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Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

dows OF shops which keep prices
down and stores without cards will
be publicized as unfair to the con
sumer." A committee will demand
that the mayor follow any rent in
crease with immediate raises IN tax
assessments against the owner. An
other committee of lawyers and lay
men is being set up TO which indiNid'
uals with rent problems may come for
aid. Block and ncighborhood commit
tees to mobilize against rent hikes
and price increases will be set up
Indianapolis. County ClOPAf
units in Indiana are moving 70 or
ganize tenant leagues against rent
increases as we'll as buyers strikes
where necessary. The leagues will ex-
pose %gouging landlords, put their
names in the papers. organize letter
campaigns to the newspapers 70 pat
all the gougers on public trail. organ.
ize radio time to list landlords who
evict families. picket real estate
agencies thai attempt to cash III on
tho situation and hire lawyers "a
fight evictions and rent increases
They. will also fight for a moratorium
on evictions and for a special session
OF the Legislature to adopt state rent
controls.
Denver. The price situation in
Denver. A mar walked into a down
town restaurant and ordered a ham
burger. Originally listed on the ment
at soc. the price had been crossed out
and 35c written in above. As he was
about TO finish his bun. a waitress
hurried up. grabbed the check AND
raised the price To i0c. THE boss tolt
me to change it to i0c-thats all
know she explained.
Another man bought a new altomo
bile but when il arrived late N June
| the dealer suggested he leave i l0l
a few days TO be tuned up When h'
returned July | for his car il cos
him $425 more.
San Francisco-The California tlt
council took sharp issue With repuli
lican Gov. Earl Warren's stand tina
he can do nothing on rent increase
pending action by congress. The CT
pointed out that he could use his wa
powers as other governors have Z
issue a crisis proclamation forbiddin'
rent increases now
Milwaukee-Notice Of a rent IN
crease from s35 to SIS was given
striking Allis- Chalmers worker Georg'
Heser. who reported it to his unior
Other rent boosts in the Milwaukee
area reported to OPA were from 81
to SIS. 1880 to S65. $40 10 SO. Wit
the highest almost 1000 from $50 I
SIS. Meanwhile S0.year-old Gov wa
ter s. Goodland was "hesitating a
TO whether or not he should call
special session Of the legislature I
set up state rent controls while pres
sure on him amounted.
New York One shop OF Transpol
Continued ON Page Eight
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

most OF the people Of Montana know.
my opponent. Senator Wheeler said in
1929. ii you ever see my picture on
the front page OF the controlled press.
you viii know that | have sold out 10
the company Today his picture ap-
pears almost daily OF the front page
Of the so-cailed kept press" He cited
an example OF ~partiSanship Of this
press by an incident in Billings.
Gets "Silence Cure in Billings
Wheeler spoke in Billings before a
relatively small audience on a Tues
day night. The next morning the Bill
ings daily paper carried the full text
OF his speech and a picture as well.
On Wednesday night | spoke before
Q larger crowd" Erickson said. land
the morning paper carried a one-inch
story in which it stated, Among those
introduced at the rally was Judge
Left Erickson, democratic candidate
for the United states senate in the
July Is primaries
Judge Erickson reiterated his sta
tement that the No. | issue OF the
campaign is Americas palce in the
future. and that this position can be
attained only by cooperating with all
the nations OF the world.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
TINE UN|0MlST
RET|RES after 81
YEARS SERVICE

Chicago-William d. Mahon Of Det-
roit. international president Of the
ALL Amalgamated association Of
Street. Electric Railway and Motor
Coach Employees for So years, retired
at the age Of 81. Delegates to the
unions nation convention here elected
A. L. Spradling Of Cincinnati al his
successor.
Mr.. Mahon was associated with
Samuel Gompers in establishing the
American Federation of Labor and
was the oldest member of its execu-
tive council. which he joined in 1917.
He said he was withdrawing due to
his advanced age and i'll health.
Tribute was paid to Mr.. McMahon's
long service to the AFL at the Fedora
tons national convention on the oc-
casion of his 50th anniversary as pre-
sident of his organization.
Close associates described the vet
eran labor leader as "a good, straight
forward. up-to-date trade unionist of
the old school," who had withstOod
the brunt of trade union battle for a
half century.
Later the convention approved un'
animeusly a special tribute drafted on
instructions of its committee on re-
solutions. This pointed out that Mr.
Mahon had never faltered in his
fight for freedom through organiza
ton" despite the dark outlook for a
union. of street railway workers back
in the nineties.
The late President Roosevelt, in 9
letter of congratulations to Mr.. Ma
hon. said.
You and your organization may
well be proud of the services you have
rendered SO unselfishly and capably
over a half century. The same feeling
can be shared by those in and out O
labor circles who. down through tn,
years, have watched your career an(
seen you stand for all that is fair ant
honorable"
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

quarter Of 1915.
The report gives elimination OF the
profits tax and some reduc-
ton in other corporate levies' as
for record highs in the whole
sale and retail trade, from which Is
companies reported 1890, gain in net
profits. Others. alcoholic beverages,
6 companies. mp ll4Gc motion pic
tnrc. radio broadcasting and amuse-
ments, & companies. up 1920. coal
mining. II companies. up 800; and
industrial chemicals. 30 companies.
up 3lcs.
Industry groups reporting net pro.
fits. but lower than IN 1915 included
nonferrous metals. iron and steel. in
dustrial machinery. and products OF
petroleum and coal.
A number of companies In these
industry groups showed first quarter
deficits. electrical machinery. motor
vehicles. motor vehicle parts and ac-
cessories. railway equipment. and
air transportation, About half the
companies In these groups showed
profits for the quarter. however.
The report shows railroad profits
after taxes dropping from $4,000. 900
in the first quarter OF l945 to $l4,
600 900 In 1916. The decline IL at
tached to reduced volume traffic. re
Elected in an 1870 drop in cperatin
revenue. and to wage increases wO
in April and made retroactive to jar
uary
Another report shows corporation
dividends picking up u. S, corpora
tons paid s3Ss,S0 600 in dividend
during April, 9ies better than tn
same month last year. The first quar-
ter of 1916 showed dividends onl,
BE- higher than in 1915.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

The institute is under auspi-
ces of the Montana state fed
Grafton of labor, the State In
dustrial Union council and the Mon
tana Farmers Union in cooperation
with the Workers Education bureau
Of America and the university. All
sessions will be in the university stu
dent union building.
Sectional meetings will begin
Thursday morning. dealing with his
tory OF the American labor movement.
labor law for union executives, and
effective public speaking. Section
leaders are DR.. Gordon S. Watkins,
dean of the College of Letters and
Science. University of California at
Los Angeles, and widely experienced
labor arbitrator: Wellington Rankin,
Helena attorney; Walter Coombs. re-
gional housing expediter labor adviser,
San Francisco, and Ralph Y. McGin-
mis- Of the university English depart
ment.
Thursday afternoon sectional meet
ings on taxation and the worker. a
publicity workshop and basic eco
nomics will be led by Arthur A. Elder,
director Of workers education serv'
ice, Michigan, national tax c%onsultant
to the ALL; Dean James l.. c. Ford,
schol OF journalism, and DR.. Carl F,
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
W00DW0RkERS
GAIN CONCESSIONS
FROM A.c.m.c0.

Local lO-S5s. International Wood
workers of .America.CIO. on July LIST
concluded an agreement with the
Anaconda Copper Mining Company.
Lumber Department. at Bonner. Mon
tana for an additional wage increase
of ) cents an hour for all employees
in the woods operations, retroactive
TO April ! 1916 This recent wage in
crease is IN addition to the fifteen
cents an hour granted previously this
year.
During previous negotiations. and
tho present negotiations. additional
age adjustments in a number OF class
ifications now make the minimum
wage rate for swampers Sl.01 an hour
to Sl1u an hour for shovel operators.
In. the previous negotiations agree
ments were reached on voluntary
checkoif. modified union shop. a de-
finite hours Of labor clause and other
improved working conditions.
Tho new ACM camp, recently con-
structed. Is the most modern In the
luIdllu fsllHift Will luultiuudi IUOtIS.
d bath and dry house with flush
toilets. modern wash bowls, showers,
electric washing machines. clothes
dryers. recreation and library
and other conveniences. AS soon as
additional workers are available. this
camp is to be placed in operation.
Court Case on N~on-Payment Of
Travel Time
The Is Wage and Hour Commits
sion filed charges OF nonpayment of
travel time in their woods operations
against the ACM tLbr Dept). The
case was heard in the L S. federal
court. Missoula, Montana on June I
and 3
Judge Brown instructed govern
ment and ACM attorneys TO file briefs
within 30 days A decision is expected
soon. This case may be carried to the
L. :. supreme Court by the company
or government attorneys.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

appropriation Of 500. 000. 900 for con.
s~truction by Federal Works Admins
tration of additional facilities at ed
ucational institutions.
Immediate engagements OF hospital
facilities at Fort Harrison to care for
Montana veterans and construction of
additional hospitals In the state.
An increase in subsistence pay.
ments to veterans receiving job train
ing and those attending the Univer'
sity-from SOS per month for single
veterans to 800 and from $50 to 1925
for married veterans.
Passage Of HR 6371 providing for
the immediate revision OF veterans
insurance laws to permit lump sum
payments and increased benefits.
Direct government CT loans at 3H
or less.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
HEALTH is
C BY SWOPE

Washington Gerald Swope. former
president Of the General Electric Co,
told congress last week believes health
insurance should become as firmly es-
tahlislled as life insurance"
He told the senate education and la.
Dor committee that health could be in
surcd through the compulsory insur-
ance plan set forth in the administra'
tons Wagner-M urray.Dingell bill.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

ny IllIIl q OCldt!C diiO lliO1C d6O
EricksOn's about aggressive pro-
gram has hit a welcome response in
resulted in the Wheeler forces making
q last desperate effort to confuse the
electors through the medium of a SEN
ate investigation which was held the
first part of the week in Helena. This
investigation had all the aspects OF a
typical 'kangeroo court" and impartial
observers who sat through the several
sessions were of the opinion that it's
primary purpose was to smear
Erickson. rather than to produce any
thing Of a constructive nature.
E%RlcKsoN's "BUILD MONTANA"
PROGRAM
Judge Erickson. in presenting his
program to Montana voters has not
only shown that he has a compre.
hensive picture of the needs of the
Montana's farmers, workers, and bust
nessmen, but also if chosen to repres.
tuL tuIS Sldtc III Tic SCA0tC, Tia AC
will bend every effort to bring about
lasting peace through world co-opera-
ton. This is in sharp contrast to the
"isolationist' policies OF his opponent.
His program follows:
l.. Immediate full industrial produc'
ton.
2. A ten-year floor under livestock
and farm prices.
3. A guaranteed annual wage for
labor.
4. A decent break for small bust
ness.
5. Cheap power. protected water
rights, use Of Montana water in Mon
ana for irrigation and not down
stream for navigation, full irrigation
and development in Montana
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
MAJORITY HOPEFUL FOR
united NATIONS

Denver-FP-Despite the many diff
ficulties the United Nations security
council has had to face during the past
months, out Of 10 adult Ameri-
cans think the UN has done at least
a fair job up to nOw. according to a
recent nationwide survey by the Ma.
tional Opinion Research Center.
Asked to appraise the performance
Of the UN to date. rs per cent of the
public called 1t good. As per cent said
fair and only IS per cent answered
poor. The remaining IL per cent were
undecided on the point.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
Meat profiteers Of the northwest

Meat profiteers Of the northwest,
not to be outdone by their COM
patriots in the east, have also given
way to the urge to increase their
gouging Of consumers. In Spokane
choice teabones which before July
I were selling for so cents have
now been bumped the insignificant
amount Of rs cents-just a so per
cent boost. In Helena butter in
some stores is now going at 85c
per pound and certain cuts Of meat
have jumped from 20 to so per cent.
Note-Have you wired OF written
your senators-Murray in Washing
ton, and Wheeler. somewhere in
M~ontana-to insist on an effective
overall price control program?
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

an iron pipe lilies charged Lamb hit
him with a blackjack while Lambs
two DAUGHTERS h~eiabored him with a
broom handle Rents in general are
being raised here rom 1919 to 1000.
Milwaukee, \ stateswide Don't
Buy It campaign il congress fails to
pass an 0PA bill in the next few
DAYS will be launched by the Midwest
conference io Hold Down the Cost of
Living. representing ALL and CLIO
unions. the American Veterans com
mittee and consumer organizations.
Consumer pledges to buy only abso'
Int necessities are being circulated.
Cards will be placed in the win
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

through valley authorities locally adj
ministered.
6. Peace through world cooperation.
we must make United Nations work.
STRONG VETERANS PROGRAM
We must provide a real opportun-
ity for Montana veterans by building
Montana now Judge Erickson re-
Gently stated in presenting his vet
Grams platform for Montana veterans
of World war II. Besides stressing the
need for an aggressive Build Mon
tana' program, Judge Erickson also
went into detail on a specific pro-
gram for aiding Montana veterans in
becoming re-established in the eco
nomic life Of the state.
Erickson's Platform for Veterans
Provide a real opportunity for Mon
tana veterans by building Montana
now.
Immediate passage of HR $40 pro-
viding for:
l. Restoration of full compensation
to disabled veterans while hospital
lied.
2. A 20 % increase for all those
on Veterans Administration rolls.
3. A decent allowance for depend
ents.
Immediate construction Of additional
units Of emergency housing for vet.
Grams. since units already appropri'
ated for are insufficient.
Immediate passage of HR 4051 pro.
viding terminal leave pay for enlisted
men.
Passage of S-1770 which will author.
ize additional housing for veterans
attending educational institutions.
Passage of S-20S5 authorizing the
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
Many Corporations Stiff Enjoy War Profits
Is Show 159 Per Cent Gain
During First Quarter Of
1916 Over 1916
Infamous Tax Rebate Law. Other Favorable
Legislation Passed BY Subscrvicnt
Congress Major Factor,

Washington-Corporat profits after taxes We're close
to those of the best war years during the first quarter of 1916,
according to Il Commerce Department report issued July ?.
The survey showed that some manufacturing corporations
did poorly during the period, largely because OF low sales
volume caused by rooonversion and work stoppages resulting
in wage gains. Others, notably in wholesale and retail trade,
averaged considerably more than double the profit of the first
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
Greedy Landlord Tossed In
Jail, Tenant To Hospital
With Cracked Skull
Up in Arms Over Profitecring Business
Interests; ODaniel Heads Activities Of
Motley Grew Fighting Controls

Atlanta, Ga-f4rst blood in the lifting Of price control
was spilled here with a demand for a rent raise which put a
land lord in Jail and a tenant in the hospital.
Robert E. Lamb, "A, said his landlord. H. M. Jiles. at
tempted to raise the rent on his Groom house from SIS to Si5
a month. According to Lamb, who is in the hospital with a head
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

Federated Picturcs)
This chart, based on a report issued by the Senate special commit
tee studying problems OF small business, gives the lie to the much
pubicized myth about Americas free press. Montanans this week
had further confirmation Of the free press legend as they read
reports Of the senate campaign investigation committee hearings
being held In Helena. The reports pubNcized in the company
sheets we're 80 obviously prejudced against Erickson, that only the
most unobserving Of readers could not read between the lines to
determine that the hearings WERE being held for one purpose only
and that was to Smear Judqe Erickson.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

Missoula.-The third annual Montana Labor Institute
July lib at the state university will open with registration at
8 a. m. Thursday, followed by an address of welcome at $3.50
a. m. by James A. Mccain, university president. S. H. IRWIN,
Missoula, institute chairman, will preside. All meetings will be
open to the public, institute officials announced.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11
Left Erickson's Build Montana Pro, <Am
Receiving Wide Acclaim Fror
Montana Voters
Wheeler Forces Stage Desperate Last Minute
Attempt To Confuse Electors As
Certain Defeat Looms
BY Special Correspondent

AS the primary campaign enters its final phase, reports
from all sections of the state indicate that Judge Left Erickson
will unseat Montana's four-term senior Senator B. X. Wheeler.
Erickson has been stumping the state on a positive platform 70
build Montana, as contrasted with Sen. Wheelers campaign
which seems for the most part based upon viification OF all
those who oppose him and upon a rehash OF the laures won
- i, - dacado. and 400
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

DEPTH OF WELLS INCREASED
Average depth OF oil wells drilled in
the United States has increased in the
last % years from 1900 feet TO $500
feet.
Montana labor news., 1946-07-11

fracture ana Il cut UH IFS III 1T,
an argument resulted and Jiles
struck him over the head with
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
Special Investigator"

A vicious fraud known as the
Subscription Swindle," perpetrated
by a gang Of crooks upon unsuspect-
ing families who think they are
helping a disabled veteran to get a
new start in life, is uncovered by
Frank W. Brock, Special Investi-
gator" on Sunday, August II $50
to 8:45 p. M, EDIT over WEI. In
Subscription Swindle," an unscru-
pulous gang rounds up group of
II and Is year olds to pose as dis
ab1ed ex-GI's in order to win SYM
pathy from families they call upon
to sell subscriptions to non-existant
magazines. Richard Keith plays
Special Investigator"
Buddy De Vito and "Corky" Cor
coran share the spotlight with macs
tro Harry James on Spotlight
Bands" Friday, August 9.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
MONDAY-FRIDAY

Mornings
6:3O-Music, News, Farm Program
7:15-Salute To Veterans
7:30-Rise And Shine
8:45-Family Altar
9:00-News and Music
1O:00-Once Over Lightly
Morning Devotlons
10:30-Bobby Norris Show (Exc.
Wed.)
1O:30-Fay and Pete (Wed. Only
11:00-The Friendly Philosopher
11:30-Lorenzo Fuller
11:45-Victor Lindlahr
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
"Chicago Theater nConcert

Two medleys, one of spirituals,
and the other composed of songs of
the East, will be presented by solo
lists, Penny Perry, soprano, Bruce
Foote, baritone, and the orchestra
and chorus on the Chicago Theater
of the Air" summer concert broad
cast of Saturday, August 10 40 to
II p. M, EDIT over WEI. The
spiritual medley will inclu e
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" -
Sometimes I Feel Like a Mother
less Chile" ''Were You There" and
Lii David" The Far East medley
includes Song of India" Kashmiri
Song" "Orientale," and Twilight
in Barakeesh."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
SUNDAY

SUNDAY
Mornings
8:00-News and Special Features
9:00-Young Peoples Church
9:30-Voice of Prophecy
10:00-Radio Bible Class
10:30-NeWs and Music
11:00-Church of the Brethren
Afternoons
12:00-Pilgrim Hour
12:30-Lutheran Hour
1:00-Ramparts of Time
1:15-Mennonite Choir
1:30-Siesta Tunes
2:3O-Bill Cunningham
3:00-Open House
4:00-Mysterious Traveller
4:30-True Detective Mysteries
5:00-Under Arrest
5:30-The Abbott Mysteries
Nights
6:00-Those Websters
6:30-Cedric Foster
6:45-Souvenirs
7:15-Old Fashioned Revival
8:15 1t Happened During The
Week
8:30-Special Investigator
8:45-George Carson Putnam
9:00-Ball Scores
9:30-Double or Nothing
10:00-Mystery Is My Hobby
10:30-Serenade For Strings
1i:00-Wm. Hillman
11:30-Dance Orchestra
11:55-Mutual Reports The News
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
"Mystery is nv Hobby"

A corpse that refuses to lie still,
and an even more elusive murderer,
engage the sleuthing efforts of Bar
ton Drake during Murder Takes A
Walk" to be heard on Mystery is
My Hobby" Sunday, August IL 90
to 1890 p. m, EDT) over Mutual.
Glenn Langan is heard in the role
of acknowledgements Drake. Nor
man Field plays Inspector Noah
Danton.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08


9:3O-Spotlight Bands monday
Wed. and Friday only
9:30-Forum of the Air (Tues.)
9:30-Village Store (Thursday)
10:0O-Tommy Dorsey's Playshop
(Monday)
10:00-Student Parade (Wed.)
10:00-California Melodies (Thur.)
10:00-Spotlight On America (Fri.)
1890 - Dance Orchestra monday,
Tuesday and Thursday
10:30-Author Meets Critics (Wed.)
10:30-Meet The Press (Fri)
11:00-News And Special Features
11:55-Mutual Reports The News
12:05-Sports Parade
SATURDAY
With the following exceptions,
Saturdays programs follow the
weekday schedule.
Mornings
10:00-This Week In Washington
11:00-Matthew Warren
Afternoons
12:00-Fun And Music
1;O0-"Curly' Baker
2:00-Sunday School Lesson
2:15-Tony Dalton
4:30-Saratoga Races
Nights
7:45-I Was A Convict
8:00-Twenty Questions
9:00-Leave 1t To The Girls
9:30-Jonathan Trimble Esqr.
10:00-Chicago Theater of the Air
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
leave 1t To The Girls"

The man who can stroll noncha-
lantly into his own domicile with
tell-tale lipstick traces on his neck
without even an eyebrow being
slightly lifted, will defend the men
of America on Mutuals Leave it
to the Girls" Saturday, August 10
g to $50 p. M, EDIT.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-08-08
WEI PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE
NOTE: THE DAYLIGHT SAVING


Afternoons
12:00-Up-To- Minute News
12:l5-Songs by Morton Downey
12;30-Luncheon Melodies
1:00-The Saddle Pals
1:30-Special Features
1:45-John J. Anthony
2:00-Cedric Foster
2:30-Queen For a Day
3:OO-Spotlight On Rhythm
3:30-Lady Be Beautiful
4:00-Man On the Street
4:15-Johnson Family
5:15-Superman
5:30-Maryland News
5:45-Tom Mix
Nights
6:O0-News And Sports
6:15-Fay and Pete (Mon. & Fri
7:00-Fulton Lewis, Jr.
7:3O-Henry Taylor (Mon. & Fri.)
7:3O-Arthur Hale (Tues, Thurs,
Sat.)
7:30-Battle of Commentators (Wed)
7:45-Inside of Sports
8:00-Bulldog Drummond (Mon)
8:00-Nick Carter (Tuesday)
8:00-Name of That Song (Wed.)
8:00-The Playhouse (Thurs.)
8;00-Passport To Romance (Fri.)
8:30-Organ Melodies (Mon.)
8:30-The Falcon Adventures Tue.
8:30-Quiz Show wednesday,
8:30-Vic and SADIE (Thurs.)
8:3O-A Voice In The Night (Fri. J
9:00-Gabriel Heater
Laurel outlook., 1946-01-30

toSetner dS d tedin, tne
farmers raised their neigh
boris barn.
That spirit of cooperation
among farmers has come
down through the years.
Today, farmers continue to
be Americas cooperators.
Three out of every four
farmers in the great North
west belong TO one or
more cooperatives.
The problem of the farmer
is one of o b taininga
stabilized income.
Farmers know that it is
dangerous for Americans