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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

" piled together will pro-
w duce a result of 1881
22S,672, 093, 301 ,419?
might-eadgel- your brains
over this super.problem for the
remainder of your entire life.
Your children might carry on the
work, and your children's chill
dren and their children might
prolong the computations. Yet 1t
is extremely doubtful that the
answer would be found even unto
the fourth generation.
But an amazing new robot
brain unveiled recently at Har-
ward University takes such a
complex problem within its steel
Vitals and comes forth with the
correct multiples in a matter of
three seconds. They are 529,51
939, and 2,903,110,321.
This is but a minor fragment
of the mathematical wonders per
formed by the calculating ma.
chine that is the brain.child OF
Navy Commander Howard Aiken,
Harvard professor on leave-a
mechanical wizard scientists hope
will shed light on the mysteries
of the infinitely great and the
infinitely small universe in which
the earth spins.
Aiken's machine is expected to
open up new fields of research in
all the sciences, especially astron-
omy and physics, and to solve
centuries-old enigmas Of mathe-
mates problems that would
fatigue 20 Einsteins.
For it contains within its 500
miles of wire and 100000 cleo.
trical connections tables for COM
putting numbers related TO the
structure of the cosmos of the
stars as well as the structure
of the tiny atom.
II is in the field of atomic re-
search, however, that the first re-
suits important to mans manner
of living are likely TO come.
So many units of architecture
and their motions are involved in
the elusive atoms that to COM
pute, manually, the numberlesS
relationships between complex
atomic structures would call for
many lifetimes of continued men
tai drudgery.
But Aiken's wonder robot clicks
lightning fashion to arrive at the
\ a matter of more hours. If these
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

Three Girl Experts With a Bat
terry OF Ordinary Calculating
Machines, Plus Albert Einstein
Himself, Would Need Weeks to
Work Out Computations That
the Giant Machine Rattles Off in
Hours. Four Human Generations
Wouldn't BE Able to Finish an
Arithmetical job the Machine
Did in Three Seconds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

atomic relationships can be established in exact
numbers. then perhaps mans longcherished
dream of freeing the atoms energy may become
a realization.
And once this is accomplished, and the lessons
applied, life this planet should progress at
seVen.eague strides.
In the astronomical field it is hoped the ma
chine can achieve measurements hitherto untried
because of the labor of computation.
For instance, the pathways around the sun of
asteroids the minor planets, have never been
traced because, though the principles of calcula-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

A paper tape runs over the drum and contains
coded perforatons which dictate the operation Oh
the machine The holes in the tape are recognized
by mechanical feelers which permit the closure q
the various relays.
THE relays set up the electric circuits necessary
TO the routing of numbers through the plant
and the Initiation of the various procedures The
mechanism is designed 10 advance the control
tape every three-tenths of second.
The time required by the robot for elements
operation is addition satisfaction, threetenthS
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omers measure distances OF the
universe and are considered of ire
mendous significance. But calcu
lating the periods Of star varia-
tons means enormous labor, so
enormous, in fact, that it has never
been fully attempted.
II Harvard'S magic computer
can perform this feat the actual
measurement of the physical uni
verse may some day not too far
distant become fact.
Mighty star clusters in the
Milky Way are in continuous mo-
ton, but the direction and speed
of the stars have never been fully
determined because of the figur-
ing entailed. If the calculator can
crack this nut we will attain a
better idea, perhaps, of how big
and old the universe is and what
its future is likely TO be.
Already Prof. Bart Box, famed
Harvard astronomer, is laying
plans TO use the machine for solu-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

ton are known, the
actual computation is
too difficult even 10
consider. A corps of
mathematicians work
ing "a hours a day for
many years could not
finish the job. IT is
believed the calculator
will succeed where hui
mans fail.
Again, one of the
most important prob
lens in astronomy in
wolves tn @ cepheid
variable stars, which
grow bright and dim
by regular rhythms.
The various rhythms
Of light changes de
pend upon the funda-
mental characteristics
Of each type of star
the temperature, size,
internal pressure and
length of life.
TIL es @ Pickering
candles" help astron.
$4,000, 4N-4 xls.ta,
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and whirls in lightning fashion TO arrive at the
right answers in a matter of mere hours If these
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

ton of these and many other astro-
nomical problems when the war ends.
Aiken's invention is the result ~
six and a half years of gruelling woA
by himself and International Business
Machine Corporation engineers toiling
under the direction of Clair ID. Lake,
pioneer inventor OF accounting ma
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15
BY GOBIND BEHARI LAL
Noted Science Analyst

Nv HHAT two numbers multi
N/ piled together will pro-
w duce a result of 1887
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
CULINARY ALLIANCE
TO HOLD CONVENTION

The state convention of all the unions
comprising the Culinary Alliance will be
held at the Transfers hall on East Park
street, Monday, August IA. Lewis Teddy
is president of the state organization.
The Culinary Alliance comprises all
unions affiliated with the International
Union of Hotel and Restaurant En-
ployes.
Delegates are expected from every
local in the state. Many important
resolutions will be introduced.
The committee in charge of the con-
yention is as follows: Walter Duggan,
Dan Holland, Morris Murica, Jack Col
ligan. George Wade, James Bushell,
Sarah johnson, Val Barry, Bridget Shea,
Lena Mattausch.
Three Butte unions will be represent
ed at the meeting namely, the Women's
Protective Union, the Cooks and Walters
and the Bartenders. The committee
has arranged a very attractive program
of entertainment for all the delegates.
banquet will be held at the Rocky
Mountain cafe at Meaderville Monday
evening at 6 o'clock. Butte people who
wish to attend the banquet are request
ed to call 5758 to purchase guest tickets
Please call on or before August H.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
UNION BANNERS TO
FIGHTING FRONT

WASHINGTON (FP) Union labor's
bright banners, well studded with army
and navy "E" awards for production
excellence, will be carried in spirit soon
to the fighting front in France by spec
ial representatives Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor and the Congress Of In
dustrial Organizations
AFL Pres. William Green and CIO
Pres. Phillip Murray have nominated 8
Representatives each to make the trip
to Europe, the War Department an
nounced here August 2.
Those designated to go to England and
then on to the actual battle areas where
the American and allied troops are
speedily pushing back the Nazis on the
broadening French front are:
AFL: Director of Organization Frank
Fenton; A. L. Wegener, assistant to the
president init. Bro. of Electrical Work
ers and Executive Vice-Pres. Eric Peter
son, Init Assn. of Machinists
Clio: Pres. R. J. Thomas, United
Automobile Workers; Pres. Sherman H.
Dalrymple, United Rubber Workers, and
Sec. Treas David J. Mcdonald, United
Steel workers.
The trip was proposed in order to give
the labor leaders closeup, first-hand
view Of American weapons and war
equipment in action. Several demon
strations of weapons and equipment
have been given in this country, but
this is the first time that organized labor
has been recognized to the extent Of be-
ing invited to see the equipment labor
makes actually in use killing Nazis on
the field.
In its announcement of the journey,
the War Department said the labor lead
ers will have an opportunity to see the
destructiveness of modern war and the
necessity for constant requirements to
sustain our offensives.
After inspecting the fighting front,
the labor group will discuss supply pro-
equipment with army personnel from the
problems and performance of American
CT Joes on the spot through to flight
mechanics of the smooth clicking army
air forces and top ranking generals Of
several commands.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10

D Instigated by the company, its stcoge
employees outfit and native fascist ele-
ments to break the Transport Workers
Union eCIO) on the eve Of the signing
of its contract and to damage the
Roosevelt administration, the strike
was called August / in protest against
the upgrading Of eight Negro porters in
accordance with directive of the
/ Presidents Committee on Fair Employ
ment Practice U. S. troops under orders
from Roosevelt moved in the third
night of the strike after the TWU tried
iunsuccessfully to persuade the men to
go back to work
Atty. Gen. Francis Biddle asked the
FBI to investigate for violation of the
Smith -Connally act after strike leaders,
associated with the old company union,
threatened to continue the strike in de-
fiance of the President and the Army
until the War department gave written
assurance that Negroes would not be up
graded Indicating that no heed VII
be paid to this blackmail War Man
power Commissioner Paul " McNutt
said there would be mo relaxation on
the order which led to upgrading Of the
Negroes.
Work Of the TWU in trying to end
the strike, which seriously crippled wars
production, was praised in a White
House release Of a letter from Chairman
William H. Davis of the National war
Labor Board informing the President
of the WLBs decision to refer the strike
to him. Observers here conceded that
it was largely the work of the union,
aided by other CIO unions and Negro
organizations, which averted another
Detroit race riot here
New evidence that fascist elements
were involved with the company in pro-
noting the strike came with the report
that "Aggie" Campbell, notorious Negro
batter recently expelled from the In
dustrial Union of Marine and Shipbuild-
ing Workers CCIO) at sun Shipbuilding
Corp. on charges Of trying to disrupt the
union, was seen leaving Philadelphia
Transportation company offices several
lllllCo uul lib LAAc Adob No9 VI biAC oVA4hSs
Campbell admitted before a govern
ment hearing several years ago that he
was paid by President Howard Pew Of
sun Oil company, heavy contributor to
the Republican campaign chest, to break
up the CIO. Campbell read extracts
from fascist publications at his trial by
the union.
One of the significant angles in the
case was that the only government off
cial willing to deal with representatives
of the strikers, given no recognition by
any federal agency in the situation, was
Investment Banker Orville H. Bulhtt,
regional director of the War Production
Board
Although every other government
agency refused to see the strike leaders
on the ground that the TWU was the
workers official representative, Bullitt
saw a delegation three times He was
also the only federal war agency head
here or in Washington to oppose federal
intervention to end the strike. In
washington the WPB revealed that
BulHtt had no instructions to intervene
in the strike.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
POLITICAL COUNCIL
LAUNCHES
BROAD PROGRAM

At its regular meeting in the Court
House Thursday evening, the Silver Bow
County Council for Progressive Political
Action adopted a motion to devote a
portion of each weekly meeting to edu-
cational work This program, according
to council officers Glen zorn, j. B.
Garrison and Florence Errson, will not
be the usual type of educational pro-
gram but will be related at all times to
the legislative and political work Of the
I organization
Having as its purpose the election Of
progressive candidates and the enact
ment of progressive legislation, the
council feels that it is absolutely essen
tial to secure concrete and factual in
formation upon which to base its actiW-
ties. What fascism is aiid how it
works" will be the subject Of the first
session This will be followed by the
study Of such problems as the possibih-
ties for new industries and employment
fields in Montana workmen's compen-
sation laws; what farmers and labor
have in common; and the development
Of the Missouri River along the lines Of
the IVA. The statement Of funda-
mental principles and legislative pro-
gram of the Montana Council will pro-
vide the framework around which the
education program will be built.
For each topic a number Of members
will be given the assignment of secur-
ing source material, factual informa-
ton, and various points Of view concern
ing the problem. In each meeting an
attempt will be made to reach an agree
ment and a definite conclusion upon
which the council can base its legisla-
tive and political work.
The general public is invited to at
tend and all labor unions in the county
are being notified of this new develop
n1ent and urged to participate. The
council meets every Thursday at 800 P.
M. in Judge Downey's Court Room.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
TRANSi7, WORKERS RETURN TO JOBS
CONVENTION PROGRAM

preliminary Of the
o preside
IS, A.. M.
of
Singin of tional
nj E
A 0
o will officially the convention
Theatre party lady delegates
hotel Dinner promptly at 600 NJ
Invocation
solo Mary Lou conno Margaret Mullen
ion--Go
P. N A NJ Copper Bowl orchestra
Thursday August II
promptly at $50 NJ Buses to
M.
Birmingham chairman Val
Barry secretary Catherine McNckoB Gertrude Gil
w. L. Bradley John H Drn Lee
vercammen Crawford Jack Cogan L. Bmn J.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
SNEAK PLAY ON
RECONVERSION
BRINGS LABOR RAP

WASHINGTON (FP) Tories in the
U. S. Senate moved swiftly Aug. to
push forward the new weasel-worded
George bill on reconversion, but they
were not allowed to proceed unchalleng-
ed by organized labor.
The Senate finance committee un-
animously reported out the George bill,
now S. 2O5l which its sponsor, Sen.
Walter F. George ID. Ga) calls a
states rights" unemployment compen-
sation measure, and permits the states
to set the pay (s18 to S22 a week. for
iobless veterans and war workers dur
ing the transition period of reconver-
sion.
Under the committees plan the new
George bill is to be brought up in the
Senate on Aug 8, although Sen. Warren
Austin CR. Vt) urged that more time be
spent before taking definite action.
Immediately after the committee act
ed. CIO Pres Philip Murray, in tele-
grams to Majority Leader Alben Barkley
ID. KY and SEN Wallace H. White (R.
Me) the minority chief, said. Unless
congress acts soon America faces the
prospect of mass unemployment and
suffering while this war is still on. The
action Of Senators George and Vanden-
berg (Arthur Vandenberg, Michigan Re
publican) in the finance committee in
reporting the feeble and synthetic
George bill will only confuse the issue
and solve nothing
After urging the two party leaders to
support the Kilgore bill IS 1888 in the
name Of the CIO, Murray said Our
members want action on a real demo-
biization bill which will promote maxi
mum war production full employment
during the transition Of peace time, and
furnish adequate unemployment com
pensation for servicemen and war work
ers. Nothing short Of such a compre-
hensive legislative program will meet the
situation now developing Or satisfy the
American people"
Much along the same line was the
statement of AFL Pres. William Green,
who said Immediate passage of the
Kilgore bill is vital to help provide jobs
and insurance for demobilized service
men and disemployed war workers..I
urge congress to stay in session until
final action can be taken on this basic
legislation"
Voting for the George bill in the fin
ance committee were Sens: George,
Barkley Tom Connally ID. Tex David
L Walsh (Mass.) and George L. RadcIff
d. Md and these Republicans: Van
denberg, James J. Davis (Pa) and owen
Brewster CMe).
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
AFL Party Primed
for Political Action

SAN FRANCISCO. = (FP) = The Old
san Francisco Union Labor party Of the
AFI, long inactive, has been reorganized
and will take an active part in labor IS
campaign to make November victory
day for American voters.
Dan c. Murphy, Web Pressmens
Union. was elected chairman and City
Supervisor Dewey Mead, president OF
the Building Trades Council, vice
chairman.
The party is preparing a record OF all
candidates for office on labor issues and
is considering Endorsement Of specific
candidates. all the way from President
to local offices.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
PAPER, RAG DRIVE
IS SLATED HERE

Butte's next city-wide paper and rag
collection drive will be held on August
26 and 27. Business district collections
will be made on August 26 and the resi-
Dental districts will be canvassed on the
27th. Collections will be made in all
parts of the county, including Melrose,
Silver Bow, Ramsay, Walkerville, Nc
queen Addition and other suburbs.
The Butte high school Silver BIS, an
organization composed of Purple and
White football players of 25 years ago
or more will sponsor the drive for the
vitally-needed war material.
Arrangements for the drive we're
made at an enthusiastic meeting Of the
organization held Friday night at the
Butte Chamber of Commerce at which
time drive leaders were selected.
Alex H. Blewett will be general chair
man Of the program. Edmund Boots"
Dolan was named associate drive chair
man with william P. CWreck) Donnely
and Stanley D. CNdidge) Griffiths, as
sistants to the drive leaders. Special
committee members are Edward F.
Mick Sullivan, publicity; John S. Wulf,
advance contacts: James F. O'Brien,
transportation; DR.. r. r. Duke
Schroeder, refreshments; Edgar j. Wild,
special arrangements, and Walter c.
Freshman, manpower
All funds realized from the paper and
rag drive will be used in construction
Of the permanent plaque to be con-
structed at Butte high school in honor
of former students of the school in the
armed forces.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
UNIONS NO GOOD
OUR PRIZE REAL
life WAR STORY

cpl. Maurice Pratt former spot
welder at the Ford Rouge plant and
member Of Ford Local 600 United
Auto Workers (CIOl, wrote this
remarkable episode to his brothers
1t was first published in Ford Facts
Local 500 publication)
By Cpl. MAURICE PRATT
SOMEWHERE ON THE ITALIAN
FRONT-Unions are no dam good, none
of them. They never were and they
never will be any good said the SER
geant to half a dozen Yanks in the
canteen. tried to stay out of the
argument but when I heard those words
I had to step in. asked if I could get
into the debate
There's no debate said the sergeant
in his mighty voice I'VE all agree-the
unions are no goodp That's where the
battle began.
You're wrong, brother, unions are all
right. I'll defend them anywhere" I
said. 1 told them the way labor had
fought for the common man and the
gains we had won
what about those strikes?" they
asked. I explained how management
provoked a great many Of them and I
cited labor's excellent production rec
ords.
If the unions are so good why don't
they send you something besides that
Ford Facts and a package now and
then?" they sneered.
Then we had to depart for the front
lines around 5 a. m. The order came
through to attack at 7 a. m. In all the
battles I have fought in this was the
worst It was pure hell-shells scream
ing, men bleeding, dying and groaning,
bombs exploding. We won in the end
but at what a price
I lost three of my pals and all Of
the fellows who were arguing with me
about the unions were killed, except
the old sergeant. When the battle was
over and the shooting had died down I
took walk over to the field hospital.
The old sergeant asked me where was
going and if he could walk with me.
I said yes
If I could only have some coffee and
doughnuts right now" wished the tired
sergeant. I was thinking the same
thing but he said it first. When we
got to the hospital we sat down to rest.
And then the miracle happened
A huge truck rolled up right in front
of us and a young Red Cross worker
put her head out of the window shout
ing "Fresh coffee and doughnutsl"
Old sarge smiled all over his face and
was the happiest man in the world.
After we had eaten looked at the truck
more closely-I couldn't believe my eyes.
There. lettered on the side was:
DONATED BY FORD LOCAL 800,
UAW-CIO
Sergeant, sergeantl Come here
quick! Look what MY union did" ex-
claimed. "The coffee and doughnuts
you're eating came in this truck"
Old sarge had preached his last anti
union sermon, because he said in a very
low voice:
81 guess unions are all right after
all"
The corporars letter was the first
,vord the union had received Of its
Clubmobile in action which the union
membership had donated to the Red
Cross, specially equipped to serve cof-
fee and doughnuts to the soldiers-ex-
cept mere brief word that the car had
heen landed somewhere in italy"
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10

INVEST IN vICToRY-lO PERCENT
OF PAY IN WAR BONDS TODAY.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
Townsend Club
TO Hold Social

Townsend Club No. will give a social
Monday evening, August IA, at 8 O'Clock
at the hall at South Arizona street.
President Melvin Dixon will preside.
There will be a musical and social pro-
gram. Refreshments will be served. All
club meetings open to the public.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
Miners Union Ladies
Auxiliary Keno Social

Ladies Auxiliary Miners Union, No. Z,
will sponsor a keno social Monday eve
ming. August IA, in Carpenters hall at
9 o'clock.
All members and friends are urged to
attend by Mrs. Helen Cooke, chairman
Of the social committee.
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10

CHICAGO FP) Illinois Central rail-
road laid off SO Americans Of Japanese
descent to avert strike threatened by
members Of the Bro. Of Maintenance of
way Employees (AFL).
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10
EVIDENCE ACCUMULATES THAT STRIKE WAS
BY FASCIST, COMPANY ELEMENTS

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-(FP) Subway and elevated
trains moving again in Philadelphia August as
5000 transit strikers began returning to work property
now controlled by the u S. government Sporadic fight
ing broke out in barns and terminals strike leaders,
who announced they would continue the strike in defiance
of the government, tried to prevent the from going
back
Montana labor news., 1944-08-10

we cannot go backwards" Gov
Dewey told a recent audience.
That sounds ike the guy was desert
ing his party.