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Montana labor news., 1945-10-18
News Of Great Falls
Building Trades Council

Minutes OF the Cascade County
Trades and Labor Assembly were read
and filed. From Governor Ford and
A. G. Stubblefield, in reply toour let
ters regarding the personnel at the
Great Falls fish hatchery. Filed.
From the Central Trades and Labor
Council, Kalispell, advising that the
Temple tea room in Kalispell IS now
fair to organized labor Letter filed.
From the Kalispell Central Trades
Council, requesting a contribution to
help meet the expense of rallies held
in connection with the Lumber and Saw
mill Workers strike. No action.
REPORT ON DELEGATES
1t was reported that John Ortherpan
at 4th avenue south and 9th street was
doing all his own work. Delegates take
note.
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18
News Of The Cascade
Trades Assembly

From the Kalispell Central Trades
and Labor Council asking for financial
aid to help meet the expenses of the
striking Lumber and Sawmill Workers.
On motion, S. was ordered contrib
uted
From A. G. Stubblfield, superintend-
ent OF state fisheries, that matter con
corning change of superintendent at
Giant Springs hatchery will be taken up
at the October p meeting of the fish
and game commission. Filed.
From the committee for A. F. OF /.
participation in a world trade union
federation that they are sending 100
copies Of pamphlet, "The A. F. of L.
and One World OF Labor for sale at
five cents a copy or distributed free to
members. On motion, distributed to
local unions.
From James F. Murray, that he is
asking Senator Overton to include our
telegram in the record of hearings on
the Missouri Valley Authority bill
Filed
From the Los Angeles Central Labor
Council, that motion picture Captain
Eddie has been placed on their We
Do-Not-Patronize List and ask that We
take similar action On notion con
Cured in.
Form the Los Angeles Central Labor
Council, resolutions opposing decontro
Of rents Placed on file
From Mayor Norby in answer to oui
protest that labor is not being repre-
sented on commissions being appointed
by mayor. Placed on file On motion
committee of three was ordered ap-
pointed to wait on the mayor
From Perry Melton, an expression
Of thanks for our cooperation in Civ
ing advertising to Missoula Contra
Council Filled.
The report of the auditing committe,
showed a cash balance Of $3l905 as o
September 80, and on motion accepted
and placed on file.
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18

The list Of neighborhood stores signed
by the retail clerks was read and CON
Cured in.
Herb Brow's reports on the G. n
switchmen was given by the secretary
and it was noted that the switchmen
are all in the A. f. of L. Union and
desire to maintain membership in it.
Ray Rebal reported progress for COM
mittee on Montana Power.
On motion, small ad was ordered
carried in the Leader on M. Y. A.
broadcast on Friday at 10 p. m.
Roll call of delegates and delegates
reports.
Motion picture, Captain Eddie" on
labor's We-Do-Not-Patronize List.
Adjournment at 9:40 p. m.
John Evan1o, Jr., Secretary.
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18

Or, for that matter, przes-in the form of com
plments-wherever they go. For evenings out
we have in mind our rayon crepes, in coors or in
black, and for daytime wear you'll want gabar-
dine or a wool-and-rayon dress.
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18

Harry Oates, engineer acted as wee
president of the Trades Council meet
ing Ralph Carson, machinist sergeant
alarms. Leonard Ripper, statistician'
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18

WHEREAS: The Missouri Valley
is subject to floods, drouths and de-
vastation created by an uncontrolled
river, and
WHEREAS. The measures under
taken so far have failed to produce
satisfactory results for the 100000
residents of the Valley, and
WHEREAS. A Missouri Valley Au-
thrifty promises the full development
of the vast potentiaities of the region
and promises coordination OF measures
for flood control, irrigation, reclama-
ton. navigation, soil conservation, re
forestation watershed management,
promotion Of all phases Of wild life and
aquatic life resources under direct man
agement OF the respective states, de-
yelopment of mineral resources, in
dustrial development an dthe full util-
ization Of the power potentialities OF the
Missouri River Basin, with resulting
low rates for people in the region, and
WHEREAS: The establishment OF a
Missouri Valley Authority can mean
the transformation of declining agri-
culturally-based economy into a healthy,
balanced and prosperous industrial
economy, and
WHEREAS: The establishment OF a
Missouri Valley Authority in the pres
ent session Of Congress offers assurance
of economic security to many thousands
Of returning service men, demobilized
war worer sand farmers
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
That this Convention, composed Of rep
resentatives OF more than 1000 organ
lied worers in the Montana Lumber
Industry, does hereby endorse and urge
the immediate establishment Of Mis-
souri, Valley Authority; and autonomous
board directly responsible t othe Presi-
dent and the national Congress; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That copies of this resolution be sent
to President Harry s. Truman, mem
bers of the national Congress, state
Governors and state legislators of the
Missouri Valley states and to other
interested parties"
You are requested to do everything
within your power to assist in carry
ing out the intent of this Resolution, or
to give as wide as possible circulation
to this or similar resolutions. Very
truly yours,
ROBT. c. WELLER,
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18
REPORT ON COMMITTEES

The committee on the Sunburst re-
finery reported meeting with the mem
bers OF the {. l. O. refinery workers
and that a very amiable solution had
been reached, we hope. Other commit
tees had no reports.
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18
NEW BUSINESS

The matter Of a clubroom was dis
cussed in detail and motion made that
the secretary write the Carpenters
Local, asking if they intended to make
any addition to the rear of the hall for
such purposes.
Montana labor news., 1945-10-18

As the Shubat property has all been
cleaned up, a motion was made and
carried that the committee be discharged
with thanks.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11
Reconversion Plan Urgent, AFL Says
Peonage Widespread In
Florida, Investigator Says

New York City (ILNS).-Tnvol-
untary servitude is commonplace in
Florida" reported Morris Milgram,
Workers Defense League national sec
retary, after months work there on
cases of peonage and involuntary SER
vitude, which the league has brought
to the attention of the Department of
Justice for prosecution.
In central Florida, Milgram re-
ported, Negro citrus workers employed
regularly days week have been ar
rested for ''vagrancy" because they re-
fuse to work Saturdays. These cases
never come to trial, the WDL leader
declared, for the workers pay $25
bond in order to be released. 1t is
commonly understood that the bond is
the fine, and that no appearance fol
trial is desired by public officials in.
volved.
The result of these arrests is te
force citrus workers to labor against
their will, fearing arrest. While they
would work willingly if they received
extra pay for Saturday work, many
Negro workers now work Saturdays
only under threat of Imprisonment
Milgram asserted.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11
Amazing Success" Cited
FDR Birthday To Be
Holiday For AFL Union

Philadelphia. - The Upholsterers'
international Union e S a b S h d
Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday, Jan.
80, as a holiday to be observed
throughout the nation by all local
unions affiliated with the organiza-
tion.
Sal B. Hoffman, international
President of the UIU, announced the
national policy had been set by unani-
nous vote Of the organizations Gen.
eral Executive Board meeting here.
To implement the policy and make
it effective, the board directed that all
local unions obtain recognition of the
holiday from employers as clause in
all new contracts to be negotiated and
in all renewals of current contracts.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11
Mrs. Norton Acts To Force
FEPC Bill To Floor

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Fol-
lowing failure of the House Rules
Committee to act on the bill creating
a permanent Fair Employment Prac-
tices Commission, Chairman Mary
Norton of the Labor Committee filed
a petition to force speedy considera-
tion of the measure.
If signed by 218 members, her peti-
tion would discharge the Rules Com
mittee from further responsibility for
the bill and send it to the House floor.
Mrs. Norton declared that the time
had come for Congress to set up an
agency with full statutory authority
to prevent employment discrimination
because of race or creed. Her action
was hailed by the National Council
for permanent FEPC, which de-
clared it would permit the breaking
of the shameful filibuster of southern
ers in the Rules Committee"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11
Approving Breton Woods Proposals
Green Asks Safeguards For Labor
and Worker Voice in Administration
Workers Must Be Assured Lower Tariffs Do Not Mean
Lower Labor Standards

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Ac-
ceptance of the Breton Woods Agree
ments, with certain safeguards, in
cluding guarantee of fair labor stand
ards on projects financed under the
agreements, was urged by William
Green on behalf of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor before the House
Banking and Currency Committee.
President Green approved Breton
Woods proposals for promoting inter
national trade but emphasized that
when efforts are made to eliminate
obstacles to trade between nations,
workers must be assured that lower
tariffs do not mean lower labor stand
ards"
''The American Federation of La
bor," Green told the committee, Gin
accordance with its stated policy of
supporting world organization to
aid in resolving differences between
nations and in bringing about last
ing peace, recommends that the Con-
gress accept the Breton Woods
Agreements, with necessary clarifica-
tion and safeguards, as of vital i'm
portance in implementing the func-
tions of such world organization.
Other Action Needed
eve realize also that exchange
controls and loans are only one key
to resumption of world trade and re-
habilitation of economics destroyed OF
damaged by the war. We need also
economic agencies for reconstruction
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11

1T will be necessary to take action
in other important fields, such as
food, cartels, surplus commodities,
aviation and others, and it is not to
be expected that the Breton Woods
Agreements alone will afford COM
plete solution to postwar chaos in in
ternational trade.
''We do believe, however, that these
agreements can make a substantial
contribution towards solving imme-
diate and long-term problems of ex-
change and international investment" !"
Cooperation Held Vital
After citing in detail z main rea-
sons for AFL support of the Breton
Woods proposals, Green outlined clar-
ification and safeguards which labor
believes are needed He said in part:
''We realize that the Breton Woods
proposals to stabilize rates must be
supplemented by efforts to expand
and stabilize the economy and the do
mestic financial system of each coun-
try, followed by efficient marketing of
products at home and abroad, and
constantly increasing consumer pur-
chasing power with greater produc-
ton. High levels of productive en-
ployment cannot be maintained by in
dividual countries without coopera-
tion between countries to sustain the
efforts of all countries and to pro-
mote progressively higher standards
of living for the people of all coun-
tries.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11

"The one special organization which
labor helped to create and to which
we have entrusted the protection and
advancement of labor standards and
welfare is the international Labor
Organization. This orga tion
must be continued and authorized to
protect our interests in connection
with operations of the bank and the
fund and coordinate economic prog
ress. The LILO must be preserved
with it's present independence and
with it's present capacity for service.
We recommend that Congress provide
policy on the bank and fund directing
our representatives to insist that con-
sultation with the LILO be made
basic administrative procedure before
deciding upon policies and use of
funds
Protection of Labor Urged
"We also recommend that our gov
ernment's representatives should be
instructed to insist that the bank, in
considering loans for reconstruction
and development projects, should in
clude in any contract standard labor
provisions requiring that the recipient
of the loan must give minimum guar
antees of welfare on the work includ-
ing observance of the labor laws and
requirements of the country, pre-
vailing wages and hours, observe
safety and health standards, and in
general, the labor standards recon-
mended by the International Labor
Organization.
"The functioning of the bank and
the fund will be no better than the
men administering them We urge
that the selection of our representa-
tives be made without regard to poll
tics, and in consultation with repre-
sentatives of the main functional or
ganizations of our economy which are
vitality concerned"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11
Speedy Action Held Vital To Block Mass Unemployment
This Year; Revise Wage Formula, AFL Again Asks

Washington, D. C. (ILNS) With
substantial curtailment of war pro-
duction already beginning, large
scale reconversion program must be
undertaken Immediately, to avoid an
unemployment crisis this year, the
American Federation of Labor execu-
tive council warned here, in declaring
events had fully justified AFL oppo-
sition to labor draft legislation.
unless the reconversion process is
expedited, mass unemployment will
grip America in 1915 and purchasing
power will be reduced to such low
point that expansion of postwar pro-
duction will be blocked" the council
warned the nation.
Pointing to production slashes that
threaten trouble, the council said:
"Already, the War Department has
made substantial cutbacks in airplane
production. One of the largest fac
tories in the nation which formerly
operated around the clock is going
back to one-shift, 40-hour-week sched-
ules.
Drastic Slash Predicted
"Shipyards are not getting any new
orders and the Maritime Commission
is planning to wind up most of its
shipbuilding program by the end OF
the year. The end Of the war in
Europe means that the war produc-
ton program generally will be cut in
half within a few months" :"
The council commented that "unde1
these circumstances, it is imperative
that a large-scale reconversion pro.
gram be undertaken at once," anc
added:
"American industry must be giver
enough advance notice of cancellation
of war contracts so that it can pro-
ceed without unnecessary delay to put
into effect plans for peacetime pro
duction which will provide jobs fol
displaced war workers and returning
servicemen."
The council urged more liberal un
employment compensation and reit
Grated in strong terms previous rec
concentrations for revision OF the Lit
tie Steel formula to allow needed wage
increases. 1t said:
Immediate action is also required
by Congress and by federal agencies
to protect human needs during the re
conversion period. President Tru
man, while serving as Senator dur
ing the last session Of Congress, spon
sored reconversion legislation whicl
provided far more adequate /unem
ployment compensation to disemploy
ed workers than is available at pres
ent. This measure was defeated, bu
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11
Truman Endorses Bill
On Rail Retirement

Washington, D. president Tru-
man gave his Endorsement to legisla-
ton that would liberalize the railroad
retirement and unemployment COM
pensation laws at a conference with a
rail labor group which called at the
White House.
The late President Roosevelt had
strongly supported the legislation.
David B. Robertson, president Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen, told newsmen
that Mr.. Truman assured US he would
give the matter his serious consid-
Grafton and that there would be no
change in President Roosevelt's policy
in support of the measure"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1945-05-11

the executive council feels that it
should be revived at this time and
that it would be most fitting for the
President to recommend it to Con-
gress.
Immediate Revision" Urged
"Production cutbacks are bound to
eliminate the overtime pay on which
most workers have relied during the
past years to offset increased living
costs. The National War Labor
Board must take cognizance of this
critical situation and order immediate
revision of the Little Steel formula,
SO that frozen wage rates can be adj
justed to make up for the loss of
overtime pay"
Further delay on wage increases
twill be dangerous to the nations
postwar economy" the council de-
clared in conclusion.
In pointing out that the AFL stand
on manpower legislation had been
justified by events, the council said
defeat of compulsory manpower meas
ures in Congress had not injured
the war production program and that
on the contrary, production records
were broken and schedules exceeded
in March.
Amazing Success" Cited
voluntary labor has succeeded in
backing up the victory drive on the
fighting fronts with amazing suc-
! cess" it was emphasized.
| The council met in special session
to deal with current problems and
support of the San Francisco security
conference. With ending of the meet
ing, majority of the council planned
to attend the conference.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-24

T TOWARD ROARK laughed He stood at the edge Of
cliff the lake far below him. He laughed at the thing
which happened him that morning and at the things
which now lay ahead.
He knew that the days ahead would be difficult He tried
to consider it, forgot He looking at the granite
To be cut thought and made into walls He looked al
split and made into rafters. These rocks he
thought here for waiting for the shape my hands
will give them Then he remembered that morning he had
been expelled from the Architectural School of the Stanton
Institute of Technology.
Later that day, unexpected call summoned Roark to
the Deans office Uncomfortaby. the Dean tried TO explain
the expulsion Roark had refused to the popular
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-24

historical styles accepted by ALL he had designed buildings
he wished in style of his His buildings not
Classical Gothic Renaissance they only Howard
Roark Now the Dean offered him another chance IL he
would subordinate himself TO the standards of the
jority Roark refused lie said: II don't give damn what
anyone thinks about archtectureor about anything else
for that matter my standards building alive
like It's integrity to follow its truth and 10
serve its own purpose"
"Who will let you build your way" asked the Dean.
Roark said, "Who will stop me?"
Roark went TO New York that spring OF 1922 70 the
miserable office Of Henry Cameron who had been great
architect thirty ago. had fought for modern areh
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-24

lecture and lost "Wha do you wart" snapped Cameron.
81 should like 10 work for you,' said Roark quietly.
"Why the hell should you pick me-"
"I think you know that"
Cameron looked at Roarks sketches. 81 wish I'd done
that at your age do you know how much you've got
to learn?" "Yes That's why I'm here"
Damn you," roared Cameron suddenly You're setting
out to ruin yourself don't want to you don't like
YOU You're yourself Twenty years ago I'd have
punched your face with the greatest OF pleasure You're
coming work here tomorrow morning al nine sharp"
''Yes" Roark reached for his drawings.
Leave these here" beloved Cameron Now get OUTS
Continued tomorrOw)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-09

Napieralski, of South Bend, Ind,
was killed in action and three were
wounded: Maj. John j. Gildee, jr.,
Baltimore; LIST 1t. Springs r. Moore,
jr. of 5415 Roosevelt street, Be-
thesda, Md, and Sergt. Emmett j.
Mccarthy, Butte, Mont.
William Lloyd George, 3110 Dunn
barton avenue NV, also was among
the men who participated in the
Thai underground, the report said.
Meanwhile, Luang Sukhum, sec
rotary general of the Thai civil
service, in Washington on a special
mission for the Thailand resistance
movement, said list of war GRIM
inals in Thailand is now being
drawn up.
The list most certainly will in
clude," Mr.. Sukhum said in a state
ment. the name of Pibul Songgram,
whom he described as the former
premier who seized power as a mil
itary dictator in 1888, allowed the
japanese to march into Thailand in
December, 1871, and collaborated
with the occupation forces until he
was forced out of Office in July, 1874,
by Free Thai elements which DOM
mated the Thai national assembly"
Other names will be added to the
list, Mr.. Sukhum added.
1t. Moore, "a, whose parents live
at the Bethesda address, is a native
of Washington. He graduated from
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
and was student at George Wash
ington University when he enlisted
in the Army Air Forces in May.
1912. Shot down in the Pacific
while serving as a navigator of a.
the latter part of 1943, he
returned home for disqualification
before he was assigned to the OSS
about year later.
His parents were notified that he
was injured in Thailand May 29.
Mr.. George, As, was director of
and publications for the
National Resources Planning Board
for 10 years before he joined the
OSS in 1943 A former newspaper
man, he was reared in Geneva, Ill,
and attended Wisconsin University.
His wife, Mrs. Louise George, lives
al the Dumbarton avenue address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-09
Marines Can Re-enIist
In 90 DAYS al Same Rank

Marines with honorary discharges
who re-enlist within 80 days after
discharge will be appointed to the
same temporary rank held at the
time of their discharge, it was an
nounced yesterday.
Those who sign up within 80 days
will be given the remainder of the
90-day period as an re-enlistment
furlough.
Any man between IT and 25 who
has had no military training may
enlist, now, the Marine announce
ment said, and men under 80 dis
charged from service within year
may enlist. No enlistments will be
accepted in the Marine Corps Re-
serve, however.
The Marines probably will man
Japanese bases and outposts yet I'M
visited by Allied troops, such as
Truk, in the Carolines as well as
those bases already taken by Ameri-
can forces.