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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
Papers Begin
 Paper Drives

Washington, March 9.-(UP)-The American Newspapers Publishers as- sociation has embarked on an in- tensified drive to collect every scrap of waste paper in the country for use in packaging shells, k-rations and other munitions.
 The new drive - known as the double V waste paper program was launched last night at a dinner attended by high military officers, civilian government officials and newspaper publishers.
 Edwin S. Friendly, chairman of ANPA U. s. victory waste paper committee. said part of the receipts from the sale of scrap paper would be used for purchase of radios, photographs. long distance tele- phone calls and other extra corn- forts" for inospitalized veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
HEARINGS HELD ON
 DIVORCE ACTIONS

Decision was reserved by Super for Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy today on two uncontested divorce actions heard at the short calendar session. The cases were: Kathleen Whiting Bradley of Naugatuck against Raymond Bradley of Ruff ford, and Anna Possemato Ferruc- ci of Waterbury against Domenic W. Ferrucci of Carson City. Nev- ada. A scheduled hearing in the acc ton of Celeste Nichols of Water bury against John Francis Nichols of Bangor. Maine was put off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the fourth annual Kiddies' Revue and Minstrel show which will be given by the chil- dren of St. Margaret'S parOchial school next Friday evening. The program this year will be pre- scented In the Waterbury Women's club. Rev. J. Oliver CrOnan, gen- eral chairman of the committee of arrangements, k again direct. ing the east and . production of the high standard which featured previous revues Is assured.
 The youngsters will be pre- scented in . medley of popular songs as well as Irish numbers befittlng the occasion, st. Pat- rick's eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09

unions to dis crilminate against cause of race, any worker be- creed, color or national origin, under penalty of a fine up to $500 plus the possibil- ity of as much as 8 years impris- onment.
 That is the Ives Quinn act. It is the first state law against racial discrimin- ation in employ ment. Tn spite of Ahn Aa.nn.a.l.alnairn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
wHEELBARRow LICENSE

A wheelbarrow used in the town of Rumford, Maine, by the local mail carrier for carting mail 100 yards from the station to the post office had to be registered as 8 flor hire vehicle. The owner paid the 8 fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
BUSY TUNNEL

The sl9,0O0 900 vehicular tunnel under Boston harbor has reduced the automobile time between Bos- ton and East Boston from approxi- mately 25 minutes to 2 Ia minutes. The tunnel has three traffic lanes aid is able to accommodate 2S,0O0 vehicles . day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
MASSES

MILLER - Months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur. day morning, March 10th, at S:0G o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, for the repose of the soul of the late John F. Miller. WIGGINS-Month's mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, March 10th. at S:3Q o'clock, at the Immaculate Con. ception Church. for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Joap Wiggins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors. in particular, Depts. 755, 756. 80 of the U. s. Time Corp. Employees of Waterville Division of Scovilr's Elm ployees of Loading Room, Paper Battery of the Scovill Mfg. Go. for the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during ou re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved son and brother. Private First Class Richard P. Adduci.
 (Signed)
 MIR. and MRS. s. ADDUCI
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
Full Weather Report

Boston. March Q (UP)-Weather forecast.
 CONNECTICUT, MAS sACHU- SETTS and RHODE ISLAND - Fair and continued cold tonight. Saturday fair and slightly war- meP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09
By s. BURTON HEATH NEA Staff Correspondent

New York, March 0-By almost unanimous bipartisan action of it's legislature, New York State has forbidden both employers and labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09

To relieve 6 shortage of fuel for power. Argentina is studying the utilization of substitute oils and ma terials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-09

age and are progressively trying to destroy the industry's ability to pro- duce war weapons efiiciently."
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for foreign service.

Mrs. Norman Holmes and chill
dren, Robin and Jenny, of Cor
pus Christi, Texas, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Holmes. :
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which also included rural youth,
rural church improvement, inter
national understanding, use of
local resources and improving the
home and family life. The coun-
Gil also readily offered assistance
in every war bond and war fund
drive. Secretary of the council
was Mrs. A. c. Petersen of Hurley
community.
Announcement was made by
Miss Cain that a meeting of the
Jackson County Council and lead
ers' group will be held Tuesday,
March q, 10 the home demonstra-
ton agents office in Pascagoula,
beginning at 10 am. In the morn
ing a round table discussion on
rural schools will be held uder
the leadership of A. F. Megehee,
county superintendent of schools,
and Miss Louise Carr, county SUI
pervisoI of elementary schools.
Later Miss Weida Midkiff will
give the council instructions on
the construction of clothing and
will lead a discussion on that to-
pic.
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Meeting Of Mory
Reed Circle With
Mrs. w. B. Golf

On Monday afternoon at 3
O'Clock the Mary Reed Circle OF
the First Methodist church of Pas
cagoula enjoyed the hospitality
of MRS. w. B. Golf, sos Lincoln
avenue.
The meeting was opened by
Mrs. j. M. Epting, after which
the devotional was conducted by
Mrs. S. F. Warden, who also led
in the repetition of the Lords
Prayer in unison by the men,
bers.
During the business period the
sweet sale that is to be held by
TIE joint circles March "a from
2 to 6 pm, in the substory of this
church was discussed.
The meeting was then turned
over to Mrs. c. A. Carrier who
conducted a quiz on the first and
second chapters of the book, 1.-THE
Word of His Grace" after which
she discussed the last two chap
tiers with "The Christian Home"
and "The Christian Conflict" as
topics.
The hostess was assisted by
Mesdames Epting and Bardwell
in serving refreshments to the IL
members and visitors after the
closing benediction had been said.
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ley and Mrs. N. c. Nissen as CO.
hostesses. The study for the af-
ternoon was given by Miss Ann
Pattison and Mrs. francesca
Spencer.
Ladnier Post American Legion
met in the Legion Hall Tuesday
evening with prominent coast Lee
gionnaires as guests. Speaker for
the evening was District Com
mander J. Simmons Of Gulfport.
Refreshments were served follow
ing the meeting.
The Rotary program for the
week was in charge of Cpl Gordon
Davis and Cpl. John Eplin of
Keesler Field public relations Of
flee who presented a film of ac-
ton in the Pacific. Otis Beggs
and Wally Edwards we're the stu
dent Rotarians present and Gayle
Frey Of Michigan City, Ind, was
a guest. The club gave $50 to the
Red Cross.
The Ocean Springs Woman's
club met Thursday afternoon in
the Masonic Temple with Mrs. d.
Hodges presiding and a large at
tendance of members present.
Plans were made for a temporary
library. The library now consists
of 1000 books and was first OPEN
ed 10 years ago. Girl Scouts will
assist in the moving of the books
to the new location. The program
for the afternoon was in charge
OF Mrs. Harry Lee who presented
her third and fourth grade pupils
in musical numbers.
Alpha Gamma Sigma sorority
held a banquet Saturday night in
honor Of the second anniversary
of the sorority. Thirty-one cou-
pies attended. Janet Handy,
president, made a brief talk of
welcome and Virginia Lee gave
the blessing. Miss Handy intro
duced Edward Campbell and Mrs.
Ellis Handy, sorority mother, who
spoke on Unity Within An Or
ganization." Lilly Belle Jones,
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treasurer, and Dixie Ann Weider,
secretary, made short addresses.
Dot Ryan gave a toast from the
charter members. After the d.
ority song the group adjourned
TO the Community House for a
dance. Decorations were in the
sorority colors, yellow and white.
Silver stars were suspended on
streamers and yellow roses adorn-
ed the throne of the king and
queen, Charles Hutchinson and
Dixie Ann Weider.
The Missionary Society of st.
Paul's Methodist church gave a
st. Patrick's tea Friday after
noon in the Sunday School rooms.
The decorations were in green
and white. Mrs. P. Bankston
sang several numbers accompan-
led by Mrs. John Knipple and
several selections were also CIV
en- by Miss Bernadine Wulff ac-
companied by Katherine Snyder.
The Baptist WMU met in the
church Tuesday for the monthly
meeting with Circles One, Two
and Three present. After a short
business meeting the first meet
ing Of a week of prayer was Civ
en- by Circle One with Mrs. A. c.
Gottsche in charge, assisted by
Miss Mary Price. Circle Two was
in charge of the program on We'd
nesday and Circle Three on
Thursday.
The PTA met Wednesday after
noon in the high school audito-
rum with Mrs. Don Eglin pre-
siding. The first grade won a half
holiday award for having the
most mothers present. The pro-
gram Included a clarinet solo by
Paul Gattis accompanied by Clio
ria Gay and songs and dance by
the primer grade. Hostesses for
the afternoon were Mrs. Fielding
Coester, Mrs. George Arndt, Jr.,
Mrs. J. X. Lemon and Mrs. DON
aid Chamberlain.
The family and friends of Mil
ton Seymour who left Monday
for Camp Shelley gave a farewell
supper Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs.
Bonnie Seymour's.
Mrs. George Arndt, Sr., has
as her guest her sister of San An
Texas, visiting her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fleet Everhart
spent Tuesday in New Orleans.
Mrs. ]. M. Bickham and small
Nancy, of Bogalusa,
La, are visiting the formers
mother, Mrs. Jennie Mace owan.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Brou, with
their daughters. Margaret and
Claire, left Friday for Columbus,
N. c., to spend a week with their
son, Edward, who leaves shortly
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Mr. and Mrs. T. r. Bourgeois
and son of New Orleans were
guests during the past week of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Westbrook.
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County Council
Record Second
Highest In State

With the second highest scoring
record of the rs county Home
Demonstration Councils in the
state and first in the southeast
district, members Of the Jackson
County Home Demonstration
Council proved that they had ac-
complished a successful years
work.
Winners of the highest scoring
records for 1914 were announced
this week by Miss Jewell Gar
land, extension leader of rural
organization and recreation. The
winning councils were determined
through the program Of work car
ried on by the councils and the
records of attendance and the
goals set and accomplished.
Under the leadership of Miss
Ruth Cain, home demonstration
agent, and Mrs. N. l.. Booker,
council president, the Jackson
County Home Demonstration
Council stressed nutrition and
health as part of its program,
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John Dovis Comes
From Hospital To
Celebrate Birthday

John Davis, son of the Rev.
and Mrs. Monte Davis of Moss
Point, arrived home Monday from
the Veterans Facility in Biloxi,
where he has been hospitalized
for the past year, to celebrate his
21st birthday. He returned to the
hospital Thursday after greeting
scores of friends.
Mr.. Davis has been i'll for the
past 10 months after he develop
ed n%ephritis following one of the
routine shots given men entering
the service. He was training as
an air cadet.
He was prominent as an ath-
lete during his years at the Moss
Point High school and he held an
athletic scholarship when he was
called to the Army Air Corps in
which he had enlisted.
He was i'll in Carlotte for six
weeks and was then sent to the
Northington General Hospital for
six months before being transfer
red to the hospital at Biloxi.
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Escatawpa

Mrs. Watkins of E~thelsville,
Ala, is visiting in the home OF
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Stewart Hubbard. The
Hubbards and Mrs. Watkins en-
joyed visiting Bellingrath Gar
dens on Sunday.
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd Standley on the arrival OF
a girl, Gloria Gene, last Friday in
the Jackson County hospital.
Mother and baby are now home
with Mrs. Standley's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Rogers, and are do
ing nicely.
Mrs. H. c. Miller is visiting her
son, FLOYD Miller, who is in the
Navy and is stationed in Norfolk,
Va.
Mrs. Amelia Nelson was a re-
cent visitor with relatives in
New Orleans, La, and Hatties-
burg, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Nelson
and children and relatives of
Pascagoula spent a pleasant day
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Ocean Springs

A WSCS meeting was held in
st. Paul's church Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. ". Elkin giving
the devotional. Reports Of off
GERS were made and Mrs. Oscar
Joachim told a short story of
three nurses in the South Pacific.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mime
meyer Of "Arbor Vitae" are
spending this week at the st.
Charles hotel in New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Williams
have returned to Topeka, Kan,
after spending the winter at their
home in Gulf Hills.
st. Johns Episcopal Guild met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Katherine Smith at Eglin House.
Mrs. Smith reported on the ac-
complishments in serving the
Guilds adopted child. Mrs. c. c.
Gardner, program chairman, held
a TRUE or False" test. Mrs. A.
". Tins, Mrs. M. C Sherman and
Mrs. Gardner gave the afternoons
study.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
C. V. Parker with Mrs Roy Sous
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MIR. and Mrs. PurdY
Tell Engagement
Of Their Daughter

Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Robert
Purdy announce the engagement
of their daughter, Shirley Aimee,
to Mr.. Arsene Westphal.
The date of the wedding is de-
pendent upon Mr.. Westphal's
next leave as he is serving with
the United States Navy with the
rank of g%unner's mate third
class.
The two young people r MEM
bers of older families of Pasca-
goula, Mr.. Westphal being the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Conrad
Westphal.
Miss Purdy, who is a graduate
of the 1914 class of the Pasca-
goula High school, is now en-
ployed at the P~ascagoula post
office.
Prior to enlisting in the Mer-
chant Marine in 1871, Mr.. West
phal was employed at. ingalls,.
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". c. STEWART. City Tax Collector.
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The Rio de Orc is not a river,
but a 16-mile long bay named by
Portuguese traders five centuries
ago when they bartered for gold
dust with the natives in Africa.
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Mrs. Norman Holmes and chill
dren, Robin and Jenny, of Cor
pus Christi, Texas, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Bourgeois
and son of New Orleans were
guests during the past week of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Westbrook.
Mrs. j. H. Edwards has been in
New Orleans for several days
with Chief Steward j. H. Ed
wards, MN, who sailed Friday.
1t. Lawrence j. Brodd, USN,
of Wauwatosa, Wis, and who has
been in the Pacific for two
years, spent a few days with his
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Dietzler, before leaving
for California.
Mrs. Albert Westbrook and
daughter, Margie, are spending
the weekend in New Orleans.
Ensign and Mrs. A. A. Edgmon
were guests of her mother, Mrs.
George Gordon Tuesday. The
Edgmons are now residing in Ho-
mer, La.
Ensign Phil Hughes, now sta
toned in Cuba, spent a few days
with his wife and small daughter,
Shelley, this week.
TiSgt. and Mrs. H. c. Woodruff
arrived Monday from Santa Bar
bara, Calf, for a weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Manuel
and MI. and Mrs. Elmer Wood.
ruff.
Bemis Bailey has returned af-
ter several months in Denver,
Calf.
Among the visitors to New Or
leans Saturday were Miss Mary
O'Keefe, Mrs. f. j. Weber and
daughter, Emilia, Mrs. Lynd
Gottsche, Mrs. Harry Lee, Mrs.
Frank Schmidt and daughter. ia
ME, and Misses Dot Ryan, Vir-
ginia Lee and Jackie Voivedieh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ryan and
two daughters. Dorothy and Mrs.
Joseph Lyons and small son. Jo-
seph, spent Sunday in Mobile.
Mrs. Otto Weyerstall and
daughters, Mrs. T. S. Sarby and
Mrs. Robert Potter, and Miss Do
ris Crysall were visitors to New
Orleans Wednesday. Mrs. Sarby
left Friday for Lincoln. Neb.. to
make her home with her nus
bands family.
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Sunday in Bellingrath Gardens.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Nelson were
visitors to New Orleans, La, on
Wednesday.
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There are on the market a
number of insecticides in which
the poisonous principle Is some
compound of fluorine.
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DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL TAX SALE
CITY OF MOSS POINT. MISSISSIPPI

I will sell at public n1y to the highest bidder fore cash. at tn front door of tn City Hall located
Mchns Avenue in thee City of Ness Pom. Jackson County. Mississippi
att oc@k A NJ, hen Howngd described land and lots or so much as may be necessary
to makethe amomto taxes and cost thereon for the yearl 1914
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
HOW TO ORGANIZE

New groups wishing to organize
into community ciubs are also in
Vited to contact the Service
Wives Editor at Cherry $500.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
Eureka Official
Denies Hit-Run

Accused in a warrant OF failing
TO stop after he had struck a
pedestrian. Henry Burritt, 50, Of
942 Sunningdale, Crosse Pointe
Woods pleaded not guilty 10 a
charge OF reckless driving today.
Burritt is vice president of the
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co. His
trial was set for May p.
The warrant charges Burritt
with failing TO stop after he had
struck Fanny Anderson. 26. of
12o6- Lakewood. who was treated
for abrasions in Receiving Hos
pitaL
A witness. Robert Skuse of 1852
Chalmers. Swore to the warrant.
The victim was struck at K. JEFF
ferSon and Conner.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
Car Death
PrObed

Detroit police said today that
they believed John Lindler. go,
war plant worker, was the victim
of a hit-run driver. Lindler. who
lived alone at 1924 Moran, was
found in an alley at the rear of a
tavern a half-block from his home.
His body was discovered by August
Rozunny. u, of 1926 Moran, at
Sis a. m.
Sgt. Edward Reilly of homicide
and patrolman Archer Jewell Of
the accident prevention bureau
said Lindler's clothing was torn.
he had suffered a severe forehead
injury and bruises. The presence
of automobile tire marks on Lind
ler's body. they said. substantiated
beliefs he was killed by hit-skip
driver.
NeighborS said Lindler had no
children and that his wife died
eight years ago.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
Vanished Wife
Declared Dead

James Redden. 42. of 14575 Rus
sell, Highland Park, husband OF
Mrs. Margaret Redden who with
two other Meivindale residents
was the center of one of Michi-
gan's most amazing mysteries. was
appointed administrator today of
his wife'S estate.
Proba te Judge Thomas c.
Murphy rule d that the woman,
last seen seven years ago with a
married man and another woman,
legally dead. The trio vanished
Oct. II. 1887
The wife's estate totals approx
mately $500 in life insurance.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
Truckers
Call Rally

Whether 10000 Michigan truck
drivers will strike will depend
upon the views of the members of
the TeamStcrs Union, AFL. at a
mass meeting Thursday night. in
union hall. 274l Trumbull. James
Hoffa, teamsters business agent,
said today The meeting will dis
cuss the outcome Of his confer
ence today with V. j. Schaeffer,
representative OF the Over-the-
Road Truckers Association and
federal and state conciliation
officials.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
TANKS THREATENED

An army spokesman declared
that the Chrysler tank arsenal
and Fisher Grand Blanc tank
plant may have TO close tomor-
row unless the flow OF parts from
Kelsey-Hayes is resumed.
He added, furthermore. that
Kelsey is running so per cent be-
hind on its shell barrels for anti
weapon so important
that barrels are now being flown
10 Europe.
But other union committeeman
backed Mullins and their Joint al
tItude was we Won't order the
workers back and we won't tell
them 10 stay out
The hearing produced similar
futile results yesterday.
e,l00 SENT HOME
Al the Ford Lincoln plant 2,100
workers were sent home today as
an aftermath of a strike of 500
al the Willow Run
bomber factory yesterday. The
Lincoln plant makes parts for
bombers and the stock pile be-
came too high, company spokes-
man SAID
The bomber strike, the second
within three days, was called in
protest over the disciplning of
two men accused of melting a
strike at the plant last Friday.
The strike ended today when the
entire day shift reported for
work.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
State Prison Inquiry
To Resume Tomorrow

LANSING, April II (UP)-As-
sistant Attorney General Harry
w. Jackson today announced the
state investigation of conditions
al southern Michigan prison in
Jackson will be resumed tomor-
row at the institution.
The inquiry was recently re-
cesSed 10 allow time for investi-
gators 10 study accumulated tes-
timOny
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
Advice Offered by0PA
On Eviction Threats

Tenants who are about TO be
evicted from their premises
should consult the OPA rent Of
flee about their rights, Patrick
V. Mcnamara, Detroit district
rent executive, said today.
Mcnamara pointed out that
under most conditions If the
tenant pays his rent on time and
maintains reasonably good be-
havior. ne is protected from evic-
tion by federal rent regulations.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
CenterS to Assist
Blue Star Wives

TO THE CFAIRMEN OF SERVICE WIVES CLUBS:
You are invited to cooperate in The Detroit Times plan
exchange program ideas clubs through
OUT the city Activities be of help
other clubs or may assist new groups in organizing
Please All in the following information
service Wives Club Editor The Detroit Times 1870 Cass,
Detroit 81, Mich.
NAME OF CLUB.
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS.
NAME OF CHAIRMAN
ADDRESS. ZONE No..
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
Copper From Rhodesia

WASHINGTON. April II GNSJ
Foreign Economic AdminiStra-
tor Leo T. Crowley reports that
1900 tons of Rhodesian copper
will be sent TO the United States
under reverse lend-lease in the
first half of 1945.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18

and summer months for adults
under the direction of the depart
ment OF parks and recreation.
Recreation centers and school
Fairgrounds offer all-day sched-
ules to youngsters.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18

Tennis courts, softba diamonds swimming pools, ndIng
bes and golf recreation during the spring
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-18
UNION OPPOSED

Schaeffer. who claims TO have
power of attorney for the ma
jority of the 81 outstate trucking
companies. insists the association
will not recognize the union as
representative of the office work
ers unless they are organized on
an asSociation-wide basis.
The business agent contends
this is neither practicable nor de-
manded by law. He said a con-
slant change in office personnel
makes organization on an aSsoci-
ation-wide basis impossible.