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Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

Netherlands. The Dutch arose in re-
belion against this undertaking."
On page -four we find, France also
vetured early into the field of general
sales taxation. In 1914 Phillip la Bel
initiated a tax of six denier per liyre on
the sale of provisions. In 1855, when
the English armies had invaded France,
the rate of the general sales tax was
doubled and the middle classes were in
furiated. In 1855 Louis XI established
a five per cent tax upon sales of articles
at wholesale. He was later frustrated in
his attempt to collect a tax upon all
sales Of commodities. A general sales
tax was also introduced by Sully in 1897,
but revoked in 1902 because of popular
resistance"
Unsuccessful attempts we're made by
the ultra-rich during and after the Civil
War to pass a general sales tax through
Congress.
Doctor Buehler says on page fourteen
of his book in discussing recent efforts
to fasten a general sales tax on the poo
pie of this country: 1T was the funda-
mental objective of the movement fol-
a general sales tax to tighten the tax
burdens Of the wealthier classes of So
ciety. Probably those who would gair
the most from the enactment of a gen.
eral sales tax were the sponsors of the
idea, the business interests of the nation
Instead of the income tax and the profit
taxes, which were largely paid by a few
wealthy individuals, a general sales taS
would be adopted which would be passec
on largely to the millions of the nations
consumers"
on page 23l OF MS book, Doctor Bueh.
Ter gives a table showing that 10000, 0Ot
people in this country are on a STANDARD
Of living below the comfort level and ye'
these advocates Of a general sales tai
would tax these 5000, 600 unfortunate
citizens on the purchases of their barr
necessities in order that the rich man.
income tax might be less. They art
willing to lower the already deplorablt
living standards of these rs, GOO, 600 men
women and children.
A general sales tax is unjust to thu
extreme Of taking money from thosI
who are objects of charity. It takes thu
pennies dropped into the tin cup of tht
blind beggar on the street corner. Whei
the shades of evening come and thu
grandchild says to the blind beggar, Il
is time to o home They start dow
the street to the hoyel they call homI
and on the way stop to purchase a Httl,
coffee and other things to eat. Unde.
the consumption tax system advocate,
by the ultra-rich, the government take
toll from the pennies of this bin,
beggar.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

A report of II job at Cut Bank and
Shelby was given by the business repre-
sentatives for the Engineers and Labor
ers who went to those towns and found
that work on the bridge at Cut Bank
had not started as yet, and from all re-
ports it is due to a shortage of labor. The
two Jobs at Shelby; one on the water
tank and the other on the water main,
are just starting with only two union
men on the job. All these jobs can
and should be manned by union mem
bers. All the contractors are willing
to sign the Building Trades agreement
if the crafts can give them any labor
On motion the report was accepted as
progressing.
The soldiers committee reported on a
short meeting held last Monday evening
and the principal subject was in regard
to a soldiers hospital for the state.
Motion made and carried that the re-
port be accepted and the committee con
tinued.
The Jones Market committee reported
no further action as there had not been
any communication from the Butchers
local.
The auditing committee reported that
they had audited the books and found
everything in order with a balance Of
$43784 on hand. On motion the report
was accepted.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Wanted for u. S.
Civil Service Jobs

Occupational therapy aides are being
sought for government hospitals to assist
in the program Of treatment for disabled
soldiers. the United States Civil Service
Commission has announced. No written
test is required for this examination and
there are no age limits. Salary range
is from 1870 to $2.433 a year, including
overtime. and positions will be located in
army hospitals and veterans admins
ration facilities throughout the United
States. Requirements for these positions
are outlined in announcement No. 321.
The commission has also announced
an examination for arithmetical clerk.
for appointment in Washington, D. C.,
only. at S / 1870 and $3.50 a year, in
Guiding overtime. There is no maximum
age limits, but applicants must be at
least 10 years old and must pass a writ
ten test, part Of which will consist of
problems in arithmetic. No experience
is required for the 81, $40 positions. Ap-
plicants for the s2,190 positions must
have had two years of office experience,
one of which has involved arithmetic
computations, unless appropriate educa-
ton is substituted for the experience.
There are no closing dates for these
examinations. Applications will be ac-
cepted by the United States Civil Service
Commission, Washington 25, D. C., until
further notice.
Announcements and application forms
may be obtained from the commissions
local secretary, MI. P. H. Pohlman, at
Butte, Mont, or from the United States
Civil Service Commission, Washington %,
D. c. Persons using their highest skills
in war work should not apply. Federal
appointments are male in accordance
with War Manpower Commission policies
and EMPLOYMENT sterilization programs.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
News Of Great Falls
Building Trades Council
Meeting of April 20, 1914.
Communications

~-~~NAN6 Va 4ARAAA eNf AoAAs
Communications
Minutes Of the Cascade County Trades
& Labor Assembly we're read and filed.
From the Carpenters Local No. 286
advising that the Nichols Cabins are on
the unfair list Of the carpenters and
that they have a bill of expense of 500
against them. Motion made and car
ried that the council concur in their
action. From the Carpenters Local No.
286 in response to u request for an
estimate of employment conditions in
regard to that local. Letter filed for
future reference. From the Painters
Local No. 26O advising that Sherwin
williams Co., Acme White Lead Co.,
John Lucas Co. and Lowe Bros. Co. are
all unfair paints and cannot be used by
members of the Painters local. Motion
made and carried that these companies
be carried on u unfair list and that
the Walsh-Anderson company be notified
as to the unfairness of these companies.
From the Electrical Workers Local No.
1872 enclosing check for S7.2O to cover
Building Trades cards and per capita
tax on 10 members for the second quar-
ter of 1914. Letter filed.
From the Women's Field Army of the
American Society for the Control of
Cancer, Inc, with reference to a dona-
ton. Motion made and carried to con-
4ribf4ta c5 m 70 fhie oo1en
From the Carpenters Local No. 286
regarding their action against Charles
Huss. Letter filed.
From the Engineers Local No. 377 re-
garding n|on-union men working for the
Montana State Highway department and
asking that a committee from the Build
ing Trades investigate the situation.
Motion made and carried that we comply
with their request.
From the Construction and General
Laborers' Local No. 273 stating that their
local had declared Frank Smith, pro-
prietor of the State Bar, unfair and
that a bill of expense of $40 had been
placed against him. Motion made and
carried that the council concur in their
action.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
MURRAY OFFERS 9
POINT PROGRAM
FOR LABOR MEET

WASHINGTON 49, CFP) A point
suggested agenda Tor the world labor
conference in London, June S, was sub
mitted to Sir Walter Citrine, secretary
of the British Trades Union Congress,
April II. by CLIO Pres. Philip Murray.
Murray's letter grouped the CLIO pro-
posals under two headings: furtherance
of the Allied wal effort and postwar re-
construction,
Under the first he advocated complete
interchange Of ideas and suggested
methods for achieving the maximum pro-
duction of war material and the fullest
mobilization of the resources Of the
United Nations"
He also advocated policies in territory
r~eoccupied in the coming land offensive
to help in "mobilizing the support Of
the liberated people in the war effort
Murray said these included the imme-
date establishment of the freedom of
speech, press and assembly, religion, Pc
litical association and the organization
o flabor unions; and formation of gov
ernments supported by the people.
Under postwar reconstruction the CLIO
chief urged full rights for all peoples
regardless of size or race, creed or color
to the -Four Freedoms plus the chance
for each nation to develop its domestic
economy to provide a decent standard
of living for the people.
A second point called for the elimina-
ton of every phase Of Nazism, fascism
or Japanese militarism" in occupied and
enemy nations coupled with the right Of
the people to elect their w officials.
Adequate social security, housing,
medical care and education were listed
along with financial aid to rebuild dew
astated areas.
Another major point in Murray's pro-
gram called for the "cementing OF firm
unity among the United Nations to as
sure continuity Of peace, equal access to
raw materials and International mar
kets'' including measures to end inter
national cartels seeking to restrict pro-
duction or the full development Of do
nestle and international trade"
In this connection Murray wrote
organized labor must undertake the
primary responsibility Of making certain
that no conditions be permitted to arise
which may lay the basis for any wars
among the nations of the world"
AS a final point he suggested estab-
lishment Of an international trade
union movement with participation on
the part of the labor organizations Of all
of the United Nations, and, after victory,
from all other nations desiring to so
participate"
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
WHO E MONEY!

From somewhere in New Guinea comes
this item: A finance officer at n
camp keeps several thousand dollars in
currency in his desk drawer. No guard
is kept on duty and nc money has ever
been missing.
But in the very same camp, a small
amount of medicinal whiskey is stored in
a hut over which one officer and two
armed men stand guard "a hours a day.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

tires and other rubber products from
petroleum and c~oal-tar was released,
April IA, by the U. S. Bureau of Mines
for free showings.
Running % minutes, the picture is
available for short-term loans to labor
unions and other organizations by appli-
cation to the Bureau of Mines Expert
ment Station, 1900 Forbes street, Pitts
burgh 10, Pa. Applications should state
borro~sr is equipped to show 16 nm
sound fling.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Who Said Sales Tax
Was Fair?

Continued From Page One)
budget. The Spanish economists of the
time do not tire of calling attention TO
the enormities and the unfortunate c
nomic consequences of the general sales
tax"
THE masses were oppressed by the
general sales tax for centuries and conf
merce and industry were seriously him
dered by its excessive exactions. Adam
Smith condemned the general sales tax
as an important element in the economic
decay of Spain. The hateful tax was
finally discontinued in the early nine
tenth century"
During the days of the inquisition
Spain attempted, but without success, to
carry the general sales tax into the
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

Ripley and Alvin Westdal appointed On
committee.
Don Ripley and R. j. Scovil were
unanimously elected to the executive
board in accordance with new constitu-
ton.
Present Steinmetz reported on the
soldier vote and it was noted that it is
desirable that the Supreme Court should
not tamper with the vote law merely
define it.
President Steinmetz told Of the i'm
portance of the textbook commission in
the state. The ex-officio members in
clude the Governor, attorney general
superintendent Of public instruction and
secretary of state. Ten others are ap-
pointed.
JOHN EVANKO, IT.. Sec'y.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
News Of The Cascade
Trades Assembly
Meeting of April q, 1914.
Communications

MeeJlng OF ApTI Il 1871.
Communications
From the Painters advising that sher-
win Williams Co, Acme White Lead Co,
John Lucas Co., and Lowe Bros. Co. are
all unfair paints. Motion that unfair
paints be carried in minutes.
From James F. O'Connor, Burton K.
Wheeler and Mike Mansfield acknowledge
ing our letter asking for continuation Of
price control and extension Of public
housing. Filed.
From the Teamsters that Rcu's Taxi
cab has been placed on their unfair list.
On motion referred to grievance COM
mittee.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Library Assistants and
Dietitians Wanted for
Civil Service Jobs

The United States Civil Service Com
mission is seeking library assistants at
S1,752 and 1870 a year, including over
time pay, for federal jobs in Washington
d. c.. AMI throughout the United States
Those appointed at s1,752 will do o
tine library work and will need no pre-
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

The matter Of the Shannon Construc-
ton company was against brought to
the attention of the council and as they
do not seem TO be making any prepara-
lions to move a motion was made and
carried that the previous Shannon COM
mittee be again asked to act and notify
Mr.. Shannon that we would expect them
to be moved before next Thursday or
other action would have to be taken.
Good and Welfare
AS this is the goth Of April the matter
of second quarterly buttons was brought
to the floor. After considerable discus
sion the matter was laid over until the
next meeting night.
E. R. BRTTTEN, Sec. Treas.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Committee Reports

Auditing committee showed actual cost
balance Of s666.64 as Of April 1, 1914.
On motion report was accepted and
placed on file.
Motion that 100 copies Of pamphlet
Defeat Free Enterprise Propaganda be
ordered. Carried and so ordered.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

Average life Of a dollar bill, they say,
is n year.
In these days Of soaring living costs
that's a miracle.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Ward Stockholders
Claim Gross
Mism9naOement

Continued From Page One)
Of the National War Labor Board, the
action which caused the stoppage."
The two proposed for election to the
board are Sara Southall of international
Harvester Co.'S personnel division a
member of the Presidents Committee on
Fair Employment Practices, and Harold
Swift of Swift & Co., chairman Of the
University Of Chioago's board.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Film on Synthetic Rubber
Offered Free to Unions

WASHINGTON-CFP)-A new 166 nm
sound movie, synthetic Rubber" por-
~traying the phenomenal production Of
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
News Of The Silver Bow
Trades & Labor Council

"a AhA NAAA "a teAA ~ AAA6AA hAAANAtAA va
the OPA was the attraction of the Coun-
ell meeting last Tuesday. It is covered
in another article.
Gardner made a motion to have the
Council write to Montana's congressional
delegation to extend the price control
act for at least two years after the war
is over. It carried and Vawter was
instructed to write senators and con-
gressmen.
A communication from the legislative
committee of the CIO at Washington
asking the unions to send letters to the
men in the Armed forces and to the
senators and Representatives supporting
the OPA wal %concurred in.
A Communication from the National
Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax ask
ing the unions to demand of Congress
that a vote be had on resolution No. z
was concurred in and Secretary Vawter
instructed to write letters asking our
senators and congressman to help bring
the anti-poll tax bill or the floor.
A communication signed by Sam
spiegel from the Silver Bow County
Council for Progressive Political Action
asking that representatives be sent to a
meeting to be held at the Miners Union
hall Sunday, April 30, at 2 p. m. was
concurred in and delegates named to
represent the council were Charles Gard
ner, Sam spiegel, James Jepson and
Steve Harvey.
Babcock of the Miners reported on a
meeting with the committee from the
sheepherders. Mr.. Babcock stated that
he advised the committee from the
S~heepherders to write to President Green
asking for a charter but also c|autioning
the sheepherders that they should ac-
quire sufficient names Of prospective
members in order to secure the charter.
Gardner stated that should this develop
into an earnest effort the AFL should
be interested enough to send an organ
izer into Montana to perfect the organi-
cation.
Oscar Hills of the Miners announced
that a meeting of the Veterans Joint
Advisory Committee will meet Friday
evening at the Miners Union hall.
1t was reported that an effort is being
made to have Paul V. McNutt, head OF
the War Manpower Commission, come to
Butte and hold a round table conference
on the labor shortage in Butte and
other Montana cities. 1t was brought
out that the regional office at Denver
had suggested a demonstration or show
to be held here at which time Mr., Nc
Mutt would speak. While the unions are
not adverse to the show they would
rather have conference so that refer
ais, statements Of availability, issued by
the unemployment service and freezing
of jobs could be thoroughly thrashed out
It was explained that John Gross of the
Regional war Man Power Commission
would be in Missoula Monday. 1t was
not stated whether he would speak al
the CLIO convention or not.
M 81
Mike Mullholand, state senator from
Silver Bow county, made a short talk
complimenting officials of the OPA or
their splendid description Of price contro
operations.
. q .
Clarence E. Blewett acted as secretary
in place of MI. Vawter who was busy II
affairs of the Clerks Union.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Dramatic Calendar
WHERE TO co
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in Arabia
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cOMING-"Lost Horizon"
PARK
NOW PLAYING-"steel Against the
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FRIDAY-sATURDAY-"silver Spurs
and 1.-TWO Senoritas from CHICAGO
Chapter y Adventures Of the Fly
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SUNDAY -MONDAY -'Talk Of the
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TUEspAY-THURSDAY You Belong
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COM1NG-"Dumbo."
AMERICAN
~EDNE6DA IbOtN9DAAf @AI|AA
AND SATURDAY -"Sweet Rosie
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Also Memphis Belle"
SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY
White Cargo and Iceland" Also
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THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATUR-
DAY-"Higher and Higher and
Rockies in Burma Fox news.
SUNDAY. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WE'D
NEsDAY-"A Guy Named joe and
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Montana labor news., 1944-04-27
Good and welfare

Motion that Mines and Metals COM
mittee be appointed. Leo Stewart, Les
lie Culiton, Austin Thompson, Don
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

Clarence E. Blewett acted as secretary
in place of Mr.. Vawter who was busy in
affairs of the Clerks Union.
Montana labor news., 1944-04-27

Mike Mullholand, state senator from
Silver Bow county, made a short talk
complimenting officials of the OPA on
their splendid description Of price control
operations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
NOTICE TO
 MARINERS

The following special information to mariners has been issued by District Coast Guard Officer J. H. Jensen
 Signals for aid of aircraft in distress-The attention of all navi- gators of surface vessels is called to the procedure which will be fol- lowed by aircraft of United States naval squadrons when an aircraft is forced down at sea, in order that assistance may be rendered as quickly as possible:
 An aeroplane will fly several times across the bow of the nearest surface vessel, opening and closing the throttle, and then will fly in the direction of the aircraft in dis tress. The signal will be repeated until the ship has acknowledged by following the aeroplane. If pos sible, the aeroplane will remain in sight of the surface vessel until the latter sights the aircraft in dis tress. All aeroplanes will resort to use of available pyrotechnics as necessary to attract the attention of surface vessels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
DOWN TWICE IN
 1 ROUND, RUFFIN
 I5 GIVEN DRAW

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-Bobby Ruff fin, fancy-f fighting 137 pounder ot Long Island City, got up off the canvas twice last night to earn a draw with Johnny Greco, of Mon- treal, in thrill-packed 10 roundel in Madison Square Garden
 Ruffin, who was voted the win her by the referee, was down for the count of two and seven in a hectic seventh round, but came back strong and finished the stronger of the two fighters. Sal Baryolo, of Boston, put on an artistic display of boxing skill to gain the unanimous decision defending his National Boxing Association featherweight cham pionship against rugged Whistlin Willie Roach of Wilmington, in a 15-round bout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
BROWNIES HAVE PARTY

Brownies of Troop Number II yesterday afternoon were guests at a party given in the Legion Dugout by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
 Sorority members presented the young guests with fruit and candy filled stockings, and each Brownie received a gift from one of her troop.
 Christmas cookies were provided by mothers, with the sorority furn- ishing colorful and delicious punch A Christmas tree, gaily decorated was a gift of the U. s. Forest Service.
 Those in charge of arrangements for the party were Mrs. G. A. Bel ford, Mrs. Ruth Dunlap and Mrs Fred Paul.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
ELECTION OFFICIALS
 NAMED LAST NIGHT

Election officials for the Decem- Der 27 special election were named at the City Council meeting last night as follows
 Precinct One Judges Mrs. William Byington Mrs. Edwin Sutton, Mrs. Sam Feldon. Clerks Mrs. Harold Smith and the Rev. Willis Booth.
 Precinct Two-Judges Mrs. Bert Lybeck, Mrs. c. B. Rice, Roy Gill lespie. Clerks: Mrs. Earl Hunter, Mrs. Esther OLaughlin.
 Precinct Three - Judges: Mrs. Gudmund Jensen. Mis. H. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF MEMORIAL CHURCH
 HOLDING SALE TODAY

This afternoon the Missionary So- ciety of Memorial Church is spon- soring a luncheon, fancy sewing and embroidery sale.
 The public is cordially invited to this benefit sale being held in the church recreation hall. Mrs. Ing wald Andersen and Mrs. Amy James are serving on this committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16
DIVORCE ACTION

A suit for divorce was filed yes terday by Jane c. Pege against Will liam J. Pege, charging incom- patibility. 9f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16

Porter, Mrs. TS. H. Burns. Clerks. Mrs. Albert Carlson, Grant Bald win.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16

Sgt Henry Zaleski was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital yesterday after receiving medical treatment there since Tuesday evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-16

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