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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTHERAN
CHURCH, JAMESTOWN

Tonight, Holy Thursday, at 1880
p. M, a Candlelight Service of Holy
Communion will be held The SEN
Tor Choir will sing "He Was Des-
pissed" by Haydn. The program
will be preceded by an illustrated
sermon on Light On A Hilltop" de
picting the last days of Jesus and His
Crucifixion.
Resurrection Services will be held
on Easter Sunday. At the morning
service, Rev. r. M. Miller, Pastor,
will speak on the theme, ''The Pow
er of a New Life. The 1913 Con-
firmation Glass will take its first
communion and the Senior Choir
will sing several numbers.
During Sunday School, 10:40 am,
a program will be presented by the
Nursery and Primary Departments.
Easter music will be brought by the
choir, and the lesson will be taught
to the whole group, with the as
sistance of visual aids.
On Easter Sunday evening, at 7:30
O'Clock, the last in series of illus
trated sermons will be given, Light
Diffused," which will deal with the
Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus,
and the establishment of the church.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
Lighting Expert
ToGive Talk Here

The Farm Bureau of Washington
County, County Agent Mark Miller
and the Farm Department of the
Potomac Edison Co. have arranged
to bring Mr.. ]. P Ditchman, Ma
tionally known authority on light
ing, to this city for public meeting
on March 31st.
Mr.. Ditchman, a lighting engineer
for the General Electric Co. at its
research laboratories at Nela Park,
Ohio, is being brought to this city
to explain to farmers, homemakers,
wiring contractors and all inter-
tested persons, the latest develop
Ements in the use of various types of
lighting and lamps.
The sponsors of the meeting, which
is to be held in the large meeting
room of the County Agents offices
| in Hagerstown at 1:30 p. M, say
that Mr.. Ditchman's talk will en-
phasize the benefits of the use of
germicidal and infra-red lamps in
the raising of poultry and livestock,
las well as in personal use in the
home.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
COMBINED CHOTRS
TO SING SUNDAY NIGHT

The combined choirs of the Pres
byterian Church and st. PauPs Ev-
angelical United Brethren Church
will give an Easter Musical Service
in st. Pauls Church on Sunday eve
ming at 7:30 o'clock under the di-
rection of Prof. Raymond K Hol-
linger, with Mrs. Charles E. Ross as
the organist.
Rev. DR.. F. Berry Plummer, pas
tor of ST. Paul's, and Rev. Charles
E. Shelley, asst. pastor, will be as
sisted in the service by Rev. DR..
Walter R. Cremeans, General Pres
byter of the Baltimore Presbytery.
The following special numbers
will be rendered: Anthems, "In
Joseph's Lovely Garden" Dicken-
sen, with Miss Arlene Huber as So
loist; Behold the Lamb of Cod"
and Surely He hath Borne Our
Grifs," from the Messiah; "Glor-
ious is Thy Name" Mozart; Dawn
lin the Garden" Goldsworthy; "All
Hail the Power of Jesus Name, +"
Goldsworthy. Solo: "Allelulia!", a
Joyous 18th. Century Easter hymn,
EO'Connor- Morris, by Mrs. Merle
Belle Collete.
The service will be preceded by
a ffteen-minute organ recital by
Mrs. Ross, with the following num-
bers: Gan Easter Spring Song" Ed
mundson; "Hosanna," Wachs.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
SALEM EVANGELICAL
AND REFORMED CHURCH

Services in Salem Evangelical and
Reformed Church, Cearfoss Pike, on
Easter Sunday, will be as follows:
Sunday School will meet at 1870
p. m, with Mr.. H. Clayton Meyer
teaching the Adult Glass.
The Easter service will be held at
2:30 p. m. and at this service the
pastor, Rev. Frederick D. Eyster,
will preach a special Easter sermon.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
EaHtFr 5PrutrRE
CHRIST'S EVANGELICAL
AND REFORMED CHURCH

God in Action in the Resurrec-
ton" will be the theme for the Eas-
ter Sermon of the Rev. Frederick
d. Eyster, pastor of Christ's Evan
gelical and Reformed Church, West
Franklin Street, at the Sunday morn
ing service at IL o'clock.
The Sacrament of Infant Baptism
will be administered in the church
at o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
The Church School meets at $3.50
a. m, with classes for all ages.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Union services will be held in
Salem Evangelical United Brethren
Church on Good Friday from II
noon to 3 o'clock. Seven ministers
will participate in the program, and
their topics are as follows: Father,
Forgive Them for They Know Not
What They Do" Rev c. l.. Thomp-
son of Boonsboro; To-day Thou
Shalt Be with Me in Paradise" Rev.
Mark Mobley of Rohrersville; "Be-
hold Thy Mother" Rev. Donald
Stonesifer, pastor of Lutheran
Church; MY God, My God, Why
Hast Thou Forsaken Me" Rev. |. S.
Burkett of EaBle's Mill; Il Thirst, "
Rev. Harry Barnes of Rohrersville;
1T Is Finished" Rev. Charles Miller,
pastor of host church; Father, In
to Thy Hands Commend My Spirit"
Rev. Vernon Baum, pastor of Re
formed Church. Mrs. Robert Wyand
and Mrs. NJ B. Thomas will serve as
organists.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
MORNING DEVOTTONS
OVER WEI

The Rev Norman L. Trott of st
Paul's Methodist Church is conduc-
ting the Morning Devotions over
WEI at 10:45 a. m. today and to-
morrow.
On Saturday they will be conduct
ed by a Reader from the First
Church of Christ Scientist.
Next week monday through Fri
day. the Morning Devotions will be
conducted by the Rev. H. c. Gonso
pastor of the Church of God.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
Girl Scouts

Troop 4, with Miss Jane Cromer,
leader, and Miss Vivian Oswald, as
sistant leader, held regular meet
ing on March 9 at St. Johns Luth-
eran Church. We had II girls, our
leader, assistant leader and seven
visitors present.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25
The ~ Arrives

The stork announces the follow
ing arrivals at the Washington COun-
ty Hospital:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Dicker-
hoff, Rt. l, Sharpsburg-a son on
March IL
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Russell Hig-
gins, 904 Lanvale-a son on March
Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen T. Etridge,
109 S. Prospect Sta son on March
Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Zimmerman,
439 Carrolton Ave.--a son on March
IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. C. Miller,
718 Washington Ave.--a daughter on
March IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman d. Schild-
knecht, Rt. 4, Hagerstown-a son on
March IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel c. Cline, Rt.
2, Boonsboro-a son on March Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan r. Horst, 244
Belview Ave.-a daughter on March
10.
DR.. and Mrs. H. Pearce MacCub-
bin, Newton d. Baker Hospital
son on March Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin E. Turner,
1903 Corbett Sta daughter on
March 13.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Leroy Coch-
ran, Greencastle, Pa son on
March II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w. Suman,
Jr., Rt. l, Hagerstown-a son on
March IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley r. Cross,
GA w. Washington Sta daughter
on March IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus c. Ramer,
Funkstown-a son on March IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer E. Long, Rt.
2, Boonsboro-a son on March II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard P. Shove,
Rt. 1, Boonsboro-a daughter on
March II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Letter, Jr.,
148 NJ Potomac st. a son on March
IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Milton Potter,
227 S. Potomac Sta daughter on
March IL.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard w. Brown,
121 N. Foundry Sta son on March
Il.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Robert Sanner
III, 1913 Lanvale Sta son on March
II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. Myers, 80
Charles Sta son on March IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold E. Klink, Ri
l, Clear Spring-a daughter on
March II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield S. Brown,
800 S. Mulberry Sta daughter on
March 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Schildknecht,
1872 Frederick Sta daughter on
March 10.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Troop 30, sponsored by the Wey-
mour Bible Glass, Mrs. John R. Bell,
leader, held a regular meeting on
March 10 at Zion Reformed Church.
We had 10 girls and our leader pres
ent, and two girls were in uniform.
Our meeting opened with the
pledge to the flag led by Joan Bar
tholomaeus. The rest of the meet
ing was given over to advancement,
with the following girls working on
badges: Betty Dudley, Child Care;
Jeannine Lighter, Dancer; 10 Ann
Wilder, Needlecraft; Ann Usilton,
Journalist; Joan Bartholomaeus,
Radio.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

The ST. Patrick's Day Motif was
used for the table setting, and tea
was poured by Mrs. Paul Butter
baugh and Mrs. c. H. Shank.
The afternoon was enjoyed by a
large number of the members.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

The Leitersburg Homemakers
Club held a Silver Tea on Thursday,
March II, at the home of Mrs. Jo-
seph Shuck in Paramount
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wealth of
Kingsport, Tenn, will spend Easter
with Mrs. Werth's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Daniels, at their home on
Potomac Avenue.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Some of us may spend time behind
the bars because we spend too much
time in front of them.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Miss Elaine Scheller is confined to
her home with the mumps.
The Homemakers' Club will meet
on Thursday afternoon, April l, at
las o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ray
mond Lowe.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner and
children have moved to the Scheller
farm, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Thomas have moved to the home
formerly occupied by the Wagners
Mr. and Mrs. George Buxton, Mr.
and Mrs Glenn Haynes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Wolfe, Mrs. Mary Gar
nand, Mrs. Mary Rowe, Mrs. Erma
Keyfauver, Mrs. Kathryne Kaetzel,
Mrs. Anna Nicodemus and Miss Mary
Snyder, of Olive Branch Chapter,
Order of the Eastern Star, attended
Areme Chapter of Sharpsburg on
Saturday evening, March 20.
Mrs. T. D. Knode has a beautiful
red lily in bloom with q blossoms.
The Pythian Association will spon-
sor an egg hunt in Taylor Park on
Sunday afternoon (Easter) at 2
o'clock.
Miss Mary Snyder, Mrs. Mary
Garnand, Mrs. Mary Rowe, Mrs. Err
ma Kefauver, Mrs. Kathleen Ford,
Mrs. Ella Ditto, Mrs. Sabina Baker
and Mr.. and Mrs Page Ditto of Olive
Branch Chapter, Order of the East
ern Star, attended the School of In
struction at the Masonic Temple in
Hagerstown on Monday night, March
Is. Mrs. Kathleen Ford was Esther,
Mrs. Sabina Baker, pianist, and
Page Ditto, Associate Patron.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Salem Evangelical United Breth-
rem Church presented the Easter
play, "The Light in the Window"
by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, on Sun
day evening, March q.
Mrs. Cleve Shoemaker and Roy
Reeder continues i'll at their homes
Mrs Mary Doub was entertained
at a birthday dinner on Sunday,
March ID, by Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hammond. Other guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Roscoe Hammond and son,
Gerald.
Miss BERTHE Swain, of Washing
ton, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Geeting recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield and chill
dren have moved to Sharpsburg.
The w. c.. T. U. had charge of the
worship program in Salem Evangeli-
cal United Brethren Sunday School
on Sunday morning, March IA, with
Mrs. Roscoe Hammond as leader.
Mrs. Sabina Baker led the reading
of the Scripture lesson, and prayer
was offered by Mrs. Lille thinner
man. A quartet, composed of Mrs.
Fred Scheller, Miss Elaine Scheller,
Rev. Miller and Russell Geetings,
sang a number, and Mrs. Charles
Miller gave short talk on the
alarming increase in drinking. A
reading was then given by Mrs. Carl
Rowe.
An Easter pageant was presented
at Olive Branch Chapter, Order of
the Eastern Star, on Friday evening,
March 10.
Eastern Star members will attend
services at Salem Evangelical Unit
ed Brethren Church on Good Friday
from II noon to 3 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wealth of
Kingsport, Tenn, will spend Easter
with Mrs. Werth's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Daniels, at their home on
Potomac Avenue.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

'The Living Christ, Our Saviour, -
was the theme used for the March
meeting of the Loyalty Sunday
School Glass of st. Peters Lutheran
Church at the home of Mrs. Ray
mond Lowe Mrs. Sabina Baker
played the prelude, after which the
Scripture lesson was read by Mrs.
Marion Harshman, and Mrs. Albert
Meats led in prayer. The following
readings were given: Resurrection
Day." Mrs. Bernie Smith; Eternal
Life" Mrs. Cora Weaver; Because
He Lives Mrs Glen Norris; Fol
low the Clean" Mrs. Esta Chopper;
The Life that Left Its Imprint on
the Ages" Mrs. Frances Kepler; He
Lives" Mrs. Robert Thomas; pleas
ing Christ" Mrs, A. H. Snively;
What Lent Means" Mrs Baker A.
Bible quiz followed the program,
after which refreshments were SER
we'd during the social hour.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Wyand Rohrer en-
tertained the Farm Bureau planning
group for it's March meeting. Mrs.
Charles Miller conducted the devo-
tional period, using THE Easter
Message" as her theme. "The Old
Rugged Cross was sung by the
group, and Irish solos were sung by
Mrs. Roscoe Hammond, Mrs. Sabina
Baker and Rev. Charles Miller.
Services for Farm Bureau Mem
bers" was the topic for discussion
led by Rene Burtner.
A shamrock quiz was enjoyed
during the evening, and delicious
refreshments were served to: Mr..
and Mrs. John Coffman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Remsburg, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Leatherman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Wyand, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Shank, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Swain,
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. Rene BURNER, Mrs. Roscoe
Hammond, Mrs. M. B. Thomas, Mrs.
Ada Geeting, Mrs. Gurnea Wilkin-
son, Mrs. Sabina Baker, Mrs. Rich
ard Knepper, Harvey and Alvey
Schlosser, Lloyd Leatherman, Patsy
Moser and Audrey and David Wy
and.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Eastern Star members will attend
services at Salem Evangelical Unit
ed Brethren Church on Good Friday
from IL noon to 3 o'clock.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

At the meeting the Troop cele-
brated its birthday, and there was
large cake reading Happy Birth
day Troop A. Each member of the
Troop was asked to invite a friend.
The scouts and their friends were
entertained by dancing, a question
naire and musical chairs. The scouts
and their friends present were: Dor
othy Moore, Norma Jean West,
Ronnie Baker, 10 Ann Myers, Dom
ME Springer, Jean Powell, Micheal
Nigh, Patsy Browning, Johnny
Young, Catherine Daugherty, Car
olyn Lohr, Clinton Mowen, Patsy
Schmidt, Betsy Shatto, Joan Rifle,
Shirley Grimm, Rose Marie De Guz-
man and Doris McCleaf.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

1.-THE Easter Gate pageant, was
rendered by Olive Branch Chapter,
Order of the Eastern Star, on Friday
evening, March 10. Those taking
part were Mrs. Mary Garnand, Mrs.
Mary Rowe, Mrs. Grace Buxton, Mrs
Erma Keyfauver, Mrs. Ruth Ditto,
Mrs. Bernice Wolfe, Mrs. Cecilia
! Wyand, Miss Mary Grossnickle, Mrs.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Troop 8, sponsored by the Broad
way PIT. A., held their regular meet
ing March 10 at Broadway School,
with % girls, their leader, Mrs. 3. J.
Hagedorn, and assistant leaders,
Mrs. K. E. McElroy and Mrs. P. w.
Grady, present. Seventeen scouts
we're in uniform.
Vice-preseident Toy Strife called
the meeting to order, and we were
then led in a game by Martha Stoner
of the Eagle patrol. Dues and at
tendance were then recorded, after
which Glenda McElroy gave a quiz
on cooking. The troop then spent
the rest Of the meeting on the play
ground learning square dances. The
meeting closed with the friendship
circle, led by Helen Wilhelm of the
Palomino patrol.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Troop 6, sponsored by st. Mary's
Sodality, Mrs. Mary Jane Harmon,
leader, and Mrs. w. F. Beach, as
sistant leader, held a regular meet
ing in St. Mary's Parish House on
Friday, March 49, We had 20 girls,
our leader and assistant leader
present. Twelve girls were in uni
form.
The younger girls sang songs
led by Mrs. Bange, while the older
girls practice for the fashion show.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

An Easter pageant was presented
at Olive Branch Chapter, Order 0
the Eastern Star, on Friday evening
March 10.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Roy Reeder was admitted to the
Washington County Hospital or
Friday, March 10, for treatment.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Margaret Peyton and Mrs. Kathryn
Kaetzel. Selections were sung by
Mrs. Shirla Hammond, Mrs. Ruth
Wyand, Mrs. Rachael Scheller and
Mrs. Sabina Baker. "Open the Gates
of the Temple" was sung as a solo
by Mrs. Hammond. The Worthy
Matron, Mrs. Mary Garnand, gave
eggs to the children, and refresh
ments were served.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

An unusual service was held in
Salem Evangelical United Brethren
Church on Palm Sunday morning,
when five young children were bap-
tized, each having four living gen
erations. The children were: daugh-
tiers of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Cramp-
ton; daughter and son of Mr.. and
Mrs. STAFFORD Kline; daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Hunzberry and
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Line
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

Miss Elaine Scheller is confined t
her home with the mumps.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

An early Easter Service will be
held in st. Peters Lutheran Church
on Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock
and Holy Communion will be OBJ
served at $50 o'clock.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-25

The Homemakers' Club will meet
on Thursday afternoon, April 1, at
las o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ray
mond Lowe.
Montana labor news., 1948-11-18
Crisis in World Federation
Of Trade Unions

What can be done to save the World
Federation OF Trade Unions from dis
ruption in near future? The question
Still awaits an answer. II cannot be said
that the recent meeting OF the Feder-
atoms executive bureau in Paris rave
much hope OF an agreement being
reached which would guarantee its sur
wal. The complete breakdown OF ne
gotiations with the International Trade
Secretaries brought the Federation
nearer the final crisis. The Trade
have reported failure to come TO terms
with the Federation on merging their
organizations in new Trade Depart
ments within the framework Of the Fed
Grafton.
\. comment on relations between the
Federation and Trade Secretariats
comes from the general secretary of
Britain's National Union Of Seamen,
one Of the most influential UNIONS in the
International Transportworkers' Fed
Grafton. He says in the current jour
nal OF the union that it has been found
impossible to reconcile the insistencc
OF the Federation on the principle Of
general accountability Of these Trade
Secretariats with their convict3on that
they know better than any other organ
ization outside their field Of work, what
are their problems and responsibilities
Montana labor news., 1948-11-18
INDIVIDUAL RELIEF CAN
PLAY ROLE
IN EUROPEAN

WASHINGTON individual relief
efforts can play an important roll in
European recovery. tie Economic Co
operation administration said. in point
ing ont that individuals sending gift
packages can take advantage Of re
duecd shipping rates through FCA sub
sides.
With the Christmas season coming.
many Americans will be thinking 81
sending gift parcels to friend and re-
lativcs i'll Europe. and they are remind
cd that reduced shipping rates under
ECA make il less expensive so send
such parcels to most Marshall Par
countries. I.CA said
ECA has issued three regulation.
under which subsidies can be paid for
ocean transportation costs Of relief
supplies and packages The regulation,
provide ior % payments to the Post
Office Department. making possible a
reduction OF 4 cent, a pound Tor III.
dividual relief packages 10 countries
receiving. ECA grants: "a for rcim-
burscmcnt Of ocean freight charge,
for shipments by voluntary n%onproiil
relief agencies; and CD for rcim-
hursemcnt OF ocean freight charges FOR
individual relief packages shipped by
freight under a multiple bill OF lading.
Montana labor news., 1948-11-18
RENT ADVISORY BOARDS BALANCE IN U.s..

In 20 states all of the Rent Advisory
Boards are in balance, in six others 90
per cent or more OF the boards are in
balance, and in the remaining two states
less than so per cent of the boards are
in balance.
A board is in balance when it has
equal landlord and tenant represent
alton and also includes public interest
representatives. in keeping with the
requirement OF the Housing and Rent
Act of 1913 that the board as a group
represent the affected interests of the
area" The functions OF these local
boards include making recommends
tons to the Housing Expiditer for gen.
eral rent increases and removal or con
tinuation Of rent control.
As Of November 5, 70S Of the 762
boards established under the l947 and
1913 Acts had been brought into balance
an overall average OF 90 per cent. This
compares with only 100 boards found
to be in balance last May when all Of
the boards we're screened to ascertain
which were in balance and which need
Montana labor news., 1948-11-18
READY, AIM .....

No matter what you read in the daily newspapers.
history will record 1913 as a year of political rebellion.
comparable to 1892. Mr.. Truman's magnificent victory
was made possible because the plain people of this
country revolted against the leaders of the Republican
Party who had used the Congress to enrich the few at
the expense of the many.
The plain people made their votes count in the
face of seemingly impossible odds. By their united
strength, they assured the United States Of at least four
years Of a liberal. humanitarian Government.
This was a victory for liberal candidates and liberal
issues. Taft Hartley repeal, extension of rent control.
health insurance. public housing, Federal aid to educa-
ton. adequate social security benefits. a higher mini
mum wage. and a balanced economy in which wages
are adequate to permit w~orkingmen's families to live
in comfort and decency-these are some Of the issues
which the majority voted for last week.
Montana labor news., 1948-11-18

cd changes or additions to bring them
in line with the new Act.
The % states in which all the boards
are in balance are: Arkansas Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware. Georgia. Idaho,
Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland,
Nevada. New Hampshire. North Car
o@lira, North Dakota, Utah. Vermont,
Virginia. Washington, West Virginia
Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Tie six states in which 90 per cent
or more Of these boards arc in balance
are: Kcntuckcy. Minnesota. Missouri,
New York, Tennessee, and Texas.
The II states in which so per cent or
more Of the boards are in balance are;
Alabama, Arizona, Florida. Indiana.
Kansas. Maine, Montana, New Jersey,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Oregon.
The remaining two states in which
less than 50 per cent OF the boards are
in balance are California and Missis-
sippi.
Puerto Rico has one board and il
is in balance. Alaska has one board
but it is not yet in balance.