes that she wasn't able to
go practice ball When S &c
Robert Gdrst visited his sister,
Miss Ruth Gurst, who is a mem
Der Of the faculty, Miss Carrie
Purifoy, senior, requested a for
NAL introduction we almost
had to pick her up after She
found that he was already hitch
Ell. Pvt. William Mitchell, while
visiting his sister. Miss Estell
Mitchell. who is also a member
of the faculty, talked to the SEN
Tor class and Mrs. Johnson, their
eo-sponsor on Sanitation in the
Amy. Miss Consuella Burnell
has been troubled greatly since
her finance, S 3-c J. w. Starks
arrived on his furlough for a few
days because his ex-girl friends
Carrie Purifoy and others kept
his time occupied. Since Miss
Elrea McRay changed her name
to Mrs. Elrea Brunell, Sam Gar
ner is about to worry his life
away for he thinks another Elrea
can not be found.
Alfred Walters and
Junis Muldrew,
Reporters for School.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
Compromise Forecast in
Debate ON Gee Extension
Labor to Use Organized Strength to Fight
Increased Prices; Administration Is
Counting on That Support.
BY BAUkHAGE
l..r. 1nnINst nnd e nnn,nntntn

last war, II rose steadily. l2a per
cent. However. there Is a catch in
those figures. In the last war. the
farmers dollar rose only Is cents
In purchasing power. Today. tho
farmers income has risen ~ per
cent in terms of purchasing power.
Preliminary Report
Just what Is ahead2 On or before
February II. debate will begin on
the bill extending the life OF the Com
modify Credit corporation containing
an anti-subsldy provision.
Meanwhile. the farm bloc adher-
ents and supporters will probably
carry on pretty good publicity plan
for their side and some Of the con.
sumner groups will be heard from,
Labor will shout the loudest and
most effectively. But that is simply
because it is large and a we'll
organized group. 1t is a strange
thing. but America, which has or
CARNATIONS Of almost every kind and
description formed largely for in
creasing the income Of its members,
has very few organizations formed
for the purpose of decreasing their
expense. Consumers, as such, are
~ M ~
few eooperatives but they are
hardly more than local affairs and,
comparatively speaking. small and
weak. This is due to the cheerful
American theory that II you haven
got enough money to pay your ex-
penses. you ought to 60 out and get
some more money.
In any case. labor (although or
ganized primarily to get more pay
is going to use its organized strength
to fight higher prices and the adj
ministration is at present counting
ON enough support from the labor
lobby itself. the results Of the pro-
subsidy publicity on the general pub
lie, to sustain a presidential veto OF
any measure banning subsidies.
There Is no sign Of enough votes to
prevent the passage OF the bill, but
enough are expected to sustain the
veto. So that legislative process will
have to be gone through with unless
the farm bloc feels it has an aeeu
rate measure Of the administration
strength. as revealed by various ties
votes, so that it can compromise
without going through the veto proc
ess. Either way. some kind Of a
compromise will undoubtedly be
reached.
But the way is a weary one.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
Wood Springs
NJ. Il. Wesley

Prof. and Mrs. NJ. B. Wesley
were in Mckamie for visit
Rev, Il. Dockery is visiting in
Texarkana Rev. H. c. Cook,
pastor of Clevon Spring church
and LIST Vice Moderator of the
District Association was with his
people Sunday Mrs. Mary
Hallie, wife of Rev. Halle was a
pleasant caller at the home of
their teachers The keep L
Neat Club is perfeeting plans to
entertain the PTA group.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
PreuieU of
fnUosion Tactics

With invasion in the offlng I de-
cided / wanted a preview. A little
difficult to arrange, admit. ! know,
however, that you could see a full
dress rehearsal at the amphibious
base at Fort Pierce, Fla. That
institution has been cloaked in the
darkest secrecy until recently. Just
before the base celebrated its ami
versary | was allowed to look behind
the scenes.
No details can be reported Of this
revolutionary development in Amer
lean military history that started
fresh from zero.
For almost a full week | watched,
and, in some cases, worked with
the men who make "amphibious ae-
ton" possible-~those who 60 over
the transport side into the landing.
craft and up the beach, and the other
men who see that they get there,
from scouts and raiders who slip in
at night. crawling through the wash
Of a strange beach to throttle tho
sentries and clear the way for the
others, TO the last of the reserves.
| have never met a finer type of
man, soldier or marine, and they
are all there-army, navy, coast
guard, and the engineers, the sea-
bees, the mcdicos, scouts, raiders
and the other specialists. Coopera-
| ton is the key to the greatest
achievement in amphibious action
army and navy working together as
one. 1t Is navy operation right UP
TO the tide water mark, where the
army takes command but a close.
ly interviewer texture, as much a
single unit as a fighting division Of
land troops or a navy task force.
talked with their leaders, tough,
quiet young men. who have learned
! by doing-they know what it is to
land on a strange shore in Africa or
Sicily or the Pacific. They are a
great lot-the scouts and raiders
tour commandos) some big, some
little, some college athletes, some
from farm and factory, but all hard.
wiry, certain, and anxious for more
| action.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11

BY Mrs. Ida Il. Marshall
Phone 1921

Collection in the church school
of st. James Baptist Church was
$6.26 rs announced by J. Q.
Adams, superintendent Rev.
II. w. Downing brought the
morning message. Registered as
guests We're J. W. Reynold of Mt.
Pleasant Baptist Church, TT,
Worth, Texas, r.. r. Jones of
Mornings Chapel Baptist Church,
TT. Worth; Robert Cook, Park
Ave. Baptist Church and also
Mrs, Susie Witherspoon. Music
was by the choral club. The st.
James Missionary Society met
with Mrs. Nertie Williams, presi-
dent. Mrs. Annie Matthias is pres
ident and Mrs. Ike McClenton. is
secretary E.. Mrs. Jessie Hill,
BOB Troost street was hostess at
Silver Tea. The register show.
ed Mrs. Edna Washington, Mrs.
Berdie Gelts, Mrs. Beatrice Neigh
Dor, Mrs. Arthur c. Adams, Mrs.
Maggie White, Mrs, Verde vii.
Hams, MIR. and Mrs, G, II. Nit
chell, Mrs. Eliza Wright, Mrs.
Lula Stewart, Mrs. Fannie Doss,
Mrs, Clara Walker, Mrs. Lena
Walker, Mrs. b. l., Smith, Mrs.
Josephine Neal, Mrs. Hazel
Brown, Mrs. Eva George, Mrs.
Earcie L. Roberts, Lee Oxford,
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11

Twenty-seven barter stores have
been opened In Berlin, the British
radio says, In reporting that the
Berlin chamber Of commerce had
decided to make all wares subject
to barter.
Texas farm woodlands have an
excellent record in fire prevention
with less than ! per cent burned an
nually for the past several years.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
'iillar
Willie C.. Reynolds

Mr.. and Mrs, o, II. Hannah
Ct Little Rock attended Sunday
services at St. Paul AME church
John W. Pearson of the L.
S. Navy is visiting his mother
Mrs. Leslie Triplet while on leave
from his New York station
Mrs. Alma Washington of Little
Rock is here for a few days
Mrs. Clover Mae Washington has
returned to Detroit, Mich. .
Mrs. Leola Fielder is reported
improving from a recent Illness
:. Mrs. Fannie Potts visited her
husband who is stationed at Camp
Robinson Mr.. and Mrs.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11

Wood Ia growing In our forests at
the rate Of about ii 900, 00o, 900 cubic
feet per year or about 81 500 cubic
feet per minute. Wood is being
taken from the forests at the rate Of
about $4,000, 100000 cubic feet per
year, Of which 1000, 900. 900 cubic
feet ID lost due to fire. insects, and
disease. II these destroyers could
be controlled, present wood growth
would almost balance wood use.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
WILMAR
Margaret Jones

Delicious chicken dinners were
sold from the home of Mr.. and
Mrs, s. L, Eatmon by their
church group . Alex Woodland
was funeralized from the Mt.
Tabor Baptist Church. His death
was a complete shock to neigh
hors and friends ]. w. John
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
RIXE#
Silas Bow man

Mesdames Izetta Lundy, Hat.
lie Holland and Sussex, also Mrs.
Minnie Griffin attended funeral
services Of Mrs. Annie Carter at
Earle Mr.. Carter of Booker
passed last week James Sears
is reported much improved.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
The Federation Line

What the publicity plans Of the
farm organizations are. l do not
know. but this is the line" as Kill
gore expressed 1t to me:
'The American Farm Bureau fed.
Grafton Is not opposing consumer
subsidies In order to break down
price control and obtain higher farm
prices. The present general farm
price level is high enough. All we
ask Is for few sensible price ad-
justments on specific commodities
=. Such small and specific adjust.
ments are far more practical and
wholesome than a billion or more
dollars out OF the federal treasury
to help pay the consumers grocery
bill and to regiment and socialize
the farmers of this nation"
The War Food administration
charged with carrying out the war
farm program, has no publicity plan
AS a matter Of fact, the office of
Administrator Jones is about the
quietest place in Washington az far
as the public goes. Its work is car
ried on without press agenting right
now,
One reason why we don't hear
much from the war food admins
traitor right now is because the food
situation is pretty good. OF course,
there is wrangling about prices but
that isn't in his department. The
last week in January he announced
his support prices which can't be
carried out unless the three wilton
dollar agency that keeps f,ors
under farm prices, the Commodity
Credit corporation. Is continued.
Jones made II plain that the 1914
program depended entirely on con-
gressional action. In reply to a
question, he said it could be carried
out without subsidies"
There isn't any question that con-
gress viii favor the support plan.
That's accepted as essential In war.
time and sometimes welcomed al
other times. The reasoning Is that
you don't ask munition maker tc
sign contract to deliver machine
guns without telling him what the
price viii be- In order to carry ou'
the farm program. you have to de
mana certain things of the farmer
in order TO get the thing you want
Hence the guaranteed price.
But subsidies are a horse of {
different color. Support prices pro
tect the producer. Subsidies protec'
the consumer. Without them, tho
price ceilings crack.
Farm income has risen l16 pei
cent in dollars since 1899 when The
war in Europe began. During the
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1944-02-11
BY TONI ROSSETT

Charles Smith We're pleasant visi-
tors from MeGehee.