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Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

From the Committee for AFL parti-
cipation in a World Trade Union Fed
Grafton enclosing form for greetings TO
Conference at Paris, France, and ask
ing for financial contributions. On mo-
ton petitions were ordered circulated
and $500 contributed
From VIM Green. asking that all
members Of organized labor communi-
cate with members of Congress by wire
and letter urging them to support the
Unemployment Compensation measure
and the Full Employment Bill, Senate
Bill No. $3.50 On motion letters were
ordered sent our congressional delega-
ton urging passage Of S. b. $780,
From John d. Connor, director OF the
Workers Education Bureau, offering
cooperation in a mid-winter labor in
sttute. Also called attention to the
fact that we had not paid our fee for
affiliation this year On motion referred
to Labor Institute committee
From Perry Melton, asking that we
contribute S. for greetings to Missoula
Trades and Labor Council on occasion
OF their 40th anniversary celebration to-
ward expenses for full page ad to ap-
pear in Treasure State Labor Journal
On motion placed on file
Telegram from the United Christian
Council for Democracy that we wire B.
X. Wheeler and Chairman Pat McCar-
ran OF Senate Judiciary committee to
give approval to H. r. 7, poll tax re-
peal measure. On motion request con
CURED in
Telegram from International Labor
Defense asking that we wire Governor
Coke Stevenson at Austin, Texas, de-
manding executive clemency and free
dom for L. c. Alins. Placed on file
On motion letters were ordered writ
ten our congressional delegation urging
the raising OF income tax exemptions
to l,500 for single persons and $500
for married couples and $500 for each
dependent and expressing opposition to
straight 20 per cent cut in income
taxes for rich and poor alike
Committee Reports
Austin Thompson reporting for the
Laundry Workers committee stated that
strike had been averted by agreement
OF the laundrys and that the new agree
ment is effective as of September 10Th
On motion Laundry Workers commit
tee was discharged with thanks.
John Dusak reported for the commit
tee to meet with the mayor and council
opposing parallel parking and parking
meters.
Harry Henderson reported that Cereal
Workers had been granted wage in
creases in their new agreement just
signed
On motion wires we're ordered sent
our congressional delegation urging the
lifting Of Office of Defense Transporta-
tion regulations Immediately permitting
deliveries instead Of waiting until No
vember lst
Ray Rebal reported that the Typo
graphical Union members had been
granted wage increases amounting to
l4c an hour for day work and 22c an
hour for night work.
On motion committee was ordered ap-
pointed to study the recommendations
Of the Federal Power Commission in
respect to the Montana Power Company
and how they are being carried out
Ray Rebal, Austin Thompson, Leo
Stewart, E H. Richards and L. E Oriet
appointed on Montana Power committee.
JOHN EVANKO, Jr, Sec'y.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

Brother Walter Davidson reported for
the Veterans committee and gave
very fine report.
Brother Ralph McVey asked to be re-
leased from the Veterans committee as
his own organization now meets on
Tuesday and he, therefore, cannot at
tend other meetings on that night. Mo-
ton made and carried that two more
men be appointed to attend the meet
ings in regard to returning veterans.
The county budget committee reported
meeting with Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Hanley and after considerable dis
cussion Mr. Hanley was of the opinion
that the question of defining the matter
would have to go to the Supreme Court
The report was accepted as progressing
and the committee continued.
The committee on the Painters griev-
ance at 505-507 reported meeting with
the owner and that he gas them to
understand that he does and intends to
do all work that he can and that it will
not be long before he can get plenty OF
scabs as he won't pay such high wages
as we ask. The committee recommend
ed that the declaration of unfairness
entered by the Painters be concurred il
and that the owner and property al
505-507 3rd avenue North be declared
unfair Motion to that effect made and
carried
Unfinished Business
Brothers John Kind and Lynch were
appointed to act with the other dele
gates on the Veterans committee.
f. r. BRITTEN, Sec-Treas
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27
Communications

From James Z. Murray Mike Mans
field, NJ. w. Mitchell, secretary to B
K. Wheeler and Wesley A. D'Ewart
acknowledging our letters asking that
they support an unemployment compeu-
sation of SIS per week for a duration
of 20 weeks; also an increase in the
minimum wage rate. Placed on file.
On motion letter was ordered written
Senator Wheeler expressing opposition
10 his vote returning the employment
service TO the states
From VIM. Green that the week be-
ginning October 9TH has been designat-
ed as National Employ the Physically
Handicapped Week" and that the mem
bers of organized labor should formu-
late and adopt policies which will serve
to help and assist the physically handi-
capped to secure jobs and to avail them
selves of such work opportunities as
may be presented to them Placed on
file
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

the Vanadium Corp. of America, chief
producers of vanadium and uranium,
have been working in conjunction with
the government since the start OF the
atomic bomb project.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

locations containing radioactive mate
rial are not affected by the presidential
order.
United State Vanadium Corp. and
finds. Patented mineral land and legal
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27
News of The Cascade
Trades Assembly

CftutHUdIS
From the American Federation Of
Government Employees for q. P. Cole.
As delegate-elect was absent credentials
were referred to a future meeting.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

From Congressman Wesley A.
D'Ewart acknowledging receipt OF the
resolution adopted by the Council in
regard to the Missouri Valley Author
ity. Filed.
From the American Appraisal com
pany, Milwaukee, Wis, enclosing a copy
of letter which they state was sent to
us recently requesting wage rates Mo
ton made and carried that the request
be complied with.
Report of Delegates
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27
DRAMATIC CALENDAR
WHERE TO GO
RIALTO

NOW sHowING-van johnson and Esther
Williams in Thrill Of a Romance in tech
nicoor. Also on the same program selected
shorts and the latest Fox Movietone News.
STARTS FRIDAY-"Those Endearing Young
Charms" with Robert Young and Laraine Day
On the same program, Crime nIo. with Leo
Carrillo and Tom Neal. Also the latest Fox
news events.
COMING SUNDAY-"State Fair" in tech
nicoor, with Dana Andrews Jeanne Craine
and Dick Haynes.
AMERICAN
NOW sHOwING-Joan Fontaine in affairs
Of Susan" with George Brent. Walter Abel
and Dennis O'Keefe. On the same program
THE Eagles Brood" with Hopalong Cassidy.
STARTS sUNDAY-"Son of Lasse," in tech
nicoor, with Peter LaWrford. On the same
program, Bedside Manner" with Ruth Hus-
sey and John Carroll. Also the latest Para
mount News.
THEATRE CLOSED WEDNESDAY.
STARTS THURsDAY-"Come out Fighting"
with Leo Goreey and Huntz Hall. on the
same program, "zombies on Broadway" with
Bella Lugosi. Wally Brown and Alan Carney
COMING SUNDAY National Velvet" in
technieolor. starring Mickey Rooney and
Jackie jenkins.
MONTANA
on the stage, five acts Of vaudeville On the
screen, Seven Doors to Death" with Chick
Chandler. Selected program Of shorts and
news.
SUNDAY "WEDNESDAY" in Con-
necticut" with Barbara Stanwyck and Dennis
Morgan. Selected shorts and the latest news
THURSDAY SATURDAY. acts Of vaude-
vile on the stage, and on the screen, Easy
TO Look At" with Gloria Jean and Kirby
Grant. Selected shorts and news.
CoMING-"R Rhapsody in Blue" starring
Joan Leslie and Robert Aida.
PARK
NOW PLAYING "Ruggles of Red Gap"
with Mary Boland Charles Rugges and
Charles Laughton. On the same program
Mountain Music" with Bob Burns aad
Martha Ray. Selected shorts and news.
SATURDAY ONLY Murder in the Blue
Room" with Grace Mcdonald and Donald
Cook On the same program, Cattle STAN
valley Of Vanishing Men" and selected
short subjects,
SUNDAY Y-MONDAY-"G wildcat" with
Maria Montez and John Hall and Peter Coe
Also "Hoppy Serves a Writ" with Bill Boyd
Selected shorts and news
TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY 49, "Skylark," with
Claudette Colbert. On the same program
The Fleets In with Dorothy Lamour and
Don Holden. Selected program OF short sub
jects.
THURSDAY FRIDAY - Heavenly Days
with Flbber MCGEE and Molly. Also Under
Western Skies" with Martha O'Driscoll and
Noah Beery, Jr. News and cartoon.
COMING sATURDAY-"Gi Rush" with
Wally Brown and Alan Carney and Frances
Langford, and THE Vigilantes Ride with
Russell Hayden.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

PArRoNIzE OUR ADVERTISERS.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

Secretary Waters was instructed to
wire Senator Wheeler and Congressman
Mansfield to support MVA legislation.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27
THEATRE cLosEp wEpNEsDAY.

STARTS THURsDAY-"Come out Fighting"
with Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall. on the
same program, "zombies on Broadway" with
Bella Lugosi Wally Brown and Alan Carney
COMING SUNDAY-"Natonal Velvet in
technicolor, starring Mickey Rooney and
Jackie Jenkins.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

NOW SHOwING-Van johnson and Esther
Williams in Thrill OF a Romance" in tech
nieolor. Also on the same program selected
shorts and the latest Fox Moyietone News.
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

Report of Delegates
Montana labor news., 1945-09-27
AMERICAN

NOW SHOWING-Joan Fontaine in affairs
Of SUSAN with George Brent, Walter Abel
and Dennis OKeefe. On the same program
THE Eagles Brood" with Hopalong Cassidy.
STARTS sUNDAY-"Son of Lassie," in tech
nicolor, with Peter Lawford On the same
program, Bedside Manner" with Ruth Hus-
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Montana labor news., 1945-09-27

COMING sUNDAY-"state Fair" in tech
nicolor with Dana Andrews Jeanne Craine
and Dick Haynes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
QUIET NEW YEARS
 OBSERVED HERE
Factories Maintain War Tempo; Festive Spirit
 NOticeabIy Absent

Steeled for a stern year of war, Waterburians today took up the reinS of industry, after observing one Of the solemnest New Years day ever remembered. A steady rainpour and high winds enhanced the somberness of the holiday, since few people ventured forth to pay New Year calls.
 Except for church attendance when residents of the Brass City offered prayers for the 10000 men and women in service, the day did not differ from any other day for most residents.
 Thousands of war workers at the American Brass Co.,, Chase Brass and Copper Co.,, and Scovill'S re- ported for work as usual, to meet urgent orders for huge quantities of additional brass and shell cases. Other Brass City plants that op- erated yesterday were the Benrus Watch Co.,, Inc. Waterbury Far rel Foundry and Machine Co, Wa terbury Buckle Co, Waterbury Com- panies. Inc, U. s. Time Corp. and Lux Cloock Mfg. Co. Several de- partments in other plants also worked to meet orders or to take inventory
 Holiday travel was light. it was reported, except for New York bound trains which were filled with holi- day visitors.
 Only the solnber chimes from the clock on St. Johns church belfry, followed half minute later by the luSty peal of church bells from all parts of the city. marked the usher ing in of the Nv Year here Satur- day night. Except for few revelers who footed an automobile horn or changed q noiSemaker. dismal quietneSs shrouded the city. Curious residents, who came down to the center, hoping for little excite ment. stood in store fronts seeking shelter from a cold rain and return ed hone shortly past midnight. sad ly disappointd that the gayety Of former New Years was lacking from the familiar scene.
 The state ruling prohibiting the sale of liquors between g D. III. and midnight kept WaterburianS close to their home fire for most part. It would seem that local residents, whose spirits have been begged down by recent reverses in the Eu- ropean theater of war. did not even have the heart for home nipping, since few home parties were held
 Except for record crowds which attended the midnight perform ances at local theaters. and the an- nual New Years dance at the Y. M. c. A.. most Waterburians remained close by their radios to hear reports of merrymaking in Times Square.
 Though restauranteurs and inn- keepers set precedent by closing their doors promptly at g D rn.. more than the average number of people dined out Saturday evening, they reported. Few proprietors ex- pressed disappointment that they could not keep open during New Years eve. Most people, they ex- plained had little heart for cele- brating. Walters and wiaresses, 1t was reported, welcome a night olf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
Shortages On Front
 Likely Says Byrnes
War PrOGlctiOn Must Improve Sharply in Coming
 Weeks to Avert Threatened HandiCaps

and the incoming Congress in a 10000 word report that mobilization of this country's industrial and manpoWcr resources was still in- complete despite the fact that l944 arms production equalled the to- tai output of all other countries combined.
 The German counter attack through the First Army positions has convinced us that we can win this war only by the all-out efforts of the American people-that we could not pursue an ali-out pro- duction effort while simultaneously releasing materials, facilities and manpower for civilian production, he declared.
 Our soldiers at tEe front today are not short of ammunition and supplies as result of any produc- tion failures,' ByrneS siad. How ever, they may be short few weeks hence If we fall If they are to freely rSe what they now have in order to save human lives, they must know that more, in abun- dance, is on the way"
 Byrnes' report, one of the most comprehensive ever issued on the status of the war program at home, covered the need for stronger man. power controls, increased authority for the War Labor Board, the status of the food program and the fight against imitation. His manpower recommendation included a pro- posed draft of 4-F's not in essential work
 Our forces in the field need more guns, more ammunition, more trucks. more tires, more ships, more airplanes, more rockets and more men to finish the job which they have done so well to date" Byrnes said.
 Byrnes would not predict how long the war would continue but said he felt compelled to direct the governments home effort to the maintenance of all-out war produc- tion.
 We cannot be complacent yet, he said.
 Byrnes sounded the death knell for civilian reconverSion production while the nation is engaged in a tWo-front war and scofied at the idea that civilians had suffered in- conyenicnces from war-caused shortages.
 Admitting that the government had made lone too early start" on reconversion last summer, Byrnes said that 1t had been necessary since that time to undo what had been done" in order to make the public fully aware of the pressing need for more munitions.
 He treasured the President and Congress that i've are ready to move quickly" on partial reconver- sion the day Germany is defeated but until that day, he added, war requirements must get the country s undivided attention"
 ByrEes urged extension of the stabilization act controlling wages and prices to June, l946. to help guard against imitation or deflation during the transition period. when the danger would be greatest.
 He noted that consumers now have 00.000.000 in cash and war bonds, much of 1t represent ing q potential demand for auto mobiles. refIigerators and other goods. This situation. he warned. can force prices Up unless there is adequate provision for price con- trol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02

Your income tax IS major part of the Federal Governments meth cd of paying for the war and all other governmental costs. IL is fig ured by subtracting various exemp- tons and deductions from your in- come and taking percentages of the remainder. It is based on your tax able income from all sources, in- cluding wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, business profits, divi- dends, interest, rent, and royalties
 The individual income taH on l944 income includes :.normal tax Of 3 percent and also "surtaX' which begins at 20 percent and increases by steps (frequently called brackets to successively higher percentages for larger amounts of income The victory tax which was Tn effect in l943 has been repealed. The norma tax and surtaX are now the taxes for which an annual income tax return" must be filed on or before March Is, l945
 Under the "pay-as-you-go' sys- tenn now in effect, part or all of the Federal income taxes Of most em- p,oyes was withheld from their wages during l944 and turned over to the Treasury by employers. Num- erous employees thus had their tax es paid up in full before the end of the year. Individuals who were not kept substantially paid up by the wage withholding were required to make additional payments on the basis of declarations" of estimated tax.
 However, since both Of these types of payments were only ap- proximate, it is still necessary af- ter the end of the year 1924 to file a "return"-as a general rule, not later than March l5-ln order to determine the amount of the cor rect tax. Persons who file regular returns will compute their own tax es, while wage earners with less than 5000 income may elect to file their Withholding Receipts as simple return and have the collec- tor compute the tax.
 When you have fled your return, and the tax has been complltsd. the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02

Rev. J. DOnnelly destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government laying its foundations on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, Rs to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness" |"
 Tn the Preamble to the Constitu- ton they wrote that one of the ends of that instrument was ito pro- mote the general welfare"
 From both sources we have an explicit statement that the purpose of government is to secure for all of the people their rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
The Army KnOuUs AM The AnSWerS--Any Questions?

e. Would you please try and ex- plain the kinds of disCharBe9 T K. Portland
 A. The honorable discharge twhite) WD AGO Form No. 55 Is issued when service has been honest end faithful and a character of Good, Very Good or Excellent Is given. The dishonorable discharge ,yellow) WD AGO Form 57 is issued for dishonorablc discharge by Sen- tence of a court martial or military commission. The Blue Discharge WD AGO Form No 56 is given when the enlisted man is discharged oth- erwise than as specified above.
 Q. I am the widow Of a World War I veteran. Where do I apply tor the pension l am entitled % under the law that has just been passed. NJ. H. Hartford
 A. It is suggested that you con- tact the Veterans Administration, State House, Hartford. as such mat ters come unoer the jurisdiction of that organization.
 e. Are veterans of World War entitled to benefits under the CT bill?
 A. Only men having service on or after Sept. l6, l940 are eligible for benefits under the c. l. bill
 Q. have been discharged three months and have not kept up my National Service Life Insurance pre- miumS. What can do about them7 $, A. Medford,
 A. Your insurance may be rein- stated, if you apply within six months after discharge by filing with the Veterans Administration w. A. Form No. 353) a statement that your health is as good as 1t was at the time of your discharge.
 Q, My son was killed in action over seven months ago and I have not received his clothes and per- sonal effects. Where should I write about them?
 A. Inquiries as to the personal effects of a soldier killed in active service should be addressed to the Army Effects Bureau, QuartermaS- ter Corps, Kansas City. Mo.
 Q. May loans under the G. I. Bill be made to men in the service?
 A. In order to borrow money un~ der the provisions of the C. I. Bill you must have been diScharged from the Army, other than dishon- orably.
 e. Please answer these questions regarding Class E War Bonds:
 CD Are they redeemable at any time?
 @ May they be used as collat- eral?
 A. Series "E' War Bonds are non-callable prior to maturity. How ever, at the option of the owner they may be redemmed at any time after 60 days from date of issue. They are not to be used as col- lateral.
 Q. My husband has been killed in action. Will receive both pension and insurance payments, or just one? R. V. Concord.
 A. If your huSbaEi was killed in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
BY UNITED PRESS

U. $ troops land at SaidOr, far up the New Guinea coast, and capture the harbOr and airfield.
 Soviet Army pushes to a point I4 miles from Poland in gains west of KIev; Iiberate more than 15O places, half-encircling Berdichev. <. Canadians of the tn Army in Italy occupy Villa TOmmaSO; Brit ish units of the 5th Army stage another raid behind the German lines as U. $. troops consolidate positions in newly-wOn territory.
 In New Years message to the Chinese Army, GenerallsSimO Chiang Kai-shek declares that President Roosevelt tat CairO) had agreed that Japanese militaTists he wiped out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02

action in line Of duty you will re- ccive a pension; if he carried inc surance and you were named as beneficiary you will receive insur- ance payments also
 e, My husband has been in the Army eight months. he is 35 years Of age. Win he be sent overseas or will he be discharged because Of his agt? V. P, Manchester, N. II.
 A. The fact that your husband is 35 years Of age will neither prevent him from going overseas, nor be sufficient reason to warrant his dis charge.
 Problems or questions of a per- sonal or specific nature may be re- ferred to the Director of Personal Affairs, Hq. First Service Command, sos Commonwealth Ave, Boston, Mass)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
PFC SIMPSON IS HOME ON FURLOUCH
Sgt. Dubay Has Returned to Army Hospital in
 Massachusetts
WATERVILLE Correspondents PhOne-3-65ll

Waterville, Jan. ? - Private First Class James Simpson, son of MT, and Mrs. Harry Simpson of p Wheeler street, is spending 30-day furlough with his parents. James re- gently returned from the South Pa- cific where he was wounded twice during the campaign on Saipan.
 Sergeant Donald Dubay returned to an army hospital in Massachu- sets yesterday after spending a To- day furlough with his parents. Mir. and Mrs, William Dubay of 55 Downes street. His brother Sergeant Norman Dubay is now somewhere in Germany and another brother Pri- vate Paul Dubay is now stationed in Ohio.
 There will be an important meet ing of the Casper s. Davis Drum Corps this evening in their rooms in the rear of the post office All mem bers are urged to make a special fort to attend.
 Noted Briefly
 The weekly prayer meeting will be held this evening at 7:30 at the Gospel Hall on Thomaston avenue.
 The Swedish Weaving Club will meet this evening at the home of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02

amount of your tax will then be compared with the actual amount Of your payments. If your payments were less than the correct tax, you will pay the difference. If your pay mentS were more than the correct tax, you will be entitled to have the overpayment refunded to you, or credited against your estimated ta for l945, if any.
 Your return should be filed with the collector of internal revenue in the district in which you have your legal residence or place Of business. If you don't know the collectors address, inquire at your local post office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
INCREASING EGG PRODUCTION

Farmers report that electric light ing and electrically warming the drinking water for poultry flocks "step up" winter-time poultry profits through increased egg pro- duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-02
By JOSEPH LATIN

Washington, Jan. 2-tUP) - James F. Byrnes, War Mobilization Director. warned today that Amer icas front-line fighting men may run short of supplies "in few weeks" unless the home front de- votes undivided attention to war production.
 Byrnes told President Roosevelt