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The union times., 1948-06-05
DANGEROUS CALL

not contain any benefits"
 DANGEROUS CALL
 Invited to testify before the Con- gressionaI ''Watchdog" Committee on LabOr-Management Relations, which opened hearings on proposed amendments to the law. MT. Gray charged that it has had dangerous and demoralizing effects upon the building and construction trades unions and, indeed, upon the entire construction industry" . The AFL leader singled out the union shop provisions of the law for special attack, declaring that they rep resent an unwarranted interference with the collective bargaining process which has operated satisfactorily in the construction industry.
 Pointing to the significant results of the union shop elections conducted by the NLRB to date, which have dem- onstrated that over 98 percent of the workers participating favor the union shop, Gray said:
 "They should knock down once and for all the theory behind this provision of the law that union security agree ments have Ill the past been imposed upon individual union members against their will.'
 Joining with MT. Gray in his views on the union shop election provisions of the law were responsible officials of the National Labor Relations Boarc which is charged with its administra- ton. Paul Herzog, NLRB chairman, and Robert Denham, its general coun- sel, appeared in support of the amend ment offered by Senator Irving Ives to knock out the elections altogether
 ssNO PREMISE
 In his testimony, MT. Denham said the elections had not turned out as planned by the laws sponsors. In re- ply to the comment of Representative Augustine B. Kelley of Pennsylvania that one of the purposes of the union shop provision supposedly was the emancipation of members from union bosses" he declared:
 That was one of the premises that didn't exist"
 The sudden interest, on the part oi the staunch advocates of the Taft Hartley law and the officials respon- sible for its administration, i'll doing away with the union shop election provisions, is ample evidence of the way in which these polls have boom eranged against supporters of the law
 It is equally strong yindication for the stand taken by AFL leaders when the law was under cOnsidera' ton in Congress. At that time il was predicted that flood of cases would result and completely bog down the NLRB machinery in g morass of unfinished business. Sta tistics released by the NLRB beal out this prediction. The backlog has reached such staggering pro portions that, even if all petitions for elections were to stop immedi ately, it would take the board 2H months to clear its docket.
The union times., 1948-06-05
4,OOO New Building
 Trades Apprentices

WASHINGTON, D. e. Almost 4,OOO new building trades apprentices were employed during April to bring the total number now in training to 128,208, the Bureau of Apprenticeship, U. s. Department of Labor has an- nounced. These are the latest official figures available.
 The current total represents a g. percent increase over the 124,204 listed at the end of March. While the latest figure, obtained from 6.901 reports from all parts of the country is an- other all-time high, it does not repre- sent complete coverage.
The union times., 1948-06-05
As We See It
 by THE STAFF

B-9O, New Haven Electricians. and Business Manager Bernard Gil bride, deserve the congratulations they are receiving on their fine ban quet at Wilcox's last Saturday. Il was we'll planned-the food was good-and so was the entertain ment. Barney Cilbride is building g a tOastmaster.
 Beardsley Ruml wants industry to take the lead in solving the big problems now facing the country How about industry and labor?
 Reports say the television tube shortage is now hitting the smaller manufacturers.
 Even in. new industry, it's tough on the little guys.
 Emil Schram, president of the New York Stock Exchange, says the nation is reaching a period Oi stability and high-leveI prosperity.
 HE is not afraid of either infla ton or deflation.
 Which probably makes him the first American to have achieved Freedom from Fear.
 The average congressman owns g modest home worth $lO,787.
 In that respect, he is represents tive of some of his constituents.
 A survey published by the GIG News shows that seven anti-IabOl congressman have been beaten in primary elections held thus far.
 All of the seven voted for Taft Hartley and had bad voting records on all labor issues. Those defeated were Peter Jarman CD, AIa.), Car ter Maasco CD, Ala.), Emory Price CD, Fla.), Hugh Meade CD, Md.) James Gallagher (R, Pa.), E. w Chadwick (R, Pa.) and James Sec blick (R, Pa.).
 In addition, one of the author: of the slave labor law, Fred A Hartley (R, N.J.), has announced he will not run in 1948.
 A segregated army cannot be al efficient army, group of sever Negro newspaper publishers tolC military authorities in a repor made public by Army Sec. Kennetl Royall. The group reported after : tour of US. installations in Ger many and Austria arranged by De fense Sec. James FOrrestal.
 As long as segregation exists, tn. report said, ''there will be discrim ination and abridgement of oppor tunity based solely on color. w, have seen at first hand the incon sistency of the democracy W, preach and the hypocrisy we prac tice." It is said army and miIitar, government officers abroad admit ted that questions about the treat ment of Negroes in the US. caused them great embarrassment.
 REDUCE WASTE LINE
 TRUMAN TELLS U. s.
 San Francisco NesOs
 Continued on Page Two
The union times., 1948-06-05
WALLACE MEETING

Andrew Leredu of Darien, president of Local l, AFL Jewelry Workers Union of America, will lead the dis cussion at the AFL panel being held during the State Labor Conference for Wallace and Taylor in Sokol Hall, Bridgeport, this Saturday morning, beginning at 10.
 Other conference speakers will in c1ude Courtney Ward, general chair man of Ohio District Council No. 6, Bro. Painters, Decorators & Paper hangers, AFL; and Russ Nixon, executive-secretary, National Labor Committee for Wallace and Taylor.
The union times., 1948-06-05
$89, 900 Concert Series

NEW YORK-(FP) = Free con- certs to the tune of $89,0OO during the next five months will be given in New York by Local SOP, American Feeder atlon Of Musicians (AFL).
 The program, financed by the un- ions recording and transcription roy atty fund and aimed at providing work tor unemployed musicians, will in clude o75 performances in public schools, hospitals, homes for the aged and settlement houses.
The union times., 1948-06-05
FEARFUL MEN

WASHINGTON = (FP) - Ob- struction tactics by opponents of home rule for the District of Columbia pre- vented the House from completing ac- tion on bill to allow residents of the capital to vote for their own city coun- Gil and school board. Southerners lead the opposition, claiming the city would be dominated by Negroes, one-third of the population.
The union times., 1948-06-05
Bender Asks Action Against Poll Tax

WASHINGTON = (FP) = Rep George H. Bender (R, O. has called on the Senate to act on his bill to abolish the poll tax. He pointed out that the bill "has been passed by the House of Representative by an over whelming maority." He urged prompt Senate action to abolish "the dis graceful poll tax restriction on the right to vote"
The union times., 1948-06-05
Oppose Mundt Bill

WASHINGTON = (FP) = Two members of the Senate judiciary com mittee, holding hearings on the Mundt bill, announced opposition to the so- called subversive activities control bill. They were Sen. John Sherman Coop CT (R. Ky.) and Sen. Harley M. Kilgore CD, w. Va.).
The union times., 1948-06-05
VA Acts To End Bonus
 Pay Racket On Homes

Washington. - The Veterans Administration launched drive to end the ''side-payment" racket to builders of CT homes.
 The agency issued a warning that action will be taken against any veteran who puts out off the record money for a house under CI loan, as we'll as against the builder or lender who accepts it. It is against the law to pay more than the appraised value.
The union times., 1948-06-05
OPPOSE WALLACE

Jefferson City, Mo.-(FP)-The Missouri Federation of Labor urged unionists actively to oppose the third party candidacy of Henry A. Wallace in resolution adopted with few dis senting votes at the annual convention here.
The union times., 1948-06-05
Delegate At Oslo

New York (LPA-New1y elected President Charles F. May of the Mas ters, Mates & Pilots-AFL will repre- sent his union at the congress of the Int1 Transport Workers Federation in Oslo, Norway, beginning June 19.
The union times., 1948-06-05
Workers 15-1 Against T ft-HartleyLaw
Building Trades Show Up T-HLaw

Washngton-Rchard J. Gray, president of the AFLs Building and Construction Trades Department last week called for the
 right repeal of the Taary law, stating that months expert under the has made abundany clear that it
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
Eureka News

CONTINUED from Page Five)

AN~OAANAAAANN IL jill 4 dSC T lNGJ
Mr.. and Mrs Keith Pluid were
Kalispell visitors Tuesday of last
week. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Clifford Gilchrist and Mrs
Frank Costich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Byers of
Warland spent the week end at the
home of Mrs Byer's mother, Mrs.
| Agnes Badgley.
Mr. and Mrs Larry Buckley left
for Missoula Sunday where they
II spend the HOLIDAYS visiting az
the home of Mrs. Buckley's par
ems.
Mrs. George Russell of Cheyenne,
Wyo., is visiting at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Ed Hend-
rickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Richmond
spent Tuesday of last week in Kali
spell They were accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Bronson.
Lynn Purdy and Vic Peltier took
a load of pigs to Spokane last week.
They report there is as much snow
to Spokane as there is in this dis
trict
A Christn IS program was held
at the Glen Lake School Thursday
night, Dec. Is. A program spon-
sored by Mrs Hickey was verV
much enjoyed by all who attended.
santa Claus was present to present
treats to all.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23

Clifford johnson left for Cali.
fornia where he will visit his par
ents over the holidays.
Burgess Drake resigned from the
high school board and has been re-
placed by John Mckenzie.
Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford
were KaIispell shoppers Tuesday
of last week
Word has been received in Eur
eka of the birth of a son to Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Eberth of Colville.
Wash.
Robert Mckenzie arrived home
from Centralia, Wash, where he
has been attending school. He will
return to his studies after the holi-
days.
The Saturday Night Pinochle
Club met at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Burgess Drake Saturday mite.
Dec. Is. High score for women
was won by Mrs. Tom Price Sr.
and low score prize was awarded
to Mrs. VERNE Peltier High score
was won by Dave Crowley and
low score to Tom Price ST.. At the
close of the evening a delicious
lunch was served by the hostess.
Tommy Ambrose of Missoula and
Billy Don Ambrose of Pullman are
spending the holidays with their
mother.
Miss Virginia Reed left Friday
night of last week for Seattle
where she will spend two weeks
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23

after the Community tree.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Riley were
Kalispell visitors Tuesday of last
week
John Gibbons of Pullman, Wash.
land Jimmy Gibbons of Havre, are
spending their Christmas vacation
with their father, w. S. Gibbons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hansman
of Tacoma, Wash, are spending
Christmas at the home of their son,
Mr. and Mrs Melvin Hansmon.
Mail and travel was held up for
two days in Eureka due to train
wreck at Jennings.
Mt and Mrs Gene Fleming of
Great Falls are spending the school
vacation visiting relatives in Eur
eka.
Frank Sabin gave a free show,
Miracle on 34th Street" to the
children of Eureka, Friday night
visiting at the home of her parents.
Christmas programs was held at
he grade school Friday afternoon
Dec. H. Parents and friends of
the children were invited. After
the programs treats were given by
Santa.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Richardson went
to Kalispell this week to spend
Christmas at the home of their son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Richardson.
Miss June Baney who is attend
ing College in Great Falls is spend
ing the holidays with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baney.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
School Program

AS Christmas comes around we
have built up a tradition that
seems to be general among schools
here, that the pupils sometimes
both grade and high school will
prepare a program for the enter
tainment of parents and friends.
While this entails much work on
the part of the teachers as we'll as
the student it is an important part
of the child's education. To APP
pear before the public and be able
to express ones self is an achieve
ment, and it is said that continued
practice makes perfect. Hence the
gain for the child is more than he
ever dreams as he stands ito speak
his piece"
In an auditorium full to over
flowing the audience was much
pleased with the program given by
the school Friday evening. This
year, owing to the efforts of Mr.
and Mrs. Haburchak and Miss Mos
by music held a prominent place
throughout the evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
Here and There

Either to come home for Christ.
mas or to go spend the holidays
with friends seems a paramount
thought in the minds of students
everywhere. This year we have
Cletus Smith, John Dillon, Clyde
Fauley, Jr., Virginia Smith Bill
Pattie and Dick Siebenforcher com
ing to enjoy the holidays with par
ents and relatives here.
Jimmy Eckof is her from
Seattle where he attends school
He will be with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Don Eckoff during the
holidays.
Jimmy Cone who is railroading
in Alaska is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cone. Mrs.
Cone who is employed at Pullman
arrived home Saturday evening.
Miss Anita Sagen is spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Sagen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Farris who
spent the past two weeks at Ken
yon, Mimi, returned Saturday.
Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Farris from Missoula arrived to
spend the holidays. Prof. and Mrs.
Frank Harrington, Mrs. Martin
Farris' parents will arrive Friday
to spend several days at the Farris
home. Prof Harrington is dean of
Horticulture at Bozeman.
Mrs. E. M. Dixon left Wednes-
day morning to accompany her
brother, Mr.. Black to his home in
Cheyenne, Wyo. She expects to
spend a few weeks there.
Mrs. S. E. Whsle is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Frank French. She |
is leaving Tuesday to spend Christ
mas with her daughter in Califor-
MIA
Mrs Don Moore who underwent
an appendectomy at Misosula is re-
satisfactorily.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23

Rattlesnakes, copperheads and
noccasins are members of the fam
lily Crotalidae, or pit vipers, so
called because of the pit or depres-
sion on each side of the head be-
tween the eye and nostril This
pit is more prominent than the
nostril itself.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23

Mrs. Winnifred Nelson who is
attending Washington State Univer-
sity in Seattle is visiting at the
home of her mother, Mrs. William
Schagel.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23

A Christmas program will be
given by the Troy Assembly of God
Sunday School at the Moose Hall
tonight Thursday Dec. %. at 7:30
REGULATIONS"
Christmas story illustrated by
kodochrome slides, special instru-
mental numbers, soloes, and choir.
Everyone invited.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
Edward F. Dixon

DR.. Edward F. Dixon of Troy
passed away Friday, December II,
1913 at the Bonners Ferry, Ida,
hospital. He had been a patient
there for more than a month. For
the past several years the doctors
health has been poor and he re-
tired from actively engaging in his
profession. But this did not pre-
vent his giving freely of his time
and services to those who came
seeking his advice For many years
he was the towns doctor and many
came to know him in this capacity
and retain his friendship through
the years. He served in World
War I.
Private funeral services at the
Smith Funeral Home in Spokane
were held on Monday morning,
Incarceration followed.
Besides friends who were for
mer Troy residents, Senator and
Mrs. D. F. Fewkes of Troy, and
Mr. Black of Cheyenne, Wyo., at
tended the funeral.
Many friends extend their deep
est sympathy to Mrs Dixon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
HOSPITAL NOTES

Born:-to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Yates, Troy, boy, Dec. is; to Mr.
and Mrs Edward Orr, a boy, Dec
l9; to Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Smith,
Rexford, a boy, Dec 20; to Mr.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
Methodist Sunday School
Presents Program

Programs in which the youth of
the town participate are usually
well received by the audience Sun
day evening at the Methodist Sun
day School there was no exception.
The program there showed much
careful thought both on the part
of pupils and teachers. There was
a good attendance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
TROY NEWS
School News

Troy schools closed Wednesday
afternoon for the Christmas Vaca-
ton and will reopen Monday, Jan
uary 3.
Basketball
The Trojan basketball team lost
two games away from home and
won one home game during the
last week. At Boomers Ferry Wed
nesday the game went into an over
time period with the Idaho team
sinking a field goal to win "a to
%. At Creston Saturday the team
got off to a slow start and came
away on the short end of a 48 to
80 score. Creston's return game at
Troy Monday found the Trojans
hot and the Canadians cold, Troy
led 80 to 6 at the end of the third
quarter and Al to l6 at the end.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23
Thursday, December %, 1913

and Mrs. Don Williams, a boy, Dec.
%.
Surgical:-Mrs. L. M. Tinker, ad-
mitted Dec. 10; Marlene Solem, ad-
mitted Dec. %.
Medical:-Charles Olson, admit
ted Dec. 81; William Caudill, adj
mitted Dec. 81.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-12-23

The Army paper, Stars and
Stripes, was begun in February
1918.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
z jailed For
Robbery That
Others Admit

PHILADELPHIA. Pa Two
local men who have seivcd q
month and q halt OF live 10 ten
year sentences Tor robbery armed
were eNoncrated last week by
the confessions O, two others
The two IN jan aic Leonard
Waters p and Herman Kelly
q Both proclaimed their lnno-
cence at their trial. and born
were SAID then 20 bc innocent
by man who confessed no
took part in the crime.
Last week two Other p,cn
arrested Tor qucsuonng ad.
mitted they had taken part in
the crime
MEN RAILRoADED
The Philadelphia TRIBUNE
charged that the two men In
jail had been silroadcd hv
shpShod police method, and
mat u had been impossible ~
learn the name of the counsel
appointed by the court 20 de-
lend the two men.
Inc victim of the robbery had
no. ~ - Identified the men, the TRI.
INC case was broken open last
week with the arrest of RobSrt
ring and Joseph Toecus both
- ON suspicious Of StronpsrmInr
. local citizen Under auestion'
my they confessed the robhcr,,
Tor which Waters and Kclly
were sent up. N'iS
since the two were convicted
oy lury, legal experts said
new, . new TRIAL would have 10 bs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
Red Cross Still
Needs 100000
For 1948 Fund

WITH more than a half million
SUI to go to reach quota Red
cross campaign workers set out
20 garner IN this amount durlne
tnc time remaining until the
iS46 fund drive closes WedneS-
day, March 81.
NO decision has as yet been
made whether 10 continue the
campaign II the quota is not
raised by thSt time and for how
iong a time, but in such con
urgency the decision will h
made before the end Of the
campaign.
AT the present time il is hoped
mat The final report luncheon
TO be held In the Statler Hotel
grand ballroom Thursday, April
]. VIII terminate The campaign
as q victory luncheon.
The special gifts division un.
. &c Mrs. William X. Nun and
Mrs. Charles Crecdon Is within
Iea,ShinR distance Of their quota
win % per cent already in.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

dlanapolis, Ind May D and ~
under district cprcsentatN,
Chester Smith of Dciolt
Fifth District Louisville X
April % ~ and % dndr INC
direction OF Distinct Represent
atlve a A Branch oi McNphi.
seventh District Conference
Atlanta. Ga April W ~ and
p under District Rep sentative
Joseph I Brooks of Menteonely
Sixth Distuct Conference. Raj
eigh y c.. April % "a and
% under Distinct Representative
II Carl Moultrie az Wilmington
N c.
Twelfth Distlct Conference.
April "A and 25. Phoenix. Aul
under district representative
James P Perry d 10, Angeles.
Calf.
Thnd Distric, Conference Nor
folk, Va April 80 and Nlay H.
under district representative II
II Shields Of Norfolk VA
Fourth District Comic. cncc
Blucteld " va Man z 8 and
= undel district representative
+ A Boiling az Institute. W va
FIRST DistrG Conference. New
iiaFcu Conn Map ~ and u.s..
under District Representative
Edwin r Edr0uds Of Roxbuly
Mas Eighih Dlst4cj Conference
n tD4.I. CYt, NJ ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
Political Dopesters Predicts
Leader May Be Alternate To
National COnve ntiOn Of COP

Negro and Polish Republican
leaders are probably slated for
positions as alternate delegates AT
large from Michigan 10 the COP
National Convention In Phladel-
phle II WAS learned thlS week
from high sources
Tire exact composition % the
Mich gan delegation Is sull IN
coubt hoWevci because OF the
r.vally for ne post OF National
Committee Woman from Michi-
Gan Fighting y out al the state
COP convention IN CasS Tech on
Saturday will bc the incumbent
" s. Regina Hay and the state
ygc-cnairnan Mrs Rae Hooker.
The icLd makes the member
shlp r. TIE Delegation very un-
ccrta.n Ihfgc ate seven delegates
a' !eret Hto mast pc chosen by
me ,oarcntlon N,h the est of
tae 1c.eSat0n selected az district
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
NICER Drafts
Program For
FEPC Action

In It's second state wide meet.
ing m Lansing. March s. the
Michigan Committee on Civil
Rights completed formation OF
the state organization and out
lined program OF Immediate
action for a state and federal
FEPC bill
Presiding over the meeting
George Schcrmer. chairman of
the group. appointed commit.
tee 10 set up procedures for
the election OF permanent Off
GERS. The committee included
Mrs. Lillian Hatcher. Detroit.
Harold Jackson. Lansing Harry
Kafer, Adrian: Father BukowskI
Grand Rapids, and Charles Eason
Flint
Methods Of securing finances
were discussed. as well as tho
formation Of local chapters Of
the Michigan Committee for
Civil Rights.
Miss Helen Lounzie. Detroit
labor secretary. and Francis
kornegay OF the Detroit Urban
League were among the De
troiters present at tho meeting
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03
BinderY Workers
Petition Board
For Strike Vote

A request for a strike vote
among the employees of the
Burkhdrdt Company was filed
last Wednesday with the Mich
lgan Labor Relations Board bv
Local 26. United Office and PRO.
fcssional Workers OF America
CIO. The bindcry firm EMPLOYS
about $50 people including an
proximately 30 Negroes and a.
located at 545 W. Larned.
Chief issues OF the DISPUTE arc
seniority rights and wages Tho
Union is demanding an across
the-board increase Of Is cents
an hour. The workers are also
for a no-discrimination clause In
hiring or promotion.
Mediation efforts are being
continued by Robert LomasnsS
OF the Board and +. M Soon.
yers Of the Federal Mediation
and Cancellation Service.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-04-03

caucuscS CARRIER Saturday al the
Book Cadillac Hotel
Ii is understood that Gov Sig
Ter. who will be chairman Of the
delegation. had suggested slate
including himself. National Conn
mitieeman Arthur f. Summer
field. Mrs Hay. State Chairman
John * Wagner. Detroit Police
Commissioner Harry 5. Toy. IN
cuStrialistS George Fink Harry
Earhaii or L. c Walker. WAYNE
County chairman Arthur Iverson.
and Roy HolllngSworth Of the
500
Directions were soon iaised.
however 10 giving one Of the two
candidates for national commit
teewomsn tho advantage Of being
delegate al large
Other objections have been
voiced to the apparent exclusion
from the slate Of two OF Senator