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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04

Washington, D. C.-President Tru-
man bluntly ruled that government
fact-finding boards considering wage
disputes must have authority to
examine employers books in order to
determine their ability to pay in
creases in wage rates.
The Presidents decision was con-
ceded to be victory for organized
labor which has always maintained
that the company's ability to pay is
one of the key questions in collective
bargaining on wages.
However, the President threw sop
to employers when he included pro-
viso that the information contained
in company's books should not be
made public in order to protect it
from prying competitors.
AFL unions with long history Of
successful collective bargaining have
established procedures under which
company data on earnings and profits
are considered at the bargaining table
but are not broadcast to the rest of
the world.
The new wrinkle in the present sit
uation was whether government
fact-finding board appointed by the
| President to seek solution when col
lective bargaining breaks down should
have authority, without subpoena
power, to examine an employers
books.
The fact-finding boards now func-
tioning have been appointed by the
President without specific authority
from Congress and cannot issue SUBJ
poenas. Only CIO cases are as yet
involved. The Presidents request for
legislation giving such boards statu-
tory authority has been rebuffed by
| Congress which postponed hearings
on the Norton -Ellender bill until late
in January.
In a formal statement issued at a
White House press conference, the
President outlined his views as fol-
lows:
"In appointing a fact-finding board
in an industrial dispute where one of
the questions at issue is wages, it is
essential to a fulfillment of it's duty
that the board have the authority
whenever it deems it necessary, to
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
Decision Widens Power of Fact-Fnding Boards In
The Disputes

That authority is essential to enable
the board to determine the ability of
the employer to pay an increase in
wages where such ability is in ques-
tion. Ability to pay is always one of
the facts relevant to the issue of an
increase in wages.
"This does not mean that the gov
ernment or it's fact-finding board is
going to endeavor to fix rates of re-
turn for the employer. 1t does mean,
however, that since wages are paid
out of earnings, the question of earn
ings is relevant.
"The detailed information obtained
from the books Of an employer should
not be made public. Such a disclosure
would place the employer at disad-
vantage with respect to his competi
tors. But the fact-finding board should
unquestionably have the right to ex-
anime the employers books where it
deems it necessary in order to make
up it's own mind as to whether de-
mand for increase is justified and to
make public ali findings based on such
information, that it deems relevant
to the controversy.
"This is one of the things / meant
when l stated in my message of De-
cember 3, 1945, to the Congress:
The board should be di
rected to make thorough investiga-
tion of all the facts which it deems
relevant in the controversy
''This is nothing new. There are
many instances where the books of
corporations are opened for inspec-
tion to representatives of the state
and federal governments and where
the information so obtained is used
solely by such officials to carry out
their functions.
"To confer the right to examine
books is one of the main purposes of
granting subpoena power to the fact
finding boards. / trust that the Con-
gress, which is the only body author
lied to grant such power, will do so
quickly.
SIN view Of the public interest in
volved, it would be highly unfortunate
if any party to a dispute should re-
fuse to cooperate with fact-finding
board"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
THE new YEAR
By William Green
President, American Federation of
Labor

1t is labor's determination to make
1916 the year of opportunity for
America and the postwar world.
We are confident that we can solve
our peacetime problems and establish
in our own land progressive economy
which will provide jobs and security
for all our people.
We are hopeful that in the spirit of
international cooperation the United
Nations will lead the world to an era
of lasting peace based upon justice to
all nations.
These goals will never be attained
by wishful thinking. They require care
full planning, hard work and, above
all, the same kind of fighting deter
mination to overcome all obstacles
which brought us victory in the war.
1t is inconceivable that a nation
which made such tremendous sacri-
fices to win war for the preserva-
tion of its democratic concepts should
falter and hesitate to grapple with
the far simpler problems of peace.
It is unthinkable that the national
unity which welded us together into
an unconquerable power for military
purposes, should crumble and disinte-
CRATE SO soon.
There is still big job ahead of US.
We must provide opportunities for
gaining employment for all our citi-
zens who are ready, able and needful
of work. That applies especially to
the returning veterans.
We must build homes for millions
of our people, including ex-servicemen,
who now lack a decent place to live.
We must create markets here at
home for the tremendous flow Of fac
tory and farm products which will be
produced as soon as reconversion is
completed.
We must provide by law a full
measure of social security for the
American people so that the fear Of
poverty, the danger Of destitution in
old age and the risks Of illness with
out proper medical care can be banish-
ed in our land.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
Conference DenOunces
State Anti-LabOr Bills

Washington, D. C.-Repeal Of all
state antilabor laws was vigorously
advocated by national conference
on labor legislation here.
The parley is sponsored annually
by the Department of Labor, but it's
delegates labor commissioners
and state union chieftains-are ap-
pointed by governors. Over 40 states
were represented in this weeks meet
ing.
Restrictive laws which have been
passed in some states were ascribed
by the conference to an "organized
antiunion campaign" waged by foes Of
labor. The so-called "Christian Am
erican Association" assailed as
neither Christian nor American"
was singled out as major lobby be-
hind the repressive legislation.
Congress was urged to investigate
the association and similar organiza-
tions, so that the source of their
financing could be determined.
Attempts to deal with labor rela-
tions by compulsory legislation were
condemned. The conference went on
record for free collective bargaining
as the primary basis for settling dis
putes, to be supplemented where nee
essary by effective government ma
chinery for Cancellation, mediation
and voluntary arbitration"
Maintenance of wartime "take-
home" pay for reduced work week
was backed by the conference as an
essential step to assure industrial
peace. Also, the delegates favored an
ultimate 30-hour week without reduc-
tion in earnings. For government en-
ployes-federal, state and local-the
parley championed 80 percent raise
in salaries.
Delegates also supported federal
legislation for 65-cent-an-hour min
imum wage, as we'll as similar state
laws, to prevent return of sweat
shops.
Even though the conference was
composed entirely of state delegates,
it opposed return of the United States
Employment Service to the states, at
least until after reconversion has end
ed, and then only under standards to
be laid down by the federal govern
ment.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
Toward Total Defeat
(From the lola Register)

New York's Gov. Dewey, speaking
Of tuberculosis to a group Of state
health officials said, 1T is time we
agreed to tackle this problem and
wholly defeat it."
Those words, brave today, would
have been incredible SO years ago.
But, as Mr.. Dewey said, "We know
the problem, we know how to cope
with it, we know the scientific facts,
we have the background of achieve
ment." Since 1902 New York has re-
duced tuberculosis mortality by 20
percent.
The national improvement in NOR
tality rate figures is quite as impress
sive, with a Is percent reduction in
about the same period of time. But
tuberculosis still remains the great
killer Of youth, as heart disease and
cancer are killers Of the aged.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
NEWS AND VIEWS
BY ALEXANDER S. LIPSETT
Gan ILNS Feature)

Though the campaign for next
years presidential elections in Mex
leo is already in full swing, it must
be kept in mind that there are many
ifs and butts which cannot be as easily
brushed aside as the adherents of the
principal candidate Miguel Aleman
apparently wish. AS far as outward
appearances and the general tenor of
Mexican politics are concerned, the
logical successor of Mexico's present
president, General Manuel Avila Ca
macho is Miguel Aleman-an honor
earned by the strong and farsighted
leadership Of the man as well as by
the help he gave years past as cam
paign manager to the then presi-
Dental candidate, Avila Camacho.
Whether out of this relationship
mutual obligations have developed
which SECURE the presidential sue
cession by Aleman next July, your
correspondent does not profess to
know. Nor will it do to guess too
much on the causes and effects. of
backstairs politics. In any event, it
will pay the American people and
particularly its labor elements to
watch the future political and eco
nomic development of Mexico and to
make sure that the auspicious begin
nings of yesterday and today are
brought to their full fruition.
Observers in Mexico native and
foreign-are agreed that the eco
nomic future and progress of Mexico
are inextricably linked with that of
the United States and that, if pres
ent plans for the industrialization Of
Mexico materialize, healthful i'm
provement both in the industrial life
of the nation and the living standard
of the Mexican people may be con-
fidently expected.
Your correspondent fully concurs
with that view. All signs point to-
ward an industrial development south
of the Flo Grande which is bound te
be of advantage to both countries
No attempt was made in my many
talks with industrial, labor and othe,
public leaders to hide the difficulties
that confront the Mexico Of today
On the contrary, criticism of existing
evils was openly voiced, but always
against the background Of an abid
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04

The period of readjustment to
peacetime basis must not be unneces-
sarily prolonged. The uncertainties and
the lack of confidence which grow out
of the failure to develop and apply
clearcut and intelligent national poll
cies must not be allowed to create
panic and depression.
The American Federation of Labor
is convinced that its program for OBJ
tanning higher standards of living for
all workers is vital to the economic
welfare of our country. We believe
that full employment at high wages is
vital first step toward creating the
purchasing power that provides fuel
for our gigantic industrial and agri-
cultural productive machine.
At the same time, the American
Federation of Labor will gird all it's
forces and rally all the friends Of
labor everywhere in the coming year
to resist and defeat any attempt to
undermine the basic freedoms Of the
trade union movement and the mil
lions of American workers who look
to it for protection.
In the hope and anticipation that
the great promise of the future will
be fulfilled, extend to all Americans
best wishes for happy and prosper
Gus and peaceful New Year.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
Schwellenbach Warns Cost Of Living
May Pierce Roof When Controls End
big Profits" Lobby Has Pressed Congress To Remove
Price Control; Relax Rent Ceilings

Washington, D. C.-Removal of
price and rent controls would boost
the cost Of living through the roof
and create "very grave" situation
as to wages, Secretary of Labor
Schwellenbach advised Congress.
'Until supplies are really adequate,
it is important to hold controls not
only over prices, but over materials
in some cases." he told the Senate
Small Business Committee.
A "big profits" lobby has been
pressing Congress for removal of
price control, while real estate inter-
ests have undertaken an all-out cam
paign to relax rent ceilings.
Secretary Schwellenbach's report Of
fered no support for these selfish in
terests. He said:
"The experience Of the war demon
states that the kind of price control
we have had makes possible produc-
ton on a. very large scale.
eve need to continue price con-
troll"
Schwellenbach declared that il
American labor were faced with a
rise in prices month after month, sin
dustrial unrest will inevitably in
crease"
Wages in heavy industries already
are down to $44.50 weekly from
$500 in April, 1945, just before the
end of the war in Europe, the Secretary
said. Workers in light industries are
receiving an average of approximately
$38 now, representing decline Of
only rs cents from April.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04

But even where the decline has
been slight, he related, family in
comes on an average have dropped
because fewer persons are employed
now than last spring. Government
employment alone has declined $780,
900 since mid-August.
"With such situation as this" said
Schwellenbach, 1--WE simply cannot af-
ford to allow prices of living essen
tials to go up any more. Most Of all
we cannot permit rents to run wild.
81 do not want to conjure up any
imaginary dangers. These dangers
are very real indeed. They begin
with the simple fact that there are
shortages of many kinds of goods.
If price and rent controls are removed,
the cost of living could go through
the roof within six months"
Everyday goods which consumers
buy are now up 33 percent above the
prewar level, Schwellenbach con-
tinued, and even with continuation
controls there will be no decline in
the cost of living soon.
Because food and clothing continue
in short supply, prices paid for them
will remain as high as the govern
ment permits.
"You can imagine" he said, "what
would happen to the prices of the few
shirts that do come into retail stores
if this government were to say to the
retailers and manufacturers, now OF
in June, price control is off and you
can charge anything you please"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
RIGHT To Scan Books Vital
In Pay Cases, Truman Rules
Legal Action
Against Landlords

Criminal actions will be instituted
in the Federal courts against land
lords requiring prospective tenants to
buy furniture as condition precedent
to obtaining rented apartments, John
E. Robinson, Jr., OPA District Direc-
tor said today.
Mr.. Robinson said the Cincinnati
rent office had received numerous COM
plants Of such violations of the Rent
Control laws and that the first indict-
ment in such case had just been re-
turned in the case of Columbus land
lady who had twice required prospec-
tive tenants to buy furniture at an
inflated value.
The complaints in the Columbus
case, now before the Federal District
Court at Columbus, were from a war
veterans widow, resulting in an indict-
ment by the Federal grand Jury.
Director Robinson said there had
been noticeable increase over the
Holidays in petitions for evictions by
returning veterans seeking to regain
occupancy of their own homes or homes
purchased by them since their return
from the service.
OPA District Enforcement Division
announced arrest of Frank Zvonyik,
Dayton, Ohio, cafe owner for selling
a 1912 automobile to service man at
Dayton at $502 above the ceiling price.
OPA ceiling prices on used passen-
ger cars will be reduced by percent
effective January l, it was announced
today by the OPA District Office.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04
NEW BUSINESSES
HAMILTON

Maynard F. Hacker, 8O2 Ludlow,
Grocery & Meats.
Gertrude Boysv, Monroe, Ohio, Res
taurant.
Geo. Koufas, 236 Ludlow, Neck Ties.
Burtchel Pennington & Clyde Nc
Gee, 3406 Van Hook, Grocery & Meats.
Paul v. Rose, 1854 McGlynn, House.
hold Appliances.
Geo. Bryant, POI Morris, N. Miami,
Wine Shop.
Chas. S. Lambertson & Andrew
Warner, 1896 East Ave., Grocery, etc.
Richard Brosier & Willard Hancock,
789 Franklin, Household Appliances.
Jack L. Reef & Louis j. Schalk,
Erie & Dixie, Service Station.
Under New Management
New "Hub" Cafe, Dick Johnson &
Mark Schneider, ard & Heaton.
MIDDLEToWN
Edw. Highley, 1909 Central, Cigars
& Tobacco.
Chester Coyle & Oscar Poof, Moon
light Gardens, Restaurant.
ReOpening of Theatre:
The Gordon Theatre, Central &
Verify, Mrs. Mary Gordon; Mr.. & Mrs
R. A. Gibbs, incorporators. r. A. Gibbs
Jr., Manager.
Let Nonpareil Printing Co. Fill Your
L.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1946-01-04

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11
MARINERS, AIDS

Following mariners aids are au- nounced by the Coast Guard office at Ketchikan:
 Sumner Strait: Light extin- guished- Fishermans Harbor Out CT CL. L. No. 2237) reported ex- tinguished, will be relighted as soon as practicable.
 Sumner Strait: Main light and fog signal out of characteristie-Ca Decision main light and fog sig nal G. L. No. 224O) reported out of characteristic, will be restored to published characteristic as soon as practicable.
 Icy Strait Light Discontinued Noon Point (L. l.. No. 2325) has been permanently discontinued and structure removed.
 Reyillagigedo Channels: Light Relighted-H Rocks CL. L. No. 2093) previously reported eXtin- guished has been relighted.
 Resurrection Bay: Light Extin- guished- Barwell Island L. L. No. 2469) reported extinguished, will be relighted as soon as prac- ticable.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11
162 LOANS MADE TO
 VETS BY TERRITORY

JUNEAU = One hundred and sixty Two loans, ,otaIiug $1.o00.- ooO have been made by the rorl- l.rial Veterans Administration since the establishment of it's of-
 .. 44 am.au In May. Veterans ao.4uis toner Norman Haley an ..su....d today.
 ln#ae loaus went for a variety sT purposes designated under the Territorial Veterans Act passed in thc special session of the Ter ritorfal Legislature and signed by Governor Guening April f. They include loans for a variety of small businesses. fishing boats. farms and homes as well as 70 enable veterans to pursue their education at the University of Al aska.
 The Legislature made available the sum Of $850,o0o for these leans. as well as the receipts from the sales tax which netted S239- 7l5 in the first quarter. The bal ance of $4OO,000 was derived through a cooperative arrange ment with the banks. worked out on a mutually advantageous basis. In addition to that, BPS bonuses totaling S12O,0o0 have likewise been paid.
 Commissioner Haley reports that requests for loans are arriving at his office daily and are being pro- cessed US fast as the facilities of the limited staff permit.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11
ANB TO HOLD
 CONVENTION NOVEMBER l

The Alaska Native Brotherhood of Southeastern Alaska will hold g weeks convention starting Mon day. November II.
 Program outlined is as follows.
 Three dances: one Monday night after banquet opening the convau- tion; Thursday evening and the third Saturday evening.
 Monday will feature registration of members and appointment If committees. The afternoon program will be ordered by the convention.
 Tuesday fisheries will come un- der discussion with cooperation of the AMWU.
 Wednesday will be Federal re- lations day when Federal agencies will be discussed with regard to their relation with ANB.
 Thursday session will be held at Wrangell Institute nomination of the main event.
 Friday election of officers will take place and Saturday the Grand Camp will take over with large ball and celebration.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11
WHITEHORsE MAN IS
 KILLED BY GRIZZLY

sKAGWAY-Tragedy struck on a moose hunt fo, Whitehorso aa- i've Slim Burns. employee er the White Pas and Yukon Route
 Win three others. Burns had gone moose hunting over the week end. The party had shot 5ae moose and carried in parI Of the meat. and Sunday afternoon they returned for Che remainder Burns was bent over the carcass doing Che butehering with the other three men some distance away.
 He heard a rusuing in the brush and grabbed a 22 caliber rifle, the only weapon available, anl fired < big grizzly charged him from Che bushes Calling for the others To run. Hans uied to ram the muzzle of his rifle down the hear's throat The other men heard him yell. hu could do uoth- ing 10 help him.
 When they returned later with larger guns. they found Burns body lying scalped. his che3t crushed and q large chunk of flesh torn from his back.
 Dr. Pete Dahl of skagway ieft on Paige car oyer the railroad Sunday afternoon and later special train was dispatched , rush Burns ta the hospital but nothing could be done to save him. and he was dead before tba train arrived.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11
NOTICE OF GUN SALE

Public notice is hereby given that the Fish and Wildlife Service will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, the ar ticles as described below at 1:30 D. m, November 3, 1946, in the A. B. Hall at Juneau, Alaska.
 Articles may be examined upon applying to the Fish and Wildlife Service office, Juneau. Alaska, from 8:O0 a. m. to $500 D. m. on November 4, and from 500 a. m. to 12 noon, November 3, 1946.
 The Service reserves the right to withdraw any and all articles from sale, and to segregate or combine
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11

any two or more lots at the time of sale.
 Description Of Guns
 12 Ga. Ithaca, double barrel; % Remington automatic; 30-30 Mar lin; 12 Ga. Winchester pump, Mod. 12; 22 Winchester pump, Mod. G1; 22 Winchester pump, Mod. 61; 32- 20 Winchester, Mod. 92; 25-35 Winchester, Mod. 64; 3O-3O Win chester, Mod. GA; 3O-06 Winches- ter. Mod. 1917; 9OS Savage, Mod 99: 12 Ga. Winchester pump, Mod 97: 22 Remington repeater; 22 Savage Hi-Power, Mod. 99; % Woodsman Colt; 22 Cooey, Mod 75; 38 Iyer Johnson revolver; l2 Ga. Browning automatic.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11
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 Wrangell to Telegraph Creek S45
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-10-11

any two or more lots at the time of sale
Evening star., 1946-08-09

the delegation Of more legislative
powers to President Roxas; for the
Capitalization OF power in him be-
cause of the emergency"
Seven OF the nine members of
the Roxas cabinet are feudal land
lords, adherents of the Spanish sys-
tenn Of the last century.
Ranking collaborationists, out on
bail on charges of treason, grace
social functions as official guests of
the President.
This is the brand of democracy
fourishing behind the iron curtain
in the Philippines. President Roxas'
friends, Gen. Macarthur and Am
bassador Paul v. McNutt, as we'll
as Senator Millard Tydings, may be
proud of it. But the Philippine peo-
pie are not proud of it. And neither
will the American people be when
they are informed.
A demand will doubtless be made
that the American troops garri-
soned in the Philippines be called
to "quell the disorders" and protect
the established government of Presi-
dent Roxas. What a pretty act that
would be-American troops defend
Ing Philippine dictatorship behind
an iron curtain.
There are 10000 American troops