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The Nome nugget., 1944-07-31
WAR LABOR SURVEY

With another important survey under way our labor is getting its just atten- tion.
 The War Labor Board is planning to cooperate fully with both the laborer and the employer, inasmuch as they will bring about the system whereby the men who wish to work will be notified of the location of jobs, and the employer mo- tified of available help. .ss~.
 Much can be saved in this way in time and money, both to the employer and employee, as there will not be the time lost in searching for work, particularly where the type of service is not required,
 The type of laborer who follows the mining industry, will find the work in Alaska seasonal, and most of the labor CTS will necessarily be transient.
 A limited number of the employees of the various mining concerns in the Ter ritory will be of permanent nature.
 Thus if the plan works, laborers will not have to take a chance with a Hast dollar" to go to some strange area to apply for work.
 The War Labor Board agency near his home will be able to tell him just where he can find the kind of work he is best able to do.
 That last thought is quite important.
 A man should try to find the type of work he is best able to do, as there will be necessarily more workers than in- dustry can use, and those best fitted for the work will get the jobs, and be able to keep them.
 Naturally, each and every one wants to have sufficient to keep body and soul together, and to be free to work and play, and to enjoy life, and to help others do likewise, in our postwar era.
 There is only one way in which strife and terrible struggle for existence can be avoided, and that is through 100 per cent cooperation, between labor, capital and government agencies.
 The government agencies which now control labor and industry hold the re- sponsibility for the change-over to peace time operation, and can, to great extent alleviate the hardshipS which followed World War l. Planning for coopera- tive and definitely workable system of changeover must be the primary objec- tive today, so we will not find ourselves in boat on the sea of uncertainty, with the oars leaking. "4
The Nome nugget., 1944-07-31
LADIES AID TO MEET IN DEXTER FRIDAY

The Federated Ladies Aid are to be entertained at Dexter by Mrs. Ole Hay and Mrs. Bud Leh- man this coming Friday The la dies are to meet at the parsonage at 11:30 a. m, from where trans portation will be available We hope as many as possibly can will come.-Helen Olsen, secretary.
The Nome nugget., 1944-07-31
WAR PRODUCTION PLANS

According to Maury Maverlck, the WIPE Smaller War Plants Chairman, Alaska need not worry about postwar re-conversion, as the industries of Alas ka have not been altered to mak way for war effort, but merely set aside for the duration or until released by the board
 For one thing, Alaska must keep In mind the prospect of much greater population following the war, and the fact that present industrial set-ups do not allow for the increase.
 Alaska is blessed with few natural industries such as mining, fishing, lum- Der, agriculture and furs, and with an abundance of natural scenery and last frontier spots, to the satisfaction of any and all who like out-of-doors work and play.
 A small industry, confined to the Ma tive population of the Territory is ivory carving, and fur sewing, to great extent controlled by the Interior Department s Bureau of Indian Affairs, and which is supervised by the government teachers in the various villages of Alaska
 MT. Maverick seems to think that the industry as a whole could be increased by mass production methods, and that the prices of the finished product be low cred, in order to encourage more tourist trade to Alaska It might be possible but would the art die out for want of origi- nality or individuality in Native carv- ings.
 An artist portraying his interpreta- tions on canvas could not be sold on the idea of mass production in original paint ings.
 A model or an original work neces- sarily has a greater cost, therefore it should be termed in the art class, and classified and priced accordingly
 Plans between different branches of the government and business bureaus and chambers of commerce should at all cost be co-ordinated, in order to make the postwar change-over as smooth and as quick as possible.
 With the War Production Board plan ming the industrial angle, and the War Labor Board planning the labor pro- gram there should be complete coop eration and coordination of effort to- ward the goal, that must eventually be attained, to preserve the right of men to work, that his family be free from want
Evening star., 1944-02-24

,ocratic nomination for . fourth
term, even If he come out right now.
announces his candidacy and starts
his campaign In the open.
Memphis Commercial Appeal lin.
dependent):
Judged by the vehemence
with which he spoke 1t seemed
almost that Senator Barkley
was Kidding himself Of things
long obnoxious to him, and which
could no longer be kept from spill
ing over. No doubt, because OF the
serious effect the break will have on
party solidarity in presidential
election year, every effort will BE-
made to effect a reconciliation, but
on a basis of what the Senator
said yesterday it seems out Of the
question.
The ,fed-up Senator Barkley
may, indeed, have wrecked the New
Deal of which he was so long an
ardent exponent.
IF it be that he has earned,
through his courageous action Of
yesterday, regardless of what may
happen to the tax veto. the ever
lasting gratitude of every American
who reveres constitutional govern
ment.", II.
Evening star., 1944-02-24

tives, we have always tried to ac-
commodate our views so as not to
offend the other whenever we could
consicentiously do so. But neither
Iof us can expect the other to 60
further"
The only comment of Vice Presi-
dent Wallace, who presided during
the speech, was that Senator Bark
ley was a very dear friend" and
that the President is very dear
friend also"
Republicans were jubilant, but
took noncommittal stand for the
most part. Democratic spokesmen
at their committee headquarters
here, in the absence of Chairman
Robert E. Hannegan. found some
satisfaction In that the break oc-
Cured now rather than six months
from now. In other words, they
hope the people will have forgotten
by election time.
Senator Overton, Democrat, OF
Louisiana said the effect of Senator
Barkley's action will place in jeop-
ardy Roosevelt's denomination as
President at the next Democratic
national convention" but Senator
Guffey, Democrat, of Pennsylvania
remarked, Nothing will stop the re-
nomination and election OF
Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth
term"
The Kentuckian told reporters
yesterday he was utterly indiffer-
ent" to the political consequences
of his blast at the veto message.
i The Presidents telegram to Senator
Barkley was reminiscent of similar
letter that figured in the Senator s
1897 election as majority leader
Addressing him as Dear Alben,
the President publicly gave him
the administrations support The
President again supported him
in his successful Kentucky election
fight In 1888 against Senator Al
bert B. Happy" Chandler. who
received his present seat in a later
election,
Evening star., 1944-02-24

hand at the conclusion OF the
speech, it was apparent that con-
troll Of the Senate from now until
the November elections will rest In
the hands of Republicans and the
Democrats who joined hands with
him in accepting the challenge
made by the President in his veto
message.
The effects will be felt at the
Democratic convention. Barkley's
words may mark a historical turn
ing point in the history Of this Ma
ton. 1t may affect the postwar
events.
The Baltimore Sun independent
Democratic):
Mr.. Roosevelt let his resentment
get the better Of his judgment in his
veto message on the tax bill, and as
result he has aroused passions Of
such intensity in the Congress that,
| for the moment, at least, the
merits of the controversy are OBJ
scured. -
Not often in the history OF that
body tthe Senate) has so patient
so long suffering, SO faithful a
henchman of the administration In
power as Mr.. Barkley turned SC
bitterly against his acknowledged
leader. Never before, so far as we
can recall, have party lines beer
so completely obliterated in the re-
sponse. 1t may we'll be thai
we have just witnessed a moment
that will be climactic in the history
of our representative government.
Ohio State Journal Republican
at Columbus:
The sensational break between
President Roosevelt and his party
leader in the Senate, Alben w
Barkley. resulting from the unpre.
cedentedly slurring and insulting
veto message Of the day before, will
do more than anything else coulo
have done to emphasize the struggle
OF Congress to maintain itself as q
self-respecting and functioning
branch of our republican form OF
| government.
] Cincinnati Enquirer independent
Democratic)
The political effects OF the break
probably will be overestimated
Senator Barkley is can.
didate for reelection this year
and it would be foolish to suppose
that he will essay complete divorce
from his administration leaning.
and support. However, his display o.
some independence may attract Il
him the support of many Kentuck,
Democrats who felt in the past h,
was too much a creature Of tn,
White House.
| We are not gladdened by thi.
strife. But If the incident serves t.
impress upon Mr.. Roosevelt ,
greater appreciation Of the co-or.
dinate functions, and a more whole.
some respect for congressional inde-
Evening star., 1944-02-24
Republican Senators
Reported Unanimous
For Overriding Veto
Ry the Associated Press

Republican Senator'S were de-
scribed as unanimously in favor OF
overriding President Roosevelts tax
bill veto after an informal canvass
today in conference called to
choose officers of the Senate minor
ity.
Senator McNary of Oregon was
reelected without opposition as
minority leader and Senator White
LOT Maine, who has been acting leader
In Senator McNary's absence, due to
illness, was elected formally to that
post.
The Republicans named Senator
Vandenberg of Michigan as confer
ence vice chairman, Senator Wherry
lof Nebraska as party whip and
authorized appointment of a nine
member committee in the first full
reorganization of the minority since
1886. Senator Burton of Ohio was
chosen secretary Of the conference
to complete the party organization
Senator Vandenberg said discus
sion showed sentiment was unani-
nous in favor OF overriding the
veto" which yesterday led to the
resignation OF Senator Barkley as
majority leader.
Senator Barkley's action, Senator
Vandenberg said, is viewed by the
Republicans as lending interesting
color to the new independence day
on Capitol Hill" No attempt was
made, however. to pledge COP
Senators to vote to override the
veto.
Senator Vandenberg was author
lied to name the steering commit
tee to chart party legislative policy
The conference directed that q
message be sent to Senator McNary
who Is recuperating in Florida from
an operation, informing him of his
reelection as conference chairman
and floor leader.
Senator Vandenberg, as spokes-
man for the conference, described
1t to reporters as "warmup for
1945."
Evening star., 1944-02-24

gin of one vote, whereas he now
is the unanimous choice of his as
sociates
When reporter asked Sena tor
McKellar If Senator Barkley be-
came the leader of Senate Demo-
Gratis rather than of the admins
tration, the Tennessean replied:
II would rather not answer that.
Every person can have his own
opinion"
When Senator Barkley entered the
conference he was greeted by an
outburst of applause and, rebel
cheers. To man, the assembled
Democrats arose and gave him a
rousing ovation before the door was
closed for the executive session.
Senator Barkley's logged insist
ence on resigning was taken as an
indication of the gravity of his
break with Mr.. Roosevelt over the
Chief Executives tax bill veto.
The majority leader told the Sen
ate yesterday he was quitting to
save his "self-respect." but Mr..
Roosevelt was prompt in intenven-
ing to prevent a permanent breach
between him and the man who has
represented the administration in
the Senate for the last seven years.
Telegram to Dear Alben."
In his telegram addressed to Dear
Alben" and personally delivered at
the Senator's home at 2l0l Con-
necticut avenue NV. last night by
Stephen Early, the Presidents Sec
retary, Mr.. Roosevelt declared that
he had no intention In his veto mes
sage of rejecting on the integrity Of
members of Congress-as Senator
Barkley had charged-and added:
Il sincerely hope that you will not
persist in your announced intention
to resign as majority leader of the
Senate. If you do, however, sin
cerely hope that your colleagues will
not accept your resignation; but If
they do, I sincerely hope that they
will Immediately and unanimously
re-elect you
The break between the President
and the Senate majority leader-a
situation which research indicates
is unusual In American political his
tory - came yesterday afternoon
when Senator Barkley arose to at
tack the veto. He charged that
the language used by the Chief
Executive, particularly his remark
that the measure benefited the
greedy rather than the needy, was
a deliberate and calculated assault
upon the honesty and integrity" OF
Congress. 20
"Other members may do as they
please" the Kentuckian shouted. Il
do not propose to take this unjus-
tifiable attack lying down"
Through Carrying Banner"
He then announced that he was
through carrying the banner of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt"
In bis telegram to the Kentuckian
Mr.. Roosevelt took particular note
of Senator Barkley,s feeling that
the veto message had constituted
an attack on the integrity of Con-
gress.
Such, you must know, was not
my intention" the President said.
You and may differ, and have diff
fered on important measures, but
that does not mean we question one
another's good faith. In working
together to achieve common objec-
Evening star., 1944-02-24
7 uxes
Continued From First Pase5

so far as the average citizen is con-
cerned. is that the new revenue bill
undoubtedly now will become law.
This will raise the Government
wartime income above s42 .000. .000.-
900 annually. The statute would
provide
/. An increase in individual in
come taxes of 1864 300 ,00o
2. Much higher excise levies on
so-called luxuries, including a boost
in the liquor tax from $6 to 50 a
gallon. effective April /. The new
excise levies will yield an additional
81 .051 800 900.
Postal Rates to Go Up.
y Postal rates boosted in several
categories, to the extent of 500 ,900.-
000 However, the out-of-tow let
ter rate remains at 3 cents.
4. The social security payroll tax
frozen at ! per cent for employer
and employe, instead of rising to
per cent each. This provision was
a principal irritant to Mr. Roosevelt.
5. Numerous changes. in the. war
contracts renegotiation law, includ-
ing an amendment which opens the
way for contractors to appeal to
the courts for renegotiations they
consider unfair.
6. The corporation excess profits
tax is raised from 80 per cent to 95.
The measure embodies no in
crease in corporation normal taxes.
There is no sales tax. i
! Individual income tax changes
would not affect the 1943 returns
due March Is. Henceforth, how
ever, taxpayers would not be al.
lowed the customary 10 per cent
credit for earned income, nor would
they be allowed to make deductions
in income tax computations for
Federal excise taxes they have paid.
The Victory tax, which Mr. Roose-
welt termed a clumsy" tax, be-
comes a fat 3 per cent levy on in
dividual income over 1924 a year,
without regard for family status.
Labor Unions Would Report.
Labor unions. farm co-operatives
and other organizations not sub
iect to income tax would be required
to make annual financial statements
to the Treasury.
Playboy and householder, socialite
and factory hand would be called
on to share the new excise tax load.
The levy on cabaret charges rises.
under the bill, from to 80 per cent.
Cosmetics. furs. luggage and most
Ijewelry would bear a 20 per cent
sales tax. The rate on railroad
tickets and local telephone service
would 60 up from 10 to Is per cent.
Evening star., 1944-02-24
BorkIey's Revolt
Is Feature News
In London Press
y the Associated Press.

LONDON, Feb. 24.-Senate Ma-
tority Leader Barkley's resignation
was announced under big 'front.'
page headlines in London morning
papers today.
Roosevelt Faces Grave Crisis on
Home Front" said one. Another
was: Democrat Rages at F. D. r.
There was no editorial comment
but lengthy news stories contained
such statements as news Of his ster
brought home to millions Of Ameri-
cans the gravity of the political
situation" and "Barkley's action will
have far-reaching repercussions in
the presidential election"
Evening star., 1944-02-24

go into the record as one of the
notable incidents in our legislative
history.
Boston Herald Republican,
The dramatic resignation yester-
day Of Senator Barkley Of Kentucky
as majority leader reveals again
the wide and widening split in the
Democratic party. The opposition
has now gone SO far that opposition
to the Presidents domestic policies
is just as pronounced among the
nominal New Dealers as among the
Republicans in and out of Con-
gress.
Boston Post tDemocratic)
When President Roosevelt, in his
veto message of the $2,315 600, ,0OC
tax bill, dubbed the bill Relief, not
for the needy, but for the greedy,
he used language which was GER
talnly not temperate and certainly
not necessary.
The Presidents quick wire to Sem
ator Barkley may calm the
storm momentarily. The only pleas
ure that can be derived will be de.
rived by our enemies =.
Los Angeles Times Republican,
AS a dozen votes have shown, Mr.
Roosevelt had already lost contro
IN Congress on most close and con.
troversial domestic questions. If tn,
results Of this latest clash are wha
they now seem likely to prove MI
Roosevelt will 90 into his campaig,
for re-election-if he does-at odd
with larger percentage OF Congress
than any President has ever been.
Pittsburgh ost-Gazette dnde
pendent Republican,
The bitterness with which Sen
ator Alben w. Barkley split will
President Roosevelt over the ia,
bill veto shows that the con
gressional revolt will cut ever
deeper than any one had feared
If Dear Alben" can no longer sup
port The Chief . then the riff
between the executive and legisla.
tive branches of our Government
has deepened into a chasm.
The tax bill, as drafted by Congress
was nothing to be proud of
but the President. for reasons of hi.
own, would not accept the judgmen
OF Congress, which, under the Con.
stitution. Is empowered ito lay ant
collect taxes" Those reasons. W,
believe. are political. In choosing t.
stir up political fight over taxes a
this critical time. therefore, he wa
picking the issue on which he vii
battle for reelection regardless O
its consequences to the war effort.
Atlanta Constitution Demo
cratic):
From the moment Barkley,s fu
rious words began, the die had bee,
cast.
From the moment the Republi
cans and most Of the Democrati
party members rushed to shake hi
Evening star., 1944-02-24
American Press Halls BorkIey Challenge to President

pendence, It will have helped all
around.
Cleveland Plain Dealer dndepend-
ent Democratic):
The resignation of Senator Bark
ley as majority leader Of the Sem
ate, followed by the disclosure that
his Democratic colleagues are de-
termined to re-elect him, marks the
end of White House domination of
Congress, In many quarters the
sensational developments on Capitol
Hill are regarded as forecasting the
collapse of the New Deal.
Houston TEX Post dnderendent
DemocraD:
The most staggering one-man
blow dealt the Roosevelt admins
tration since James A. Farley broke
with the President was Senator
Barkley's bitter attack in resigning
as Democratic leader of the Senate
Kansas City Times Independent, :
Senator Barkleys explosive as
sault and his resignation have
brought to a head the whole bitter
controversy between the White
House and Congress. The Bark
| ley revolt is revolt of a loyal
follower OF Mr.. Roosevelt who has
taken endless punishment because
Of his fidelity to the New Deal
leadership. The Presidents veto
was political, rash and impulsive
a calculated assault upon Congress
and designed to create disunity
The President has elected to fight
1t out on the polite ! line.
New Orleans Times Picayune
(DemocraD:
Whether the veto be overridden
or sustained, the Presidents sensa-
tional attack upon the congressional
leaders of his own part ccems fated
to produce permanen. break be-
tween Congress and the Executive
If that is what the President wants
he couldn't have devised a surer
way to bring it about.
The Richmond Times Dispatch
independent Democrat:
A more terrific political detona-
ton than Senator Barkley's resigna
ton as Democratic floor leader has
seldom been heard in the halls oi
Congress, and its repercussions are
sure to be far reaching, The ad-
ministration's whole legislative pro-
gram, to say nothing of Mr.. Roose-
velt's fourth term, are hanging ir
the balance
! In view of the chaotic legislative
and political situation into which
this breach has plunged the Demo
Gratis. there are real grounds fol
wondering whether the fourth tern
is now a certainty, or anywher.
near it.
Portland (Oreg.) Oregonian dnde.
pendent Republican,
The resignation OF Senator Bark
ley marks the most serious breal
between President and COMPRESSION
al supporters since the one in tn
second term of Theodore Roose
welt. Ire in Congress is justl.
drawn.
Senator Barkleys colleagues an
nounced that they will unanimousl
re-elect him Democratic leader 0
the Senate We do not, as in Eng
land, have the conclusive device O
a vote OF confidence in the govern
iment. But by indirection this Wi
be a political party vote of conf
dence in Congress and a vote of lac
Of confidence in the administration
The issue is joined. Apparently Nj
Roosevelt, as Senator Vandenber
has worded it, lis running for re
election on an anti-Congress plat
form.
Denver Post dndependent)
In vetoing the tax bill Presiden
Roosevelt just about committed DO
litical suicide. So violent and so far
reaching are the political repercus
sions of this action that it no longe
is at all certain he can get the Dem
Evening star., 1944-02-24
BurkIey
Continued From First Page,

new ma ajority leader I would like to
consult with the old leader"
A reporter asked if he would con-
tinue to attend White House con-
ferences on the legislative program,
Senator Barkley said:
"Of course; If am invited to at
tend them. will attend
Senator Barkley said he would
reply. possibly this afternoon, to the
telegram President Roosevelt sent
him late yesterday, urging him to
remain as majority leader.
No Prearranged Plan.
Earlier, Senator McKellar said the
Presidents telegram was not mem
toned at the conference. The Ten
nessean described the meeting as
lust an outpouring of the views of
the Senator'S. We did what was
the sincere desire of every one pres
ent, and we acJed without any pre-
vious plan for arrangements, except
that several Senators Joined with
Senator Bailey, Democrat, of North
Carolina, In preparing the resolu-
ton.
Senator McKellar announced that
Senator Barkley's reelection was
voted by an aye and nay ballot. so
there could be no doubt how each
member felt"
He said the vote was unanimous,
with SO Senators taking part. There
are So Democrats In the Senate, and
Senator McKellar said some of the
absentees sent word they wanted to
be recorded for the reelection.
May Aid Party Harmony.
One immediate result of the epi-
sode may be to bring about greater
harmony on the Democratic side
Of the Senate. Observers recalled
that Senator Barley was chosen
leader originally 4ts37 by = mar
Evening star., 1944-02-24
Vote on Tax Bill Veto
House Overrides President by Margin
Of 29o to IS on Revenue Measure

BY the Associated Press.
The following is the roll call vote
by which the House today overrode
President Roosevelt's veto of the tax
bill: