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was not bothered until the Inter. state Commerce Commission regu. lations went into effect. Then he was told he could not drive inter state, because of rules and regula. tiOns.
 From then on he worked for diff ferent trucking concerns, but when ii was time for him to take a doctors examination, he was told the same story: he couldn't pass an examina- tion, although he did drive inter state and was perfectly capable of doing his work as attested by the fact that he now holds a full driving license from the State of Connecticut.
 We then took the matter up with Attorneys Trota and Fisano, and they thought that we had a good case against the Interstate Commerce Commission. After waiting about three years, we were told by the At torneys that the case was going be- fore a panel of three judges. Later or We were told that the Assistant US
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Relations
 Board Of State Ready yFor Work
Appointment Of Gaspic Paves Way For S.L.R.B.
 To Begin Activities

The State Labor Relations Board will begin to function in the very near future, it was learned this week, after the Board had appoint ed John Caspic, assistant secretary of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, as its Agent. Under the Act passed by the Legislature, the Board was supposed to have begun operation on July l. However, the fact that the Legislature failed to confirm a batch of Governor Bald wins appointments, including those named to the State Labor Relations Board, brought a delay while the Governor was making interim ap- pOintments.
 These have now been made, the Agent has been named, and it is ex- pected that an announcement that the Board is open for business will be made presently. Members of the Board are Dean Ashbel c. Gulliver Yale Law School, chairman; Sen Vincent Kiernan of Derby; and Rep Peter McManus of Ridgeheld.
 Caspic was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Federation by Sec. retary-Ireasurer Harold V. Fein. mark. Previously he had been busi. ness agent of Asbestos Workers No B, Meriden, state organization and a vice-president of the State Federation. He is married and the father of two children, and makes his home in WethersfieId
 We are sorry to lose John Gas pics services, but our loss is Con- necticut's gain," GEL, President Timothy Collins said this week. "The same conscientiousness which he dis played while in the employ of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, we know he will bring to his new job al investigator for the State Labor Re- lations Board. His appointment give. promise that the purposes of the Ac for which the Federation struggled so long will have an excellent chance of fulflllment. As result, labor rela tions in intra-state commerce un doubtedly will improve"
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Conference Held With Murphy On Municipal Workers
New Haven Mayor Says All City Departments Will Abide By Ordinance Fire, Board Of Educa-
 ton Unions Are Making Fine Progress

The results of a hour and forty-minue conference held between Mayor John w. Murphy of New Haven and representatives of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Union, and the New Haven Central Labor Council made public today.
 The conference held at the request of the AFLs city employees unons in order begin putting into effect the ord passed June by the New Haven Board of Aldermen which arms the rights of city workers join labor organizations and provides for methods of settling disputes hearing pant problems suggestions by organized city employees The ordinance introduced into the Board of Aldermen by the New Haven Central Labor Council
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District Attorney advised our law yers to withdraw the case from court and take the case up directly with the Interstate Commerce Commission Then we were stalled around for about another year. Finally we were told that it is very difficult problem to get meeting with the Interstate Commerce Commi ssion, and that's the way the case now stands.
 Our main interest in this case is to prove that these drivers could drive and perform their work with. out any danger to the public.
 ''As you know, our boys coming back from the war will be handi. capped if this regulation is not changed or modified. This is the main reason and sole interest we have in this case.
 We are respectfully asking you to interest yourself in this situation for the benefit of all ex-service men. We hope that you will take a per- sOnal interest in order to safeguard the jobs of our men when they come back.
 We are sending the same letter to Representative James P. Ceelan. If you and the Representative think that something could be done for these ex-service men, we will go as far as our resources will permit us to go.
 Awaiting reply, and thanking both of you gentlemen"
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Unions To Get Feiinmark Report
 On Legislation
Describes Johnny Gaspic's State Appointment As
 "Splendid One''

Harold V. Feinmark, secretary treasurer and legislative agent of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, who was stricken suddenly at the State Capitol two months ago, returned to his duties Monday. Feinmark spent several weeks at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Hartford, and had been convalescing at his home in New Haven.
 Feinmark expressed his pleasure at being back in harness, and said that organized labor in Connecti- cut, as in every state in the union, must immediately get to work to solve number of problems which will benefit all workers and the country as whOle." He said he was glad that the State Labor Relations Board, created by an act of the last General Assembly, would begin functioning in the near future, add ing that workers, now more than ever, need to join unions of their own choosing, in order to protect themselves, their families, and the American standard of living" He said the appointment of John Cas- pic as Agent for the Board was a splendid one." Adding that the State Federation was sorry to lose Caspic's services. Feinmark said he would reserve his comments on the record of the 1945 session of the General Assembly, until he had re- ported directly to the A.F.L. unions of Connecticut. ''You can be sure that this will be a lively report 5 he said.
 Labor in Connecticut, Feinmark as- serted, will do its utmost in support ing President Truman's recommen- dations that Congress increase Un- employment Compensation benefits to lessen the tremendous difficulties" that labor will undergo during the reconversion period.
 Tt is disheartening," he added, that as yet, we have no overall plan for reconversion."
 Feinmark pointed out that there had been no let-down on the part of organized labor in Connecticut in producing war materials to de- feat Japan, and said that the Con- necticut Federation of Labor joined with Gen. McArthur and the armed services in their slogan of ''On To Tokyo.'
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As We See It
 by THE STAFF

MIKE BARRY has been unani- mously reelected for his tenth term as business agent and treasurer of Hartford Carpenters, No. 43. GEORGE SABO was also unani- mously reelected as business agent of the Waterbury Electricians. Barry is president of the Conn. State Building & Construction Trades Council, and Sabo is vice. president.
 SEC'Y OF LABOR Lewis B. Sch- wellenbach, newly appointed to the post by President Truman, plans a complete reorganization of the La- bor Dept and the amalgamation of more than 20 labor agencies and offices strewn throughout other
The union times., 1945-07-14
Leonard Mcintyre,
 B-9O, Dies In Luzon

Local B-90, New Haven Electrical Workers, is mourning the death of its first member in the armed forces Leonard w. MacIntyre, who lived at 22 Lake Place, New Haven.
 Maclntyre, who was 34, entered the Army in August, 1942, and was wounded fighting in Luzon, Philip pines. According to the official notice sent to his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Mar tin, with whom he made his home, he died on April 5. He was a member of Company l, 149th Infantry.
 Vincent J. McGovern, business representative of No. B-9O, said to- day that MacIntyre was well liked, and was very popular with the mem bers of the Local, of which he had been member since 1880.
 Mo- B-90 has B members in the service.
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State Painters
 Mourn Death Of Alfred McKeon
Bridgeport's First ''Walking Delegate Pounded
 Conference

With many prominent members of organized labor from all parts of the state in attendance, funeral services were held in Bridgeport Wednesday for Alfred J. McKeon, a leading member of the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Painters and Paperhangers. At the time of his death, McKeon was secretary of the Connecticut State Conference of Painters, which he was instrument tai in organizing in 1909, and treasurer of Painters Union No. l9O, Bridgeport. Dennis P. Byrnes, business agent of No. l9O, told The Union Times that in the death of McKeOn ''the Brotherhood has lost a valiant leader, and Local l9O mOurns his passing"
 FIRST ssWALKINC DELECATE''
 McKeon was active in organizing No. i90, and had the distinction of being the first walking delegate in Bridgeport. He was also the first business agent in Bridgeport who covered constructor jobs on his bi- cycle.
 A native of Meriden, McKeon lived in Bridgeport for 55 years, and for more than 20 years was business agent of No. 190. In 1928 he became secretary and treasurer of the State Conference of Painters. He also or ganized and represented Glaziers anc Glass Workers Local No. 1924, ant for many years represented the Paint CTS and the Building Trades at con ventions throughout the country. He was former president of the Muni-
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sent their views on the budget.
 5. It was agreed that under the ordinance, all department heads, or commission heads, will meet with union representatives on any grievance, provided a request for a meeting is made in writing, and the subject of the proposed meeting is given.
 This meeting was preliminary one, and further discussions will be need ed to clarify a number of points. The setting up of effective grievance ma chinery within each department is of especial importance. Section 5 of the ordinance reads:
 "A1l departmental administrative heads of the City of New Haven shall formulate and establish in their re-
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Local443, Teamsters Union, Seeks ChangeIn ICCRegulationsT To HelbW WoundedVeterans

Local 443, New Haven Teamsters Union, is trying to light fire under the Interstate Commerce COmmis. sion, and if it succeeds the results will be of direct benefit to thou sands of American wounded war veterans in every part of the ma. ton.
 The story is simple and straight. forward and is told in communica- tiOns just sent by the New Haven union to US. Senator Brien Me. Mahon and Rep. James P. Ceelan.
 Signed by President Matthew RuOppOlO, Secretary-Treasurer John PisOna, and Business Represents tive Hartley Martin, here is the sit uation as described in the letter to Sen. McMahOn:
 June 26, 1945 ''SenatOr Brien McMahon,
 ''Senate Office Building,
 Washington, ID. C.
 Dear Senator McMahon:
 ''Local 443, Teamsters Union, New Haven, wishes to acquaint you with a set of facts which, in our opinion, are arbitrary and unfair to workers, and especially to re. turning war veterans.
 ''Under present regulations of the Interstate Commerce COmmis. sion, driver coming under the regulations of the Commission must have every member of his body. No one favors safety regulations more than truck drivers, since their lives depend on adequate stand. ards. But what happens when a man loses foot, but is an expert driver and proves that he is fully quail. fled to pursue his trade by obtain. ing regular-not limited-driv. ing license from the state of Con. necticut which, you know, does not give driving licenses without proper tests.
 WILL HELP VETERANS
 The case at issue now is one o1 our members, but the importance lies in the application of the case to many like him and especially to hundreds of veterans who. if this regulation is applied indiscriminately, will be un- able to make their living in the trade they know best-driving trucks.
 ''Here is a brief history of this case: Pasquale DeCoIa was in volved in an accident, and his right foot was amputated. This happen ed before any Interstate Commerce Commission regulations were in eff feet. After being hospitalized, the driver went back to work for the same company, drove trucks fon l them, and performed his work anc
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RESULTS OF CONFERENCE
 The following is the outcome of the conference with Mayor Mur- phy:
 l. An official copy of the ordi- nance is to be sent to each city de- partment head and commission.
 2. Mayor Murphy gave his per- sOnal assurance that all Depart ments would abide by the or- dinance. and asked that any in- stance of noncompliance be inn mediately called to his attention.
 3. Representatives of the A.F.L.'s City Employees Unions will receive, upon request, all es- inmates for the municipal budget.
 4. Representatives of these Un- ions will have full right to appear before the Board of Finance to pre-
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government departments. Initial indication from SchwelIenbach' $ first press conference was that he intended to give organized labor a greater voice in the Labor Dept than it had during the l2 year re- gime of Frances Perkins.
 Still up in the air and undecided is the question of whether SchweI- lenbach will create labor advisory committees, and whether he will ask President Truman to appoint a CIO assistant secretary of labor. The AFL already has Dan Tracy, from the Int1 Brotherhood of Flee. trical Workers, in the post of as. sistant secretary.
 THE Portland (Ore.l Fire De. partment seized drum of gasoline
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Building Trades Of Connecticut Get Greens s Support
AF.L. President Praises State Councils Plan For Organ izing Drive-Wi Ask Building Trades Dept.
 And Internationals To Help

President William Green of the American Federation of Labor this week announced his full support of the organ ing drive which being planned by the Connecticut State Building & Construction Trades Council
 The simultaneously with action by Der of building trade unions throughout the state who voted to accept the recommendation of the State Building Trades Council that Organizing Campaign Fund.- be by the Council through the payment by the building trades of fifty cents for each of their members President Michael Barry of the State Council today pointed that this soc payment for time only; it is soc month soc yearsply payment of for memher
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LABOR s. A.

For the rest of this year, the AFL presents each Saturday eve- ming at 6:45 PM, EWT, over the nationwide network of the American Broadcasting Com epany a radio news-magazine, featuring the latest news at home and abroad and special reports by expert commentators on important labor problems. This program is listed in the radio columns of your news paper as ''LabOr-U.S.A." Our own subtitle for the program is ''The American FederatiOnist of the Air" Don't miss these bright, newsy broadcasts! Make date to listen every Saturday night!
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CARPENTERS LEAD OFF

Local unions which have already voted to contribute their share to the organizing fund include Hart ford Carpenters No. 4S, one of the largest Carpenters locals in the state; Painters Union No. 186, New Haven; and Iron Workers, No. 424, New Haven. The Hartford Painters. Hartford Steamftters, the Meriden Asbestos Workers, and Waterbury Electricians are among those who have announced that they would take favorable action at their next regular meeting.
 A two-hour discussion on ways and means of forwarding the organizing drive of the state building trades was held at the last meeting of the execu- tive board of the State Building Trades Council in New Haven. It was unanimously voted that the formal plan for the drive would be made up in detail at the August first meeting of the Board.
 The attempts of dual organiza- tions to invade the jurisdiction of the building trades in various cities of the country was gone into in de- tail, and full report on the at- tempt of the United Mine Workers to organize building trades main tenance men in Bridgeport was given by Vice-President Dennis P. Byrnes. The tremendous construc- tion boom expected after the de- feat of Japan will lead many non- ALL. groups to attempt to deprive the building trades of their juris- diction and their hard-won wage scales.
 By real organizing driUe nOsO 1;
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04
MONROE


Mrs HAYWOOD Coyinrton and
daughter VIVIAN are spending
their vacation with relatives in
New York
Mrs L T. Game spent last
week end with kindred in In
disnapolis Ind
Miss Lillian Williams Of
French road Detroit was last
week end guest Of Miss Jean
Covington While here sur
sprise birthday party WAS given
in honor Of Miss Covingion by
her sister Jnsniia Present were
Mrs Emma Eihidsc MARGARET
Phiipoi Ethel Poster Anna NJ.
Toles lear rerick Elnestine
Wood and cathryn Penick The
honoree received many lovely
Gifts
William Peniek and daughter.
ca,hryn. lefr Thursday 10 visit
his parents IN Fowler IN
Haloid Nlnlng underwent an
operation in Mercy hospital re-
Gently His condition is reported
GOOD
Mrs Howard Stearnes had q
ionsilectomy in Mercy hospital
recently but is home and doing
fine.
Mr. and Mrs Jacob watkins
are the proud parents o, baby
son. Ronald Eugene
Mrs. William Chapren gave a
party in honor ~ her little
daughter Reverly Jean on her
fourth birthday Ten Riddles
helped her enjoy The lovely az
fair. The little honoree received
many gifts
Thursday afternoon ar ne
home Of Mrs. F. Toles birth
day party was given In honor OF
Nelson and Harold Luvert
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04
JACKSON NEWS
By MARY SMITH

The annual picnic was held re-
Gently by the Phyllis Wheatley
Mothers club OF the YWCA az
Ella Sharps park. Most OF the
dinner was arranged by members
OF the club. Fifty-eight attended
september's meeting vii be held
at the YWCA.
Miss Anona Dennis. OF 900
Fourth street, Gretna La. is
spending her vacation with Mrs
sDelphine Smith and family, OF
SO7 East Franklin street Miss
Dennis is a school teacher at
McDonoueh No. % school. Her
hobby is sports.
Thursday night. Mrs. Delphine
Smith Mary Smith and Miss An
ona Dennis attended the second
annual Negro Music Festival at
Olympia stadium in Detroit Yours
Truly was very happy to see on
rage 2S OF Harmony magazine
the picture OF Mrs. Mary Walls
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04
BY MRS GEORGE W. BURDEN
General News

Mrs. Daisy Curtley's brother.
Eugene Carter, OF Los Angeles,
California. recently spent few
days on surprise visit 10 his sis
ter. He was also the dinner guest
OF his niece and nephew and
family. the George Bundy Burdens
OF Bundy street. during his visit.
Mrs Louise Oliver, IT.. and hus-
band were hosts at their fifth an
riversary party. July p. Many
beautiful presents were received.
Guests present included Mrs. Oil
YER IRIS mother-in-law. Mrs OH
YER Sr; the Harry weavers, Mr..
and Mrs Tolerson. Miss Marjorie
Johnson. guest of Mrs. Louise
oliver; and Mrs. Gilmore. OF Flint.
and many others An enjoyable
time was had by all present
Mrs Clarence Burden Is conval-
escing from sudden Illness
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Woods. Of &
Kinnard avenue. Dayton. Ohio,
visited their uncle. Walter Culnep-
per. OF 1880 Bundy street They
left week later for Pennsylvania.
Mrs George W. Burden Is IN Ann
Arbor. Michigan with her son.
George w Burden. Third who Is
hospitalized al the University.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04
ROSEVILLE
Rf BOR LEMIS

A routine check OF FBT files
recently led 10 the arrest Of
Thomas Bailey alias Joseph Hill.
OF 25356 Blair street Sought for
twenty-three years as fugitive
from the prison farm state prison
al Tucker. Ark. he escaped from
the prison farm July II. 1922 He
was serving io-year sentence
on charge OF assault with intent
TO kill HIS identity was I'M
covered as result OF his arrest
several weeks ago on drunk
and disorderlv charge. Arkansas
authorities when notified of Hill's
arrest. said they would come
North 70 exfradite him Immediate
~ Hill was reluctant 10 discuss
the nature OF his arrest in Ar
kansas, but admitted that Il fol-
lowed shooting scrape
Citizens OF Macomb Garden are
raising $3.50 10 helr Mr. Hi A
petition has been signed by 20o
persons who pledge 10 help keep
him from heine returned N the
South. for fear Of unfair treat
ment Further details will an
pear in next weeks issue Of this
paper
Mrs Mason returned home re-
Gently from the Harper hospital
where she underwent an opera
ton She has three sons serving
one now serving in the Army
in he Pacific, and one recently
discharged from the Navy.
Mrs. Kathryn Ashmore and
Miss katherine Thomas. IL. ho,h
OF Chicago and Mrs Ora Rose
mond, ~ Simpsonyille. s. C.. are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gooslev
OF i772s Oskdale.
Mrs, Florence Harrison. Of Blair
street. has gone 70 visit her
lather who Is NJ in Tennessee
Mrs. Hosley Ricketts, OF In
dianapolis Ind. passed away re-
Gently while undergoing an op-
GRAFTON She was the niece Of
Mrs Emerson OF 25i57 Blair
PVT Jesse TAYLOR. Of 1885
Oakdale was home last week end
from Percy Jones hospital. He
was wounded in Europe.
Mr.. Jackson's two sisters Of
New York. and his father from
Cincinnati Ohio have heeu Wis
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04
By DORIS 0DrM

Pvt Paul Lumpkin il home on
furlouEh from Fl Mcclellan. Ala
with his blushing bride.
The Imperial and Literature
club held their annual picnic
Saturday July q. az the home
Of Mrs Leona Goodson. on Har-
iison road Visitors included Mr.
Holloway. Mr.. Goodson. Mrs. VOL
fork Mrs. Evans. Mrs g. Russell.
Mrs &. Spencer Mrs. Lancy John
son and Mrs NJ Odum.
One Of Inksters most popular
men. Elwood Payne, left for the
army on Wednesday July %.
The Junior Laymen met at the
home Of Cecilia Gray on Moore
street. Friday. July 81.
Plans we're made for an In
spirational tea 10 he given Au-
gust IL at the home Of Cecilia
Gray.
The Red Rose club met with
Mrs. Odnm OF Walnut street.
July % Mrs Z. Brittin presided
in absence Of President S. Per-
~
Miss Wanda Stokes. Of Ohio.
has been the charming guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs c. Walker. OF Har-
rison road.
Ed Henry Paul sgt &C Petty
officer has heen home on fur
Tough from Great Lakes. iii.
A party was given for service
men home on leave and dis
charged veterans Of World War
?. Friday. July %. at the Ton
Hatters club house on Harrison
road Mrs Eloise Evans Miss
Jennie Mae Riley and Mrs Rhu.
Meta Lawson were responsible
for getting donations from the
following Dr. Milton. Mr.. Cur
~, Rachel Chicken Shack wal
ker's Grocery, Mr.. shepherd
Gardner King George Williams
the Ton Hatters club. The latter
donated the use OF their club
house.
Fobbins House and John Gregg
Truck we're responsible for ice.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04
INKSTER JOTTINCS

A delightful time was enjoyed by
all who attended the affair
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-08-04

Selhy soprano. formerly OF this
city taking part in the promotion
OF art that must 90 with the de-
velopment Of post war America.
Second Baptist church. Of this
city celebrated its seventy fifth
anniversary last sunday The
program was sponsored nv the
willing Workers club Of the
church Mrs Emma Williams Ia
president Among the partici-
pants were Rev. Mr.. Williams
Narvy Smith Mary Lue Taylor
RAYMOND Anderson. Ellen Smith
Velma Allen. Fannie A. Dedmon.
Mary and Eva Helen Brown. Lam
drum and members Of the choir.