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Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
HENRY KAISER, DYNAMIC BUSINESS LEADER,
SUPPORTS CURB OF INITIATION BY CONTROL

WASHINGTON.-Fp)-In a hard
hitting statement before the House
banking committee March |, Henry
Kaiser, Hercules OF American wartime
industry. gave his complete support TO
the program Of curbing initiation by
price control through the OPA
The dynamic business leader. who
is the head OF Is industries operating
50 plants and producing $50 products,
said the initiation which We are called
upon to fight today is due in major
part TO the Tremendous demand for
goods of all kinds throughout the
world 49,. Our huge national income
has swclled the demand for ample food,
new clothing and adequate shelter.
The price OF these necessities is u
frs, concern. They must not be priced
beyond the peoples reach
Kaiser said the experience Of his 50
firms had been that the OPA had not
only been Of benefit to them during the
rcccn, months. but that they had been
accorded fair and equitable treatment
by OPA.
He criticized the recent newspaper
ad campaign by the National Associa-
ton OF Manufacturers. which urged
the abandonment Of OP.A. saying that
the NAM might have done we'll to poll
the employees OF its member concerns
for their viewpoin, on the matter.
Il know that the NAM has not ap-
preached us Tor our viewpoint" said
RAISED for the firms which he heads.
The industrialist said that il OPA
we're ended his firms would have 10
raise their prices for 4 short while be-
cause OF the increases in materials costs
which would Immediately follow the
ending Of price control. Then We
would have to rctrench, The said. mean
ing the layoff Of perhaps two-thirds Of
our workers"
In reply to questioning, Kaiser said
his firms had plans to extend their
present community building program,
nov being carried out in the Los An
gelcs area, to the Midwest and eastern
seaboard. They expect TO be able to
build 100000 homes annually by the
end Of l947, he said. but he emphasized
the need for retaining OPA to make j,
possible for his firms to sell the two
bedroom homes, with land, piping,
streets and household appliances for
5000 10 $4,000.
Kaiser mentioned. in passing, that
his cement company, the largest in the
world, is selling cement below the
ceiling prices and making a profit.
we need to work together for the
common good, which is increased pro-
duclion. The OPA needs help from
eycryone-from Congress, from the
pcoplc-and we must all join in the
use Of this agency. and make it
stronger by giving It our confidence"
Kaiser said.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
PRICES Due TO jump
AS RESULT OF
new TRUMAN POLICY

WASHINGTON, d. C.-Authorita-
warnings that the cost Of living may
~skyrocket another 10 per cent as the
result OF the administrations new
wage-pricc policy were issued by Mar
riner S. Eccles, chairman Of the fed
eral reserve board in testimony before
the House banking and currency COM
mittec.
Thus, the initiation bulge admittedly
caused by President Truman's new eco
nonic program takes on the aspects OF
a major retreat from the previous hold
the-line policy.
The effect on the nations workers
will be to wipe out a large part Of the
gains achieved through recent wage in
rcases, because more will have to be
spent for the necessities of life.
If prices continue to go up as pre-
dicted, labor probably will also find il
necessary TO seek additional wage adj
justmcnts mex year to maintain the
living standards Of workers.
Labor economists charge that the an
~ticipatcd sharp price rise is due to the
new policy Of permitting business to
obtain higher price ceilings for prod
ucts to compensate for high labor costs,
The government should have insisted
that business absorb the cost Of wage
increases by increasing production and
shaving the rate of profits, they hold.
Meanwhile, big business continued
to exert strong pressure for the prac-
teal abandonment Of price control en-
tircly. The fight in Congress to extend
price controls for another year has me,
dangerous and extreme opposition
Taking issue with the views Of group.
like the National Association of Manu-
facturers, who argue that removal OIL
price control would increase production
Mr.. Ecclcs told the House committee
ITO argue against all price control i.
like arguing against vaccination on thu
ground that it is better to contract
smallpox in the hope that you may re-
cover from the disease than it is te
take necessary precautions agains'
contracting it."
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
MINERS SEEK PAY
hike; CALL WAGE
POLICY FARLEY

WASHINGTON. d. C.-Thc district
presidents Of the United Mine Workers
of America issued a cali for a meeting
here on March II Of the unions policy
committee to consider wage demands
on the bituminous coal operators. Pres
ident John l.. Lewis of the United
Miners presided at the meeting OF the
district presidents. which had lasted
two days.
The present contract may be ended
by 4 W-day notice or upon a change in
government policy. The contract calls
for advance notice of 10 days for a joint
meeting, provides for Is days of nego-
tiataions, after which either side may
end the contract in five days.
The announcement Of the converting
OF the policy committee Of ESQ mem
bers was authorized by Mr.. Lewis If
the following statement:
THE session of the district presi-
dents Of the United Mine Workers Of
America unanimously voted to convene
the policy committee Of the UMWA
which makes all decisions affecting
wage matters. to meet in Washington
March II at 10 a. n.
AN official circular will be sent i'm
mediately to all local unions and at
~iiliates OF the UMWA notifying them
Of the reafiiliation OF the mine workers
with the AFL."
The unions wage policy will be af-
fectcd by the new wage-price formula
announced by President Truman or
Feb. IA.
According to the new formula en-
ploycs may be paid at rates CORE
| spending TO changes in living costs
| since Jan. |. 1914. The base now sci
| up under the formula is the hourly
rate paid in January, l94l, rather thar
the straight-time hourly earnings, The
latter a higher figure for it includes
several c%omponents beyond the basic
rate.
II the basic rate Of pay for miners j,
calculated in this way, the miner.
would be entitled 10 substantial in
! creascs above the present scales, oh.
servers say.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
J0BLESS PAY WON
BY UNION IN
new AGREEMENT

Observation-Disclosures peace
full negotiation, undisturbed by strike
threats, a local union here affiliated
with the International Ladies Garment
Workers (AFL) has won an important
victory in the fight for security Of en-
ployment. .
The program entered into by the
Pleaters, Stitchers and Embroiderers
Union and employers provides:
For every 140 hours of unemploy-
ment, the employee is to be paid a
weeks wage. This wigc is to be COM
puted on the basis Of 20 per cent Of
straight time hourly earnings multi
piled by the number Of hours per week.
The l40 hours Of unemployment do not
have to be consecutive. The maxi
mum unemployment pay is four weeks
wages during one year.
This victory may seem small, but its
implications loom large. 1t is the in
itial bite into the problem which on
stitutes the garments industry's great
est handicap--thc uncertainty OF m
%ployment caused by highly seasonal
production.
About 500 workers in the trade are
covered by the agreement. but negotia-
tions are in progress to extend the
guarantee TO the rest of the 1900
1LGWU workers in this city.
Once the idea has been worked out
successfully here. it is expected to be
included eventually in contracts cover
ing the unions $4,000 member
throughout the nation.
The philosophy Of the plan serves
a dual purpose" said Herbert Symc,
union counsel. THE primary hope is
that the employer will be encouraged
I oprovide all-year employment, or to
minimize unemployment. The second
objective is to provide means Of help
ing the employe during unemployment.
The industry requires a tremendous
reservoir Of skilled help. If this skilled
help is not always available, the in
dustry finds itself in serious difficult
ties
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
s2,22l IS RAISED
BY RED CROSS

a total OF $2,22l has been collected
in Butte in an effort to ensure the
continuation Of the varied and human
itarian activities Of the American Red
Cross, Campaign leaders announced
Tuesday afternoon.
Ncarly$l 900 was subscribed Tues
day afternoon as Butte residents and
business people drove to wind up
the yearly campaign as soon as
possible.
At noon Tuesday the collection
figure stood at 1920, which included
both mail and personal subscriptions
brought to headquarters, e. West
Broadway.
A marked agreement on the part OF
the people Of Butte to cooperate and
finish the campaign within a couple
Of weeks was noted by chapter directors
who are leaders Of the drive.
Mining city employers who were ad-
dressed envelopes over the week end
were urged to complete the solicitation
o ftheir workers within the next few
days. People are asked to make con-
tributions of 40 per cent of what they
gave a year ago.
Besides the regular services to mcnt
OF the armed forces and their families
the Red Gross maintains its regular
home service, disaster and other re.
lated activities, drive leaders explained
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
1t. ALEX BLEWETT
VISITING HERE
Served in Nays
Air Intelligence

II. q. g) Alex Blewett, Jr,. widely
known former Butte man who recently
retired To inactive duty with the
Navy. is visiting here on his way TO
Great Falls. where he plans 10 return
10 his Law practice.
1t Blcwcit was accompanied to
Butte by his vie. Mrs. Fern Blcwctt.
and their children. Sandra and Alex
III. They are guests at the home of
the licttenant's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
AleN Elcwe,t, 1883 Harrison.
The former Butte man entered the
Navy carly in the war as an ensign
and was stationed at several east coast
bases with the Naval Air Intelligence
group. His last station. before he was
retired from active duty February IA,
was at Brunswick. Maine. Previously,
he served in Massachusetts,, Virginia
Florida and Rhode Island.
1t Blcwctt is a graduate Of Butte
high school and Montana State univer-
sity Law school in Missoula. Before
entering the service he was connected
with a law firm IN Great Falls.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
CASCADE COUNTY
TRADES AND
LABOR ASSEMBLY

From the committee for a. +. Of L.
participation in a world trade union
federation, enclosing printed subscrip-
ton booklet for News OF World La
Dor On motion, subscriptions will be
taken for News OF World Labor"
through the assembly.
From the Ketchikan Central Labor
Council (Alaska), urging and advising
all working people who contemplate
coming to Alaska to investigate thor
oughly the proposition they are on
sidering and to obtain all the informa-
ton possible before boarding the
steamer or plane which will take them
to Alaska. Each person should have
sufficient funds to keep him for three
months. Filed.
From the musicians. expressing
thanks for efforts Of assembly in set
Element OF unfairncss OF "Bart's Place
frankie and Johnnie. Filed.
l.. d. Price reported on meeting Of
city council.
William Davey reported for the
school committee and urged that all
locals set up an election committee to
cooperate with school election COM
mittec.
On motion, school election commit
tee was authorized to act as an execu-
tive committee on the school election
| School election committee will NEE,
at the assembly office every Tuesday
at 7:W p. m. On motion, letter was
ordered sent all affiliated unions urg.
ing participation in the school election
on Saturday. April e..
Ira Siebrasse reported progress fol
the labor temple committee.
President Steinmetz called attention
to the need Of greater labor supper
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
WIRE and CABLE
SETTLES WITH
GOVERNMENT IN
FRAUD WIRE CASE

Washington. d. c., The Civil claims
OF the United States Government "a
gainst the Anaconda Wire and Gable
Company have been settled, Attorney
General Tom c. Clark announced to-
day. The amount paid by the Com
pany in settlement of all the claims
was S 100000 Zone Million Six Hun
drcd Twcnty-six Thousand Dollars.
Under the terms of the settlement
civil suits filed by the Government and
now pending in the United States Dis
trict Court for the Southern District
OF New York and the District of Rhode
Island will be dismissed. The actions
we're brought by the United States
Government pursuant to the False
Claims Statute, which provides for
payment Of double damages and pen
altics for violations.
The Governments claims we're bas-
cd upon alleged irregular manufacture
ing testing and inspection practises en-
gagged i'll by the Company in connection
with the performance during 1871 and
1912 Of various government contracts
for wire and cable produced at its Mar
ion Indiana; Pawtucket. Rhode Is
land and Hastings New York Plants.
The irregular practiscs which were
alleged to have occurred mainly in the
production Of field wire for the Army
and degaussing cable for the Navy
were Investigated by the F. B. |. There
was no evidence that any OF the wir'
and cable in question failed in service
because Of the alleged irregularities il
its manufacture.
Assistant Attorney General John F
Sennett, head Of the claims division
and Joseph NJ. Friedman. special as
sistant to the Attorney General, were
in charge of the civil claims on behal
Of the Government.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
IUMMSW MEMBERS IN
NATIONWIDE STRIKE

CHICAGO-(FP)-The Information
al Union Of Mine, Mill and Smelter
Workers fCIO) nation wide strike
against the American Smelling and Re-
filming company got under way Feb. Is
as 1000 workers quit IS plants acros,
the country.
Union demands are for a 80 per zen,
increase 10 meet loss in take-homc pay.
a standard national contract and elm
winaiion Of geographical difierentials.
Two Of the Is plants are already on
strike in Utah on local demands.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
KNIGHT ASSAILS STRIKES
BY BUSINESS

CHICAGO Strikes by employers
against the government and consumers
have been far more serious than any
stoppages by labor, but they have been
largely ignored in the press.
That significant point was made by
President Felix H. Knight of the Car
men as guest speaker at a big rally
here marking the joint installation Of
officers OF locals affiliated with the
Garments Association Of Chicago.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07

He protested against the removal OF
supervisory employees from the provi-
sions Of the National Labor Relations
act. declaring that these employees
would become neither fish 0 fowl and
would be denied the economic protec-
ton that only organization a pro-
vide"
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07

for the Peoples Voice More unions
should become stockholders OF the
company. subscriptions are s. per
wear. Farmers and unions own and
control the Peoples Voice" On mo-
ton, letter is to be sent TO each Of the
locals. urging subscription to the Peo-
ple's Noive and becoming stockholders
OF the Peoples Voice Publishing COM
pany. Ras Graham. l.. Price and
Leo NogeI appointed on the committee.
Pete Fon,ana reported for employ
ment committee of veterans and an
urgent need for more jobs for veterans
is noted.
Assembly will meet on Labor day
committee a. 9 on Friday, March 8.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07

Countcr-Irritant The woman who
shops all day and buys nothing.
-SWiped.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07
BUTTE STUDENTS AID
SERVICE FUND

MTScOULA.- Several Butte stu
dents at Montana State university are
among those working on a committee
to raise $1,000 on the campus 10 rthe
World Student Service fund. The
money Will feed, clothe, house and pro-
vide books ior students in war-ravished
countries.
Students on the committee in charge
are Peg Newman. secretary, and Helen
Kalprcn. Butte; Dorothy Davis, Dillon;
Jane LETTERS, Ennis; Janet Reinertson,
Hot Springs; Helen Tousses, Billings !;
Ann Kern, Hays; John Robson, George
Lewis and David Martin, Missoula.
Among freshman women who we're
honorcd at a tea given last week by
Dean OF Women Mary Elrod Ferguson
for enthusiastically h~igh-ranking fresh
men were Ann Albright, Elda Jean
Martin and Darlene Sylvester, all Of
Butte. Also present were Myrtle Ham
nell. Lcnore Chcadle. Nancy Kincaid
and Elizabeth Odom, all Of Helena, and
"a other girls.
Montana labor news., 1946-03-07

The veterans need for housing is =
poor second to uncontrolled profits Of
real estate lobbyists who, with Repub-
licans and p~olltax Democrats. are COM
bining to- cripple the Patman housing
bill containing vital emergency pro-
gram OF Housing Administrator VIII
son Wyatt. above. Community Is
their label for the program creating
100000 low cost homes and holding
ceilings on existing homes and real
estate. Federated P~ictures).
Evening star., 1946-02-06
Police Who Arrested
Ivinci 10 Testify in
1Connors Defense

The policemen who arrested Jo-
seph Little Joe) Vinci in Engle-
wood N. j., on January Is were tc
be called by the defense today In
the trial of Raymond Connors
charged with the trailer murders OF
Edward Barker, used car dealer
and Pany Casbarian.
Vinci, alleged accomplice of Con-
nors in the Staying of the two men
last February in an automobile
trailer Office on Mr.. Barker's used
car lot at Fourteenth and N streets
NV. turned. States evidence after
his arrest and proved to be the prose.
cution's star witness.
Defense Charges Deal"
James j. Laughlin, defense coun.
sci. has announced that part Of
the defense will be that Vinci
VINO was indicted with Connors
for first-degree murder, is say.
ing himself from the electric
chair by his testimony in a dea
made with the District police WHIT
knew where to find him all the time
Vinci testified that he aidec
Connors. in what he thought was tt
be a "shakedown" or blackmail jol
on Mr.. Barker but that it turnet
into an armed robbery and then init
a double murder after Mr.. Gas
barian entered the trailer. Vinci sale
he bound the two men up at Con.
nors' orders, then rushed out wher
he realized Connors was going Il
shoot them.
Frank H. HuSeman, noted skeet
and trapshooter, called by the de.
fense today as a firearms experr
witness, testified that three of tn,
bullets which killed the two mer
were fired at a range of hess than
fleet and that one bullet was fired a
a range from to 20 feet.
Upholds Previous Testimony.
His testimony was consistent will
that of Deputy Coroner Christophe,
j. Murphy, who said that the tw,
bullets that killed Mr.. Barker causet
blast reaction" and that one of tn,
two bullets that killed Mr.. CasbariaI
showed blast reaction.
j. Newton Baker, Handwriting
expert called by the defense, yes
terday disputed Government hand
writing testimony.
There are several handwriting ex
hibits in evidence introduced by tn,
prosecution: Connors' application
for a job at the Blair Shipyards il
Yonkers, N. ". his home town, IL
1912: Robert Cooper" signature
on records of the sale of stoler
car to Mr.. Barker in March, 1874; {
Ray Connors" signature with Con
nors' address on a ticket pawning {
diamond for $500, and the defend
ants signature under his finger
prints made after his arrest.
Government expert testified the!
were all done by the same hand.
Calls Signatures Different.
Mr.. Baker testified that the Rob
ert Cooper" signatures on the rec
ords of the sale of the car were no
made by the same man who signet
Raymond Connors" to the finger
print records. Asked on cross-ex
animation about the Ray Connors
signature on the pawn ticket, h
said it was made in pencil and /
was hard to tell whether it wa
made by the same man who signet
the fingerprint record. His com
parsons. he said, were based OF
the use Of pen.
Evening star., 1946-02-06
Rain and Rising Mercury
Forecast for District

Though the forecast calls for oc-
casional rain today, rising tempera-
ture should keep District streets
free from Icy conditions which
brought police warning last night
to nearby Maryland and Virginia
motorists to stay off highways 'un-
less absolutely necessary"
The Weather Bureau predicted
showers tonight. The lowest tenn
perature expected is about 40 de.
grees, in contrast with yesterday.
thermometer readings, which hoy
cred at the freezing mark.
Evening star., 1946-02-06
Mrs. 6. W. Reynolds Dies;
Widow Of Antique Dealer

Mrs. Elsie Viola Reynolds. 2700
Military road NV, died today at
her home. She was the widow Of
George w. Reynolds, an antique
dealer here.
Mrs. Reynolds, who was native
of Washington, was past matron
of Ruth Chapter. Order of the East
ern Star.
She is survived by her father,
Frank E. Tydings of the Military
road address. She also leaves two
aunts, Mrs. Daisy A. Hooper and
Mrs. Sallie Clements, both of Wash
ington.
Funeral services will be held at
pm, February 9, at the Deal funeral
home, 4812 Georgia avenue NV.
Burial will be in Rock Greek Gene
terry.
Evening star., 1946-02-06

annual banquet Monday night and
rejected pleas to reconsider his ac-
tion. The dinner was. held at the
Albright Evangelical Church. Fourth
and Rittenhouse streets NV.
Guest speaker Of the evening was
Harry S. Wender, former president
of the Federation Of Citizens AS
sociations and also former chair
man Of the District Recreation
Evening star., 1946-02-06

Board. He urged an expansion Of
recreation facilities.
After rendering his resignation,
Mr.. Carey appointed the following
lcommittee to nominate his success
Evening star., 1946-02-06

Isor: Mrs. Carl v. Hickman, first vice
president of the association, chair
man; Gilbert Barber, G. M. Purvis,
Louis st. George, DR.. s. H. McCrory
land Charles II. Whitbeck.
Evening star., 1946-02-06
Carey Resigns Presidency
|0f Takoma Citizens Group

Blaming q lack Of interest on the
part of members of the Takona
I'd. CO Citizens Association for his
action, Lafayette G. Carey, presi-
dent, resigned at the organizations
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Mlss Edith Mae Sands Bride of
Francis Paul PritcIidrd, USNR

carried an old fashioned nose gay
~ dainty pink and blue flowers.
Virginia May Pritchard and Con-
aieio Andoar. brides maids, wore
pink lace and net gowns with
matching flowers and wells, and
carried old fashioned nose gays
0g blue flowers. Richard Castan-
eda. Naval airman, served as
best man. The groomSmen being
s-sgt. Michael Andoar and Sgt.
Frank Gonzales.
A special musical program
Nas rendered during the mass.
Following the ceremony a
recuptien was. held and break
fast served for fifty guests at the
home 81 the groom's parents on
Indiana avenue. After a short
honeymoon the young couple left
Cor Seattle where Mr.. Pritchard
Is based.
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Tired Kidneys
Often Bring
Sleepless Nights

When disorder of kidney function permits
poisonous matter to remain in your blood. it
maycausenagging backache, rheumaticpaiTs.
leg pains, loss of pep and energy, getting up
nights. swelling, pufiness under the ewes.
headaches and Dizziness. Frequent or scarty
passages with snnarting and burning some
times shows there is something wrong with
your kidneys or bladder.
Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Doan,s
Pills, q stimulant diuretic, used successfully
by millions for over 40 years. Doan's give
happy relief and win help the Is miles of
kidney tubes flush out poisonous waste from
your blood. Get Doan's pills.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-04-11
Three HUNDRED See "BiifIse Spirit
aboard Tender H0icard Gilmore

electricians and all the tech
nicians who could possibly con-
tribute, gave their expert help. A
stage twenty by twenty feet was
erected on the upper deck--the
lighting perfected and tarpaulin
Icurtains hung. e
Props were again collected
frUm homes in town and the stage
set up Just as Il was done so eff
lectively in the Barn Theater.
u was . peEfsct night the per-
Torrance was never better-and
l&laere sas never q more receptive
and enthusiastic audience. Their
laughs through the play were an
ihaplration TO the Players-and
Mhens the, final curtain went
anwn. they sat, reluctant to .ac-
Npf the fact that the pleasan.
evening had ended.
Captain and Mrs. Johnson gra-
ciously entertained the cast and
their helpers at their home after
the performance and at a late
hour after a delightful supper
and good harmony around the pi-
ano. all departed in blithe spirits,
regretting. as had the audience on
ship. the end of a perfect eve
ming.