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Evening star., 1946-09-23
Autopsy Planned in Death
OF Prisoner in Jail Cell

Deputy Coroner Christopher j.
Murphy will perform an autopsy to-
day to determine the cause of death
of Charles E. Bartgex, 40. of the
1900 block of D street Sc, who was
found dead late yesterday in a 4th
precinct cell
Police said Mr.. Bartgex was ar
rested by park police Saturday night
on charges of intoxication. He was
pronounced dead at Providence Hos
pital A police report said death ap-
parently was due to natural causes
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Fifty to Face Charges
Of Illegal JobIess Poy
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Sept. 23.-Cases OF
more than so persons charged with
fraudulently obtaining jobless pay
will be turned over to States Attor-
ney ]. B. Wells for prosecution.
Stephen c. Cromwell, director ot
the unemployment compensation
division here, said a routine check
up disclosed about 500 persons had
been receiving illegal unemploy-
ment benefits. Ten to Is per cent OF
the violations were fragrant enough
to Justify prosecution. he said.
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Winners Announced
In Annual DuhIiu Show

Winners of the first annual
Dahlia and Garden Show. under
auspices Of the Crossman Methodist
Church, Falls Church, were an
nounced today
The dahlia sweepstakes prize was
won by Sherman Wells. who acted
as supervisor of the show.
Other winners included largest
number of points in all classes,
j. L. Bowling; best large dahlia.
Mrs. Virgilia Barr, and best me
dium dahlia. G. E. Dodrill
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Frederick County Maps
Community Chest Drive
Special Dispatch 10 The Star

WINCHESTER, Va, Sept. 23.-
The Winchester-Frederick County
Community Chest expects to raise
$4,000 during a campaign start
ing November /, in which seven
charitable agencies will participate
it was announced today by VIII
liam Battaile, chairman.
The Community Chest funds will
be divided among groups that here
tofore have made individual solici-
tationS.
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Collection at Skyline
Nets $155 for Hospital
Special Dispatch 10 The s,sr

FRONT ROYAL, Va. Sept. as
Pennies and other coins which sight
seers toss into the Wishing Well
of the Skyline Caverns were fshed
out at last week and donated to
the Warren County Memorial Hos
pital building fund. The accumula-
ton of change, deposited in the
well since early spring. totaled $l55.
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Stettinius to Speok

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. % tP).-
Edward r. Stettinius. jr, will de-
liver the inaugural address on No
vember 16 when the University of
Richmond formally elevates George
Matthews Modlin to the presi-
dency.
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Navy Orders 20 Planes,
LARGEST Ever Built
BY fhe AsSociotsd Pres

BALTIMORE, Sept. 23.-The Navy
has ordered 20 Martin Mariner am
phibian planes, the largest ever to
be built. the Glenn L. Martin Co.
announced.
Delivery is to start in about year
and the order to- be completed at
the rate of two month. The
planes, with gross weight of g.
500 pounds, are equipped with jet
assisted takeoff devices.
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Oxon Hill Church Supper

A fried chicken supper will be
served by the Ladies' Guild of ST..
Barnabas' Church, Oxon Hill, at 8
pm. Wednesday at the church.
Evening star., 1946-09-23
Only One Try

another in series OF jogs for
tagging memories regarding Dis
tTfct trdffc IuUs.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-01

Q. am carrying $4,000 worth
OF GI term Insurance. Can l con-
vert part of that now and the bal
ance later on?
A. Yes. You can convert 81 900
or more. In multiples OF $500. and
the balance at any time before
the expiration of your term insur-
ance.
Q. am In an on-the-job train
ing program learning TO be a Me-
chanical Craftsman. want TO
take some courses at night school
which will help me in my work.
VIII the government pay for
these?
A That can be done providing
the VA determines you are capa-
BILE OF carrying on both your job
training and night school salts
factorily at the same time. You
will be allowed up to $500 per
year for expenses such as tuition
and books as long as the courses
are allied with your training pro-
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-01
Coolidge Plays Buckeye
Before Days Of 40"
Crowd in Stadium

Coolidge Bears tangle with a
rejuvenated and high flying block
OF Buckeye Hawks tonight In Bear
stadium before a Days OF '49
crowd" Buckeye was slow in
starting the season under a new
coach. but the Hawks have won
the last two games. both against
tough opposition.
Last week. Buckeye beat Tempe
Buffaloes. a team that Coolidge
tied. and If they have improved
any after that victory. then Cool
idge Is Ia for stiff competition.
The Hawk eleven is led by a big
and fast man. Joe Kunselman. a
leading senior and contended for
the title OF one Of the states top
triple-threat men. Two Buckeye
ends are always ready TO snag a
pass coming from Kunselman, and
his kicking has been praised for
yards gained.
Two strong line men are tackles
Baxter. OF the famous Buckeye
Baxters. and Buddy Currens. both
helfty and scrappy boys. ready TO
close or open hole in the line.
The Hawks operate out OF the
T formation. with or without
man in motion and used the Notre
Dame box after a shift
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-01
Thirfy-Five Make
Honor Roll at
High School

Senior class leads with eleven
students on honor roll - fresh
men have ten on honor roll.
Thirty-five students have their
names on the honor roll OF Cool
idge high school. according TO an
nouncement this week by r. w.
Taylor. superintendent OF Cool
idge schools.
The senior class leads the list
with eleven honor students. The
junior class has six honor stu
dents. the sophomore class has
eight. and the freshman class ten
honor students.
The honor roll with the respec-
tive average OF each student fol-
lows:
Freshmen Joellen Jones. We
ronica Baker l.5O. Neoma Bostic
] so. Marylyn Carrel LIS. Ray Di-
Rmond lis. Doris Harmon It's.
Eugene Clonts 9. David Gam .,
and William Jordan ?.
Sophomores Sam Layn /. For
rest Edge $50. Mary Luellig Its.
Caroline Alexander $50. Marion
Bauman ?. Marjorie Livingston 2.
Billie Mcmillan 2. and Ina June
Millwee 2.
Juniors Barbara Spooner $50.
Billie June Burroughs It's. Anne
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-01
Mn4AM
MzeMw51OG

The goal OF the Veterans Ad-
ministration - TO decentralize and
bring VA services closer TO vet
erans homes-has become a real
ity In Arizona. there are now
seven Contact Offices and three
! guidance Centers.
Contact Offices are located at
Phoenix. Tucson. Whipple. Yuma.
Flagstaff. Globe and Douglas. They
are stated with personnel trained
10 know the answers concerning
federal benefits due ex-servicemen
and women. as administered by
tn VA They fih out application
forms for education or training.
give information about loan guar
antees. insurance reinstatement
and conversion. compensation
claims. and tell a veteran how TO
apply for admittance to VA hos
pitial II he is Ill.
Vocational guidance Is an excel
lent service and available to ALL
veterans OF World War II free OF
charge. VA Guidance Centers are
located at the University OF Arl-
zona. Tucson. Arizona State Col
lege Tempe; and the Phoenix
Junior College. Through a process
OF aptitude tests and interviews
by highly trained guidance ex-
perts.. a veteran is given a pro
file OF his personality" or a good
picture OF his aputudes. He OBJ
taiins a very workable, practical
knowledge OF his abilities and the
fields in which he will have his
greatest success.
Question: am NOT attending
one OF the institutions where VA
Guidance Centers are located. Can
/ obtain vocational guidance, and
where7 Answer: II is the func-
ton OF VA Guidance Centers TO
give free counseling and vocation
al information TO ALL veterans In
choosing their courses OF educa-
tion and on-the-job training. Any
veteran can write direct to the
Chief OF the VA Guidance Center
nearest his home for an appoint
ment
Q. Do the educational provisions
of the Seryicemen's Readjustment
Act (GI Bib permit qualified
veteran 10 take correspondence
course at government expense.
Would get subsistence pay
ments2
A. the VA Is authorized 10 pay
for courses taken by correspond
ence. IL the school is approved.
However. no subsistence payments
can be made To the veteran
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-01

Jelllson l75. Helen Wuertz LIS.
Mary Lou Dobson 2. and Jackie
Hes 2.
Seniors: Nedra Ray 20. Billie
Van Orman l.25. Madge Dixon
$50. Melvin Mirkin $50. Rose Lee
Horton LIS. Gladys McAlexander
LIS. Nadine McCleery $50. John
Dye ?. Mildred Merrill =. Jack
Prefer 2. and Eddie Schell ..
-Note 900 YES
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
RAIL srwKR THREATENS
TO CRIPPLE NATION
Continued From Page One)

Continued From Page One) cards. Even first class mail is lin iled to one pound It will be car ried by bus. plane or any other transportation available.
 Movement of freight is under control or ODT and moves on a priority oasis.
 Iu Washington negotiations are continuing and President Truman Las called a conference Of high government officials to handle the entlre strike situation. Earlier he met with his cabinet and the Post master General but told reporters Ae mad nothing to say on the strike situation until an agreement Is reached.
 In the Senate, Senator Byrd of Virginia told his colleagues that Alr. Truman is giving full consider ation to Byrd's request that he ay- pear before Congress and ask ad- oiuonal powers to sOpe with the strike crisis.
 In Chicago the Railroad Yard Masters Of America Union have or dered their members, comprising a5 per cent Of the nations yarC- masters To stay on the job. The Union charges that other workers have been employing threats ana other moves in an attempt to force chem to walk of the job.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
GLOYE-MAKING GLASSES
 ON TUESDAY. MAY 28

Miss lmogene Ward, Extension Service Demonstration Agent for the University of Alaska, will 5e in Wrangen Tuesday May 2S to conduct classes in glove making. Classes will be on that day at .ae Women's Civic Center and every one is invited to attend.
 Miss Ward held classes in slip cover making a few months ago and it is anticipated that one il the preparation of foods for freez- ing will be held in the future
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
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Letter from the Wrangeu Local Longshoremen's Union takes aN- ceptiOn to information in The Per iscope last week concerning the charges that a five-man crew was employed to tie up one of the CPR steamers in Wrangell. which in. formation Periseope got from Cau- adian officials in Alaska recently.
 The Longshoremen's letters says. Dear Sir.
 We would like space to correct few gross misrepresentations made in your Periscope column in the issue of May I7, 1946.
 First. you infer that a double charge on five-man crew was made against one of the CPR steamers in Wrangell. This is not the truth. Our tie-up crew for the Louise. Alice and Charlotte is linn tied to four men. The Norah has a three man crew. therefore this could not have happened at our port and of course it did not. We adhere closely to the old contract which has been effect since 1922.
 Incidentally, the CPR vessels have never called at Petersburg All this information you could have obtained by asking one of our longshore boys"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
TO BE ORDAINED

George Murray. recently elected as an elder of the local Presbyter- ian church. will be ordained to that office Sunday morning. New members are also being received at this service, the Rev Webster said today. and the saeraments or baptism and the Lords Supper will be celebrated
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
ESEN W6EEEM
GIVEN PAY INCREASE

WASHINGTON President Tru- man signed into law this week a bill giving nearly all postal work CTS a $40O yearly pay increase.
 Those who don't get the boost are Fourth class postmasters who receive % Der cent raise and part time workers who receive q gain of 20 cents hourly.
 All increases are retroactive to January ].
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
ON VACATION TRIP

Mrs. Frank Denny and two child ren left Sunday for the sodth on the North Sea. They will spend the summer vacation visiting Mrs. Denny's people in Chehalis. Wash ingtOn.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-05-24
INSURE IN LLOYD,S

Insure in Lloyds of London iUs your Workman's Compensation anu Employers Liability insurance. For information call Mrs Frank Barnes. Phones IUI and 97.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
KNIT PANTIES, 3 for

KNIT PANTIES, 3 for
Fine cotton knit panties e.
with elasticized waist.
White, tearose. S-M-L.
PANTIE SPECIAL, z for
Combed cotton yarn pam 81
ties with comfortable ell
astic waist. S-M-L.
PRINT PAJAMAS, z for
Cotton broadcloth in tai 8 "
lored or but er boy -
styles. Irregulars. y
PERFUME, 2 DRAINS
Bulk perfume by Ellen 81
Deleith. Delightful scent.
Bottles furnished.
Plg 2oS US. Tax
PERFUME BOTTLES, z for
Sparkling glass with at 81
tractive shoppers. Variety
of sizes and shapes.
MACNIFYINC MIRRORS, z
Magnifying mirror with e.
attractive floral design
back. Special price.
LIPSTICK SALE, z for
Daggett & Ramsdell lip e.
sticks in newest colors.
Plastic container. -
pIa, 2o% US. Tax
CHERAMY SKIN BALM
A real buy for your mon e.
ey! 16-ounce jar of sooth-
ing. fragrant skin balm.
Pi3 20e6 US. Tx
FACE POWDER JARS, z
Sparkling glass powder e.
jars for your dressing ia
BILE. Complete with cover.
WoMEN'S SLIPPERS, Z pr.
Closeout of higher-priced e.
D'Orsays, felt Everetts,
rayon crepes. 2 pr. ST..
oxFoRDS FOR WOMEN
Brown fabric uppers with e.
wear-tested soles, rubber
heels. Sizes to 8.
SHOES FOR WOMEN
Clearance! Better pumps, e.
straps, ties. Cuban and
high heels.
WoMEN'S PLAY SHOES
Low heel fabric or simu- e.
lated feathers. Wedges
included. Black, brown.
HOUSE SLIPPER BUYS
Women's novelties in e.
rayon crepes, satins. Fur
trims. Cuban or low heels.
KID NURSE oxFoRDs
Women's black soft kid SOB
nurse oxford with leath- -
er soles and heels. -
GIRLS PANTIES, 3 for
Rayon knit panties with e.
elasticized Wristbands.
Tearose. Sale savings!
GIRLS COTTON PAJAMAS
Two-piece style. Easy-to- 81
launder cotton crepe. In
white only. Sizes to IA.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

n FEDE
SEERsUCKER oVERALLs
Easy to launder cotton e.
seersucker. Red or blue
stripes on white. 2 to 6.
MUSLIN DRESSES, z for
Fine quality muslin with 8 %
attractive embroidery and -
ribbon trim. White only. -
COAT SETS FOR TOTS
Coats with suspender 8 -
type zip leggings. Bon n
nets or helmets.
FLANNEL ROBE SALE
Soft cotton flannel for e.
baby in pink or blue. Ray
on satin trimmed.
CORDUROY BONNETS
Adorably styled bonnets e.
with attractive yarn trims
or tiny bows.
BRUSHED JACKETS, z
Sizes to 6. Pink, blue or e.
red brushed rayon. But
ton front style. V-neck.
INFANTS SLIPS, 3 for
Fine cotton with scallop- e.
ed finish around neck,
armholes and hem.
KNIT WOOL SoAKERS
For wear over diapers. e.
All wool, firmly knit, We
ny absorbent. Drawstring.
SWEATERS or SACQUES
Novelty knit all wool. e.
Button coat styles. Pink
or blue. Ribbon trimmed. -
BRoADcLoTH BOBBY SUITS
Two-piece style with but e.
ton-on shorts. White and
combinations. Size only.
1870 WOOL BLANKETS, z
Irregular infants blank 8"
cts. 36x50'. White, pink -
or blue. Rayon bound. -
COTTON BLANKETS
Embossed cotton in pink SH
or blue. Rayon satin bind -
ing. 36x50-inch size.
SHEER DRESSES
Dainty dresses for in e.
fants of h e er fabrics.
Ribbon, embroidery trims
RUBBERIzED MATTRESSES
Water-proofed, rubberiz- 9 ~
ed ticking with all cotton
filling. Standard.
BASSINET PADS
Water-proofed, rubberiz- e.
ed cover. ALI cotton fill
ed. For standard size.
WATERPROOFED SHEETS
Irregular. One side rub 81
berized, reverse soft cot
ton flannel. 36x54".
Jar AND TRAY SETS
convenient jars with SH
covers and tray. For hold -
ing swabs, cotton, nipples
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
WINTER SPORT COATS

WINTER SPORT COATS
Variety of styles SHA
and color. Clearance
priced. Save! ~
WOMEN'S TRIM STACKS
Wool blends, twills and 8 "
gabardines. Sizes IL to -
20. x
SPRING SUIT SALE
All the new details.S "
Checks, chalk stripes,
pastels.
BUDGET PRICED BLoUSES
Bow or jewel necklines, SD
as we'll as classic shirt =
waists. Irregulars.
WoMEN'S SKIRT BUYS
Woods and wool blends. 8 %
Plaids, checks and solid -
colors. Sizes 24-30. -
NEcKWEAR BUYS, z sets
Sheers, rayon sharkskin. e.
piques in sparkling as
sortment. White.
SPRING HAT STYLES
HON burgs, Bretons, g.
bumpers, all your favorite
styles and colors.
SNooDs OR SCARFS
Nailhead studded rayon e.
velvet or sueded fabric
snoods. Wool scarfs.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS
Beautiful clusters of e.
flowers for your hair, Ia
pei or hat. Wide selection.
BETTER NECKWEAR, z for
Lace and embroidery 8 %
trimmed. Assorted neck -
lines. Some with cuffs.
HANDKERCHIEFS, 5 for
Good quality cotton, col e.
orful prints and whites.
Neatly hemmed.
HIGHER PRICED DIcKIEs
Exceptional values in g.
tailored or frilly styles.
Sheers. rayon crepe.
SMART HANDBAGS
Good-looking caratol 81
handbags. Zip tops, pouch
and top handle styles.
RoLL-oN STYLE CIRDLES
Firm control. Elasticized e.
throughout. 4 garter
style. Regular sizes.
BETTER FABRIC ClRDLES
Semi-stepin styles, side So
hooks. Brocades and ba- -
tistes. Slight boning.
BRASSIERES, z for
Firm uplift features. s.
Sturdy cotton broadcloth.
Sizes 81 to SO.
ATTRACTIVE BED JACKETS
Bemberg rayon and mesh 81
in bed jackets. Bracelet
length sleeves.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

Al - ~ ~ ANb bbN
NURSERY SEATS
Waxed birch fini S h. e.
Clamps to adult fixture.
Folds. Safety strap.
TAYLoRToT STRoLLERS
All m tai with rubber 8 ~
tires. Removable handle
and footrest.
STEEL FRAME SWINGS
All steel metal folding s -
stand with comfortable,
sturdy canvas seat.
WAX BIRCH HIGH CHAIRS
Long-wearing finish. Re- $ -
movable tray. Foot rest.
Nursery design back.
NURSERY CHAIR BUY
Maple chair with over SH
head tray. Glass COM -
mode.
"sToRKLINE" CRIBS
Well constructed with 8 - -
full panels, drop side.
Steel spring.
MEMS HOUSE SLIPPERS
Zapon Everetts. Leather s.
soles. Rubber heels.
Choice of black or brown.
WORK GLOVES, z for
Extra heavy, genuine all S.
leather work gloves. Re-
inforced at strain points.
MEMS Sox, 6 prs.
Full length heather color S.
sox. Browns, grays, blues
and white. 10 to II.
ZIP CLUB BAGS
Heavy 20 inch leather 8 %
cite. Black or brown. n
Sturdy carrying handles. -
SMART TRAVEL CASE
l2-inch size. Simulated SH
leather. Sturdy metal =
lock and hinges. Brown.
P!as POO US. Tx
WEEKEND SUITCASE
24-inch size, SIN artly So
striped with wood frame, =
reinforced metal corners.
Pas 2oeo Us Tax
MODERN STRIPED CASE
Smart-looking and stur- 8 F."
DIV. 21-inch size. Strong -
locks and metal hinges.
METAL PANTRY PALS
Three-gallon size. Red s.
enameled finish with
floral decoration. Cover.
CHROME STEEL SKILLETS
Heavy steel 81" size skill S.
lets. Chrome plated
Guaranteed.
CHROME UTILITY SHELVES
A sparkling addition to S.
kitchen or bath. Chrome
frame, glass shelf.
ZIP GARMENT BAGS
Floral print chintz. 54-in. >
size. Holds ten garments.
Zip-closing type. d
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-08-03
Steel workers hit
Monroe outrage

A hundred steel workers and
their families were urged to de-
mand federal action against the
Georgia lynchers last Saturday
at an open air rally at Goth St.
and Commercial Ave.
Sponsored by the South Chi
cago Communist Club, the meet
ing was addressed by Charles
McCord of the 42nd ward Com
munist Club, and local leaders
Irving E d e n burg and Jack
Killing.
A similar meeting sponsored
by the 9th ward Communist Club
is scheduled for 8 pm. this Sat
ufday in Washington Square in
front of the Newberry Library
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-08-03

mediate action against the Mon
roe, Georgia, lynchers.
Quoting sections of the United
Nations charter, Lightfoot char
ged that the failure of the Uni
ted States government to act
against the lynchers of Monroe
and of Columbia, Tennessee, and
against theincitements of Bilbo
and Talmadge cast "grave
doubts" on US. pledges.
Comparing the treatment Of
Negro Americans who gave
''their blood and lives an the
.battlefrOnts of the world" with
the legal courtesy and protec-
ton accorded the Nazi war cri-
minals i'm Nuremberg, the Com
munist leader described the
Presidents deadly silence a.
bout the frightfuI wave of ter
ror" as the real ''iron curtain"
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-08-03
Army quota system
hit by UNAvA leader

The United Negro and Allied
Veterans of America this week
blasted the Army quota system
of recruiting personnel.
In statement issued by Ken
meth c. Kennedy, national com
mander, UNAVA called on PreSi-
dent Truman to halt discrim.n-
atory practices. The statement
hit not only the quota system.
but the order terminating the as
signment of Negro troops in the
European theatre.
"The quota method is with
out justification in democratic
principle, said Kennedy. ITO
limit Negro personnel in the
Army is to deliberately deprive
citizens of their constitutional
right to serve their country"
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-08-03

renominated in Mississippi, Tai
madge wins in Georgia, texas
Tom Clark evangelizes against
militant labor.
THESE are the things that
shove America down the road to
fascism and which only an
aroused and united labor move
ment can stop.
Legislation of fundamental In
terest to wage earners and sal
aried people is Systematically lg-
nored. A full employment bill SO
sickly penicillin would have a
hard time saving it has yet to be
put into operation. The Murray.
Wagner-Dingell health bill is vlr-
tually dead in committee. Moth
ing has been done about the %
cents per hour minimum wage
law, insufficient as that is. The
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-08-03

Shocked by the lynching July
IS of four Negro men and women
in Monroe, Ca, union men and
progressive organization S
throughout the country have de-
n1anded that Pres. Truman and
local Georgia authorities swiftly
apprehend and punish the armed
unmasked murderers.
In New York the Natl. Negro
Congress announced mass
march to the White House by
members from Connecticut, Mas
sachusetts, New York, New Jer
sey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana
and Michigan.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-08-03

FEPC has been killed, with ris-
ing job discrimination driving i
wedge between workers on false
color and religious lines. No &C
ton has been taken by congress
to wipe out the poll tax.
This is the bleak picture be-
cause labor has no strong, uni
fled voice. Our reactionaries in
congress and elsewhere know
there are sharp differences be-
tween AFL, CLIO and the indepen-
dents. They seek to perpetuate
these differences for their own
selfish purposes.
BUT organized labor today can
no longer afford the luxury of
factionalism. Close cooperation
between unions and between
groups within unions is essential
for self preservation. The anti
labor composition of congress
and the Truman administration
demands labor unity to block
more legislation aimed at the
! people and to force through pro-
gressive measures that are now
sidetracked.
Since the fall elections are
only three months away, Chicago
union leaders whether AF'L,
CLIO, from railway brotherhoods
or Independents should come to-
gether, decide what candidates
should be supported and formu-
late unified and aggressive pro-
gram for educating the people
and bringing out the vote in No
verhber.
THIS should be only a pre!im-
mary step to lay the foundation
for strong, long range coalition.
1t should be done not only local
ly, but on a national scale.
This can happen if the mem
bership wants it. Rank and filters
can insist that their leaders work
together. And if the leaders re-
fuse to cooperate with each 9TH
er, the membership has the duty
of kicking them out and putting
in others who will.
It's either band together and
block fascism or continue the fac
tional fights and let reaction
drive on to bigger gains