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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19

election of officers for the coming
fiscal year
The Message to the Local was
read by Charles Bump. This was
in regard to contracting your Cong
ressman on bills that are before
Congress that should be ammended
passed on or thrown out, whichever
the case may be. It is for the far
mers own benefit that he take an
active part on Bills before Cong
ress. Congressman find out through
this way what the people want, to
have the right congressman in Of
flee is the big factor Don't forget
to vote at the coming General Elec-
ton in November.
Delbert Mcneil and his sister
both of Kalispell, were visitors of
the evening. Mr.. McNeill who is
agent for Farmers Union Life In
surance gave a talk on family group
Insurance. Several members signed
up for this Insurance.
Charles Bump spoke on the Weed
Control program. He informed the
members that chemical is now avail
able Anyone that has a patch of
weeds and wants some of this
chemical should contact Donald
Weydemeyer of Fortine.
Earl Meier Jr., Cooperative Chair
man announced that another ship
ment of tires were in. These tires
were ordered through Trego Far
mers Coop, and the demand is
much larger than the supply.
A panel discussion was read by
Mr. McNeill, Henry Hilliker, Harold
Blanchard and Mrs. Bump. This
panel was also in regards to Legis-
lation.
The new officers elected were:
President, Earnest Nee; Vice Presi-
dent, Harold Johnson; Secretary
Treasurer, Daisy Hunter; Legisla-
ton chairman, Mrs. Myron Hamp-
ton; Cooperative Chairman, Charles
Bump; Organization Chairman, Vir-
gil Newton
Mrs. Earnest Nee, educational
director had as entertainment,
song by the Juniors and Reserves.
Ruby and Rosie Fortine sang a
duet accompanied at the organ by
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19
MRS. ROBERTSON ELECTED
PRES. OF GARDEN CLUB

Mrs. F. c. Robertson was elected
new president of Libby Garden
Club at their regular meeting
Tuesday, Sept. II at the L. c. Ole
rich home. Mrs. Robertson will
succeed Mrs. H. P. Weydemeyer who
is returning to her Fortine home.
Mrs. Weydemeyer is founder of the
organization and has been presi-
dent for the past 2 years. The club
gave her pair of nylon hose as a
farewell gift.
Club members voted to extend
thanks to Mr.. Ed Olson, Mr. My
ron Knight, Mr. F. c. Robertson
and Tom, Mr.. E. ]. Barkee and Mr..
Harold Hicks; also to all the others
who contributed flowers and helped
build the float for the fair.
Flower Arrangement was the
theme of the program. FaveFite
flowers were named and discussed.
A number of bouquets were made
for study in arrangement.
The Western News Classified
section is worth reading.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19
Train Wreck Sat.
Near Whitefish

WHITEFISH. Sept 15-A head
on collision of a troop train and
freight injured Al soldiers and rail-
road crewmen near this northwest
Montana town late last night.
A Seattle bound troop special and
a Great Northern freight crashed
together with terrific force. The
collision piled up Is undertaken
cars. derailed two cars from the
special and ripped out several hun
dred feet of rails.
Only two of the injured required
disqualification First aid sufficed
for the 81 soldiers who were hurt,
air force troops being transferred
to Seattle, and for two sleeping
car porters.
Most seriously hurt were J. S.
Connolly of Whitefish, freight train
engineer, hospitalized with broken
arm and other injuries, and one
Negro porter, whose name was not
available.
Low Speed Saved Tragedy
Crew members said engineers of
both trains reduced their speed
shortly before the crash probably
saving the lives of many of the 1875
soldiers aboard the troop special.
Two ambulances from Kalispell
and one from Whitefish were on
duty all night bringing the injured
to Whitefish. First aid and X-rays
were given by Whitefish doctors.
In response to a call from the
scene of the accident, a number of
doctors and nurses and two large
hospital planes from Geiger field
in Spokane were dispatched, carry
ing first aid equipment sufficient
for 1870 persons.-Spokesman-Re-
view.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19

Mrs. Nee. Teddy Nee read poem
" A Story to Tell" Mrs. Nee also
had on display many things that
children had made in Handicraft
class during the year. This work
had been under the direction of
Mrs. Mee~and Mrs. Hampton Mrs
Earl Demaw was~~given a tongue
twister to read, which gave every
one a laugh. Two new members
were taken into the local.
Pot luck lunch was served at the
close of the meeting.-Reporter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19
REBEKAH LODGE NO. SO HOLDS
FIRST MEETING OF SEASON

Midora Rebekah Lodge No. 50
held their first meeting for this
season on Sept. Is. There was a
fair attendance.
Miss Mildred Buck who was a
delegate to the state assembly in
June gave a report on the state
meeting Mrs Ruth Vanderwood
sang a solo, Have You Even Seen
Montana" She was accompanied
on the piano by Miss Buck.
Plans were discussed concerning
the district meeting which will be
held in Poison on October 8.
Following the business meeting
refreshments were served in the
dining room.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19

Last Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Venting were pleasantly surprised
by the unexpected visit of their
son, Norman. He left Monday 70
spend a few days in Salem, Ore,
Also visiting at the Frank Venting
home is Cpl. Lewis Hall, a nephew
At the end of his leave he will re-
port to Fort Lawton, Wn., for re-
assignment.
Among fishing stories resulting
from last Sundays trips into the
hills, is the report that DR.. Han
nigan brought to creel a three
pound cutthroat in Lake Creek. E.
j. Barkee and son, Jimmie caught
10 fine trout which E. j. opines
averaged at least one pound each,
the largest one going 2l5 pounds.
The Western News Scribe was I'M
able to locate the lake-but he still
has hopes.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Christensen
expect to move the last of this month
to Colville. Wn., where Mr.. Chris
Hansen will be the head salesman
in the J. c. Penny Co.'S Store.
Chris" came to Libby two years
before entering the army in Al. and
on his discharge last November. re-
turned to Libby where he was head
salesman in the company's store. The
comes to Mr.. Christensen as
a promotion. Manager -Bafkee in
forms The Western News he IS an
xious to secure the services Of some
local young man for the local store.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19
"SPELLBOUND" AT THE
KOOTENAI SUN. G. MON.

Coming to the Kootenai Theatre
Sunday and Monday, Sept %, % is
the much talked of film Spell
bound"
Excellent characterizations by
Miss Ingrid Bergman and Gregory
Peck, an absorbing story, and thrill
ing action make this Selznick pro-
duction exciting film fare.
Alfred Hitchcock's direction and
an able cast make this one of the
most absorbing films of the year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-09-19
FORTINE RIVER LOCAL
HOLDS MEETING SEPT. /.

The Fortine River Local held
their regular meeting on Saturday
evening Sept IA at the home of Mr.
and Mrs Myron Hampton The
main event of the evening was the
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
By TRAVIS K HEDRiCK Federated Press

Washington (FP)-Alhough dali
the radio trade seetnng with battle royal Involve
whose millions support the stations financially
ndcng soiud
their and far little for the public interest
he FEC with ridiculous lack of fai
the American system free ado and ovok Completely freedom
}peech radio broadcasting."
Radio Playwright Oboler appearing University
at Norman Mar to be its 1916 trophy outstanding work
Obo charged humbug fills free air. and that broad
ang has gotten hungry to degree that far larger than it
of public responsibility"
From early until the spot preceding tn
rendition Oboler said
assortment of and untruths actvate the koyce
cigarettes, which other pacl
My the label the 'front.' make violent claims having qualities
therapeutic
Kenny Spebund
"osum for bodily function and tangled
rhyme Not from head to left unpowed by the big
advertising humbug
You ask what this has with writing Simply
Oboler NAB
radio had "wheter
truth in advertising, public
oboer then publicly challenged "f gentleman
debate the subject for before
audience would be glad to do So"
Sitting the audience FEC Paul Walker toe
in its 139-page report"
Fec" recouned
questions impartial hearing the third overload
does"
The radio industry isn't taking all this sitting down and having quiet
ttemen The federal going the radio bus
because of the FEC stations OBJ
Referring FCCCs that advertising
the
public of
nercialsm from moadcasng"
Actually, all FEC 5 to keep the edevih
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
THE WORKERS PROBLEMS

YOU hear lot about the unreasonableness OF
labor these days of advancing wage scales and
other conditions of employment, cost of living, IN
flation, etc, but you "ant heard nothing yet
as the saying goes. You haven't even been told
how much the cost of living really has advanced.
And then there is among employers and busi-
ness men almost universal condemnation of labor
union royalties" and other new concessions now
being demanded. In Congress bill has been in
troduced to curb one union.
But you hear nothing about business royal
ties, chiefly because business controls your
sources of information, both printed and on the
air. The only real information you can expect will
be in labor newspaper.
For instance, though it has been abolished
now for many years the steel business eXacted
a royalty in the form of what known as
pittsburgh plus" This meant that regardless OF
where steel was produced the price was equivalent
to its cost in Pittsburgh plus transportation,
which brought steel made on the west coast up to
the Pittsburgh price.
And there is oleomargarine Buttermakers
have for many years been able to persuade you to
use their product by having federal and state
government exact taxes which brings the price
of oeo to just about what butter sells for And
even then you can't buy it already colored
These are only two instances of the control
business exercises over your existence Others
could be cited but it all comes back to the fact
that labor in demanding some of the gravy is
merely initiating the methods of big business.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
FULL EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION

EULL employment-jobs for all who are able to
work and who want themL--cannot be estab-
shed by passing law. All that the law can do
is set up a policy toward which government
agencies may work. That, apparently is what the
new measure which was signed few days ago
by President Truman, will do How successful
we may be in eliminating unemployment will de
pend upon the manner in which the policy OF 1uli
employment is put into effect by government.
The new act not only declares it to be the
national policy to promote jobs for all, it also
pledges the government "to coordinate and utilize
all its plans functions and resources for the pur-
pose of creating and maintaining useful en-
ployment opportunities including self employ
ment for those able, willing, and seeking to work,
and to promote maximum employment, production
and purchasing power" 1t requires the President
to tell Congress every year how many Jobs will be
required in order to attain the goal of full en-
ployment. 1t also sets up machinery for planning
and provides for the appointment OF a council OF
economic advisers to help the President. JOINT
committees of Congress will study recommended
tions received from the President and coordinate
action upon them TO carry out the purpose Of the
Act.
That, briefly, is the new federal statute on
employment. 1t does not set up great program
Of federal works, it merely provides for getting
the facts and making recommendations to Con
gress After that, it is up to the lawmakers to
make the whole idea work.
The full employment statute is long ster
in the right direction. 1t preserves our American
way of life; it does not provide for a system OF
socialism 1t sets up for the first time in our his
tory national policy of Jobs for all who can and
want to work
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
ELECTION IN THE U. S. S. r.

A FEW Sundays ago the u. S. S. r. held its first
national election in eight years Premier
Joseph Stain was candidate for the Soviet Par
lament. The election was a simple matter Only
one party participated Only one candidate had
been nominated for each office The election was
the occasion for expressions OF qualification at the
gains of the u S. S. Il. and for speeches by candl-
dates In the speechmakng and victory celebra-
tions there was nothing to indicate that victory
over the Axis the result OF the cooperation OF
three great powers and that huge war supplies
had been furnished the Red Army from outside
the u. S. S. r.
Mr. MOlotov said:
''We have defeated most dangerous enemy,
have achieved glorious victory, still further
consolidated the family of the Soviet nations and
raised to unprecedented heights the authority OF
the Soviet Union.
Mr. Maenkow declared:
Our friends will respect us only so long as
we are strong. The weak are not respected
All gloried in the strength Of the Red Army.
Most important of all was the election speech
of Premier Stain broadcast from Moscow.
Stain also made force the keynote of his speech
. in relating Russias victory in the war and her
progress in communizng the industrial and
. agricultural resources Of the country. lie an
nounced that a fourth Five-Year Plan will
develop still further the heavy lndustrles-steel,
OIL pig-iron, coal Clearly, the Communist Party
is planning power for Soviet states, with no con-
cern for the responsibility that is involved In
that power
All of this emphasis on power and the heaVy
Industries, with an army of 15,OOO,OO0 under
arms, makes Power for what?' the obvious
question. The secret police has been an effective
pride The rights of individual citizens are no
agency in which the Communist Party takes
more secure in Russia now than under the czars.
All of these plans to expand economic fac-
ties, scientific research, increase production 30
per cent, ETC.. will strengthen the great police
state, but there is word to indicate that that
great nation is seeking to promote human wei
fare or base human relations on principles of
moral Justice 1t is a great pity that Russia
continues to think in terms that most nations have
learned are futile.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
STRIKING BAKERY DRIVERS
WIN S. WEEK RAISE
AND OTHER GAINS

Detroit-(FP).--A 2-day strike by
Bakery Drivers Local 81, Init. Bro.
of Teamsters (AFL), won a SIS a
week raise from &C Detroit plants Feb.
26 in spite of sympathy lockout by the
employers. The union struck the Pur-
ity Baking Co. Feb. rs and IL big bak-
cries, including Continental and Ward,
locked out their men.
The new contract, retroactive to
Jan. l and expiring next Dec. 81, af-
fects TOO AFL drivers, The new base
pay is $3.50 week instead of $40
and the new minimum nay is $50 a
week instead of $45, regardless OF
whether they earned the difference be-
tween the base pay and the minimum
by their commissions on sales.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
POSTWAR LIVING
HISTORY

after World War all
troll Although the pnp demand at that time much less than today
peak 1887 above the level dollar of mans could buy
the 43 the initiation World
initiation the
me
Of
relatively
will to
price levels would would national
American will least
of
in
n to
million will than daily,
That should critics
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
KEARNEY WORKERS WIN STRIKE

Kearney, N. J.-(FP). = Ending
their 66-day strike, 1900 employees
of Western Electric went back to work
here March II following agreement on
1-year contract granting the union
an 1920 wage increase, maintenance
of membership and voluntary check
off.
The strike settlement, reached after
a 1O-hour negotiating session March
9, was ratified at a membership meet
ing of the Western Electric Employees
Assn, affiliated with the Natl. Fed
Grafton of Telephone Workers. The
Western Electric settlement came in
the wake of national agreement for
a 17.6c hourly wage increase which
ended a strike threat against the
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.,
by the NF'TW.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
FOR PERSONAL NEGEANCE

BECAUSE some members Of the House and
Senate didn't like the way James Petrillo,
president of the Musicians international Union
parted his hair, or because he did not kow-tow
they are wreckng their personal VEN
geance upon him by passing specially hateful
anti-un0n law which makes it crime, punishable
by Imprisonment in federal penitentary, for
Union men to talk about striking for higher wages.
Yes, that is the supreme limit to which small
minded men will go. That such members fall far
short of the type Of craftsmanship this country
needs in Congress- goes without saying.
Lawyers versed in such things say the bill
is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. That,
however, isn't the question. 1t was passed by men
who should be aboye petty personal acts Of re-
yengc against individuals Yes, our Congress hit
a new low in lawmakng
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
WANTS CITY ON UNFAIR LIST

Burbank, Calif.-(FP). Request
that the city of Burbank be placed on
the AF'L unfair list has been filed with
the Los Angeles Central Labor Coun-
Gil by Local 412, American Federation
of State County & Municipal En-
ployes Refusal to bargain for wage
adjustments is charged. D
Mayor Paul l.. Brown issued state
ment that any door of the city's gov
ernment is open to employees with
problem to discuss. He objects to union
who are not city en-
ployes.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
YOUR JOB AND TIE LAW
ROUNDUP


you hghght of
items with interesting legal aspects.
FOREMEN
The NRB decision Laughlm
Wagner
though they affiliated of
They been they the
requirement OF
bargaining While
itself wasn't of oenen the local the rank andfe but
locals affiliated the
Workers AFL the fact that foremen the would
them if reasonable operating separation is maintained
company courts probably
decision The board think should
it did not have the under the Wagner decide otherwise
decided did if it had the rule differently
also much emphasis the fact that the board its judgment
board suggesting Congress that ahead amend the Wagner
The dissent makes this suggestion explicit and
SUPERSENIORlTY
Up few days the strongest for the theory Of upersenor
That knocked decision handed by the
Second Circuit Appeals
the they have been the service and nothing Hershey
theory.
The testimony OF NRB Chairman Paul erzog before the Senate labor
committee few the pending Case bill devastating analysis
the international with thousands members could be
ouawed for the misconduct of single officer single local He
emphasized that the punishment provided for violations
than those which subject
bill he
protection future job That of would be the
life
feel about this?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: Has been determined whether the Seeuorke violated
rcontra with u. S Steel by striking?
ANSWER The finding panel decided the other
union did not break its contract But of would have hard job
finding that the daily press
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
GE LOSES INJUNCTION PLEA

Fort Wayne, Ind.-(FP).-Federal
Judge Luther Nj. Swygert turned down
a General Electric petition for an in
junction against picketing of its
plant here by the United Electrical
Radio & Machine Workers.
The judge said he was refusing the
injunction because the company "has
failed to make every reasonable ef-
fort to settle this dispute" The case
was the only one in the current UE
nationwide strike to come up before
a federal court.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
w Is D o M

So long as all the increased wealth
which modern progress brings, goes
but to build up great fortunes, to in
crease luxury, and to make sharper
the contest between the House of Have
and the House of Want, progress is
not real and cannot be permanent
Henry George.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


their with IT, s. Steel by striking?
ANSWER: The finding decided
did break contract But of would have
finding the daily
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Elmer Chandler warehouseman, accepted Albright
George Laird handler employed Grafton va
cepted handling bench Co.. Bedford Ohio
Clarence Deeds an employee the laboratory plant No of the
after an absence OF four months caused by illness.
Abner Enochs kndawer,
Kny Talbot recently employed Pottery:
dshmakng job at the West End pottery, East Liverpool
John Fout
friends the weekend. " - - ~ ~ f
Robert Detz former Standing
been appointed foreman Of the decorating department
the shop for while - = -
The American Federation
Reward will be shown Wheeling Sunday
Huntington poter on Wednesday, March 81.
Harry l. Stephan former sanitary
Harrisburg,
full charge of the Arrny's activities there.
Mrs Robert Twadde Robert
laughn China died at Newell
Hugh Dechan hnman has resumed his former duties the gost
pany after an ideness of six months, due ill health
Joseph Miller sanitary of Richmond Cal recovering
which pulling of worked in Trenton and East
Liverpool poteries before to California.
W. Wells secretary and of the Homer
Newell V his
ing portion OF the month on the links Pinehurs NJ
Mr. Orr clay shop foreman and Enoch Faulkner kiln department boss
plant No of the W. George Pottery Company East Palestine
Liverpool
quarters while here The plant operating five five and oneaf
week.
Company
W. Va week of the
which Made shrosp-
10 the father of children of
whom still living Mr. Davis Of East Liverpool being them
Angeles, Cal the
James Mike Marshall ggeman Hopewell W. Va, has
ployment at Sebring Ohio
Charles Building Trades
Council will address an open meeting of Trades and Labor Council We'd
Tom Neil klnman, has accepted position
Laughln China Company
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-21
From The Herdld Files
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

president
meeting of the wareouemen of the various
this
meeting for Sunday
Chester Newell and Wesvie poees
Modele pottery: Wheeling making alterations
being supervision of
formerly had charge OF plant
Company Union No. 49, away
widow and two children
Adams presser Buckeye has swapped
frank Couse at the Harker plant No g
President Duffy called Warrington, w. Wednesday
Hmewood pottery: arising summary
discharge of employee.
Charles Gallagher sanitary the Riverside pottery Wheeling
notified President district
the American Federation of Labor West Virginia
small fire broke out the Sebng pottery last Wednesday
extingushed before serious damage was done
eha Saturday Trenton j. in the optical
usiness with his brother
Hncho Philadelphia potter undergoing treatment the Rush
hospital in that city.
The Mayer Pottery Falls Pa installing
for the magneg of their The
used England and being rapidly adopted by the
makers in France, Germany and Sweden.
The Western Standing Committee Tuesday
mutually satisfactory decision the Sbng kiln question
hat the kmen be at the onhf day kns
and proportion the of ue carried from the ue"
conditions prevail Sebrng that
lay be paid
Marshall stckerup plant rejoicing
he arrival of fine boy at his home last Tuesday
W. Palestine
Pottery Co, returned last week from
Walter formerly connected with the
Ontario, Canada.
On and after April the Ford China company, City,
caro- shop Any potter accepting position this shop
Archie Kendk recently position
China
mpoymen at the Penn China ompanys plant at Kannng Pa