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Evening star., 1945-11-06
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would be adequate for this after
Moons meeting.
The shutdown of services began
during the early morning union
meeting without any advance notice
to the public except that a labor
dispute existed between the COM
pany and the union.
Company officials said not single
bus or streetcar left the barns this
morning The only mass transpor-
tation service unaffected by the
walkout were the buses running
between the District and nearby
communities in Virginia and Mary
land, but these buses are prohibited
from picking up. District passengers
for rides within the District.
1000 Buses, Streetcars Idle.
Company officials said 1000 buses
and 1000 streetcars had been idle
since 6 am. About 100000 pas
sengers a day are carried by the
transit company. These include
100000 taken to their jobs in the
morning and 100000 returned to
their homes during the evening rush
hour. The remaining 100000 use
transit facilities throughout the day
and night.
A 40 per cent increase in auto
mobile traffic was reported in the
downtown area by Police Inspector
Arthur E. Miller, who said traffic
continued so heavy at 10 am. that
traffic policemen normally assigned
to downtown corners only during
the rush hours were being held at
their posts.
TaXicabs did rush business in a
frantic effort to take thousands of
workers to their jobs. Most mo-
toriStS, aware of the strike, filled
up their cars with persons waiting
at bus and streetcar stops. Many
others were compelled to walk to
their jobs.
Remain in Continuous Meeting"
The walkout began when MEM
bers of the union, meeting in the
Gayety Theater. voted at 2:30 am.
W TeuldiIl III COllllllllOuS IllCtt1llS.
The union is demanding a 30-cent
hourly pay increase. 1t had met to
discuss proposal made by
E. D. Merrill, president of the transit
company, to incorporate a 7-cent
bonus into the basic hourly wage
rate. Top rate for operators of one
man cars and buses is now Sl02 an
hour, including the bonus.
Mr. Merrill said that if the 30
cent hourly increase sought by the
union were granted. the company
would have to petition the Public
Utilities Commission for an increase
in the rate OF bus and streetcar
fares.
The union leaders left the theater
at 7 am. and instructed the union
members the meeting would con-
tinue at the Pythian Temple. Before
the doors of the Pythian Temple
opened at $50 am. hundreds of
men milled around outside. After
Evening star., 1945-11-06

managed to show up within Is to
80 minutes after they were supposed
to. Most of them got rides from
passing motorists. The Post Office
Department reported that practical
ly 100 per cent" of its employees
arrived on time. The Justice De-
partmert also reported that most
employees made it on time.
At the State Department, check
of key offices at $50 am. showed
approximately rs per cent of the
personnel had managed to get to
work virtually on time and others
were dribbling in. The vital code
room, stenographic pool and the
large personnel section were among
those at least rs per cent stated.
One employe in the State De-
partment's press relations Office, due
in at am. managed to get to
work on time by hitchhiking part OF
the way in two automobiles and
walking the last mile from his resi-
dence in the Southwest section.
The Treasury Department, with
about $4,000 employees in Washing
ton, reported that most of its en-
ployes apparently got to work either
on time or shortly thereafter. BY II
am, one spokesman said, there wa:
mo appreciable reduction in force.
The Veterans Administration
whose workers are due at 8:1s
IN. daily, estimated that about 81
per cent had arrived on time, but
more were constantly filing in.
The Interior Department reported
that only 10 per cent Of its en-
ployes were late to work, and Z pei
cent were still absent at ii am
The greatest absenteeism was in the
cafeteria, which was cut down tS
only one tray-line for lunch. A
snack bar on the top floor was closee
for lack of personnel.
The common plight of the strand.
ed streetcar and bus riders developed
+. spirit of camaraderie that wa.
never evident while they were fight.
| ing to hang on to the same strap.
Would-be riders gathered on stree
corners to discuss their transporta.
ton problem and seemed to take de.
light in informing each neighbor a.
he came out Of his house that tn,
/ streetcars and buses were not run
ming.
Thousands Walk to Work.
Thousands set out to walk to work
Sixteenth street resembled an Easte
Sunday parade. On Fburteentl
street several thousand persons wer
strung out along the sidewalk belos
Thomas Circle and q few hundre,
harder souls were walking iron
points farther north.
Most private cars were loadedJWitl
Evening star., 1945-11-06

cile the differences. The meetings
have been approached and conduct
ed on friendly and mutual spirit
Of helpfulness.
In making its offer of $102 per
hour and the maximum which can
be paid at this time, the company
has taken into consideration the eff
feet of the fixed increase hourly rate
on its net earnings, which have de-
creased since its peak in 1912. The
increase in wage rates and other
costs since that time has reduced the
net income. Also. the company has
taken into consideration that it is
absolutely necessary. in the pubic
interest, to restore its service to its
normal good standards as soon as
possible, which will add about 10,-
900 900 miles per year over and above
that now operated. The cost oi
adding the mileage will be very
large and reduce the revenue pei
mile, which reached a peak in June
of this year. 1t has declined each
month since, and further decline il
in prospect.
Offered to Retain Bonus.
In a letter to Mr.. w. F. Simms
president of the union, Mr.. E. D
Merrill, president of the company
on November 2, l945, stated, ir
part: SO we propose that the
present bonus of cents per houi
be incorporated in the basic wage
rates, thus avoiding the decline ir
pay which would occur as the rev.
enue per mile continues its decline
in the coming months. This seems
the best that we can do without the
expectation of running into seriou:
financial embarrassment. In view
of the impossibility of going to the
40-hour week for many months te
come and the fact that the weekly
paw will not be substantially reduced
before the end of the present con-
tract year, it seems that this should
be satisfactory settlement.
Il am asking that if this Is not
satisfactory we proceed at once te
arbitration of the matter SO as te
get an answer as promptly as pos
sible."
Mr.. Merrill further stated to the
union officials that the company was
eager to review the financial posi-.
tion of the company and make
available all data on which The
company. based its conclusions as. Il
the maximum which could be pai6
without endangering the company.
financial position wh1ln would be
contrary to the public interest.
Evening star., 1945-11-06

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The following resume Of the issues
involved in the Capital Transit Co.
strike was released today by E. c.
Giddings, assistant to the president
of the company and in charge OF
public relations.
Labor background: Capital Tran
sit Co. and Division 689 of the
Amalgamated Association of Street,
Electric Railway and Motor Coach
Employees of America.
The labor contract between the
company and the union is for a
period of one year. The present con-
tract expires June 80, 1916.
| The contract states: tSection g.
TT is further agreed that during
the period covered by this contract
the service upon and operation OF
the lines of this company shall not
be interrupted or interfered with by
either party"
The contract also states: (Section
36) Upon any substantial change
in the national wage stabilizatior
policies brought about by legislation
executive order. presidential proc
lamation, or through Interpretation
by. or directives of, the economic
stabilization director, or upon any
change in the minimum stabiliza
ton rates applicable to the transit
industry. either party upon thirty
800 days written notice to the
other shall have the right to reopen
the contract for renegotiation of the
present wage scale in conformance
with such newly established wage
policy"
! Union Opened Contract.
| Under this section of the contract
the union notified the company or
October 8 it wanted the contract re-
opened and requested raise of 81
cents per hour in the wage oi
operating employees.
! In the event of difference be-
tween the union and the company
section 2 of the contract specifies
90 on all questions and griev-
ances that may arise during the
life of this agreement, and should
there be any questions or grievances
that cannot be amicably adjusted
by said conferences, the same shall
be submitted to board of arbitra-
ton composed of three persons, one
to be chosen by the company, one
to be chosen by the association ano
the two thus selected to select 8
third disintereSted arbitrator who
shall be representative of the
public: ."
1t has only been in the last few
weeks that final details of an arbi-
tration award decision were COM
pleted, effecting the 1914 and 1945
agreements, handed down on August
13, 1945, by G. Allan Dash. jr., oi
Philadelphia, chairman of the Board
of Arbitration. Back pay and other
privileges accumulated to the en-
ployes credit under the agreement
are still being processed by the COM
pany and will be paid off as soon as
possible. AS a result of the decision
of the Board of Arbitrat tion, the
company will have added more thar
81 ,000,00 to its labor operating costs
during the period of the l945 agree
ment. Included in the recent deci.
sion was provision for pension ano
Evening star., 1945-11-06
Tito, MihoiIovic Forces
Reported in CIush
BY the Associated Press,

ps tuc hSsOSihteu ETesS.
ATHENS, Nov. 6.--The newspaper
Embros said today fierce fighting
had taken place in Yugoslavia neal
the Greek border recently between
about 100 partisan supporters ol
Gen. Draja Mihailovic, Chetnik lead.
er, and detachment of Marsha,
Titos government forces.
Evening star., 1945-11-06
Academy Elects MouIton

PARIS, Nov. (P,.-Prof. Harold
G. Moulton, president of the Brook
ings Institution and director of the
Institute of Economy in Washing
ton, was elected corresponding
member of the French Academy of
Social and Political Sciences today.
Evening star., 1945-11-06
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The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-11-09
ETHIOPIA WELCOMES
.EUR0pE'5 HOMELESS

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 (ANP)-
In message from Emperor Halle
Selassie read before the third ses-
sion of the Herald Tribune forum
on current problems last Wednes-
day, Ethiopia stretched forth arms
of welcome to the destitute and
homeless of Europe. The message
was read to the gathering by Geta-
houn Tesemma, first secretary of
the Ethiopian legation.
"The problem Of yesterday was
the prosecution of the war;" read
the emperor's message. ETHIOPIA
has contributed countless lives as
we'll as territory and materials to
that end. One of the most serious
problems of today is that of the
homeless and displaced families.
Ethiopia has afforded refuge to
many homeless from southern Eu-
rope, particularly from Greece and
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-11-09

President Harry S. Truman,
faced with an increasingly tense la
Dor situation and widespread dis
ruption of the reconversion pro-
gram, has worked out new wage
price formula. In a "fireside" chat
he announced that % wage in
creases may be granted to remove
inter-plant inequalities, and (2)
wage increases may be granted to
make it easier for key reconversion
industries to attract workers, (3)
such increases may be granted as a
means of raising the basic wage
level 80 per cent higher than it was
on Jan. l, 1941.
Since the War Labor Board gen.
orally granted wage increases of Is
per cent and since the cost of living
has increased 80 per cent since
Jan. l, 1941, it is expected that an
additional Is per cent will be
granted Immediately. Prices will be
increased sufficiently to protect en-
ployers wherever necessary.
Under this policy millions of
white and Negro workers will bene-
fit ;. particularly if they are or
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-11-09

is prepared to continue her contri-
button.
"She anxiously seeks, within the
measure Of her capacities, to
broaden the scope of her collabora-
ton and assistance in the attain
mem of the objectives of collective
security and a peace founded upon
Justice"
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-11-09
LABOR VIEWS
BY George F. McCray

ganized. Displaced Negro workers
have been particularly hard hit.
Tens of thousands of them are being
forced to accept jobs at so to 62
cents per hour, quite a drop from
the 72 and go cents at time and a
half. Not even management now
contends that take home pay is suf-
ficient to offset the increase in the
cost of living.
Though Mr.. Truman will not
have trouble with congress over
this program, it will have tough
shedding with both management
and labor. Management will fight
desperately to protect its high
profits and labor will by no means
be satisfied with the false statement
that the cost of living has increased
only 80 per cent since Jan. l, 1941.
While FEPC founders in help
lessness, discrimination against Ne
groeS and other minorities by en-
ployers is increasing alarmingly.
Many of them seem to take particu-
lar delight in openly admitting now
that 1--WE don't want any more of
them" There are plenty of white
Gentiles around and that's what we
want" 1t seems certain that only
full employment and a strong de-
mand for workers will check this
situation. The traditional Negro
Jobs in the traditional industries
are still open.
The fight between management
and labor reached a new level of
stupidity and bitterness in congress
last week. The house military af-
fairs committee voted Is to 10 to
recommend passage Of amendments
to the th-Connally act which
amendments, Philip Murray claims,
are intended to destroy the labor
movement.
The military affairs committee
would outlaw union contributions
to any kind of public political cam
paign. Unions striking in violation
of no-strike clause would lose col
lective bargaining right and could
be sued for damages.
All these things are stupid fol
they do nothing to prevent or settle
Ilabor-industry disputes and as long
as such disputes exist workers will
find ways to give effective expire
sion to their feelings.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-11-09

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Evening star., 1945-06-05
Citizens Group Asks Limits
On Movie Theater Sites

The Forest Hills Citizens Associa-
ton last night opposed construction
of a motion picture house i'm
mediately adjacent" to house of
worship anywhere in the District.
The group resolved to put into a
savings account money it had placed
in. the hands of the local OCD and
which has subsequently been re-
turned to them
Members spoke of the need for
citizens representation at Capitol
Hill hearings on bills which affect
the District.
The group opposed destruction of
the Temperance" drinking fountain
at Seventh street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue NV. Senator DoWney, Demo-
crat, of California has asked that
the fountain be torn down and that
modern statue be constructed
there as a gift from the State of
California.
Various lighting projects were dis
cussed and referred to committee
for action at the associations next
meeting.
Postwar construction of television
towers IN the area was opposed by
the group.
Edward L. Springer conducted the
meeting, held at the home of Mrs
SWagar Sherley, 260o Upton street
NV.
Evening star., 1945-06-05
.Tydings Urges Loan
To Philippines After
Manila Area Survey

The United States should make
loan for governmental purposes
"and a generous gift" to the Philip
pines, in the opinion of Senator
Tydings, Democrat, of Maryland,
who just returned from Manila,
where he headed a presidential mis-
sion that surveyed the islands re-
quirements.
The mission spent week at the
commonwealth capital and confined
its studies there, abandoning tour
of the islands because the members
were convinced they had enough in
formation, Mr.. Tydings told news
men yesterday after he had made
an oral report to President Truman,
who asked for written report. Mr..
Tydings said he plans to address
the Senate Thursday on the subject
of Philippines needs.
Senator Tydings exhibited pic
lures of Manila where he said the
scenes are beyond description" as
a result of the fighting when the
Japs were expelled.
Devastation Is Great.
II don't believe many cities in
Europe, including Berlin, are worse
off than Manila" the Senator said.
He said the Army now is feeding
600 900 people day. Of these, 540,-
900 are paying for their food, he
said, but the remainder are on re-
lief.
Nor do war sufferers have any
clothing, he said.
Senator Tydings said the recon-
struction work will be delayed be-
cause of the demands of war for
the essential materials.
Asked if he thought conditions in
the Philippines would delay their
independence, the Senator said
only, Il think it will work out all
okay." But, he added, he wouldn't
want to forecast the date.
Independence Due in 1916.
Under law, the islands are due to
receive independence July 4, 1946, or
sooner, if possible, and there has
been some thought the independ-
ence might come before the end of
this year.
In advocating a generous gift
for reconstruction purposes, Senator
Tydings said the money should be
spent under the direction of Army
and Navy engineers, and added
that while the United States had
made it practice not to pay for
war damages, "if we could help the
people of Tokyo at the time of the
earthquake we can help loyal friends
now"
The Senator did not mention any
sum, either for the gift or the oper-
ating loan that he suggested.
The Maryland Senator said Presl-
dent Truman agreed with him in
principle"
Evening star., 1945-06-05

pants and move it up to where it's
obviously more badly needed.
I don't want to alarm you girls
but if Congress is going to start
debating styles then we'd better get
busy and get the right people elected.
How about Adrian for Senator? Or
Schiaparelli for Congresswoman.
Let's face it girls. Either we get
into politics or We'll get into some
terrible looking clothes.
Evening star., 1945-06-05
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Evening star., 1945-06-05

A@S
thing. But judg-
ing from some of
the Senators I've
seen, they could
spend a little
time improving
their own get
ups.
On the other
hand / must
confess that I've
always wondered
why the Navy
didn't take some
of the material |
from the bottom
of the sailor
Evening star., 1945-06-05
Oracle Aliens
Comments

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Senator has introduced a DILL to dc
away with the Navy's bell-bottom
trousers. Now I don't want to take
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-02-09
Mrs. Esther CASTOR
Honored At Legion
Auxiliary Dinner

Mrs. Esther CASTOR of Phoenix,
department president of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary of Arizona,
was guest of honor of Coolidge Lee
gion Auxiliary at a dinner Monday
evening at the Officers Club, Cool
idge Army Air Base.
Following dinner she addressed
the group on the Legion and Aux
iliary project for the year, Sup
port of the Amputee Fund" to
equip cars with devices making 1t
possible for discharged veterans of
the present war who have lost an
arm or leg to drive their own cars.
Mrs. CASTOR stressed the fact that
instead of expecting the men to re-
adjust themselves to our way OF
living it would be far better for
civilians to adjust their lives to
those of the service men. These
establishments cannot be expected
to take place overnight, she said,
but the situation can be made cas-
ier for all concerned if they try to
understand each others problems
in our, return to normal living.
Mrs. Kelley Vensel of Phoenix,
a past department president, was a
special guest. Members of Flor
ence Unit joined Coolidge Unit at
the dinner, which marked the de-
partment presidents annual visit.
Approximately 40 members of the
two units were present. Mrs. Pierce
Vensel, president of Coolidge Le-
gion Auxiliary. was general chair
man of arrangements. She was
assisted by Mrs. Lois Cummings,
and Mrs. Edith Hamilton.
A short business meeting was
held at Mrs. Vensers home prior to
the dinner, during which reports
were heard from chairmen on var
ious Auxiliary activities. Out
standing, was the report given by
Mrs. Vensel. in charge of sewing
room activities at the Air Base.
approximately $50 hours have been
given by Coolidge Auxiliary mem
bers to this work, during which
they have repaired and remodeled
approximately $500 garments for
service men at the base.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-02-09

and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
T. Bicknell.
O Mrs. Clinton Clark will leave
Sunday for Tacoma, Washington, to
join her husband, Sgt. Clark, who
is stationed at Ft Lewis.
o Mrs. Frank Derringer of Lara
mie, Wyoming, is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J. C. Jayne. Mrs. Derringer
and Mrs. Jayne are cousins.
o Mrs. Ed Hughes and daughter,
Olive, were dinner guests Sunday
of Mrs. Ivan Reynolds and daugh-
ters, Jeanne and Jeanette.
o Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Hammond
of Phoenix spent Sunday visiting
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Jayne. Mrs.
Hammond and Mrs. Jayne are Sis
ters.
o Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Dulen of Phoe-
nix, former Coolidge residents,
were overnight guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shelter on
Tuesday.
O Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Simmons and
son of Hayward, California, have
recently moved here to make their
home and have rented a house in
South Coolidge. Mr.. Simmons is
associated with his brother, Lester
Simmons, in Simmons Radio Ser