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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-01-19

know that l am still kicking
round and not much to kick
about. Living good and work
ing hard.
Have six fellows from To-
ledo here and it is good to
have them around. We all
look forward for the mail.
Have covered lot of miles
since l left the states. Have
seen quite a few interesting
things and had have some
rugged experiences.
May l tell you that sure
welcome the boxes that the
members of CIO are sending
me.
You know when you hear
of all the different places like
New York, Belgium, Paris
that fellow has been some
one is likely to say "boy, l
sure wish l could be in his
shoes" Well if they do go to
a big place they'll soon feel
just like myself or the rest,
Home is always better"
Well, time is running short
and l do have more letters to
write.
Sincerely yours,
Pvt. Leonard Berendt,
A. S. N. 35555722
479 Med. Amb. Co.
A. P. o. $50 co P. M.
New York, N. Y.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-01-19
FIGURES and Liars

Everyone has heard the expression fig
ures don't lie, but liars figure"
Nowhere has this ancient saying been
better illustrated than in a letter which
recently appeared in the Port Clinton
Herald supposedly written by soldiers
signing themselves as "G.I Joes."'
We read the following: every second
they (wOrkers employed at the Standard
Products Coz are down ii means the lives
of at least one hundred soldiers"
Frankly we think the G.I. who actually
wrote the letter was not Joe, but Gil.
Walter. The G.I. in this case standing for
goofy individual.
Accepting the figures of the writer of
the letter who could not by any stretch
of the imagination be GI. Joe, we begin
to multiply. If one hundred American sol
diers lost their lives every second the
Standard Products Co. workers were out,
we would have lost 5000 men minute
for "a hours which means that the entire
American Army now in combat would
have been completely wiped out, plus
thousands of men still in this country who
are in training or waiting assignment
On the basis of such fantastic figures,
it is extremely doubtful if any servicemen
wrote such ridiculous letter. This doubt
gains strength in the light of the long
standing record of Editor Krupp of the
Port Clinton Herald as a labor-hating,
labor batting stoOge of Port Clinton manu-
featuring interests
AS a matter of fact, even in the face Of
the reverscs suffered by the American
Army during December in the German
counter attack, no such casualty figures
as the one given in the letter to the editor
could possibly have occurred. Moreover,
we doubt If small plant like the Stan
dard Products Co. is so important that
the entire outcome of the war rests upon
the shoulders of the management or
workers of that plant
The fact that the "G.I. Joes" names
were not given by Editor Krupp, who
will no doubt say he wants to protect
the writer's, is additional evidence that
the letter is fraud and represents an
other attempt by the editor to visit his
vicious hatred upon workers of the Stand
ard Products Co. We believe that this
latest attack is nothing more or less than
another attempt by Editor Krupp to dis
credit the union, in which he hides behind
non-existant servicemen to cloak his own
cowardly malice.
In the case of the letter to the Port
Clinton editor which he obviously wrote
to himself, we must agree that the old
expression Figures don't lie, but liars fig
ure" is still true.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-01-19
Political
Action
by
Clayton
Rusch
Chairman
OF the Political Action Committee

Of the Political Action Committee
TWO WAYS
We must always remember
that our struggle to secure
better social con d it on
through enactment of benefi-
cial legislation is both an Of
fenSive and a defensive strug-
gle. While we must be in the
foreground fighting for pas
sage of legislation which will
insure full employment at liv-
ing wages with adequate So
cial security we must at the
same time be prepared to de-
fend the gains previously Sc
cured from the onslaught of
attempted passage of restric-
tive legislation.
Although Martin Dies was
not reelected to Congress a
move has been made to revive
his labor batting witch hunt
ing committee, which is sup
posed to be for the purpose
of investigating UnAmerican
activities.
There is nothing American
about an attitude which would
muzzle or brand a Subversive
all those individuals or groups
who dare to criticize the way
that reactionaries think and
operate.
The proposal to revive this
committee passed by 207 to
108 in Congress. If we are
to prevent another orgy of
witch hunts in which all lib
eral and labor leaders will be
branded as subversive ele-
ments, we must let our legis-
lars know of our sentiments
in no uncertain terms.
Those who voted against re-
vival of the committee should
be given our moral support
by our writing letters of ap-
probation. Those who voted
for revival of the committee
should be showed under with
letters of protest.
RAMEY VOTES RIGHT
Our representatives in the
House of Representatives vot-
ed against the proposal.
These are Homer Ramey and
George Bender. Altho Homer
Ramey has often voted
against us he throws us a
bone once in a while.
Geo. Bender whom we sup
ported in the last election
should receive post cards
from our people stating their
thanks.
The PAC in conjunction
with the CIO is henceforth
going to release a weekly
Legislative News Letter and
this will be published in the
Journal.
PAC PROGRAM
In the effort to secure pas
sage of social legislation, the
functions of the CIO and the
PAC will be co-ordinated in
the following manner. The
CIO will draw up the legisla-
tive program. This program
will be given to the PAC
which will build the political
organization which can assure
the election of people friendly
to Labor
To accomplish this a large
and active membership is re-
quired. We are on the way
but we need more members.
If you have not yet joined
PAC, do so now. Our office
is in Room 410-425 Winthrop
st. Membership is $1.00 per
year.
With the active support of
the plain people of this dis
trict the PAC can both block
repressive legislation and Sc
cure the passage of legislation
which will guarantee full en-
ployment, adequate social Sc
curity and protection of civil
Iihertiec for all
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-01-19
From The Desk
Melvin Schultz
President,
Local II, UAW-ClO

Every day of the week letters are being
received by Brother GosSer our regional di-
rector; servicemens units of Local IL from
members who are in the services They contain
everything from humor to the deepest of
drama, but all have one thing in common and
that is, that here, in America, is the best home
of any place on this earth
l want to quote, below, a card received by
myself from the former president of Local IL,
who is now in the armed service:
Somewher in Luxembourg,
November %, 1914.
Hi Mel:
Bet you never thought would be writ
ing you from here, did you? Well, you've
nothing on me, l didn't either. In fact, to
tell you the truth, l never knew such
place existed until after l arrived here.
You know l always wondered how the
other half of the world looked and how the
people lived. Well I've looked around a
little and believe. me, brother I'm ready and
waiting to come back home. We've really.
got it made" in the States and most of us
never realized it.
Judging from the newspaper clippings
from home, you have, or l should say are,
guiding Local No. II through the most diff
ficult of situations, to most pleasing record.
You've really made Local No. IL reputa-
tion that we we'll be proud of. Believe
me- know the difficult job it has been too.
Well, Mel, allow me to conclude these
brief notes in wishing you and your family
the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest
of New Years.
Your pal,
Walt.
P S.: Tell the gang Merry Xmas"
The original of this card is in my posses
sion at Local II headquarters and should be
noted that it was sent prior to the big push by
the German army in this very sector Brother
Walter Murphy has since written to other
members of the Local and am informed that
he did manage to escape the big push without
any physical harm, though he lost what
worldly possessions he had with him at the
time.
To me, when a fellow like Walter Murphy
makes the statement We've really got 1T
made in the States and most of us never
realize it," it should bring us all back to
normalcy.
1t would be well for everyone to cooperate
and participate in the Local II Veterans Com
nittee and while active in these meetings to
read and analyze the letters received from
the fellows who have not yet come home.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-01-19
Home, Sweet Home

Dear Mr.. Gosser:
Just a line to let you know
that your letter found me in
good health and to let you
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-01-19
dlSl manly
Pvt. Edward j. Duck,
35851838, C-220-68

p. S. Note to Freddy Gelow,
Packard Chairman: Tell Mr..
Livesay to "get on the ball"
and settle those grievances
more quicklyl Also, win that
NLRB election out there, ell
what!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
BUFFALO BILL ON TONIGHT AT
 10TH CENTURY

More than 1900 untamed buffaloes, maintained by the government for the Crow Indians, were used in the mighty buffalo hunt sequence in 20th Century-Fox's thrill-swept Techni- color hit, Buffalo Bill" the film coming to the screen of the 20th Century Theatre for return show ing tonight only.
 Filmed on the Crow Indian Reser- vation. and starring Joel McCrea Maureen O'Hara and Linda Oar nell, 2oth Century-Foxs location troupe for Buffalo Bill' was the first motion picture outfit to be brought into that primitive region.
 Camera crew and players, includ- ing the stars and featured players Thomas Mitchell, Edgar Buchanan and Anthony Quinn, had to pack in" on horseback and live in tents far beyond the borders of civiliza- tion for three weeks.
 The picture presents locales never before seen on a screen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
MRS. BEAR HERE

Mrs. Jack Bear, of Pelican City, has arrived in Juneau and is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
NAzI SPIES
 TRIED FOR
 SECRET
Five Germans Were Cap. tured-DOubIeuOss-
 ed Hitler

WASHINGTON, Aug 9.-The FBI said today that five German spies sent to the United States after 1889 to learn of atomic bomb develop ments were persuaded to double cross the Nazis and work as counter espionage agents.
 Several of the spies were inter- cepted in Europe and South America enroute to this country and made double agents before they launch- ed any espionage activities for the Nazis, and FBI spokesman said. He would not disclose their names.
 As result of American alertness, the FBI said. no sabotage of any kind was permitted in an atomic plant.
 The German agents carried spe- cific instructions from the German high command to get information on the atomic bomb experimental program, the spokesman said.
 One of the spies,. who worked for the FBI as double agent for two and half years, transmitted fake information on our atomic bomb program to the Germans and in re- turn received inquiries from Berlin which proved of value to the FBI.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
FORD IN TOWN

Henry H. Ford, of Seattle, has arrived in Juneau and is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
BUGGIES ARE OUT

KANSAS CITY This one-time rootin, tootin' frontier outpost has officially severed its ties with the horse and buggy era. J. V. Lewis Superintendent of Parks, issued a ban on hayracks, surries, buggies similar leisurely conveyances in the citys vast Swope Park.
 Lewis said motorists whizzine around curving roads in the park had complained that the slow-movine vehicles slowed their whiz down to 8 crawl and that at night the hay racks constituted an added traffic hazard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
MACHINE HELPING
 WEARY WITH PROF,

MANSFIELD, O.-Dan B. Haber, "a junior high school mathematics teacher here invented mechani- cal grade averager that is great time- saver.
 "A Russian adding, abacus-cen- turies old in principle-that I saw in hotel in- Odessa in 1888 Nhile abroad gave me the germ Of an idea for the averaging machine ? Haber said
 The machine is so simple that a fourth grade child can operate it, but development of the calculator took months of mathematical gym nastics and planning.
 It is operated by means of a "puncher' placed in a slot oppo- site the grade to be averaged. The machine computes averages for from one to "A degrees with the result appearing in a small travel ing window"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

retary Ickes' setting aside reserva- tions for Southeast Alaska Indians in recognition of their aboriginal rights" The decision sets prece- dent for similar extensive reserva- tions on behalf of native groups throughout the Territory, he point ed out, declaring it permanent obstacle to development of Alaska $ three basic industries: Fishing numbering and mining except under the bureaucratic control of the Secretary of the Interior, SUD- posedly on behalf of the natives.
 In response to inquiry by Terri tories Committee Chairman Hugh Peterson, (Ga), Robertson stated his opposition to all forms of h. dian reservations, such as those now existing in the States.
 It is commonly felt, he said. that the native peoples of Alaska car best progress if placed upon the same basis as white residents ano allowed to take a normal position in the economy of the country. He declared that he seriously doubts that majority of the Indians themselves believe in reservations.
 Robertson proposed, as the most likely solution, action by congress to extinguish permanently all ab- original rights, with redress through the courts allowed those native peoples who can establish priol claims.
 Queried as to the motivation oi Secretary Ickes' recent concern fol protection of native claims through establishment of reservations, Rob- ertson gave his opinion that there is no justification; that the reser- yation withdrawals have as theil
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
PETERSON SAYS TRANSPORTATION
 l5 BIG NEED HERE
Committee Chairman I'm. pressed with Alaska
 Learning Much
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Chairman Peterson paid South land" compliment to the hospi- tality of Alaskans.
 Alaska's scenery also has made it's impression on the visitors Tourist development is one oi Alaskas greatest possibilities, Rep Peterson emphasized
 Chairman Peterson stated that his committee is alert to any sug- gestions that will help the Terri tory Principal items on the agenda for investigation include exanlina- ton of the local administrative problems, with view to revision of Alaska's Organic Act.
 Rep. Peterson declared in error reports that several of his fellow committeeman plan to return to the states after visiting Juneau As far as he knows, all plan to go through to Fairbanks Rep. Ed Gossett, of Texas, reported to have turned back from Ketchikan, ar rived here with the group last evening.
 The party came here from Ket- chikan aboard an Army vessel stopping at Petersburg, Wrangell and Rake. Saturday is to mark the end of the stay in Juneau. On Saturday the party is to leave fo1 Cordova. Escorting the group into Juneau were Secretary of Alaska Lew M. Williams and Naval Aide to Gov. Ernest Gruening It. War renM. Caro-.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
NAkNEk CANNERY
 GREW GOES HOME
 ON PAN AMERICAN

Flying on a chartered Pan Am erican Clipper, IT men from Nak- nek Cannery of the Pacific Am erican Fisheries on Bristol Bay, arrived in Seattle, August 9.
 Oldtimers aboard the plane, re- calling early day voyages to Bristol Bay aboard windjammers which re- quired month or more of steady sailing, were amazed at the flying time of the Pan American Clipper -13 hours, 40 minutes.
 The IT cannery workers were the first to fly out by air, following the close of the salmon season, July 25. Workers from other can neries are expected to make the trip from Alaska by plane shortly. F. L. Daly, Bristol Bay District Superintendent, for the Pacific American Fisheries, who met the plane at Boeing Field, said the Bristol Bay season of one month was long enough, and that longer season would be detrimental to the salmon run.
 Considering that this was an off year for the salmon run, the catch during the season was very good in the Bristol Bay area" Daly said "Over 640,000 cases of salmon were packed at Bristol Bay, and only 100000 cases had been anticipated. The Fish and Wildlife Service reported that the salmon pack of Bristol Bay comprised 569,831 cases of reds, 65,540 cases of chums, 2,294 cases of echoes and 4,280 cases of kings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
JAP PLANES
 TRY TO HIT
 THIRD FLEET

WITH THE THIRD FLEET, OFF JAPAN, Aug. 9.-Japanese planes at tempted attacks on the Third Fleet today for the first time since it started it's marauding operations along the coast of Nippon more than a month ago.
 The fleets anti-aircraft guns thundered into action as the scat tered Japanese planes appeared overhead
 : None of the planes came very near and from this battleship two were seen to burst into flames and gc hurtling into the sea. No damage was reported to any ship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
NO POINTS ON HIDE

SALT LAKE CITY, - Creditors mustn't attempt to hold anyone's ration book as collateral for debt, the OPA said today Merrill c. Faux, OPA attorney, said Utah harness dealer was holding customers ration books until he paid for a cinch buckle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
Inferior Dep. Policies Are
 Given Going Over Before Congressional Committee

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
DONKEY 5ERENADE

MEXICO CITY-Approximately 50,000 persons participated here yesterday in parade organized by Federal District authorities to celebrate the fall of Berlin.
 Leading the contingent was a mule decorated with large swas- tika and a sign reading:
 This is Hitler, the superman.
 KANSAS CITY, John Girard had ants in his house, Big, fat black ones."
 re lighted three sulphur candles in various parts of the house and left to watch a neighbor build a boat.
 Later, a passing motorist discov- cred the house afire. Bremen esti- mated the damage at $700-every- one was smoked out but the ants.
 RAMSE YIN JUNEAU
 Ed Ramsey, of Hoonah, is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

motive deliberate attempt to secure bureaucratic control of the Indians"
 Questioned
 Both Faulkner and Robertson were extensively questioned by the roundtable of congressman, all of whom displayed active interest in the problems of the Territory and held no briefs for the red tape and arbitrary policies emanating from the national capital.
 In particular, Chairman Peter son and epubli ican Minority Leader Homer D. Angel, of Ore gon, probed for positive statements from the witnesses regarding their conclusions as to what should be done to correct abuses. Rep. Harold c. Hagen, (Minn), was doubly in- terested in the reaction of Alas kans to reservations for Indians, stating that he is also member )f the Indian Affairs Committee. He was concerned with opinions IS to whether Indians would fare better on reservations or on a common basis with whites without particular privileges.
 Territorial Representative Curtis Shattuck presented an outline of present land withdrawals in the Territory of Alaska, summarizing that 12O,665,000 acres of Alaska's lands, or 32 per cent of the area of the Territory, are now reserved by various agencies for one pur- pose or another These with irawals are taken from the best sections of the Territory" he said, and represent more nearly one-half he usable land.
 A very difficult problem will arise, he predicted, with the ex- oected influx of hundreds of thous- ands of people coming to Alaska 70 make their futures. Under the present situation, they virtually will not be able to determine where they may go and what hey may do where"
 Every piece of land withdrawn from public use retards develop ment of the Territory, he said. Withdrawals are now being made by decision of individuals they should require prior approval of Congress. Secretary Ickes is now a virtual dictator" of Alaska, he concluded.
 Boyle Talks
 Auditor of Alaska Frank Boyle outlined the course of homesite claim he had followed through the sangle of Washington bureaus to demonstrate the obstacles to ac- luiring title to Alaska lands. He reiterated Shattuck's declaration that prior approval of congress should be required for land with drawals. "Ninety-nine per cent of withdrawals are mistakes" he de- clared.
 He replied to Rep. Angell that red tape" not only discourages people from settling, but discour- ages them even after they have settled; when they find that it will take them 10 to IS years to acquire title to lands they have homesteaded.
 Tt is question of expedition, ? he declared. Also there should be a change in the bureaucratic atti- tude that everyone entering an application is trying to "steal something
 This forenoon's public hearing before the congressman recessed shortly before 12 o'clock to enable the representatives to be guests of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its luncheon meeting. The hear ing was to resume this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Homer Garvin scheduled to appear as the next witness, concerning the extension of the Federal Aid Highway Act tC
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
CAPITOL SHOWS
 SUCCESS STORY
 OF R0CkEFELLER

RWO Radios latest This Is America" short feature Rockefeller Center" now showing at the Capi- .ol Theatre is a fascinating film about the gigantic twelve-building ,ity within a city Begun in the lepth of the depression, this has proved to be one of the most suc- cessful enterprises in real estate history
 A specially guided camera tour ihows more than can be seen by he casual visitor. The inner mech mics of this pulsing, teeming won- derland are brought to the screen for the entertainment and enjoy nent of all.
 Main attraction is the mystery thriller, Strange Affair" a real ouzzler.
 Tonight is the last night for both eatures.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
OLIVER ARRIVES

O. E. Oliver, of Seattle, has ar rived in Juneau and is a guest at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
MRS. GILLIS HERE

Mrs. Ardeth Rogers Gillis,. of Hoonah, has arrived in Juneau and is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18

The triplets, who together
weighed only s pounds 12l9 ounces,
are doing splendidly. hospital
spokesman said. and there is every
chance that they will continue 10
progress unless there should be
unforeseen complications.
Nurses said the birth OF the
triplets. first 10 arrive in Detroit
since the wars end. amazed and
delighted the mother, Mrs. Mark
tombstone Of 1880 Seward.
MY goodness" she told an
attendant who brought her the
news II can't go, on having an
unbalanced family like this for
long. I'll just have to have q
little boy"
Mrs. Johnstone is 35 years old,
and has been. married about eight
years. The triplets are her first
children. They were delivered a
month prematurely.
The girls, known as yet only as
A, 3 and c in the order of their
arrival by Caesarean operation,
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-18
KEPT HOME AND BABY
2d NaZi Sub Sails
Into Argentina Port

BUENOS AIRES. Aug. II (UP)
Another German submarine
the U-977-with As officers anc
men aboard, entered Mar de
Plata at 10;45 a. m.-three months
and one week after the Nazi sur.
render.
The first Nazi sub to enter
Buenos Aires for surrender, turned
up more than a month ago.
The sub was escorted into har.
Dor by two Argentine submarines
and an Argentine naval plane.
IL was believed to be one oi
two subs reported off the Argen.
tine coast about a week after
the U-530 gave up.
II was presumed that the prece-
dent established by the U-530 sur
render would be followed and
that the submarine and crew